http://www.flyertalk.com/forum New meaning for when the fur flies. Join fellow members exchanging information that makes sure the whole family travels well together. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:01:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.flyertalk.com/forum http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1019031-hotel-pets.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:27:07 GMT Due to popular request: this is Mr Boom Chop (the white king buffalo) at my favourite hotel, the Mandarin Oriental Dhara Dhevi. Do you have any other "friends" at hotels?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2710/...a8371a114b.jpg ]]> Travel with Pets TrophyCollector http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1019031-hotel-pets.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1019010-does-delta-have-weight-limits-not.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:23:47 GMT I had been planning to fly from JFK to LAX with my dog. He's a French Bulldog, a very "dense" dog - doesn't take up much space, but heavy. A bit over 25 lbs., but he fits in approved carriers.

I called Delta before reserving, and was assured that there are no weight limits.

I booked, and then tried to get him in-cabin - and ws told that there's a 20 lb. limit.

Which is true? Did Delta change their policy recently? And - is there any chance in hell that I can sneak him through (i.e., will they weigh him)?

Thanks in advance for any advice or, better, if anyone in similar circumstances can relate their experiences. ]]> Travel with Pets hirschma http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1019010-does-delta-have-weight-limits-not.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1016484-love-your-pet-products-great-deal.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:16:55 GMT Moderators... feel free to delete if inappropriate.

Gang,

I just got this in my email and immediately thought of the group here.

http://www.graveyardmall.com/petspests.html is having a "moving sale". So, they have some major discounts... on their already discounted prices.

Dr. Aynes Pet Wellness kit is reaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaly cheap.

http://www.graveyardmall.com/dranpetwekit.html

It is $2.99, but if you then put in "MovingSale70" in the promo code box, the price goes down to "$0.90"

Veterinarian and internationally acclaimed animal welfare advocate , Dr. Anyes Van Volkenburgh is a third generation intuitive and energy healer. Her profound insight moves beyond addressing health on the level of the physical body and extends into the realms of mind, emotion and soul. ]]> Travel with Pets wharvey http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1016484-love-your-pet-products-great-deal.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015996-trip-report-flight-cat-cabin.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:05:13 GMT I recently took my first flight with a cat, and thought I'd report on it, in case this is useful for other first-timers.

I flew with a 17-year old cat. He flew with me in the cabin. I didn't sedate him. I put him in a Sherpa soft-sided bag (size Medium; fit under the seat in front of me nicely, with only a little bit of squooshing of the bag). I flew on United, on a 757ps airplane, in the economy cabin. I booked a window seat, to ensure that others didn't kick the pet carrier when getting out of their seat, and I was glad I did. Also, at least on that plane, there is a bit more room under the seat in front of you for middle and window seats than for aisle, so that's something you might want to take into account when booking travel with a pet in the cabin.

The trip went completely uneventfully. I was a bit concerned about the cat going nuts or meowing/crying through the whole flight, but he settled down very quickly. I was glad I was able to take a direct flight.

Going through security was also straightforward. Of course I had to take him out of the pet carrier and carry him through the metal detector. I was worried about getting him back into the pet carrier afterwards, but that turned out to not be a big deal; he normally hates the pet carrier, but in this case he seemed fairly eager to get back in the pet carrier (I guess it felt like a safer spot than the big wide-open security area). The TSA folks were supportive and helpful.

I was a bit paranoid about taking him out of the pet carrier, for fear that if heaven forbid he got away from me somehow, he might run away and I might never find him again. OK, I know, pretty unlikely, but I really don't like to take chances on that... I had initially intended to ask for a private screening, so that I could only take him out of the pet carrier in a closed room with all the doors closed. But it turns out this didn't work: at the airport where I was flying out of (JFK), their private screening area was just a corner of the screening area with some dividers to block sight lines. Oh well.

I did put a harness on him before putting him into the pet carrier. When it was time to take him out of the pet carrier to go through security, I attached a leash (a short lead) to his harness and around my wrist, as an extra safety measure in case he got all crazy-squirmy. But it wasn't an issue.

