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Planes, trains and automobilesundoubtedly, these modes of transport beckon to mind

when traveling with Fido. Fifty issues later, weve discovered dogs traveling by non-traditional

means including ferryboat, gondola, subway, limo, hot air balloon, funicular and 18-wheeler.

Cosmo has been on a gondola in Venice, a funicular train in Lake Como and rode the high-speed

train from Rome to Milan, Diane Silver of Atlanta, Georgia, shared about her eight-year-old Ha-

vanese. A funicular train is a cable railway of sorts, moving in a tram-like fashion. By land or bysea, Fidos traveling frequently, as more modes of transportation open to canine, savvy travelers.

Providing year-round ferry services, Casco Bay Lines allows dogs on their boats traveling from

Portland, Maine, to islands such as Peaks Island and Little Diamond. With no weight restrictions,

dogs of all sizes are permitted to board for a $4.10 fee. Director of Sales and Marketing for Casco Bay

Lines, Caitlin M. Gildart, reported many islanders commute back and forth to Portland with their

dogs while others take the ferry and head for the islands to walk, run or swim.

Some dogs take to the skies and not by plane but rather, by hot air balloon. Bill Costen, president

and CEO of Sky Endeavors, LLC, has had several dogs take balloon rides with their families over the

years. A well-behaved dog who is with his owner makes a good candidate to go up, Costen said.

From skyways to highways, Operation Roger is a nonprot organization transporting needy pets

across the country in the cabs of their trucks. As drivers perform their regular trucking duties, the

dogs are taken to new homes or shelters for adoption. Show circuit and for-prot breeder dogs are

not transported unless retired and altered. These unsung heroes give non-traditional transport a

whole new meaning.

Whatever means of transport is used for taking Fido from point A to point B, and all the pit stops

in between, dogs are cherished family members and an integral part of our travels.

Carol bryant In addition to writing forFIDO Friendly, Carol is a frequent media contributor, having

appeared on Animal Radio and Oprah RadiosGayle KingShow, WBAL-TV, News12CT, and appearances as a

guest speaker at conferences and seminars about dogs and dog travel..

Paths LessTraveledBreaking barriers and making progress,Fidos travel reaches new heights. Carol Bryant

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Have dog will travel by

train, Cosmo seems to

beckon as he boards a train

between Rome and Milan.

Ready for his close up,

the travel-savvy Cosmo

waits for mom Diane

Silvers next adventure.