Amtrak is expanding its program, allowing customers to travel with their pets.
Small cats and dogs in carriers can join their owners on the Missouri River Runner Service, as well as other Amtrak services in Missouri, Michigan and Wisconsin.
Pet reservations began to be accepted Monday for travel beginning Monday.
More than 6,300 pets have traveled with their human companions around the country since the program launched in 2014 as a pilot in Illinois and expanded to Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor.
Dogs and cats must meet the following requirements:
• The maximum weight of pet including the carrier is limited to 20 pounds.
• Owners can reserve a space for their pet for a $25 fee; limit one pet per passenger.
• For the safety and comfort of all passengers, pets must remain in a carrier at all times, and carriers must remain under the seat of that passenger.
• All pet reservations are allotted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Amtrak continues to welcome service animals on board at no charge.
For more information about the Amtrak pet policy or to purchase tickets, visit Amtrak.com.