I live forty-five minutes outside downtown Chicago, and go into the city numerous times each year to go to the parks and museums, look in the department stores and eat in the restaurants, and attend the cities many cultural events. Yet guidebooks to Chicago often overlook some of the cities richest experiences. I intend to set the record straight. Chicago has so much to offer every traveler, and so many wonderful seasonal activities. So here are some good things to do in Chicago... ...during the summer Movies in the Park: Starting around June and going through early September, Chicago's Grant Park shows movies on a big screen outdoors every Tuesday starting at sundown. They have a library of almost 200 classic films, including Psycho, …show more content…
Organization is critical for relocation to another country, and while focusing on the necessary steps to transfer school records, medical records and personal belongings, well-meaning pet owners may underestimate the time and steps required for a seamless move of the family's furriest member. 1. Plan Ahead The movement of cats and dogs between countries is monitored by different agencies for the US and new host country. While some countries require the completion of specific steps over a mandatory time period, or even quarantine, other countries only require proof of health and a rabies vaccine. The important part is planning as far in advance as possible, and being armed with all knowledge and paperwork necessary so that you can arrive at your new home at the same time as your pet. Below are five tips to help get you started on the right path. 2. Importation Requirements Each country in the world has different requirements for brining pets into their country, and these also differ depending on which country the pet originates from. Consult the country's government websites on requirements for entry with a pet. In the case of England, to avoid quarantine, a very specific set of guidelines has been set out by their government called the PETS scheme. The process takes at least six months to complete, and forgetting one step can force a pet owner to quarantine their pet in the UK for another six months. If you have any doubts, check with a local vet experienced with pet exports, or consult a pet export company. If they have moved pets around the world, they will know what to look out for, and who to consult for additional information. 3. Export Requirements If taking your pet out of the US, consult the FDA on their rules for the movement of pets out of the country. You may need to file specific paperwork with them to prove to your new home country that you pet has legally left the United States. The more