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michiko · 11-13-2008, 05:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Breyli

Also, you will need to go to you vet within 10 days before your flight for a heath certificate if you are flying from one state to another. As long as you return within 30 days, the vet heath certificate should be good, otherwise you will need to go to a vet and get a new one before you make the return trip.
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Haruka has flown many times too... I usually bring her vaccination papers but usually don't carry health certificate. I think only time I had that was when I picked her up at PA breeder. None of the airline has asked me for health certificate .. They just want to get my credit card for her fee....

Breyli · 11-13-2008, 07:03 AM

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Originally Posted by michiko

Haruka has flown many times too... I usually bring her vaccination papers but usually don't carry health certificate. I think only time I had that was when I picked her up at PA breeder. None of the airline has asked me for health certificate .. They just want to get my credit card for her fee....

It more a federal regulation transporting animals from one state to the next. Many airlines won't ask for it but if it is asked for and you don't have it you could be denied boarding. And I am not talking about the check-in people... tsa could ask for it, a representative of the FDA (I think that is the agency that regulates this) may be at the airport and come up to you. I would rather be safe than sorry.

amandawash · 11-13-2008, 07:11 AM

Yikes. I sure wouldn't risk flying without a health certificate. I have been asked once for mine, at security, not the check in counter. They were very nice about it, just asked to see it when I had to show my boarding pass and ID.

It is the Department of Food and Agriculture that regulates this.

I can't even imagine being turned away because I didn't get one. That would be awful and I doubt you would get a ticket refund!!

heatherjean8737 · 11-13-2008, 07:31 AM

I flew with Benji in July and I bought a standard sherpa bag. He is 9.5lbs and he fit great in there. We flew Airtran and the flight attendents all made sure to know exactly where I sat and kept looking at me through out the flight. I did put my hand in the bag but never put it on my lap or take Benji out. Good luck!!!

angelos_mommy · 11-13-2008, 08:15 AM

Angelo and I have flown US Airways countless times with only one time having to put him under the seat for take off/landing. The other times the carrier could stay on my lap, and as long as he back paws where in the carrier, I could have the top open, with him hanging out.

I was even offered a beverage for him on one flight.

amandawash · 11-13-2008, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by angelos_mommy

Angelo and I have flown US Airways countless times with only one time having to put him under the seat for take off/landing. The other times the carrier could stay on my lap, and as long as he back paws where in the carrier, I could have the top open, with him hanging out.

I was even offered a beverage for him on one flight.

Ok, your baby is toooooo cute!!

celstu1 · 11-13-2008, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Laurn7f

Oh you can keep the carrier in your lap!? That's great! It's only about an hour and a half flight. I probably wouldn't feed her that soon before seeing as though she is only 6 months and like only 98% potty trained i'd say.

I am flying delta which is still i think way over priced but agree it is worth it. How big is your baby? Mya is almost 8 lbs...I have a kwigy bo carrier but for that long of a trip I think she'd be cramped...it works for trips out to errands etc but I want her to be comfy with enough room.

I see a few online that I like but again, that will be adding another 100$ or so to the ticket price for her sigh. Children are expensive

I flew my babies to New Mexico from New Hampshire on Northwest. I have a Sherpa Jazzy SoHo Backpack, it fit both boys (one 8lbs, one 6lbs) they were a tad bit cramped but it was the biggest size I could get for the plane. They did great! I brought benedryl with me but didnt need to give it to them at all. I loved the backpack it made it so easy to carry them on my back! They did great until they spied a seeing eye dog in the airport from inside their bag, then they started barking and catching people's attention. Other than that noone even knew there were dogs in the bag.

angelos_mommy · 11-13-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by amandawash

Ok, your baby is toooooo cute!!

Thank you so much! I need to get a moving aviator with both of my kids in it! Angelo is the one in the picture.

YorkieLuv6 · 11-16-2008, 03:22 PM

My experience is when we fly she has to ride her little bag under the seat in front of me, but during takeoff I unzip the top so she can see me and won't get scared. Plus I massage her little ears to help with the pressure. Unfortunately dogs can't chew gum

SophieKatesMom · 11-16-2008, 05:21 PM

Hi I have flown with SophieKate on Delta, I am not sure if anyone has mentioned it but you will need a health certificate and they are only valid for 10 days. I was only going for a 5 day trip so I took Sophie to the Vet two days before we left.

