Alia young Canadianwas simply thinking of treating herself to a break in the sun with her friends at Punta Canain Dominican Republic. Before leaving, she had left behind her 4-legged companions, Poppy and his dog Jettyto enjoy a well-deserved week of rest. But destiny had obviously planned a completely different program… As she tells it in a video Instagram relayed by Cheezburgerthis vacation would quickly turn into an animal rescue.
A rescue at the last minute
Barely 2 hours after her arrival, while she was walking on the beach, Ali was confronted with a scene that she will never forget. She describes seeing a man try to make a puppy disappear in the water by covering it with sand. Without hesitation, she decided to intervene with her friends to save the little dog from drowning, even going so far as to offer money to get her back.
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Taken to safety, the poor little dog was exhausted, covered in ticks and visibly in poor health.
Taken to the vet, she was treated for roundworms and worrying blood tests, particularly related to the salt water she had ingested.
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A new life in Canada
Upset by the furball, Ali spent the rest of his stay trying to find a solution to get her home, to Canada. Between the care, the administrative procedures and the necessary authorizations, we can say that his journey was strewn with pitfalls.
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Finally, just in time before her return, the young woman managed to obtain the precious documents allowing the little dog, baptized Oceanto take the plane with her.
Now installed in Canada in her new family, the little Ocean discovers a new life filled with love and has even already met Jetty, his new 4-legged companion, with whom it seems to have immediately flowed!
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Woopets info – How to fly with your dog?
To go to his new country, Ocean discovered the joys of air travel. But traveling with your dog cannot be improvised. To avoid unpleasant surprises and leave with more peace of mind, it is better to prepare your journey in advance and adopt a few simple reflexes:
- Check with the airline: each carrier has its own rules regarding size, weight and carriage in the cabin or hold;
- Prepare the necessary documents: vaccines, identification, passport or certificates may be requested depending on the destination;
- Choose suitable transport: the crate or transport bag must be comfortable and meet the required standards;
- Getting your dog used to traveling: gradually training him to stay in his transport space can reduce his stress;
- Plan for comfort: water, a familiar blanket and suitable accessories can make the journey more pleasant.