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romeos mommy · 10-18-2006, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chelbuddy

I have the Sherpa Backpack which I find is great for my needs. I saw that a few people said that the Pak O Pet was heavy - I'd really like to see one in person before I buy it...

I found this info on travel with pets to Italy that might be useful:
from http://www.touringclub.it/internatio...re_leaving.asp

"A traveller entering Italy with a dog or a cat must have a veterinarian's certificate issued in the previous month stating the animal is in good health, plus a certificate stating it was vaccinated against rabies no more than 20 days to 11 months (6 months for cats) prior to entry.

Both certificates are valid for 30 days, must be also in Italian and give the breed, age, sex and color of the pet and the name and address of the owner.

The forms are available from all Italian diplomatic and consular representatives. A dog must be on a leash and muzzled when in public places. Parrots, parakeets, rabbits and hares also require health certificates and, in addition, are subject to an examination when entering Italy. Customs officials may demand a medical examination of any pet they suspect is ill or arriving direct from tropical regions.

For more information, visit this website: http://www.ministerosalute.it/linksanita/alimvet.htm"

muzzled in public.

yorkienewbie · 10-18-2006, 07:21 PM

The muzzle in public rule it's just a suggestion for Italians!!!! I'd rarely see dogs on a muzzle there, unless the owners thought their dogs were somewhat "dangerous".

2blkcatsmom · 10-18-2006, 07:40 PM

i lived in italy on the island of sardinia my husband is navy i never saw any dogs in muzzles i had no idea it was a rule

myittybitties · 10-18-2006, 09:04 PM

Jet blue will rent a carrier to you for the flight. soft sided o hard your choice and it is going to fit under their seat for sure! We were thinking of doing it for our Christmas trip we have.

OLIVIA_KARHIS · 10-19-2006, 02:12 AM

just to tell you if you are in going over ANY water what so ever you have to check you furbaby in with you luggage now.. I just got back from visiting my mom in tx and each time we have to put my babys in cargo

so it has to be a HARD plastic kennel with no opening on top. We felw Delta Airlines as well. and this is what they told me WHEN I got there. So I had to run out to get a hard plastic one other whise it was 200.00 for one of theres.
I just got back 2 months ago, from Tx.

Also you need your furbaby chipped and needs papers from your vet saying there healthy. scent I am in Germany I need German papers saying it was ok and there healthy... Also your babys has to have ALL there shots 30day before going over seas... and the country MIGHT want to hold them up to 90day to make sure there not sick.If all of this is not done and you taking them, they can take you baby and kill him/her. So PLEASE make sure you have all this done before hand! TALK TO YOUR VET about it.. They will tell you the same!

Have fun on your trip!!

Olivia Bunny and Bella

yorkienewbie · 10-19-2006, 04:31 AM

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Originally Posted by 2blkcatsmom

i lived in italy on the island of sardinia my husband is navy i never saw any dogs in muzzles i had no idea it was a rule

I was born and lived in Italy up until a few years ago and i never heard about that dogs have to be muzzled, either.My hubby is in the Navy also! How's Sardinia?Did you like it?

yorkienewbie · 10-19-2006, 04:59 AM

Olivia Karhis,
I called Delta multiple times to make sure and that's what they told me.
You have to check with the airline first before you even make your reservation and see if there's space available for your pet on the flight because usually only 1 or 2 pets for flights are allowed(Delta is 1).

OLIVIA_KARHIS · 10-19-2006, 05:31 AM

When I called and make my reservation they told me the SAME thing they told you. Then when I got there, they told me there are no pets in cabin, all go in the cargo bc there going over water. They said the same apply going to Hawaii and Alaska. (thats when I was coming over to germany back in Nov)

Then, when I was going back home to visit my mom, I had to put them in cargo again and then coming back from Tx, they have to go in cargo.

I am just telling you what the told when I got there. I even gave the guys name who told me I could bring them with me and asked to talk to the manager and he told he that the rules have changes and he guessed that, that guy was was no up to date on them.

I'm Just telling you so you dont have to go through what I did and have to go out and get a plastic kennel and then bring it back and wait in line again, to get everything straighten out.

JESSY_RN2B · 10-19-2006, 05:49 AM

My Melody flies in a platic carrier from Petco.

yorkienewbie · 10-19-2006, 06:20 AM

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Originally Posted by OLIVIA_KARHIS

When I called and make my reservation they told me the SAME thing they told you. Then when I got there, they told me there are no pets in cabin, all go in the cargo bc there going over water. They said the same apply going to Hawaii and Alaska. (thats when I was coming over to germany back in Nov)

Then, when I was going back home to visit my mom, I had to put them in cargo again and then coming back from Tx, they have to go in cargo.