I should mention Delta is expensive if you want to fly your puppy, for SophieKate it cost me $300.00 to fly her from Atlanta to Detroit and she didn't even get a seat. Overall the experience was fine, Sophie did very well and the flight attendants were really nice.

SamiNFurbabies · 11-16-2008, 05:25 PM

when my mom went to pick up Suzie... we used a sherpa carrier. That type is accepted by nearly all airlines.
I'd bring some wipes in case if she has an potty accident... and wee wee pads.

RONLYNN · 11-16-2008, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SophieKatesMom

Hi I have flown with SophieKate on Delta, I am not sure if anyone has mentioned it but you will need a health certificate and they are only valid for 10 days. I was only going for a 5 day trip so I took Sophie to the Vet two days before we left.

I should mention Delta is expensive if you want to fly your puppy, for SophieKate it cost me $300.00 to fly her from Atlanta to Detroit and she didn't even get a seat. Overall the experience was fine, Sophie did very well and the flight attendants were really nice.

I think you have it backwards. It is not only good for 10 days...you have to get the certificate a maximun of 10 days before your trip. You can't get it any earlier than 10 days before. I don't know that there is an expiration for the health certificate.

amandawash · 11-16-2008, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RONLYNN

I think you have it backwards. It is not only good for 10 days...you have to get the certificate a maximun of 10 days before your trip. You can't get it any earlier than 10 days before. I don't know that there is an expiration for the health certificate.

Health certificates have an expiration date. Many are only good for ten days, some for two weeks, and others for 30 days, depends where you are. It's really important to find out how long they are good for before you take the trip. If it is a long trip, you would have to go to a vet wherever you are and get a new one to travel home.

11-13-2008, 07:11 AM	#18
amandawash Lovin' my R & R Donating Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Middleton, Idaho Posts: 2,152	Yikes. I sure wouldn't risk flying without a health certificate. I have been asked once for mine, at security, not the check in counter. They were very nice about it, just asked to see it when I had to show my boarding pass and ID. It is the Department of Food and Agriculture that regulates this. I can't even imagine being turned away because I didn't get one. That would be awful and I doubt you would get a ticket refund!! __________________ Amanda 's Ranger & Ryder Last edited by amandawash; 11-13-2008 at 07:16 AM.

11-13-2008, 07:31 AM	#19
heatherjean8737 My little furbutts Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,692	I flew with Benji in July and I bought a standard sherpa bag. He is 9.5lbs and he fit great in there. We flew Airtran and the flight attendents all made sure to know exactly where I sat and kept looking at me through out the flight. I did put my hand in the bag but never put it on my lap or take Benji out. Good luck!!! __________________ Heather, Benji & Bella

11-13-2008, 08:15 AM	#20
angelos_mommy Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 129 Blog Entries: 3	Angelo and I have flown US Airways countless times with only one time having to put him under the seat for take off/landing. The other times the carrier could stay on my lap, and as long as he back paws where in the carrier, I could have the top open, with him hanging out. I was even offered a beverage for him on one flight. __________________ •:¨:•..•:¨¨Angelo & Aerabella ¨:•..•:¨¨:•

11-16-2008, 05:25 PM	#26
SamiNFurbabies YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: My House Posts: 517	when my mom went to pick up Suzie... we used a sherpa carrier. That type is accepted by nearly all airlines. I'd bring some wipes in case if she has an potty accident... and wee wee pads. __________________ Chrissy, Izze (Yorkshire Terrier),Molly & Suzie (Toy Poodles), Chachi (Chihuahua)

11-16-2008, 03:22 PM	#24
YorkieLuv6 YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 8	My experience is when we fly she has to ride her little bag under the seat in front of me, but during takeoff I unzip the top so she can see me and won't get scared. Plus I massage her little ears to help with the pressure. Unfortunately dogs can't chew gum

11-16-2008, 05:21 PM	#25
SophieKatesMom Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Canton, GA Posts: 3,242	Hi I have flown with SophieKate on Delta, I am not sure if anyone has mentioned it but you will need a health certificate and they are only valid for 10 days. I was only going for a 5 day trip so I took Sophie to the Vet two days before we left. I should mention Delta is expensive if you want to fly your puppy, for SophieKate it cost me $300.00 to fly her from Atlanta to Detroit and she didn't even get a seat. Overall the experience was fine, Sophie did very well and the flight attendants were really nice.