b'realitysoundbites.Why Airlines Dont Accept Mushy-Faced PetsMany airlines around the world do not accept brachy- (27 degrees Celsius) at origin, all transit points and desti-cephalic breeds for pet travel or pet shipping. The bans nation. Generally, pet moves may be restricted Aprilinclude Bulldogs, Pugs, Pekingese, Boston Terriers, French through October in the Northern Hemisphere andBulldogs and other mushy-faced October through March in thebreeds. This applies to mushy-faced Southern Hemisphere. Air Animalcats, too. Pet Movers managers create safe plansWhy? They are adorable. But to move pets.their narrowed and pinched nostrils, Nothing is impossible, said Dr.shortened airways and narrowed Woolf. Sometimes it just takes a bit ofwindpipes cause life-threatening time and a lot of creativity.breathing difficulties during trans- Ground transport is a safe alter-port, said Air Animal Pet Movers native for all pets restricted by the air-founder and veterinarian, Walter M. lines. Air Animal offers a network ofWoolf, VMD. trusted ground transport service part-Dogs only have sweat glands on ners throughout the USA, said Dr.the tips of their noses and the pads of Woolf. We also suggest pet parents oftheir feet. Mushy faced dogs are brachycephalic breeds check the airlineonly able to cool their bodies by mov- websites for more information. ing large volumes of air across their In spite of daily challenges out-narrowed throats and extended side their control such as cancelledtongues, Woolf explained. Extended Shadow, a Boston Terrier, is a passenger reservations and flights, courierbrachycephalic or mushy-faced breed.and engorged tongues are dog radia- Photograph taken at delays, cancelled air cargo bookings,tors expelling body heat. On the other Dogs Day Dade City, 2021. USDA staffing issues, limited air cargohand, cats dont pantat all. capacity, or change of change of aircraft,Some U.S. and international airlines accept Air Animal Pet Movers will get pets to their new home.brachycephalic breeds for transport but ONLY when We are professional. We are experienced. We are commit-the air temperature is than less 80 degrees Fahrenheit ted to transporting your pet safely, said Dr. Woolf. UAir Animal clients have exclusive access to the Air Animal App that offers mobile and desktop conciergeservice to track their pets move. Air Animal Pet Movers also offersa convenient online request forproposal, available 24/7. By submitting a request, youll receive an email from your assigned pet movemanager the next business day. Go to www.AirAnimal.com/proposalHe Took The Plunge To Be His Own BossWith more than 18 years in the pet retail business as an industry leader insales and marketing, Tommy Brennan is now the new owner of St.Augustines Paradise Poochie. The established business is known for itsvariety of quality dog food and supplies. Its one of the only stores in thearea, for instance, that sells Fromm Family Pet Food.Tommy (pictured left) has been a friend and sup-porter of The New Barker, having helped us maintainthe advertising partnership with Natura Pet Productsfrom 2008 through 2012. We want to wish Tommyand his wife Maria the best of luck and lend him apaw, anytime he wants it. Oh, and by the way, men-tion his name when you go to Paradise Poochie for 10percent off your purchase. Located in the RiversideCall Paradise Poochie at 904.824.3384 Center at 280 State Road 312, Saint Augustine.U16THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'