I am a navy wife to be and really need some questions answered asap before my hubby gets shipped off?
ok... this will be long, sorry. i am a navy wife to be and am contemplating weather i should travel from base to base with him or if i should live where im at and have him visit from time to time. is it more likely for navy personel to stay stationed on base (as opposed to being on a ship) if they are married and have a wife living on base? does it help if i say that he will be going in as a master at arms or hospital corpsman.... also is it fairly easy for a military wife to get a job on base or will i pretty much be working at target while hes in the navy? if i work on base do i get some sort of retirement? can you have pets in military housing? can a spouse be relocated to another country if their husband is stationed there or to they keep you in the states? am i more likely, less likely, or just as likely to see my hubby if i move on base with him or is it better to stay where im at. im sorry for all the questions.... i only have so many because this whole navy thing was just sprung on me 2 days ago and is talking about leaving next week.... aaahhhh please answer 1, 2, 3, however many quesitions youd like i just need some answers thanks!
Having a pet (snake) in the Navy?
Is your thinking sound? Sir, I'd vote not. I understand that reptiles are irresistible, and the rest of society are fools for not seeing their potential. However, what I must part from you with is your desire to own something you'll never have time to enjoy. Ball Pythons are also rather demanding. Humidity, heat gradients, and picky feeding habits become somebody else's problem. Although I would personally be happy to house a friends snake for them (even for 6 months!), most would not. Keep in mind I have excess amounts of time, space, and resources. Many simply could not consider such a thing, however. Especially those with no previous reptile experience. Or, dead desire for these uncharismatic snakes. Sorry buddy. As soon as you come home, I'll shower you with boids! Alright, well, maybe not "shower". That seems rather morbid... Hm. Do you enjoy bathing in snakes? Perhaps being draped in multitudes of snakes? Wait... that is neither sanitary nor safe. Forget I said anything. Take care.
Can you live on Navy base family housing with dogs?
Usually it is not an issue. All bases have regs regarding pets but generally you can have a max of two dogs, cats or one of each. Small pets like birds or fish are not limited in any way. Some bases have limits on the breeds that can be there, so you may want to check. Now there is no garuntee you'll get housing with a fenced in yard...if you do you'll be good to go. If not, you will have to put fence up (generally you can get the materials from the base but have to do the work yourself) or the dogs will have to be tethered. Without a fence, they can not be left out without supervision, so getting a fence is well worth it. The dogs can not be left outside, even with the fence, for extended periods of time (like overnight or while you are at work all day). You will be responsible for the cost of repairing any damage to the house or yard caused by them..reseeding grass where they have worn it away, paying to replace carpet if they soil it (and that can be costly as you'll most likely have to pay to replace all the carpet in the room), any chewed or scratched doors or cabinets. You'll have to register the dog with the base as well as with any local authorities/according to the laws of the local community. You may want to have the dogs microchipped if they aren't already (some bases require it so check that as well). Now transporting your pets can be a bit tricky. Generally, the military will pay the cost of moving one pet, so you will be paying for the other. If you plan to fly, contact the airlines now to find out what documentation you will need from the vet as well as to arrange for the pet you'll be paying to move. Also, many airlines have limited space for pets, especially during the summer months. If you get sent overseas, you will have to find out what quarantine requirements may be as well as the finding out what local landlords may feel about pets. Remember that in many places, you will have to live off base for a time while you wait for base housing, so having two dogs may make it tougher to find a place (especially over seas and if you have larger dogs). Finally, talk with your vet before taking the dogs on the move...many dogs, especially older ones, will have a very hard time with flying, especially overseas. If you have a pet with health needs or that is up there in years, it may be better for them if you can find someone to care for them stateside rather than put them through the risk and stress of the move.
Can you keep your pet if you join the navy?
Yeah, it's already been said, but in single military housing, there's no way. If you live on base with your family, it varies from each base to whether they allow pets or not. I kept my dog when I had civilian housing, on duty days I would have a friend just go over and stay at my place to keep the dog company. I wasn't deployed, but if I was my plan was to put her at a health spa(which would've been crazy expensive, but you do what you gotta do.)
Does the Military (Navy) allow you to take your pet?
You'll probably have to find someone to take care of the cat. Just going in to the Navy you're going to be required to stay in the barracks or on your ship until you make sufficient rank to live out in town. Sufficient rank varies from base to base and how full the barracks are but is usually E-4/E-5. You're not allowed to have any pets in either of those circumstances. Now this is assuming you are single. If you're married you'll be allowed to live in housing or out in town and then pets will be at the whim of the management company. In either case once you get to a place to have your pet, make sure you have a care plan set up for it. If you're single you need someone designated to come check on the pet or take the pet to their place at minimum on your duty days, during underways and over deployments. It's a good idea to have that plan if you're married too, especially if your spouse is planning on going home.
What is that old navy talking dog?
What is you're question? Are you asking what the dog is saying? If that is the case I have no idea. Since I've never heard of this talking dog before. Even doing a Google search brought nothing up about an Old Navy talking dog. Sorry..
Exotic Pets on Military Bases- ARMY?
Hi See my other question in here titled National guard or Army? Basically My husband has now decided hes going back into the Miliatry at age 41... have not chosen where yet Army or Guard But We have 2 Mallards.. we have wildlife permits for them but we are not willing to get rid of them to do this.. not at all I work with Wildlife, and they were rescues over 3 years ago and are family to all of us now. I cant seem to get a real answer or get conflicting info on whether this type of animal would be allowed if we were living on base in base housing? I only ask because even if were to live off base and go REG army and My husband were to get trransfered overseas where we'd live on base.. then we'd be in trouble... Any info on this would be good or any contact sites or info as well... Thank you! Wismom