I am just telling you what the told when I got there. I even gave the guys name who told me I could bring them with me and asked to talk to the manager and he told he that the rules have changes and he guessed that, that guy was was no up to date on them.

I'm Just telling you so you dont have to go through what I did and have to go out and get a plastic kennel and then bring it back and wait in line again, to get everything straighten out.

Thank you for letting me know about that.I think i am going to go to the airport and talk to somebody there just to make sure before i book my flight!

dizpatch · 10-19-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by yorkienewbie

Olivia Karhis,
I called Delta multiple times to make sure and that's what they told me.
You have to check with the airline first before you even make your reservation and see if there's space available for your pet on the flight because usually only 1 or 2 pets for flights are allowed(Delta is 1).

something else you may want to find out is, if you can be bumped by a service dog. Service dogs have first priority, but I am not sure if they count them or not.

2blkcatsmom · 10-26-2006, 06:34 PM

service do not count so its 2 dogs plus service dogs i went to the web sites of aa delta

amspoelstra · 10-26-2006, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkienewbie

Amspoelstra,

Could i ask you where in Europe did you go?I am flying to Italy and this is my first time going with a pet so i am pretty nervous.Any advice for making the flight with my yorkie more pleasant? How did your yorkie do?Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

We went to The Netherlands to see my folks. I was very concerned about getting the right paper work. But I did my due diligence and did everything by the book (although we had a last minute scare with a high up official who didn't know what the heck she was talking about...). Luckily The Netherlands doesn't have any strict requirements - all I had to get was a regular airline health form and an additional form for the Netherlands filled out by my vet (and definately no quarantine). And honestly, when we arrived in Amsterdam, no one even asked me for it. Customs just checked my passport and I walked on through.

Advice to make the flight more pleasant... Definately get you yorkie used to the carrier way in advance. Take your yorkie out for fun trips in it. And let it sleep in it. I put a comfy blanket in her carrier. And a potty pad!!! Don't give your yorkie too much water and food before you leave. But make sure you have food and water with you for on the flight. Oh and take a tube of Nutrical with you in case your yorkie doesn't want to eat. I ask the vet for sedatives and brought with me just in case, but never used them. I also put her favorite toy in the carrier.

BTW, I flew NWA/KLM and they allow up to 2 dogs in the cabin for flights...

First, please make sure you have all your facts straight about taking your dog with you. Make sure the airline you're flying allows dogs in the cabin, also for overseas flights. Make sure you contact the Italian embassy or consulate-general about the requirements for the country. Dealing with customs of another country can be a real pain and you sure don't want to overlook anything and get into problems!!!

This is the website for the Italian Embassy in Washington DC.
http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it...ata_washington

If you have any more q's, let me know!!!

yorkienewbie · 10-27-2006, 04:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by amspoelstra

We went to The Netherlands to see my folks. I was very concerned about getting the right paper work. But I did my due diligence and did everything by the book (although we had a last minute scare with a high up official who didn't know what the heck she was talking about...). Luckily The Netherlands doesn't have any strict requirements - all I had to get was a regular airline health form and an additional form for the Netherlands filled out by my vet (and definately no quarantine). And honestly, when we arrived in Amsterdam, no one even asked me for it. Customs just checked my passport and I walked on through.

Advice to make the flight more pleasant... Definately get you yorkie used to the carrier way in advance. Take your yorkie out for fun trips in it. And let it sleep in it. I put a comfy blanket in her carrier. And a potty pad!!! Don't give your yorkie too much water and food before you leave. But make sure you have food and water with you for on the flight. Oh and take a tube of Nutrical with you in case your yorkie doesn't want to eat. I ask the vet for sedatives and brought with me just in case, but never used them. I also put her favorite toy in the carrier.

BTW, I flew NWA/KLM and they allow up to 2 dogs in the cabin for flights...

First, please make sure you have all your facts straight about taking your dog with you. Make sure the airline you're flying allows dogs in the cabin, also for overseas flights. Make sure you contact the Italian embassy or consulate-general about the requirements for the country. Dealing with customs of another country can be a real pain and you sure don't want to overlook anything and get into problems!!!

This is the website for the Italian Embassy in Washington DC.
http://www.ambwashingtondc.esteri.it...ata_washington

If you have any more q's, let me know!!!

