anyone ever shipped a pet on a plane? - GoFuckYourself.com

FrankWhite · 04-04-2004, 03:11 PM

by it self ?

i need to ship a kitten from canada to usa, about 1.5 hours flyight

is it good or bad idea ?

baddog · 04-04-2004, 03:29 PM

just make sure to poke holes in the box

FrankWhite · 04-04-2004, 03:32 PM

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Originally posted by baddog
just make sure to poke holes in the box

no need for a box, i use Kennel

biglou · 04-04-2004, 03:43 PM

I shipped my cairn terrier from LA to Alaska (I was giving him away to a new family, and he had to go to the absolute best one; ergo, Alaska.)

The actual adventure involved a mechanic's strike, wrong terminals, puppy tranquilizers, and an awful lot of dogshit in my car. The actual flight was fine for Burrford.

When I asked him how the turbolence was, he answered: "Ruff."

FrankWhite · 04-04-2004, 03:52 PM

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Originally posted by biglou
I shipped my cairn terrier from LA to Alaska (I was giving him away to a new family, and he had to go to the absolute best one; ergo, Alaska.)

The actual adventure involved a mechanic's strike, wrong terminals, puppy tranquilizers, and an awful lot of dogshit in my car. The actual flight was fine for Burrford.

When I asked him how the turbolence was, he answered: "Ruff."

how long was the flight ?

WarChild · 04-04-2004, 03:55 PM

I recently brought 2 Rottweilers from Costa Rica.

They had to be flown cargo because of their size. I was on the plane aswell.

American Airlines is what I used. They have policies regarding safe transport of animals that include no travelling if the temperature at the tarmac is above or below a certain range.

They also had a vet at the Houston Hub on staff.

My expierence was good overall. Very expensive, but good.

emmanuelle · 04-04-2004, 04:49 PM

He wasn't shipped, but I was permitted to carry my cat on the plane under a seat. He was not amused...

raster · 04-04-2004, 05:27 PM

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Originally posted by Doomed
by it self ?

i need to ship a kitten from canada to usa, about 1.5 hours flyight

is it good or bad idea ?

If it's a long distance, you probably don't have a choice.

I was on a one hour flight last Thursday. An animal was in the cargo and could be heard whimpering for at least 15 min while people boarded.

But once the plane got going, the engines drowned him out

r0nin · 04-04-2004, 05:31 PM

u better go walking and use this:

<img src="http://www.ob1knorrb.com/images/humor/catcarry.jpg">

MikeSmoke · 04-04-2004, 06:12 PM

there are companies that specialize in this...when i moved cross-country i hired one, they made the reservation to ship the cat as cargo, picked the cat up at my vet, took care of all the shots and paperwork, and just told me where and when to pick him up. the cat was fine, and i didn't have to worry about a thing (even though i did lol) except for the bill...about $700...it was definitely worth it.

pimplink · 04-04-2004, 06:32 PM

I never bring my pet on the plane with me,
but I guess it can be allowed in some airlines.

Mike Dutch · 04-04-2004, 06:42 PM

I took my dog from costa rica to Amsterdam, just make sure all papers and injections are done well and the pet has an passport .
And inform the guys on the airport in time, and be there in time

)

In some countries the pet needs to be in custody/quarantine (sorry if i misspelled that) for a certain period, sort our everything well, sometime quarantine can cost a lot .

Good luck

m00d · 04-04-2004, 06:51 PM

it's done by my local shelter on a weekly basis. i suggest you wait with at the airport until the pet is boarded and make sure someone is waiting when the plane lands. also don't fly in extreme hot weather. tape all his contact and vital information on his carrier along with a photo of him. freeze some water in a bowl for a longer flight so he will have water late in the flight. poor guys. if it is a very long flight and the dog needs to be fed , watered or walked tape all those things to his carrier in ziploc bags including a leash or lead.

04-04-2004, 03:11 PM	#1
FrankWhite Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: nyc Posts: 3,540	anyone ever shipped a pet on a plane? by it self ? i need to ship a kitten from canada to usa, about 1.5 hours flyight is it good or bad idea ?

04-04-2004, 03:43 PM	#4
biglou Confirmed User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 595	I shipped my cairn terrier from LA to Alaska (I was giving him away to a new family, and he had to go to the absolute best one; ergo, Alaska.) The actual adventure involved a mechanic's strike, wrong terminals, puppy tranquilizers, and an awful lot of dogshit in my car. The actual flight was fine for Burrford. When I asked him how the turbolence was, he answered: "Ruff." __________________ Smutworks Soon... It returneth. skype: snyderola

04-04-2004, 06:12 PM	#10
MikeSmoke Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,233	there are companies that specialize in this...when i moved cross-country i hired one, they made the reservation to ship the cat as cargo, picked the cat up at my vet, took care of all the shots and paperwork, and just told me where and when to pick him up. the cat was fine, and i didn't have to worry about a thing (even though i did lol) except for the bill...about $700...it was definitely worth it. __________________ icq: 541-739-92

04-04-2004, 06:32 PM	#11
pimplink Confirmed User Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Closer than you think Posts: 9,535	I never bring my pet on the plane with me, but I guess it can be allowed in some airlines. __________________ Need Mainstream Content and SEO? SEO * Website Copy * Blogs Blogging - PR Work - Forum Marketing - Social Marketing - Link building - Articles 100% Guaranteed Content!

04-04-2004, 06:42 PM	#12
Mike Dutch Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Posts: 5,607	I took my dog from costa rica to Amsterdam, just make sure all papers and injections are done well and the pet has an passport . And inform the guys on the airport in time, and be there in time ) In some countries the pet needs to be in custody/quarantine (sorry if i misspelled that) for a certain period, sort our everything well, sometime quarantine can cost a lot . Good luck __________________ Advidi.com -- Your Dating, Diet and Skincare Partner with over 1000 offers --

04-04-2004, 03:29 PM	#2
baddog So Fucking Banned Industry Role: Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: the beach, SoCal Posts: 107,089	just make sure to poke holes in the box

04-04-2004, 03:55 PM	#6
WarChild Let slip the dogs of war. Industry Role: Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Bermuda Posts: 17,263	I recently brought 2 Rottweilers from Costa Rica. They had to be flown cargo because of their size. I was on the plane aswell. American Airlines is what I used. They have policies regarding safe transport of animals that include no travelling if the temperature at the tarmac is above or below a certain range. They also had a vet at the Houston Hub on staff. My expierence was good overall. Very expensive, but good.

04-04-2004, 04:49 PM	#7
emmanuelle Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Oh Canada! Posts: 3,662	He wasn't shipped, but I was permitted to carry my cat on the plane under a seat. He was not amused...

04-04-2004, 05:31 PM	#9
r0nin Confirmed User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 415	u better go walking and use this: <img src="http://www.ob1knorrb.com/images/humor/catcarry.jpg">

04-04-2004, 06:51 PM	#13
m00d So Fucking Banned Join Date: May 2002 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 3,129	it's done by my local shelter on a weekly basis. i suggest you wait with at the airport until the pet is boarded and make sure someone is waiting when the plane lands. also don't fly in extreme hot weather. tape all his contact and vital information on his carrier along with a photo of him. freeze some water in a bowl for a longer flight so he will have water late in the flight. poor guys. if it is a very long flight and the dog needs to be fed , watered or walked tape all those things to his carrier in ziploc bags including a leash or lead.