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05-09-2005, 01:20 PM | #16 |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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| It was $40 on United to fly with Stewie from Chicago Midway to Phoenix Sky Harbor with him in the cabin under my seat. I don't think its too much to ask.
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05-09-2005, 01:21 PM | #17 |
YT 6000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Seattle, WA
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| Yes, as nemom says, you NEED to let the airline know ahead of time. We made arrangements for Yoda to go with his Mommy to California next month. When you make a reservation, put the reservation on HOLD. Then call up the airline you are travelling with, and tell them you have a 7 pound dog that you will be bringing along. They will verify if it is okay or not. If it is okay, then go back and pay for your reservation that is on hold. If you have a carrier that fits underneath the seat, that will be fine to transport your Yorkie. I have no idea on if you need to keep the Yorkie in the carrier or not during the flight. I suggest bringing some snacks and treats for your Yorkie as well as a toy, to try to keep them occupied. For Alaska Airlines, it is a $75 charge each way for Yoda, and that is to be paid during check-in the day of the flight. |
05-09-2005, 01:34 PM | #18 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Goodyear, AZ
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| i'm really glad this came up. I'm planning on moving from CA to AZ in July this year and i was going to have movers move my stuff and me just fly well i guess i cant do that since they only allow 1 pet in the cabin at a time (i have 2 yorkies and 5 cats lol) so i guess i will be driving for 12 hours or more with 7 pets in my car that is defenitly going to be an adventure (oh forgot also my 14 year old son so 8 pets lol) Man i hope i can drive streight thru cuz i dont think any hotel would let me stay lol. and OMG could you imange if my car broke who would the heck would help a woman a boy and 7 pets lol |
05-09-2005, 02:02 PM | #19 | |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Shell Knob,Missouri
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As I put in a previous thread, outside my store I have a sign that says, "Pets welcome, children must be on leash"
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05-09-2005, 02:46 PM | #20 |
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| It is not, in most instances, advisable to sedate an animal who is preparing to fly. There are very real dangers of resp. depression and problems with swallowing (even saliva) that can result in pneumonia. Please check with your vet or search on line, for any safety concerns you need to address with these tiny younguns. |
05-11-2005, 12:09 PM | #21 | |
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05-11-2005, 12:20 PM | #22 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2005
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| hahaha LOL, Spydurgrl, thats funny! I will say, if anyone is planning on traveling with their furbaby, my aunt works for an airline, and here is what she said: 1) Every airline is different. Check their websites for overall "rules" 2) In general, 1 or 2 dogs will be allowed in the cabin, depending on the size of the jet 3) There are certain guidelines for carriers, i.e. no soft sides, animal must be able to do a full turnaround in the bag, etc..., but those will be listed on the web, too. 4) If you don't have the proper carrier, you can usually purchase the standard, approved crate from any airline. 5) BOOK IN ADVANCE 6) GET IT IN WRITING 7) you MAY have to certify that the dog/cat has had all of its pertinent vaccinations Good luck!
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05-12-2005, 12:07 PM | #23 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA
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| Service dog? SoCalyorkiLvr...or anybody else who has a service dog, I looked at the website about how to make your dog a service dog. I think that I could do it because I have epilepsy...so it wouldn't be a lie. But does she really have to know how to dial 911? I can't even teach her to potty outside From the website it looks like they just take it on the honor system. But I feel guilty...like I'm stealing somebody's wheelchair or something. |
05-12-2005, 12:21 PM | #24 |
Stewie Rox the Sox Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago
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| Sydney's Mom -- I feel the same way about service dogs. I respect them and wouldn't want to abuse the privilege of having one.
