small dog carriers: pet travelling guide

Advice!!!

• Pet products that are useful, fun and enjoyable will make the pet and owner equally happy, thus taking the time to search for the right products are important.



• Treats are a good way to relieve stress and fight boredom during long periods of sitting and waiting around inside a small dog carrier.



• Weather conditions are very important to consider for any sized pet traveling in a small dog carrier.



• Suitable pet clothing is not something to be forgotten especially when hiking or partaking in any outdoor activities.
  

Hotels
Luckily, in increasing amount of destinations are becoming more pet friendly, however it is always the owner’s responsibility to make sure they are prepared for anything!

Things To Be Prepared For…
1. Some accommodations will charge a fee per night, per pet
2. Some animals may not be allowed
3. Most hotels or motels will expect that animals are naturally well behaved without a muzzle
4. Some accommodations require a deposit for pets
5. Other accommodations may only require that an agreement is signed upon arrival
6. Few places treat the pet as though it is a member of the family


Airline Travel
When traveling overseas, a pet owner needs to be aware of quarantine restrictions

Travel between the USA, Canada and the UK all allow pets to travel without being quarantined by the Pet Travel Scheme (PETS)

Check the airline regulations before you plan to bring you pet with you in a small pet carrier.

Car Travel
A pet owner needs to be concerned about not only the pet’s safety but also the driver and passengers.

Pet may become annoyed, stressed, distracted, vocal and disruptive in side a small dog carrier which could interfere with the drivers ability to operate a car safely.

The pet’s temperament during car travel is an important consideration.

Pet’s need to get out of the small dog carrier and stretch just like us humans do.

Safety restraints or harnesses are a good idea to keep pet’s where they are wanted in the car,
whether the pet is allowed in the front seat or not.

Airlines & Pets
All airline information will be updated upon the occurrence that regulations change or vary. For the most up to date information and guidelines regarding pets and small dog carriers, please call your airline or visit their website.

1. Air Canada
Telephone: (800) 361-8071
www.aircanada.ca
Carry-On Dimensions: L 21” x W 15.5” x H9.5”
Fee: $50.00 + tax for domestic flights
International flights vary upon destination

2. Alaskan Air
Animals flown as passenger baggage or cargo Bookings are required at least 24 hours in advance for pet flights.
North American Fee: $50 one way
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate, pet space needs to be reserved with a 24 hour lead time; limit of one pet per cabin

3. Air Sunshine-Florida
Telephone (800) 327-8900
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $75 one way In-Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Must have a current health certificate and reserve kennel space (transported in the back of the plane)

4. American Airlines
www.aa.com
Pet acceptance not guaranteed until the animal is presented to airline personnel. Animals accepted two to four hours before departure, with some exception.
Cabin and Cargo Fees: $75 one way
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 23" long x 9" high
Requirements: Pets that do not fit under the seat can travel as cargo between May 15 and September 15. A pet cannot travel if it is less than 45 degrees, unless your veterinarian provides a written document stating your pet can acclimate to colder temperatures. Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company.

5. America West
No pets in cargo compartment, but a limited number of pets allowed in cabin; restrictions on flights to Mexico, Request pet space when making reservations.
Charge: $75
In-Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 10.5" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet.

6. Cape Air
In-Cabin Kennel Size: No kennel required In-Cabin
Cargo Fees: None, small fee if flying from New Bedford.
Cape Air makes it easy to fly with your pet. The planes are small, and so pets are allowed in the cabin as long as they remain restrained during the flight.

7. Continental Airlines
Telephone: (800) 575-3335
Transports pets as cargo and small pets in cabin. International restrictions and cargo reservations required at least 24 hours before scheduled departure, but accepted in advance In-cabin pet reservations required at least 2 hours prior to scheduled departure.
In-cabin service charge: $75
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Cargo Fees: as high as $329 (one way) using an extra-large kennel (500 series)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 22" long x 9" high
Requirements: Health certificate; unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company or you may make a special application which takes two weeks to process. Cargo travel is also weather dependent - your pet cannot be exposed to temperatures of less than 45 degrees or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45 minute. For more information, contact the "live animal desk" at (800) 575-3335

8. Delta Airlines
www.delta.com
Telephone: (800) 352-2746
Pets accepted in-cabin on first come, first served basis, except on AeroMexico flights. Pets not accepted as checked baggage from May 15 until September 15, but shipped as cargo during that time provided the temperature does not exceed 85 degrees Fahrenheit; Other weather-related restrictions apply year-round.

In-cabin or checked baggage fee: $75 in the U.S. and Canada
Domestic cargo travel fee: $153 - $2,600, plus tax (animals travel without owner)
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate must be dated within 10 days of flight; pet reservation with a limit of 2 pets per cabin. Delta will not transport if your pet might be exposed to temperatures less than 45 or greater than 85 degrees for longer than 45 minutes. For more information
contact Delta's "pet cargo desk" at 800-352-2746.

9. Frontier Airlines
One in-cabin pet accepted, two pets accepted as checked baggage or cargo.
Advanced booking required.