Thanks for all the good info.I've been trying to contact the Italian Embassy but i haven't got any answer on the phone yet.

amspoelstra · 10-27-2006, 05:33 AM

Maybe try any Italian Consulate-General, like the one in Boston. They can direct you to the right person:

600 Atlantic Avenue 17th floor
Boston, MA 02210
tel: +1 (617) 722-9201/02/03
fax: +1 (617) 722-9407
e-mail: archivio.boston@esteri.it

Our offices are open to the public :
Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m./ 2:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m.

10-18-2006, 09:04 PM	#19
myittybitties Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: south bay, Ca Posts: 58	Jet blue will rent a carrier to you for the flight. soft sided o hard your choice and it is going to fit under their seat for sure! We were thinking of doing it for our Christmas trip we have. __________________ Christina The Lifetime Servant of: My Maximillian My Daisy May

10-19-2006, 02:12 AM	#20
OLIVIA_KARHIS Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GERMANY Posts: 1,544	just to tell you if you are in going over ANY water what so ever you have to check you furbaby in with you luggage now.. I just got back from visiting my mom in tx and each time we have to put my babys in cargo so it has to be a HARD plastic kennel with no opening on top. We felw Delta Airlines as well. and this is what they told me WHEN I got there. So I had to run out to get a hard plastic one other whise it was 200.00 for one of theres. I just got back 2 months ago, from Tx. Also you need your furbaby chipped and needs papers from your vet saying there healthy. scent I am in Germany I need German papers saying it was ok and there healthy... Also your babys has to have ALL there shots 30day before going over seas... and the country MIGHT want to hold them up to 90day to make sure there not sick.If all of this is not done and you taking them, they can take you baby and kill him/her. So PLEASE make sure you have all this done before hand! TALK TO YOUR VET about it.. They will tell you the same! Have fun on your trip!! Olivia Bunny and Bella __________________ Bunny &Bella Supporting The Troops Last edited by OLIVIA_KARHIS; 10-19-2006 at 02:16 AM.

10-19-2006, 04:59 AM	#22
yorkienewbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	Olivia Karhis, I called Delta multiple times to make sure and that's what they told me. You have to check with the airline first before you even make your reservation and see if there's space available for your pet on the flight because usually only 1 or 2 pets for flights are allowed(Delta is 1). Last edited by yorkienewbie; 10-19-2006 at 05:01 AM.

10-19-2006, 05:31 AM	#23
OLIVIA_KARHIS Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GERMANY Posts: 1,544	When I called and make my reservation they told me the SAME thing they told you. Then when I got there, they told me there are no pets in cabin, all go in the cargo bc there going over water. They said the same apply going to Hawaii and Alaska. (thats when I was coming over to germany back in Nov) Then, when I was going back home to visit my mom, I had to put them in cargo again and then coming back from Tx, they have to go in cargo. I am just telling you what the told when I got there. I even gave the guys name who told me I could bring them with me and asked to talk to the manager and he told he that the rules have changes and he guessed that, that guy was was no up to date on them. I'm Just telling you so you dont have to go through what I did and have to go out and get a plastic kennel and then bring it back and wait in line again, to get everything straighten out. __________________ Bunny &Bella Supporting The Troops

10-19-2006, 05:49 AM	#24
JESSY_RN2B Owned by 3 furballs Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,581	My Melody flies in a platic carrier from Petco. __________________ Bobbi Yorkietalk http://www.dogster.com/dogs/395435 And now........little Aja too! http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/view/23776545

10-18-2006, 07:21 PM	#17
yorkienewbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	The muzzle in public rule it's just a suggestion for Italians!!!! I'd rarely see dogs on a muzzle there, unless the owners thought their dogs were somewhat "dangerous".

10-18-2006, 07:40 PM	#18
2blkcatsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: elizabeth city,NC Posts: 190	i lived in italy on the island of sardinia my husband is navy i never saw any dogs in muzzles i had no idea it was a rule

10-26-2006, 06:34 PM	#27
2blkcatsmom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: elizabeth city,NC Posts: 190	service do not count so its 2 dogs plus service dogs i went to the web sites of aa delta

10-27-2006, 05:33 AM	#30
amspoelstra Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Posts: 955	Maybe try any Italian Consulate-General, like the one in Boston. They can direct you to the right person: 600 Atlantic Avenue 17th floor Boston, MA 02210 tel: +1 (617) 722-9201/02/03 fax: +1 (617) 722-9407 e-mail: archivio.boston@esteri.it Our offices are open to the public : Monday - Tuesday - Wednesday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday: 9:00a.m. - 12:00p.m./ 2:00 p.m. - 3:30p.m. __________________ Trixie