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American expat in Puerto Rico

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Lives in Rincon

Registration: 15 September 2014

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RIBIT replied to a thread
8 years ago
DeborahMarchant

Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant

Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...

RIBIT

Small dogs and service dogs can ride as a passenger. Read More

RIBIT replied to a thread
8 years ago
DeborahMarchant

Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant

Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...

RIBIT

Hands down: U.S. Air. Their pet CARE policy explicitly puts the dogs' welfare as a priority (e.g. Departure location and arrival location must be temperate for dogs to travel, i.e. No extreme temperature differences), and dogs are in air ... Read More

RIBIT replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Puerto Rico? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Puerto Rico? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in ...

RIBIT

I find the culture here to be warm and friendly. You are treated as kindly as you treat others. People smile if you smile at them. You receive warm greetings as often as you offer warm greetings. Good lessons for life!! If I walk into a store, gas ... Read More

RIBIT replied to a thread
9 years ago
Maximilien

Volunteering in Puerto Rico by Maximilien

Hi, While living abroad, some expats wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations expats can turn to if they want to volunteer in Puerto Rico? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which ...

RIBIT

I've lived in Puerto Rico now for two years, full time. My son and I got involved with volunteering for our local Surfrider Foundation, doing weekly water testing, monthly beach cleanups, attending forums and conferences, eventually taking ... Read More

RIBIT replied to a thread
10 years ago
menogringo

Home Schooling and/or Online Schooling by menogringo

Does anyone have any experience or opinion on home schooling or an online school for a second grader in Puerto Rico? We would be in Bayamon area. We would rather save money for our child's college than spend it on elementary school! Thanks in ...

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If you are planning to return to the states, get the state's required curriculum online, and become resourceful in achieving those requirements. Either way, Khan Academy is very good (free), softschools, LEXIA (by Rosetta Stone) for ... Read More

RIBIT replied to a thread
10 years ago
DeborahMarchant

Best ways to safely transport pets to and fro Puerto Rico by DeborahMarchant

Hello What are some of the best ways to safely transport pets to and fro PR? Any great suggestions? Most commercial and major airlines won't fly animals when the temperature is above 85 degrees.This is because while their cargo hold is ...

RIBIT

Hello, If you still need info on affordable, safe, dependable pet transport, I used United for my lab in March. All other airlines were either not transporting large pets (my lab is 65 lbs.), had "first come first serve" for pets, or did ... Read More