In order to take their dogs home for the New Year, many dog ​​owners have not taken a train or high-speed rail for several years. But in fact, you can bring dogs on the train. Did you know? Some pets, such as hamsters, turtles, kittens and puppies, etc., can be checked in as long as the procedures are complete. When checking in, you and your pet will be separated and you will pick it up when you arrive at the station. Escorted pets can get on the bus with their owners, but they must take care of themselves. Due to the difficulty of management, some trains may not allow escorting, which requires the owner to call and inquire about the situation.

What procedures are required for pets to be escorted/consigned?

1. Weigh your pet. The weight of cats and dogs must be less than 20 kilograms.

2. Confirm whether there are escort and consignment services. Call 12306 for consultation, and be sure to confirm the departure station and arrival station, as there are escort and consignment services!

3. Apply for animal quarantine certificate. Bring your cat and dog’s vaccination booklet, owner’s ID card, etc. to the local health and quarantine department to apply for an animal quarantine certificate.

4. Bring your own cage for transportation. You also need to call and ask if there are any relevant restrictions on the cage. It should generally be strong, secure, locked, ventilated, have a drinking fountain, and have mats to prevent the leakage of pet feces. Generally speaking, using a flight case will not cause any problems.

5. Go to the station in advance to complete the procedures on the day of boarding. For escort, the owner needs to go to the station at least 2 hours in advance to go through relevant procedures.

Trains can obviously be checked in, but why do so few owners mention it? The main reason is that it is unsafe!

Nowadays, many people choose high-speed rail because the train takes too long and the journey is far away. It is not a problem to take a day and a night. The dog may have to spend a long period of time alone in the checked carriage. If it’s okay to have the dog by your side while riding in the car, the owner can observe its health, provide the dog with water and food, or comfort them. But the dog can only stay alone in the checked carriage, and is suddenly taken to a completely unfamiliar environment, and the owner is not around. The dog must be under great psychological pressure. Some dogs will have mild diarrhea and vomiting after riding home. This is actually a physiological reaction caused by excessive stress. Furthermore, the environment in the checked carriage is definitely not as good as that of human beings. The air is not circulated well. In addition, there are other strange pets, and it is easy to get sick if they are in the same cabin.

In addition, during the consignment period, owners never know how the staff will treat their pets. They may be impatient and transport the pet like a courier. Generally speaking, the staff will definitely not treat your pets as well as their owners. To them, cats and dogs are just like other goods, they just need to be delivered.

Therefore, it is not recommended for cat owners to try train shipping, because cats have stronger stress reactions than dogs, so dog owners mustThe distance is short, so you can really try taking the train home with your dog. Although there are many disadvantages to transporting cats and dogs by train, it is still a good thing. After all, it is more humane and gives pet owners more choices. Maybe in the near future, you will be able to take your dog with you.