[defrey12]

Originally Posted by CigarMaster

I would be interested in that too. Traveling is so important to us. I'm always afraid that the people assigned in the seat next to me or in front/behind will be allergic and I would be the cause of it. Due to the dangers to other people and their needs, we used a licensed commercial shipper who handled all the vaccs, housing hold, and other needs that are required once an animal arrives in the UK. Well worth the $3,200 to ship her so she could travel for a few days. She was happy to get out of doggie jail after 48 hours to ensure she had no diseases, et cetera. But maybe going with her on a cargo plane would be cheaper and easier.

I love my dog too…but $3200 for a few days?! That’s just nuts. $21/day at the vets. He’ll love to see you when you return.

[defrey12]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

Support for your brother here. For any disability normal societal expectations must be altered or set aside for the disabled to live a more normal life. Unfortunately, science and technology have not effectively been able to alleviate the need of an animal to replace the need for vision. The general public recognize the need for guide dogs.
But, imagine a world where those unable to walk had no option but to be carried, No wheelchairs or electric carts. A carry pony or horse as the animal equivalent of the guide dog. Things would become difficult, to say the least. Horses on planes, busses, trains, in hotels and restaurants. Allowing animals to fill the need or desire for every perceived or conceived illness or disability becomes untenable, to say the least. Thus the distrust of any, non-guide dog, helper or therapy animals. People often cheat the system, and when they do, they cheat all of us. And wee don't like that. It interferes with and diluted support for those who have no other option.
Fact is, your dog is a DOG and really doesn't give a dam(n) about a restaurant, going shopping, traveling anywhere outside their home turf. They want food, shelter, comfort, companionship (that is someone to play or cuddle with). Period.
My advise? Leave "fluffy" with family, friends or a pet sitter. You will be more able to truly and completely enjoy your travel/adventure.
JMHO.

Well said. Thank goodness

[thelegges]

So OP has only asked for experience on flying with a pet. However OP has not given a time frame. Maybe a job transfer, military move with family, just choosing to live in another country.

What does it matter to anyone, why tell the OP that you know better what is good for their pet, and their life? If you were moving for 1-7 years would You board your pet? Maybe just give away to anyone?

If I was the OP I definitely would not return to this thread to beaten down by those who choose to berate for asking for experience on travel with pet.

[airstreamingypsy]

Good grief, the OP asked a question and out of all these replies only a few people answered. It's none of your business why the OP is bringing the dog and I doubt the OP cares about your opinions on bringing the dog. Wah wah wah.....

[Bridget Staunton]

Has the dog been quarantined, 3 months I believe. I think it’s necessary, not sure. That is a hardship on the dog, leave it with relatives

[TVTVTV]

Originally Posted by CigarMaster

I would be interested in that too. Traveling is so important to us. I'm always afraid that the people assigned in the seat next to me or in front/behind will be allergic and I would be the cause of it. Due to the dangers to other people and their needs, we used a licensed commercial shipper who handled all the vaccs, housing hold, and other needs that are required once an animal arrives in the UK. Well worth the $3,200 to ship her so she could travel for a few days. She was happy to get out of doggie jail after 48 hours to ensure she had no diseases, et cetera. But maybe going with her on a cargo plane would be cheaper and easier.

Appreciate you being considerate of those with animal allergies. I think any traveling animal (service animal, crated animal, etc) should be confined to a certain designated animal zone, so allergic folks don't have to endure respiratory issues. Just like many pet-friendly hotels block off certain rooms or floors, between breathing issues, dander, and hopefully not fleas, I prefer not to be enclosed in a confined space with animals. Thanks for checking into flying options.