It is a special form and that is the name of it. All vets have the form and it is used specifically for traveling and when selling a pet as a type of certification from your vet - which is why most vets charge for it and insist on seeing the animal first.

The information is contains is actually pretty basic - stating the pet is healthy and is good condition and it also secifies current shots/dates, etc. It also contains the name of the pet, name/address of the owner, where you are traveling to and then the vet's name/address/license and the vet signs it.

Yes, this. Most airlines don't actually require the health certificate to fly in the cabin, but the state you are traveling to/from may require one. I have never been asked to show one, but I can't imagine chancing it and then being stuck somewhere, or worse yet what happens to my girls if it is the state's Department of Agriculture asking me?

I wouldn't chance it. It's no big deal. You just go to the vet and they look over your dog, make sure they don't have any infectious diseases and sign the form with all their vaccination dates on them.

Kay, you'll need it since you are flying into FL. Delta actually only requires it when they fly cargo. I would hate for you to get stuck somewhere with Jax & Macy. Who knows what kind of trouble Miss Macy could get herself into? :p

Importing Dogs, Cats, and Pet Birds into Florida: Frequently Asked Questions, Division of Animal Industry - FDACS

That's all it is. My vet has a program where she types in his info, all her info is all ready to go, Kaji's picture is on the form, and all she does is hit print and sign. It will cost you an office visit.

Checking the airline's website about traveling in the cabin with your pet is good solid advice. I have flown internationally with my Yorkie, and this saved me a lot of headaches! Keep in mind too that if your pet barks, you could be asked to get off the plane! Take along some soft chewy treats to keep your pet calm. Also, get your pet accustomed to the bag he/she travels in way before it's time to go! Some airlines are extremely sensitive about dogs in the cabin. Try to follow their rules by-the-letter, including required paperwork. My vet said that even flying from state-to-state there can be different rules for air travel with pets. It is advisable to see the vet and get everything in order within the required time frame. It can be costly, but if you want your pet flying with you, you'll have to consider the cost as part of your peace of mind. We traveled to Africa (over 30 hours travel time) and Anna was an angel. Some of the airlines weren't! But we managed to get there and back. I hope you and your pet have a great trip!!

Ah, okay. That's what I thought but wanted to make sure. My vet doesn't charge me for one. :)

It may be a pain ( and extra expense to get one). But if it ends up saving you the cost of having to miss the flight, it's well worth it.

The first time I flew with my dogs, noone even knew I had them. I paid the fee, got the certs and all that stuff. I flew from NH to Chicago, then Chicago to Albuquerque. The flight attendants on the way there, both legs made me leave the bag under my seat and not even like look at the dogs. On the way home the first leg they did the same thing, but the second leg the flight attendant said "Are those dogs?" I said yes and she said "NO dog flies in a bag on MY flight, let them out and just keep them with you!" I was thrilled and they loved it. They got to look around and then just slept on my lap.

Another flight I had was a nightmare. The people in ABQ charged me for a dog and then never processed the ticket. When I landed in Chicago, they asked me for my carrier ticket which fell off the bag then looked it up and couldn't find the record, they delayed me in Chicago for 5 hours and made me go down and purchase 2 more tickets and another carrier. Thankfully I had my bf with me so he was able to claim a dog else I don't know how I would have gotten home, United doesn't allow 2 pets per person, only 1. I will probably not fly united again with the dogs. Southwest costs a bit more for me but they are A TON more accomodating with pets. In 2 separate carriers my little boy was a wreck! He pratically ate his way out of the carrier when he was alone in it from stress, he cried the whole 2.5 hour flight, he was wet, panting and shaking and the flight attendant from hell kept telling me to push him under the seat. I finally told her I was going to have a dead dog if I didn't try to keep him calm by petting him but keeping him in the bag. **Phew** NEVER AGAIN will I fly united with them. WAY too stressful for all of us! I even gave him 2mls of benedryl TWICE and he would not calm down!

Like 2 small dogs in 1 carrier are going to disrupt the WHOLE PLANE? It was sooo unnecessary of them to be like that! They were more disruptive separated than they would have been together! Plus I don't like the fact that I had 2 separate carriers to worry about in case something happened. Southwest lets them both on in 1 carrier!

You say in this thread that you worry about him like a child. But, in another, you want to breed him to a 3lb rescued female where both you and the female's owner inexperienced in breeding. You asked for advice and when people started to help, you got upset because they weren't telling you to go for it, instead they were giving you a list of "What Ifs?".

You want to make his traveling right but what about the rest of his life? I just don't get it.

Get him neutered and tell the other woman that breeding her 3lb female could be fatal for her and her pups.

I'm speechless.....
Not at you Jessica, but I guess it's not surprising given the history.

Good advice!!! But will she listen????

Of course not :rolleyes: http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/gen...irlfriend.html

:eek: ..... *shakes head*

*sigh* I'm so sad for these two pups. I really am. *shakes head*

I took my 15 pound, 16 year old yorkie about 2 months ago. Unfortunately, his not around anymore, but I'm glad I took him on vacation with me. They didn't ask for papers or anything else. I just brought a plastic container containing water and some doggy snacks. You have to buy an airline regulated pet carrier, they're not going to accept the gym bag.