Just to be (more) clear: I was defending my friends against th implication that they must be lazy IF they quarantined their animals. I knew that was absolutely not the case, so I offered a reason that they might not have been fully informed. When I realized that it was ME who was wrong, not my friends, I corrected myself.

All of us (including myself) should probably move along, since the OP hasn't bothered to check back in anyway...

janisj
WOW - I guess someone rattled ur cage, I notice that manu of your posts carry a similar tone and tone, once had a rottwieller with a similar problem - went for the juggular every time. (I know my spelling may be wrong- before I get told) :-))

Why do pets have to go into cargo hold?

You mean: why are they treated like animals?

Besides the allergy issue, there is also the fact that pets don't know how to use the lavatory (like some of their owners).

Been a while since I've seen a troll on fodors.

In my view, "Each and every one should be innoculated against rabies"!

Sorry, I mean the Posters , not the pets.

We've been researching bringing European chipped , innoculated cats to the US, and each airline/cruiseship has its own particular rules and quirks.

So far I have learned that only Cunard allows cats/dogs/birds by boat, and for transatlantic flights...there are quirky rules that vary by airlines including weight, month, and who else is flying with a pet on that flight. Research is the only alternative.

There are also turnkey services that will pick-up and deliver your pet , but they cost a lot more than a human ticket.

This is a tough issue, but no claws please.

Best, Animal-friendly Rouss