Can you bring pets on the train during Spring Festival travel rush? Small pets can be brought, but it is not recommended

Many young people nowadays keep pets at home, but as the Spring Festival approaches, many people will go home for the New Year, so what should they do with their pets? Can pets be brought on the train during Spring Festival travel rush? What procedures need to be handled?

1. Can you bring pets on the train during Spring Festival travel rush?

In fact, trains can carry some pets, such as small hamsters, small turtles, small dogs, cats and other pets, which can be checked in as consigned luggage. Consignment means being separated from your beloved pet on the train, and then going back to pick it up after arriving at the station. Consigned pets can board the train together with their owner, and the owner needs to look after them personally, because pets are relatively difficult to manage, and some trains cannot accept consigned pets.

2. What procedures are needed to consign a pet?

1. First, weigh the pet. The pet's weight must be less than 20 kg. If it is a large pet, it cannot be brought on the train.

2. Confirm whether there is an escort or consignment service. You can call to ask. Be sure to confirm that both the departure station and the arrival station have consignment services.

3. Apply for an animal quarantine certificate. It is best to bring the pet's vaccination record, the owner's ID and other documents, and go to the local health quarantine department to apply for the animal quarantine certificate.

4. Prepare the consignment cage. You need to call and ask clearly whether the cage has any relevant restrictions. Generally, it must be sturdy and locked, well ventilated, have a water dispenser, and have a mat to prevent pet waste from leaking. An airline-approved crate is recommended.

5. On the day of travel, go to the station in advance to handle the procedures. Escort or consignment procedures require the owner to go to the station at least 2 hours in advance.

3. Pets are not recommended for consignment

Many people now choose to take high-speed rail, because the journey is long, and many people will not choose the train. But pets have to spend a very long time alone in the consignment carriage. If the train trip is long, the pet will be in a strange environment without the owner's care, and the pet will not adapt to the environment. Some pets will experience diarrhea and vomiting after riding home, mainly because the pet does not adapt to the environment, the air is not circulating, and with many pets together, they are more likely to get sick.

In addition, during consignment, some staff members may treat pets relatively roughly, rather than caring for them as carefully and meticulously as the owner does. During the consignment process, pets may receive the same treatment as cargo. In addition, some pets react relatively strongly, which may affect the pet's mental health.

If it is a short-distance trip, you can try taking your pet on the train to go home. Although train pet consignment has some disadvantages, it can give pet owners more choices.