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Pets During Deployment?

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Hello, I couldn't find a clear answer to this while searching, well at least not for the Canadian military. I'm interested in joining the military but I have pets; lizards, dogs, cats, fish. What would become of them if I was to be deployed?
 
What do you do now when you leave the place where you live for more than 24 hrs?

Do that 180 more times in a row.
 
So to clarify I'd have to pay for them to stay at a pet hotel, there's no support program or anything? (I ask because the states has one)
 
Feed the fish to the lizard, feed the lizard to the cat, then feed the cat to the dog.  Kennel the dog.  You're welcome.
 
Well at least my dog lives :p

Edit:I worded my search differently and found this http://pawsfordeployment.com/, not sure if they take lizards and fish though, but at least that's something.
 
Kat Stevens said:
Feed the fish to the lizard, feed the lizard to the cat, then feed the cat to the dog.  Kennel the dog.  You're welcome.

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  So inappropriate......wonderfully, wonderfully inappropriate.....  :cheers:
 
:bowing:  Too kind.  :bowing:
 
Taking care of pets is your own responsibility. There's no support program or money for that. I put my dog in daycare - they have a military discount.
 
Kat Stevens said:
Feed the fish to the lizard, feed the lizard to the cat, then feed the cat to the dog.  Kennel the dog.  You're welcome.

LOL!
Mean. :))  ;D
 
I was just going to suggest you put them all in the same room.....it would eventually sort itself out....
 
Is there a good taxidermist in your area?
 
ktiger said:
So to clarify I'd have to pay for them to stay at a pet hotel, there's no support program or anything? (I ask because the states has one)

I'd say your sense of entitlement is a bit on the high side there buckwheat.

Pets are your responsibility, pure and simple.
 
The States has a Facebook group that is voluntary and run by members to help source out temp homes for pets. There is no funding from the gov't to cover pet care while on deployment.

In short, network with your friends.
 
I'm more surprised that a potential member is looking at joining, and his first concern is who will take care of his pets?

Hmmm....let me see if I recall that one.

"Yeah, I was going to join the army, but you know....no one would have looked after my animals, so I basically said "no thanks"..."

Nope.....gotta be a first for me.
 
Give him a break guys, it was an honest question (perhaps not something everyone is concerned about) he has his answer and there really is no point to walk all over him. Just makes you look silly.
 
Bluebulldog said:
I'm more surprised that a potential member is looking at joining, and his first concern is who will take care of his pets?

Hmmm....let me see if I recall that one.

"Yeah, I was going to join the army, but you know....no one would have looked after my animals, so I basically said "no thanks"..."

Nope.....gotta be a first for me.

Or maybe he actually did some research and most of his "first concerns" were answered to his satisfaction and asked the only question he didn't have an answer for.  ::)

I also recall quite a bit b***ing when they made cuts to cost moves and told everyone that moving their pets would be covered by their personal envelope.

It was a legit question.
 
And to think I had any respect for you guys. My pets are more important to me than anything, so ya it is important to me, and if you can't relate that's your choice. I never said it would be the deciding factor, I just asked a question. What worries me more is the attitude in the forces. I don't mind the first few posts but now you guys are becoming immature idiots. By the way I'm not a guy.

See ya, I won't be checking back.
 
ktiger said:
And to think I had any respect for you guys. My pets are more important to me than anything, so ya it is important to me, and if you can't relate that's your choice. I never said it would be the deciding factor, I just asked a question. What worries me more is the attitude in the forces. I don't mind the first few posts but now you guys are becoming immature idiots. By the way I'm not a guy.

See ya, I won't be checking back.

NO, there is no provision available for what you are asking.  You will have to find alternate care for them while you are away.

Sorry but that is just the way it is.
 
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