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Topic: Flying with Pets
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angel_of_hope
Knowflake Posts: 859
From: Palmer, Alaska (the valley)
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted November 18, 2005 12:56 PM
 
Has anyone here ever flown on the Airlines and brought their pets? Has anyone ever placed their animal in the hold (climate controlled baggage - under the plane)? What are your experiences with that? Did it have any adverse effects on your pet? Did you use sedatives or tranq's? We've got a xmas trip planned from Dec 23-Jan 2 (my bday) and have scheduled to bring our puppy with us. Of course only after getting a Health Cert and exam by our local vet okaying her for travel. She's a rather skiddish dog when it comes to new environments and people. I'm not worried about the family we meet up with in WA but the actual flight itself and airline workers. Well, okay, I'm really not that worried about her, but my BF is fairly concerned with her. He's having second thoughts about taking her. And the thing with that is,, should we decide NOT to take her, we don't have any back up plans, as far as people who could watch her. Our only option would be to board her for the time we are gone. So i guess, i'm just looking for people to share their experiences and offer a lil advice. Feel free to share your thoughts, experiences and any advice you may have for us. I'll also post this over in FFA, since HC doesn't really get allot of traffic. Thanks,
Angela
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Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 2173
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted November 20, 2005 05:52 PM
Hi Angela,I would be totally worried, if I had to fly my pet. I would worry about the same exact things. I just don't think I could do it. I would be a nervous wreck the whole time in my seat. It's too bad you don't have anyone who could take care of her while you're gone. I totally understand your dillema. Good luck   IP: Logged |
lotusheartone
Knowflake Posts: 2804
From: piopolis, quebec canada
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted November 20, 2005 06:24 PM
Angela, poor sweetiemy advice, board in a good kennel, go visit the people and the place with your puppy
why ruin your vacation, you won't relax the whole flight, and then the responsiblity of watching her while you are there
it'll be much easier, on all of you she'll have a ball, they play wtih them, take them for walks, play time with other dogs, the time will fly by and you can relax, you deserve it! Love and Light to YOU IP: Logged |
PixieDust
Knowflake Posts: 120
From: Alaska
Registered: Apr 2005
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posted November 20, 2005 09:21 PM
Hi Sweets - I totally understand your concern and Mikes! Rabbit Creek Kennel is a great place, that is where we take Penny & Bear. But that is here is town. Not sure what is out in the Valley.Love you,
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angel_of_hope
Knowflake Posts: 859
From: Palmer, Alaska (the valley)
Registered: Jul 2004
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posted November 21, 2005 07:33 PM
Thank you all for your advice and thoughts. We have decided that we will talk with my sister and see if she would be willing to take her for the time period we are gone. She uses a lady out here in the valley, that boards the dogs at her house, so they are able to be out and run free as compared to being in a kennel of sorts for 10days - so that may be an option for us should my sister not feel up to the duty of handling Carrera and her dog Hershey. Thanks a million - your words helped us make a decision. Love and Light to All Angela
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Nephthys
Moderator Posts: 2173
From: California
Registered: Oct 2001
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posted November 21, 2005 08:11 PM
 That sounds PURRRRfect!!!I mean, it sound Bark-elicious!!!!  What I don't get are the breeders/buyers who fly puppies. I just don't get that. A puppy is a baby. How can anyone put a poor, innocent puppy in a crate and send it off in the cargo hold of an airplane by itself to not understand the loud thunderous noise of the jets and the cold, businesslike demeanor of baggage clerk who throw and pass around baggage.  I do know someone who flew to another state to buy a puppy; he was able to bring (fly back) the puppy with him in his seat. I think he had one of those cute little material carrying bags, not a crate. IP: Logged | |
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