A woman moved her dog from New York to London on a cruise because it was cheaper and less stressful than flying

"Joyce Chan and her dog Charlie relocated from New York to London in May. Chan took a cruise to the UK so that Charlie didn't have to ride in the cargo section of a plane. The experience also saved Chan money and gave her a vacation in the middle of a move. Most pet parents have heard horror stories about the stress of dogs flying in the cargo section of a plane."

"Joyce Chan certainly had, so she wasn't thrilled at the idea of putting her dog, Charlie, through that when they moved from the US to the UK in May."

"Luckily, Chan found an alternative: a luxury cruise."

Joyce Chan relocated from New York to London in May with her dog, Charlie. Chan chose a cruise to the UK so Charlie would not have to ride in an airplane cargo section. The cruise avoided the risks and stress often associated with dogs flying in cargo. The move-by-cruise approach also reduced overall costs for Chan and provided a vacation during the relocation. Many pet parents worry about cargo travel for dogs, and the cruise provided a practical, lower-stress international transport alternative for both owner and pet.

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