Today we notified all our credit card companies about our travel plans driving thru Canada to get to Alaska. If you don't do this, your credit cards could be locked while traveling because the ceedit card company will think your card has been stolen. This has created problems for a lot of people. I also asked each credit card company about their transaction fees that could be added in Canada. Discover is becoming more accepted in Canada. No transaction fees and 2% cash back to the consumer on purchases using this card. This is good to know when buying gas, souveniers, etc.
We also made an appointment with our vet to have our dog Shiloh (45# Redbone Hound dog) to get an ID chip. She can get curious when exploring in strange territory and could get lost if we don't keep an eye on her. Our other dog...Sugar, is a 13# Yorkshire Terrier. Our dogs are affectionately referred to as our "canine kids". Sugar already has a chip because she as proven herself to be a runner. She has to stay on a leash at all times unless she is in a fenced in area. Both dogs were rescued from the Human Society. Those are the best kind of dogs.
My husband and I are still working on our list of campgrounds, gas stops, etc. We got oue copy of Milepost and started reviewing it. There was some conflicting information about the need for a Health Certificate from your veterinarian before crossing the border into Canada in the Milepost. According to the Canadian Embassy, all you need is a current rabies vaccination certificate. It is also recommended to bathe your dogs with flea and tick shampoo since Canada and Alaska don't have fleas and don't want any imported.
We plan on loading our camper on our truck on 7/27/14. Will post next blog then. Have a great week. Feel free to post questions and give feedback in The comments section.
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