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Living with Pets in Vietnam 57 65
This is the first
of two articles
providing advice and
tips to overcome
troublesome issues
of travel with pets in
Vietnam. This article
deals with local
travel.
First, Vietnam is not
a pet friendly travel
country, however
many pet owners do
travel with their pets
as they consider their
pets part of the family
and want to include
them on their travels.
Rest assured that
you will encounter
unwillingness from
people who simply do
not share your love of
your pet.

Getting Around the
City

T

ravelling with a dog, or
cat, within Vietnam can
become overwhelming.
Relocating to or moving away
from Vietnam with pets will
present complications that
need to be considered and
planned for well in advance.

Getting around a
city with your dog is
relatively easy by Taxi
or motorbike. Local
taxi services will take
your dog if secured in
a dog carrier. For small
carriers place it on the
floor of the taxi. Open
a few windows for
ventilation to remove
odours for the driver.
For larger carriers,
place in the back of 7-seat Taxi.
Bring a couple of wet/dry towels
jus t in case your dog has left a
surprise! If you travel with a cat,
do not be surprised if you are
refused a ride. Many taxi drivers
forbidden cats in their cars as
travelling with cats is considered
bad luck. Tip - fold down the flaps

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of your non-plastic cat carrier and
place on the floor quickly, without
fuss. If the driver makes an inquiry
tell him it is a small dog. If there is
any further trouble, tip generously
for his inconvenience.
If you ride a motorbike, consider
training your dog to ride along
with you. For smaller dogs
and cats, a secure carrier is
recommended that can be
nestled into the floor of the
motorbike (Tip: always secure a
strap to the carrier and put them
under your the seat to prevent
the carrier falling off or stolen).
Larger dogs should be introduced
to motorbike travel gradually
to become acclimatized to the
movement, the noise, the heat
and other motorbikes in traffic.
They need to learn to feel stable
(center of gravity) when standing
upright while the motorbike is
moving.

Getting Outside the City
Creating a safe, comfortable
trip with a pet always begins
with considering the logistics
of a trip (transportation and
accommodation) and the
needs of your dog: behaviour
(temperament), nutrition &
maintenance and security.

Transportation: Car, Train,
Bus or Plane
Talk to your local travel agency
and hire a private car and driver
that might be pet friendly. This
is highly recommended where
you gain complete control over
your dog’s care. By train or bus,
not recommended as there are
no clear rules and regulations
concerning travel with pets. By
plane, Vietnam Airlines has a
special cargo service for pets.
Go to vietnamairlines.com,

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