Dogs
Jul 16th 2020, 7:10 pm
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The vet we went to in Vancouver did similiar. Except they dont have a parking lot so they have people call to check in, when they are ready attach the dogs leash to a hook they come out take the dog in. Vet calls and talks to you on the phone, when done they charge credit card and hook dogs leash and you get the pet.
They have some exceptions if your pet is being put to sleep they allow the people in if they want to say good bye and be there with their pet.
Jul 16th 2020, 7:43 pm
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Re: Dogs
The vet we went to in Vancouver did similiar. Except they dont have a parking lot so they have people call to check in, when they are ready attach the dogs leash to a hook they come out take the dog in. Vet calls and talks to you on the phone, when done they charge credit card and hook dogs leash and you get the pet.
They have some exceptions if your pet is being put to sleep they allow the people in if they want to say good bye and be there with their pet.
They have some exceptions if your pet is being put to sleep they allow the people in if they want to say good bye and be there with their pet.
You can go to the dentist, you can go to the optician, you can get a get a Tattoo, you can get a haircut, but you cannot be in the same room as your vet
Jul 16th 2020, 8:08 pm
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Yeah its a little weird, and no real consistency even within the same chain when it comes to retailers, one location restricts entry where another is free for all.
I am finally caving in and getting a hair cut....
You would think though they would at the high rest stops supply soap in the washrooms during this time, water alone probably isn't sufficient, and nobody was social distancing anywhere at the rest stops, and way more people on the road vacationing than I expected although I did notice some BC parks recreation sites were closed as we visitor centers.
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Jul 16th 2020, 9:33 pm
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You would think though they would at the high rest stops supply soap in the washrooms during this time, water alone probably isn't sufficient, and nobody was social distancing anywhere at the rest stops, and way more people on the road vacationing than I expected although I did notice some BC parks recreation sites were closed as we visitor centers.
Some of those rest stop 'huts' between Kamloops > Vernon are utterly disgusting, no running water whatsoever and the smell of excrement is hideous in the Summer
makes the coquihalla rest stop look like the Hilton.
Jul 17th 2020, 8:16 pm
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One thing I like about US interstate system is the rest stops tend to be decent and more frequent as well. Some states do better than others but most are still an improvement over what we end up with here. Lol
When I lived in WI they have these Oasis stops gas and food without having to venture off the interstate. OK has some too.
Those save time since you dont need to venture off the interstate.
The only real nasty one I know of in California is east of San Diego but west of Yuma off I8 but its in the middle of nowhere in the desert with no source of water nearby in the sand dunes.
When I lived in WI they have these Oasis stops gas and food without having to venture off the interstate. OK has some too.
Those save time since you dont need to venture off the interstate.
The only real nasty one I know of in California is east of San Diego but west of Yuma off I8 but its in the middle of nowhere in the desert with no source of water nearby in the sand dunes.
When I worked as an A/Cst with the RCMP this got me into the habit of always having a small bottle of hand sanitzer and some disposable gloves in my car. You never know what you will encounter when you get out of your car.
Some of those rest stop 'huts' between Kamloops > Vernon are utterly disgusting, no running water whatsoever and the smell of excrement is hideous in the Summer makes the coquihalla rest stop look like the Hilton.
Some of those rest stop 'huts' between Kamloops > Vernon are utterly disgusting, no running water whatsoever and the smell of excrement is hideous in the Summer
makes the coquihalla rest stop look like the Hilton.Last edited by scrubbedexpat091; Jul 17th 2020 at 8:19 pm.
Jul 21st 2020, 11:04 pm
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He looks awesome - is he your first basset hound?
We've got a basset and a beagle who are eagerly waiting on PR with us. The basset will run round growling when on Snow - so if that's a basset thing prepare to laugh yourself silly for 6 months of the year. Can't offer any Canadian specific advice, but saw it was a basset and had to comment
We've got a basset and a beagle who are eagerly waiting on PR with us. The basset will run round growling when on Snow - so if that's a basset thing prepare to laugh yourself silly for 6 months of the year. Can't offer any Canadian specific advice, but saw it was a basset and had to comment
Jul 21st 2020, 11:16 pm
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Our dog can't even get into the car without help, her legs are so short....
Key with vets I have found, ask around, find one you like and stick with one for all your needs, a vet you have a lasting relationship with is more likely to help you in an emergency and work out some sort of option if say your pet gets sick at 1am and you can't access funds because of the time of day and you have to decide quickly about options, sometimes the cheapest vet is not the best vet, I found that out the hard way once with a cat.
Charlee currently goes to a 24/7 animal hospital, they never close, and they don't charge emergency fees, so the price is the same at 3am as it would be at 3pm which came in handy once when she decided to get hurt at 3am.
Key with vets I have found, ask around, find one you like and stick with one for all your needs, a vet you have a lasting relationship with is more likely to help you in an emergency and work out some sort of option if say your pet gets sick at 1am and you can't access funds because of the time of day and you have to decide quickly about options, sometimes the cheapest vet is not the best vet, I found that out the hard way once with a cat.
Charlee currently goes to a 24/7 animal hospital, they never close, and they don't charge emergency fees, so the price is the same at 3am as it would be at 3pm which came in handy once when she decided to get hurt at 3am.
Jul 22nd 2020, 12:00 am
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We got a puppy earlier this year from a reputable breeder. We have a interest in showing her. We do not need a license as we live out of town. In town you do. Re pet insurance, we decided at $80 per month to not get it. Even though we used the complementary 6 week insurance against a uti that would have been 200 bucks.her wellness exam was 75 bucks her second shots 60 and her third 152 both those with nail trims. Puppy classes 129 through petsmart (quite impressed). Her 1st groom 80 bucks - looking for a new groomer as that's close to adult costs. The breeder paid for a chip and eye exam (entropian). She also supplied a puppy pack with leash harness toy's and food.
Jul 22nd 2020, 12:08 am
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Oh...I am so in love with these puppies. PP you just have a teddy bear. Alex..I demand a cuddle!
An odd thing...have any of you found that breeds here tend to be a bit smaller than in Europe? I have a Cairn Terrier here but he is quite a bit bigger (and much thinner) than the other’s I have met. I have met a couple of Britons in the park with Labs and German Shepherds who have mentioned a difference in height?
An odd thing...have any of you found that breeds here tend to be a bit smaller than in Europe? I have a Cairn Terrier here but he is quite a bit bigger (and much thinner) than the other’s I have met. I have met a couple of Britons in the park with Labs and German Shepherds who have mentioned a difference in height?
You are welcome to a cuddle but your ears and nose are at risk - he is well into the puppy biting phase. Arm yourself with a few treats and he is putty
I can't say that I have noticed much of a difference in size but I haven't had a dog here so likely just oblivious. Ours is an American Bassett and they are smaller and less crinkly than the European Bassett.
Jul 22nd 2020, 12:21 am
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One thing I like about US interstate system is the rest stops tend to be decent and more frequent as well. Some states do better than others but most are still an improvement over what we end up with here. Lol
When I lived in WI they have these Oasis stops gas and food without having to venture off the interstate. OK has some too.
Those save time since you dont need to venture off the interstate.
The only real nasty one I know of in California is east of San Diego but west of Yuma off I8 but its in the middle of nowhere in the desert with no source of water nearby in the sand dunes.
When I lived in WI they have these Oasis stops gas and food without having to venture off the interstate. OK has some too.
Those save time since you dont need to venture off the interstate.
The only real nasty one I know of in California is east of San Diego but west of Yuma off I8 but its in the middle of nowhere in the desert with no source of water nearby in the sand dunes.
Jul 22nd 2020, 10:23 am
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