Transporting pets from UK to US

thinking ahead, but could not even contemplate moving without my pets

Just wondered if anyone had transported their pets when moving?

thanks

looked extensively to this and you need to be aware certain times of the year ie when it is too hot you will find it hard to find airport carrier to transport pets.

thanks Silverdragon. Have you taken pets over?

Still in the UK but have 3 dogs to transport across and looked to an agency to do it as they take care of cage, flights and transport to airport with all relevant paperwork. Now going to Canada but still taking dogs so got to sirt it all out once we know when we are moving

thinking ahead, but could not even contemplate moving without my pets

Just wondered if anyone had transported their pets when moving?

thanks

I haven't done it but my husband is Military so alot of our friends have, all with no problems what so ever. All have done it via civilian flights as the military don't ship pets. and the pets have gone on as checked baggage. You just need to ensure your pets are all well, micro-chipped and up to date with all their vaccinations and health records. Most people I kow have done it indepently, by buying their own crates, getting tranquilisers from the vet and shipping them over on the same flight as they are on. As SD said, some airlines won't allow you to transport your pet as cargo in hot or very cold weather but you can plan for this and travel in the spring/fall, etc...

Here is a good link below that might help:

http://www.petsonthego.com/transairlineregs.html

This one is for NWA but gives you a idea of pricing, etc..

http://www.nwa.com/travel/animals/aircraftpets.html

Hope this helps!

Hi scattycarrot

Thanks soo much that is really helpful!! :) Will have a look through them as it is something I want to plan well in advance.

I notice you are a nurse in Florida, do you mind me asking where in Florida ?

Hi scattycarrot

Thanks soo much that is really helpful!! :) Will have a look through them as it is something I want to plan well in advance.

I notice you are a nurse in Florida, do you mind me asking where in Florida ?

I am not actually nursing here yet but am going through the arduous process of getting my US licence. My hubby is US Navy so I am a permenant resident and have my green card already. We live in Jacksonville. North-east FL, huge navy area.

Hi scattycarrot

Are you finding it very tough to get in? I am desperate to move to Florida but am so worried about how difficult it will be to get in

I hope you don't intend to bring your pets back to the UK, because I'm sure you are aware of the severe restrictions and quaranteens required.

I hope you don't intend to bring your pets back to the UK, because I'm sure you are aware of the severe restrictions and quaranteens required.

If you meet pet passport requirements ie chip, rabies and other imms you no longer have to put pets in quarantine when coming back into the UK

If you meet pet passport requirements ie chip, rabies and other imms you no longer have to put pets in quarantine when coming back into the UK

I didn't realize that. Thanks.

I didn't realize that. Thanks.

your welcome :)