Cabin and Cargo Fees: $50 one way
In Cabin Kennel Size: 17" long x 8" high
Requirements: Unaccompanied pets must be shipped by a licensed and approved pet transportation company. Health certificate dated within 10 days of flight with a limit of 2 pets in cabin; cargo space limited to 1 large kennel or 2 medium kennels, or 3 small kennels

10. Midway Airlines
Pets not accepted as checked baggage or cargo from July 1, 2001 until August 31, 2001.
In-cabin pet travel allowed
Charge for in-cabin travel: full passenger fare
Charge for cargo/baggage travel: $75 - $175, plus applicable taxes and fees

11. Nantucket Airlines
Cabin and Cargo Fees: None, small fee if flying from New Bedford.
In-Cabin Kennel Size: No kennel required
Nantucket Air makes it easy to fly with your pet. The planes are small, and so pets are allowed in the cabin as long as they remain restrained during the flight.

12. Southwest Airlines
www.swa.com
Southwest Airlines does not accept live animals in the aircraft cabin or cargo compartment other than fully trained service animals accompanying a person with a disability or being delivered to a person with a disability.

13. U.S. Airways
www.usairways.com
Carry-on pets are allowed on the flight with the customer for an extra $100 charge each way and limited to small domestic dogs, cats and birds, which are considered to be traditional household pets.

14. United Airlines
Telephone: (800) 864-8331
Fee: $80.00 for domestic travel one way; international rates vary by destination
Your dog or cat can travel in three ways: in the cabin with you, accompanying you as checked baggage or unaccompanied as cargo. All options require advance reservations and are subject to a charge. If you are bringing a pet other than a dog or cat, please contact us to make sure your
pet can be accepted for travel. Call United Airlines™ reservations at 1-800-UNITED-1 (1-800-864-8331) in the U.S. for complete details.

15. Northwest Airlines
Your pet can travel accompanied on Northwest as checked luggage on your flight, carry-on luggage in the cabin or a service animal.

16. British Airways
www.britishairways.com
Accompanied Pets - allows you and your pet to travel together on the same flight. The pet checks-in with you at the passenger terminal and rejoins you on arrival in the baggage hall at the destination airport. This service is available to most British Airways destinations. Please see below for
restrictions.

Unaccompanied Pets - This product is available when you are unable to travel with your pet, or your pet is not a cat or dog, or your pet is traveling into the UK on the Pets Travel Scheme. Your pet must be taken to our cargo terminal and should be collected by you, or a nominated person, from the
cargo terminal at the destination airport.
http://www.britishairways.com/travel/pet/public/en_us?prim=custsupp&sec=specassist

17. Air France
www.airfrance.com
Limited to dogs and cats weighing less than 5 kg, service animals, such as seeing-eye dogs, regardless of weight and some small mammals and birds (please ask when reserving your flight).

18. Lufthansa
Telephone: (800) 399-LUFT
Transport of pets while traveling with Lufthansa is possible on most flights with prior reservation and for a nominal fee. Only cats and dogs (one per passenger) are permitted to travel in the passenger cabin, and a limited number of animals are permitted on each flight, dependent upon the route and
aircraft type; all other animals including cats and dogs over 8 kilograms (18 pounds) or kennels whose dimensions exceed 22 x 16 x 8 inches (55 x 40 x 20 centimeters) must be transported in the climate-controlled hold of the plane, even if you are on the same flight as your pet. Please note that
information regarding kennels, fees, and necessary documentation, as well as requests for pet reservations, may not at this time be handled by e-mail; to process these requests please contact your local Lufthansa reservations office at (800) 399-LUFT.

19. Jet Blue
Telephone: (800) 538-2583
www.jetblue.com
Carry-On dimensions: L 18” x W 15” x H 8”
Fee: $75.00 one way on domestic flights

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Pet Shipping
When moving or traveling for vacation, shipping your small pet may be a good option to consider. If saving time is an issue and your pet trusts you to put him/her on a good flight, pet shipping can be a wonderful resource. Below are the most important key factors and requirements in pet shipping.

Properly Sized Kennel
Animals must have room to stand up, turn and walk around in their kennel. Undersized kennels should never be shipped and when in doubt use a larger kennel.

Food and Water
All kennels must have at least one food and water portion in a cup to provide the small dog is proper fed. Cups that are securely fastened to the kennel or dog carriers work better as opposed to snap on cups that tend to fall off and may cause shipments to be denied by the airline.

Address Label
All small dog carriers require a tag clearly stating the shipper’s name, address and telephone number. The tag should also include the consignee’s name, address and phone number.

Live Animal Labels
All kennels require a live animal label on the top of the kennel and with
arrows pointing up on the back or side of the kennel.

Last Time Feed and Watered
All kennels or small dog carriers need to be marked with the last time the animal was fed and watered.

Health Certificate
Any small dog that is shipped are required to have two copies of their health certificate that is no more than ten days old. One copy must be attached to the air bill and the other copy attached to the kennel.

Acclimation Statement
Of temperatures are above 85 or below 45 degrees en route between destinations, the kennel must have an acclimation statement from your veterinarian. When below 45 degrees the acclimation statement musts state the lowest temperature that the animal is accustomed to.

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Pet travel guide
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