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concretegurl · 03-20-2011, 09:28 PM

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20 Tips on Flying Your Dog Safely

I really hope you can have your dog "pass" the in cabin restrictions but,

I'm not sure anyone's personal experience is going to be especially helpful for you, as many flight attendants airport officials may bend the rules at one time and enforce them another...

Please contract the airlines in advance (all contact info on the second link) and be sure to get in writing from everyone what they tell you if it's okayed...and be prepared to have to put you dog in cargo or have your dog watch/boarded...unfortunately.

Things to remember if you have to go cargo-you want your dog loaded unloaded inside never out doors, use a water bottle on carrier to prevent spills, zip-ties on kennel door to prevent opening if dropped...make sure the airline is familiar with safety and competently shipping dog in a climate controlled "cargo area" see if they offer a pet cargo attendant, be sure your dog is on the same flight as you, have your dog chipped and wearing a break away collar with tags, microchipped, I've heard some people have specialty shirts made for their dog to wear with their contact information printed on it just in case, the kennel needs to be adequately large and fully and multiply labeled, with your contact information (regular and while on vacation) etc.

03-20-2011, 09:28 PM	#3
concretegurl Between♥Suspensions Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Vaissades Posts: 7,979	DogFriendly.com - Dog Travel Magazine 20 Tips on Flying Your Dog Safely I really hope you can have your dog "pass" the in cabin restrictions but, I'm not sure anyone's personal experience is going to be especially helpful for you, as many flight attendants airport officials may bend the rules at one time and enforce them another... Please contract the airlines in advance (all contact info on the second link) and be sure to get in writing from everyone what they tell you if it's okayed...and be prepared to have to put you dog in cargo or have your dog watch/boarded...unfortunately. Things to remember if you have to go cargo-you want your dog loaded unloaded inside never out doors, use a water bottle on carrier to prevent spills, zip-ties on kennel door to prevent opening if dropped...make sure the airline is familiar with safety and competently shipping dog in a climate controlled "cargo area" see if they offer a pet cargo attendant, be sure your dog is on the same flight as you, have your dog chipped and wearing a break away collar with tags, microchipped, I've heard some people have specialty shirts made for their dog to wear with their contact information printed on it just in case, the kennel needs to be adequately large and fully and multiply labeled, with your contact information (regular and while on vacation) etc. __________________ Shan & 8 kids now!