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05-12-2005, 06:14 PM | #25 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Seattle Washington
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| I have flown with rocky twice on an airline, 1st time was on Alaska and I payed $75 each way from Phoenix, AZ to Seattle, WA..I gave him tranqulizers and he did FINE he slept the whole way, I used a soft sided carrier and put him under the seat in front of me..I even Took him out a few times and the workers didnt even care nor did the ppl next to me..there was also another lady in front of me who flew with her puppy and the dog was in her lap the whole time except for when it came time forlanding, we had to put the babies back in the carrier. The second time I flew United and it was $80 each way...and NO tranquilzers!! rocky was whining the whole time everyone boarding could hear him...I felt so bad and I tried to take him out but the lady sitting next to me was "allergic" so I left him in the bag...so I would definetly recommend tranquilzers.. YES u need to call ahead, get a health certificate, even though they dont really check or ask for it...But just in case, When I flew Alaska they didnt even bother with me, but UNITED stopped me when I was boarding to see if I paid for my pet and to see if I had a Health certificate. As long as the carrier fits underneath the seat in front of you, they dont really bother to measure, but a softsided carrier because u can always squeeze it to fit. |
05-12-2005, 06:34 PM | #26 |
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| Obviously, I would be adamantly opposed to abusing any law. I feel the "service animals law" is one that people are unaware of and do not know enough about to use, and I just try to educate everyone with a dog that has any form of a disability(the person, not the dog) that the law exists, and it can only benefit everyone if more people take advantage of it in a legal way. Right now it is actually difficult for disabled people to have acceptance of their animal in public places because it is so uncommon. I found out about the law from an article I read in my local newspaper about a man who was always asked to leave and had to constantly fight with ignorant business owners to allow his dog that he was dependent upon to stay. Businesses aren't used to it and aren't aware of the law, so people with service animals are discriminated against and challenged. Every time I take my service animals into a business who was previously unaware of the law I feel as though I have done a service for diabled peope everywhere as well as myself and my animals. It is sort of on the "honor system" but most people feel the way you do that there is something wrong with taking advantage of the law unless you are blind, deaf or in a wheelchair. I do not feel that way since the law is liberally written on purpose, and I realize the ways in which animals, especially our dogs have such great "healing powers" just by being who they are. My high blood pressure has gotten under control since I got my yorkies and I truly believe that I am less stressed and I am healthier because they are a part of my life. They are wonderful therapy dogs. As for the training, it is really not that hard to teach a dog to sense the changes in your body chemistry that might signal the onset of an epileptic seizure for instance. Contact the Service Animal Registry of America to find out how. Training to bark for certain sounds is also not hard. There are lots of trainers who do this and it is not like there are only a certain number of service animals allowed so you would be depriving someone who was more severely disabled from having a service animal if you "used up one". It is unlimited and I really think it is a win win for everyone, including our yorkies who love to be with us always and never cause any trouble. |
05-13-2005, 05:12 AM | #27 | |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Erie, PA
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If in the future flying is something we frequently need to do, then I might look into it again. Mostly because I think that it is ridiculous for me to pay that much to take her in a crate that is the same size as my normal carry-on luggage. And that is honestly the only time I would use her service dog credentials. At least we all know now that it is an option. | |
05-24-2005, 05:38 AM | #28 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: LA
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| I flew on US Airways this weekend with Carter. The fee was $100 each way. When I made my reservation, I called and added a dog reservation to my account (each way). We checked in online for both ways but had to check luggage. In New Orleans (our departure city), the US Airways clerk didn't actually see Carter or his carrier but asked . . . "and how would you like to take care of the pet fee? We accept cash or credit card." I was issued something for them to keep at the gate (same thing as your boarding pass) for Carter. It was stapled to my boarding pass. In New Bern, NC (a one-gate regional airport), when we checked our baggage, the clerk never asked anything about Carter. He didn't ask and I didn't volunteer. At the security screening, I did the same exact thing I did in New Orleans - removed Carter from his bag, sent the bag through the xray machine and walked through the metal detector. No one asked me a thing. The vet was reluctant to prescribe any medication for Carter because he's only 3.1#. Instead, they suggested to give him 1.25 ml of benadryl. The benadryl did nothing for him. The US Airways flight attendant did ask me to keep Carter completely in his carrier because they could be fined if I didn't. At the time, Carter only had his head out of his carrier and I was petting him since he was crying before then. She was very nice about it and chatted with me about Yorkies for a few minutes before continuing on to do her job. After the flight took off, I put him under my blanket and we both slept. I was worried he would peek out during beverage service but he luckily didn't. BTW - we couldn't take Cooper with us on this trip because the 2nd flight (from Charlotte to New Bern) was a small 50 person plane and only 1 carryon dog was allowed. Forgot to say -- US Airways did not require a vet certificate because he was travelling "with" me.
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05-24-2005, 06:35 AM | #29 |
Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2005
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| Planes and pooches I flew from NJ to LA Calif to pick up my Sweet Pea. I flew Spirit. I used a purse type bag.They want the bag to completly close all around. They will give you the measurements for keeping your dog with you for the carier. You only have to use a CRATE if your sending your pet cargo. I made nice nice with the stewardess and the guy next to me. They didn't mind me holding Sweet Pea during the flight so we took nap together. Then again it was all stewardess's and pilots in that section on the way home. Always call ahead and ask if they allow pets. I was quoted 50. up to 170. to bring a pet.You also have to take your dog to a vet and bring papres with you documenting it. Although they NEVER asked me at the airport to see them. I hope I helped. HUgs, Teri |
08-19-2006, 04:15 PM | #30 | |
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