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Need information(Japan)

My husband is stationed in Japan and me and my 9 month old daughter are
Suppose to be joining him. I have a cat and a dog and was wonder what would the travel cost be for them to get to Japan. My dog is 76 pounds and my cat is 15 or so. I need to know what to do to get my dog there, and if he would be able to live with us. Also the best way to have him travel that far. I looked it up and from Missouri to Japan is a 14 hour flight. Any information will help, I just really don't want to leave him behind.

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Comment by BunkerQB on November 26, 2012 at 4:31am: I can really empathize with your situation and understand your dilemma. I had gotten a German Shepperd before I got married and had a child. Unfortunately, Genghis was not real friendly with people outside of the family. On top of that he was huge - 160 lbs. When our son (who is 28 now) was a toddler, he playfully poked at the dog with a stick while he was eating. Genghis snapped at him. If he had been really mad, our son would have had his whole face bitten off. It was the second time he had snapped at our son. The next day, we put Genghis to sleep. I made my husband take him to the vet. We have never really recovered, so we haven't gotten another dog but we do love visiting with our son and daughter-in-law's little Shih Zhu.

Based on your last comment, I would say if you could afford it and you are sure that your dog would be able to thrive in Japan, then I think you should go ahead and take the dog with you. It looks like you are getting your info on the procedure for transporting the dog. Have you talked to any of the ladies in the Japan group and asked if anyone has a dog or cat?

BTW, does anyone know the SPCA chapters have referrals for people who specialize taking care of abused animals? People are passionate about their pets. Just look at what Leona Helmsley left for the care of her dogs.

Comment by Kai214 on November 26, 2012 at 6:50pm: Thank you Jo1 me to. And bunkerQB I never heard of leona helmsley until just a minute ago when I read this and looked her up. And that is A LOT of love :). And I really don't but the SPCA is another thing ill look up. I have spoken to the ladies in the Japan group, everyone gave me something to consider, think about or very useful information. I'm sorry about your German shepperd also. I've lost lost of pets and none were easy, even the bird and fish. And I don't think ill recover either if something where to happen to my dog so I understand.--- THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INPUT AND HELP, I'M MOST GREATFUL!