Any ships sailing with animals?
 

I don't have any immediate plans, but would like to know if I were to travel to Thailand from the US for and extended time (12 months or more as a missionary), how could I possibly get my pets over, without having to fly? I am a dog trainer and mine are advanced obedience/therapy dogs. I have three of them though. Personally I have a horrific fear of flying, so sailing is my only option. Not even sure of what route I would take. One dog is a Collie, the other is a small Akita mix, the third is a small Pomeranian. I'm afraid the dogs would have to ride cargo in a plane. I have always traveled with them by car in which they were extremely well behaved at the hotels and such. If it was just a vacation I wouldn't worry, but I can't be away from them that long. So far I haven't been able to find out much of anything, except no ships allow dogs, except service. Any suggestions? Possibly even a cargo ship? I just don't know where to start. I also have a cat.

Cruise ships and most freighters do not do this due

to quarantine and pet humanity issues.

ASPCA might be a good source for info.

Generally if needed leaving them with a good friend

who loves animals in a nice setting is a far more

humane and cost-effective solution for most animals.

What I do when on an extended journey,

The Cunard line has kennels on their transatlantic crossings.

But not, as far as I know, on their world cruise, which would be the only option for this poster.

Take the Cunard transatlantic, then take the train (or car) to Thailand from Europe?

We all must establish priorities based on our value systems.

"...but I can't be away from them that long."

then forget those plans, immediate and otherwise.