| When you are buying a new puppy, you may be
faced with the issue of shipping live cargo through the airlines.
Here is some "need to know" information to help your puppy have a
successful trip.
Requirements to Ship
- Animals must be at least 8 weeks of age.
- Shipping kennel or cage must meet standards for size,
ventilation, strength and design. Animals must have enough room
to stand up and turn around. Kennels must be equipped with one
food and water cup. Kennels must be marked with shipper's name,
address and phone number and pick-up person's name, address and
phone number (if different from shipper), Live Animal Stickers
should be applied to the kennel and the last time fed and
watered indicated. Place newspaper or absorbent material on the
bottom of the crate.
- Animal may not be exposed to temperatures of less than 45
degrees Fahrenheit unless there is an acclimation statement by a
Veterinarian.
- Health Certificate must be issued by a licensed Veterinarian
and be no more than 10 days old.
- Animals may not be brought to the airline more than 4 hours
before a flight.
- Animals less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food and
water if transit is more than 12 hours. Older animals must have
food at least every 24 hours and water at least every 12 hours.
- Animals over 16 weeks must have rabies shots current.
Things to Consider
- If shipping international (including Hawaii) check the
quarantine laws.
- Do not give your pet solid food in the six hours before the
flight.
- Do not give your pet sedation without your veterinarians
approval.
- Try to schedule a non-stop flight and avoid heavy travel
times.
- If you are flying with your pet, be sure to tell the flight
attendant or pilot.
- Place a familiar blanket, or your pets favorite toy in the
kennel.
Airlines that
Ship Pets
Organizations that
Ship Pets
Importing and
Exporting Live Animals
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