Re: Traveling & Vaccinations - Dogtravel Company
- Subject: Re: Traveling & Vaccinations - Dogtravel Company
- Date: Sat, 8 Dec 2007 10:07:02 EST
- Yahoo! Message Number: 17386
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In a message dated 12/8/2007 6:32:42 A.M. Pacific Standard Time,
cmstdr writes:
Has anyone traveled with the Dogtravel Company? We have tried to avoid
vaccinating our dogs but we are relocating cross country this summer and
thought we'd fly with the Dog Travel Company because the dogs can fly in
the cabin with us, but their rules say they require dogs to be curren
onvaccinations. I was curious if they will be flexible about titering.
Does anyone have any experience with hem?
This is the company www.dogtravelcompanThis
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I was about to suggest that "current on vaccines" is a piece of paper, until
I read the rest of their "rules".
Current on Rabies, Distemper and bordatella....vet must use Dogtravels
health cert.....
Proof of topical flea treatment within 1 week of travel and proof they've
been "on" 3 months of flea treatment prior? Ick.
Must be micro-chipped?
Must be "certified" by Dogtravel staff.
Must not need to potty for at least 6 hours?
And a bunch more.
Not sure what breed you have, but right off the bat I can think of alternate
ways to travel with your dog in the cabin that would be less traumatic.
Small breeds are allowed in the cabin on most commercial flights if they fit in a
Sherpa under the seat in front of you. Large breeds can be certified as
personal therapy or assistance dogs and can sit in the aisle next to you or in
front of your seat.
Also, Dogtravel's flights seem somewhat limited to the East coast because
they appear to using their own airplanes. It doesn't look like they book longer
distance flights until they have enough passengers to make it worthwhile.
I would suggest you keep investigating......
JMO,
Robin
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