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It is unavoidable that you have to visit your friends or
relative in urgent without much time for planning. But your only
problem seems to be how you have to do you're your pet. You can
either leave it at your home or bring him with you. Traveling
with your pet is easier than you think.
You can bring your pet with you by using air travel services.
These services fall into two categories, in-cabin and cargo.
In-cabin pets must be small enough to fit into a carrier that
will slide under the seat in front of you. Pets too large to fit
comfortably in a carrier must travel in cargo. Cargo holds are
heated, cooled and pressurized, just like the passenger
compartment.
It is better for you to check first before you make a
reservation, be sure the airline will accommodate your pet. Some
airlines do not take pet in-cabin; some discount airlines don't
accept pets at all. So if you purchase your airline tickets
through the Internet, make sure your pet will be able to travel
with you.
Pet passengers require a reservation, whether traveling in-cabin
or cargo. Airlines have restrictions on the number of pets they
will carry in order to provide safe travel for all. So making
your pet's reservation at the same time you purchase your ticket
is a good idea. Extra charges for both in-cabin and cargo pets
will be assessed.
Purchase a health certificate from your veterinarian. Health
certificates are only good for ten days, so if your visit will
be longer than that you will have to purchase another health
certificate for the return trip.
As mentioned, your in-cabin pet will need a carrier. These
soft-sided carriers come in several sizes, so buy or borrow one
that allows your pet plenty of room. Some of these can be bought
with wheels to make transport through the airport easier; these
also reduce "pet space" under the airplane seat. Window and
middle seats have more room underneath than aisle seats due to
the seat configurations. Pets traveling in cargo will need an
airline-approved kennel. Generally, these are hard-sided,
non-collapsible crates. If your pet already has a sturdy crate
it may double as a shipping kennel, but do make sure it is
airline approved.
Most experts do not recommend tranquilizing your pet. The motion
of the airplane seems to have a soporific effect, causing pets
(and people) to snooze. Once in the air you'll find that your
pet will probably sleep. A word about training is appropriate
here. Crate training your pet will make him/her a better
traveler. There are many resources available that will show you
how to accomplish this. Time spent training will definitely pay
off.
About the author:
Mary Williams maintains many interesting travelling websites,
including Get Away
Secrets, and Get
Away Online. Please visit her websites and read more useful
articles about travelling.
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