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Post Report of the Day

Tijuana, Mexico

What is your home city/country? How long is the trip to post from there, with what connections? How easy/difficult is it to travel to this city/country?

We were originally from a very small town near Vancouver, WA, called Camas, WA. My children and myself do not speak Spanish, so we have relied on my husband for everything. I had expected as...

Are qualified veterinarians and/or good kennel services available? Do animals need to be quarantined upon entry to the country? Are there other considerations regarding pets that are particular to this country?

There are a few veterinary hospitals, and quite a few vet offices. We got our dog here, so I'm not sure about the rules upon entry.