|
Flying without Health Certificate?? I know many of you say you have never been asked to show a health certificate when flying with a pet inside the cabin. But does anyone go without one even when the airlines say that don't require it?? I'm flying Northwest and they say they don't require one, but state's might. So who exactly might check for one?? I don't understand, if it's not the airline, are there other officials who might ask for such papers?? I'm confused. A gal at my vets said you need one just to cross state lines in a car - but she also told me something else that I know for a fact is not true, so I don't know what to believe. Do any of you not even bother with this? |
These are state laws so my best advise is to check with the state you are flying into. |
We're flying US Airways on Tuesday and they don't require one. I am just going to get a copy of Teddi's shots faxed to me from the vet. |
I always get a health certificate just in case. Some airlines are diligent about this and some individuals working at the counter will require it. When you get one from the vet, he will look up to see what the other state you are flying to requires. I would rather be safe than sorry and have to cancel my trip because I didnt have what I needed to fly. |
When I flew Northwest they didn't check. When I flew Delta they did check. I wouldn't go without one. |
When I was checking airline restrictions I don't recall ANY of the airlines themselves requiring the health certificate. It's the states that require them and if there is a USDA inspector on the destination end you may be required to produce one. |
Quote:
|
I've never taken a health certificate for the dogs when we fly. I was told it's only required if you travel out of the USA. It sure can be confusing when even the ticket agent is saying otherwise. Now I wonder where we can all get a list of the rules. :rolleyes: |
When we flew American in April, they required a Health Certificate. They didn't ask for it at St. Louis (where we left from) or when we landed in San Antonio. They asked for it when we were leaving San Antonio (like the little infected thing had already been there for a week & we were taking his germs back to Missouri) We thought that was a little funny! |
I found this: DELTA A health certificate is required when shipping your pet as air cargo. While Delta does not require a health certificate for carried-on or checked pets, upon arrival, the certificate may be required by the state. NORTHWEST Northwest Airlines does not require a health certificate for carry-on pets. However, it is your responsibility to comply with all local, state and national entry requirements which may apply. Many states and foreign countries require that pets be accompanied by a health certificate. U.S. and international regulations require that all warm-blooded animals shipped as VIP or General Cargo be accompanied by a health certificate. The health certificate must be issued by a veterinarian licensed in the country of origin within 10 days prior to travel. I had a carry on pet and was asked for the health certificate at the Philadelphia airport, so perhaps it is a Pennsylvania requirement. My new puppy is coming tomorrow by Continental, so I was a little dismayed to find this on their site: No oxygen will be administered to a pet in the event of an emergency. |
Quote:
http://www.aphis.usda.gov/vs/sregs/ |
I flew Delta and they checked for it, so I'd bring it just in case. It would be horrible to get to the airport, and be turned away. |
Now I'm wondering why I've never been ask? Oh well. Thank you bcgirl. That is a wealth of information for sure. Thank you again! |
Quote:
Just trying to work this in my head - if the airline doesn't require it, who, when, where wants to see it. Or are the USDA inspectors going to be near the security folks. Anyone encounter these inspectors? Do they just look at the certificate or also your pet? I'm getting the form, but boy the vets get their money on these too - I was told there would be an office visit charge and $10 for each certificate - one more expense with flying with pets. What does a health certificate look like?? Is there a standard? Or is this just basically just a letter from your vet saying the animal is healthy? |
problem The problem is this....while you are arguing with the airlines people, the plane leaves you behind. I have never been asked for one, but was stopped to show the "boarder" a rabies tag..of course it was at the bottom of my bag and I honestly thought I was going to have to miss my flight while I dumped out my carry on to find it....since then I clip the tag to the carrier handler.. |
:) Me too, Pat! I have everything ready for Toto "just in case" ... tags, health certificate, etc. I did not know about the oxygen!!! Sorry that they don't want them to leave their carrier, but in the event that oxygen is needed, you can bet your boots, Toto will be "buddy breathing" with me & Patrick! I dare say, with all the panic this would entail ... noone is going to bother telling me I can't have her out from under the seat. :rolleyes: Seriously, I would never travel with Toto without all the papers necessary to avoid any sort of problem that can easily be avoided. Hope your trip is great! ;) |
When flying Delta We have flown Delta 5 times since June 1st-both in and out of the country... Through our veternarian, I've checked for each state we've flown to beforehand and so far each has not required a a health certificate upon arrival. I do take her shot records and rabies tag just in case but other than when we have taken her out of the country we haven't needed a certificate. Even then they didn't even check it but better safe than sorry... I also keep a copy of Delta's policy in our travel bag... With more and more pets flying I really wish they would set up a "Passport" program for pets... |
I am flying with 2 dogs from NH to NM in about 12 days. NWA does not require health certs and New Mexico state law says this: ***DOGS*** No prior entry permit required. Health certificate showing rabies vaccination within 12 months of entry for dogs 3 months of age or older. So Im bringing the dogs rabies vaccination papers which has their name, dob, weight, etc. Im thinking that will be good enough if they are really only looking for proof of rabies vacs. Good Luck and have fun traveling with your baby! This is the first time I travel with mine! Wish me luck too! :) I am just hoping and praying at this point that they won't have a problem with both my babies going on the plane. :) |
Quote:
|
ToTo Bettyanne, you better give that baby angel, Toto oxygen...I still have her Santa photo in a tiny frame on my Yorkie cabinet... |
I was told by the vet it is not so much the airlines that require it, but the STATEs. I've only been asked once (his 1st flight) never again after that. This most recent trip home I got one, but lost it in the air port at the ticket counter. No one asked me. I get mine free with his care plan |
Well I'm the OP & I spent bucks for the vet visit & the health certificate & carried it with me to & from - no one cared they just had the best time seeing my yorkies - of course they were toooooooo cute dressed as Santa & Mrs. Claus on the departure trip. No one in security or with the state seemed too concerned - it's just crazy because if you need them they should be checking for them or forget the whole thing |
I called Delta before we went to Florida to see if they required a health certificate. They said they didn't, but the state I was flying to may require one, so to check with the state. I googled it and Florida did require a health certificate. I got one to be safe, even though my mom and dad fly back and forth to Florida all the time and have never had their health certificate checked. I would still get one just in case we were required to produce it in Florida (even though it costs me an office visit go get). |
Health Cert Just like the above post, some states require one for entry some do not. Idaho does and they checked when we got there. |
Quote:
|
Quote:
|
I think it is probabaly good practice to get a health certificate ANYTIME you are going to be away from home. (including rabie tags). I also suggest a ID tag that includes your CELLPHONE number. |
I just flew northwest with 2 dogs and did not bring health certs, noone even looked at the carrier! noone cared! Northwest does not require them, so I wouldn't worry about it, but thats just me. Id fly them again, although we were not trouble free. There were delays on almost all flights, the dogs were barking in the bag on the floor and they wouldnt let me even put the bag on my lap while we were on the runway for an hour! Otherwise noone even knew the dogs were there! Pretty easy Id say! I did take their rabies certs though, I put them in the carrier that way I could find them easily, just in case. I was not asked for them but Id do that again if I flew just in case! |
Quote:
|
Last time I flew we went US Airways and they didn't require one so I didn't get one. All I brought along was copies of her shots and no one even wanted to see them. I think if your dog is well behaved and well groomed and cute they are all good with it!!! Oh and if they are dressed then that puts them over the top and all they want to do is see and pet your dog and they don't care about anything else! |
| All times are GMT -8. The time now is 03:34 AM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2025, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Copyright ©2003 - 2018 YorkieTalk.com
Privacy Policy - Terms of Use