To bring your furry friend into the United States, you'll need: a
suitable travel crate, water containers to attach to the crate,
newspaper or "doggie diapers" for inside the crate, a blanket or dog
bed, a dog "passport" or the equivalent proving that your dog's vaccines
are up to date, and an official veterinary health certificate.
1
Book your pet's flight at the same time you book your own flight to make sure there's space on the flight for your dog.
Airlines have a maximum number of animals that they are allowed to
transport per flight. If your travel agent can't arrange it for you,
you'll need to phone the airline's reservation department directly.
2
Get directions on where
to take your dog on the day of the flight (it will be somewhere in the
cargo section of the airport), and get the name and phone number of the
person who will be responsible for receiving your dog at the airport and
processing his papers. This will save time and confusion on the day of travel.
- Some "dangerous breeds" are restricted from traveling on certain
airlines or from being imported into certain states. Check this
information with the airline if you think there's a risk that your dog's
breed may a be an issue.
3
Acquire the travel crate, sometimes called a "Pet Limo". The airline requires the crate to be sufficiently large for the dog to be able to stand up inside and turn around.
4
Talk to your dog's vet to make sure that your pet's vaccines are up to date.
You will also need your vet to provide your dog with a health
certificate. Depending on which country you're in, your vet may advise
you to microchip your dog before traveling. This may even be a legal
requirement.
5
Ensure your dog will have water during the journey.
You may be advised to hang a dish of water on the door of the crate.
This is not, however, the most efficient way to ensure that your dog
doesn't suffer from thirst during the journey. Please see tips below on a
better system of providing water.
6
Get to the airport really early because you will need to take your dog to the cargo section or - the delivery service will bring them to your home directly .
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