Moving from one continent to another with our dog
Dec 15th, 2005, 05:02 AM
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Moving from one continent to another with our dog
Hello,
My husband and I may be moving from the United States to another continent (tbd). We have a very sweet and well-behaved beagle that would be moving with us. She is our only "child" and is used to being with us at all times. Putting her in the cargo area of a commercial plane is not an option, and she does not fit the 15-20lb. weight limit to fly under a seat. However, we would consider flying business or first class if we could purchase a seat for her. She is a very good car traveler and we are convinced she would sit in her seat like a perfect angel. Is there any international airline that even allows something like this? I suspect not.
The only other option we can think of is to charter a jet/plane but this will be very costly for an international flight.
Anyone have any other ideas as to how we could accomplish the following?
- stay with our dog at all times of the trip
- not have her in a crate for any extended period of time
Thanks.
My husband and I may be moving from the United States to another continent (tbd). We have a very sweet and well-behaved beagle that would be moving with us. She is our only "child" and is used to being with us at all times. Putting her in the cargo area of a commercial plane is not an option, and she does not fit the 15-20lb. weight limit to fly under a seat. However, we would consider flying business or first class if we could purchase a seat for her. She is a very good car traveler and we are convinced she would sit in her seat like a perfect angel. Is there any international airline that even allows something like this? I suspect not.
The only other option we can think of is to charter a jet/plane but this will be very costly for an international flight.
Anyone have any other ideas as to how we could accomplish the following?
- stay with our dog at all times of the trip
- not have her in a crate for any extended period of time
Thanks.
Dec 15th, 2005, 06:43 AM
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tbd - to be determined.
This is a possible work-related transfer/promotion.
I've thought about ship - but the only option I've seen is the Queen Mary which keeps the dogs in a kennel. I've seen pictures and they look like horrible cages.
This is a possible work-related transfer/promotion.
I've thought about ship - but the only option I've seen is the Queen Mary which keeps the dogs in a kennel. I've seen pictures and they look like horrible cages.
Dec 15th, 2005, 08:31 AM
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Do you realize you may need to quarantine your animal once you get to another country, which means cages and kennels?
My sense is only a private jet is going to satisfy your needs since many commercial places are not going to satisfy your high standards.
My sense is only a private jet is going to satisfy your needs since many commercial places are not going to satisfy your high standards.
Dec 15th, 2005, 09:40 AM
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OK, Ericka!
Let's see if this helps you.
I talked to my dog trainer, who is a member of IPATA, www.ipata.com.
His name is Manuel Luenda, his website is www.las-lunas.com.ar and his e-mail is [email protected]
His comments were the following: 1) Continental is the most pet-friendly airline; 2) your beagle most likely is small enough to travel with you; 3) Certain countries may require a quarantine period, but most will only ask for a health certificate; 4) you will find useful info on IPATA's website; 5) Contact the member of IPATA nearest your present place of residence and 6) you can e-mail Mr. Leunda, if you have any further questions. His English is nothing to write home about, but he manages. LOL!!!!
As I said, I hope this helps. Tell your husband to try to get a transfer/promotion to Buenos Aires, Argentina, the best country in the world. LOL!!!!
Let's see if this helps you.
I talked to my dog trainer, who is a member of IPATA, www.ipata.com.
His name is Manuel Luenda, his website is www.las-lunas.com.ar and his e-mail is [email protected]
His comments were the following: 1) Continental is the most pet-friendly airline; 2) your beagle most likely is small enough to travel with you; 3) Certain countries may require a quarantine period, but most will only ask for a health certificate; 4) you will find useful info on IPATA's website; 5) Contact the member of IPATA nearest your present place of residence and 6) you can e-mail Mr. Leunda, if you have any further questions. His English is nothing to write home about, but he manages. LOL!!!!
As I said, I hope this helps. Tell your husband to try to get a transfer/promotion to Buenos Aires, Argentina, the best country in the world. LOL!!!!
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