As for getting him into the pet carrier in the first place before the trip, I wasn't sure what to expect, since I know he hates going in there. The trick I used was to tip the pet carrier upright, set it back by a wall, pick up the cat from another room (where he didn't see the pet carrier) by the scruff of his neck, and walk backwards towards the pet carrier (so he couldn't see he was heading towards it), then gently lower him into the carrier. The trick was to hold his weight entirely by the scruff of his neck, without supporting his weight with my hands under his hind legs. Apparently, cats have an instinct to not fight it when they're carried by the scruff of their neck, because mother cats move kittens out of a dangerous location by picking them up by their scruff. It looks horrendous but it doesn't hurt the cat and really helps eliminate the squirming and fighting from the cat. The trick worked quite well.

I encountered no problems from the airline. They didn't check my health certificate. United blocked me from checking in online or via EasyCheckin, so I had to see an agent, but was all uneventful. I was charged a $125 fee. I didn't see that I got any extra service or value for the money, so I felt that I was being a bit raked over the coals. It felt like the airline charged me "because they could", so the unnecessary fee felt a bit annoying, but what can you do?

Overall, everything went smoothly, and I'm glad I did it. To others who are doing this for the first time, relax and don't stress out too badly: it wasn't as bad as I had feared. ]]> Travel with Pets daw617 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015996-trip-report-flight-cat-cabin.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015537-absurd-hotel-pet-fees.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:26:40 GMT We travel around Illinois to visit my wife's family and also go to various weddings (they never end :rolleyes:).

Well, the good thing is that Alice (our 20 lbs Pug) is now allowed at these little towns hotels, but the non refundable pet fees are absurd.

Doubletree Bloomington: Room was 69 USD, non refundable pet fee was 50USD

New record: Courtyard, Marriott St. Charles IL for wedding over Thanksgiving. Room was 64USD, Pet fee 75USD.

So the room was actually less than the non refundable pet fee.

I think it's time to use the power of Flyertalk to stop this craziness. I will contact Randy and get the contact information for the appropriate connections at Marriott, Hilton and other chains.

If you have gotten charged an absurd pet fee, please post it in this thread and I will make sure they get the message ]]> Travel with Pets tommy777 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015537-absurd-hotel-pet-fees.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015105-flying-fish.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:11:33 GMT This may belong in a different forum -- not sure.

My wife and I will move from Thailand to the USA, flying on UA.

She's asked me if we can bring her pet fish... I have no clue how we'd do that tactically, and doubt that we can, but every now and then I see FT answers that surprise me.

I looked over http://www.unitedcargo.com/services/SpecAnimals.jsp and didn't see anything about fish. Has anybody ever tried to check-in fish with United? Or move fish with them on journeys that can't be done in a car? Is it possible?

Thanks in advance. ]]> Travel with Pets ajc1970 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1015105-flying-fish.html http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1014649-state-document-requirements-pet-travel.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 04:01:51 GMT I have 2 small 6 lb dogs so am traveling Thursday with both in one carrier on American Airlines out of JFK (NY) to TPA (Tampa, FL). American Airlines says they do not require a health certificate but some states have specific requirements so I... I have 2 small 6 lb dogs so am traveling Thursday with both in one carrier on American Airlines out of JFK (NY) to TPA (Tampa, FL). American Airlines says they do not require a health certificate but some states have specific requirements so I should contact my Vet or State Authority. Here is the situation - one of my dogs is a senior - and there is no way I will vaccinate her at her age. My vets never give me a problem about this since it's widely accepted we overvaccinate our dogs...especially little guys. I tend to vaccinate once a one year Rabies every 3-4 years and have gotten titers in between a few times. It's crazy that a one year rabies was still fine 4 years later. Titers are ridiculously expensive - the last time I had exams and titers for my two it cost me $1000. I really can't afford this right now and the last time they were seen was about 8 months ago.

Here is my question -- how do I find out what Florida requirements are? Has anyone here flown out of NY or out of Florida with their pet and did you have to provide any documentation? Any suggestions for flying two dogs in one carrier also appreciated! Im not that worried - they have been on trains and ferries in the carrier together and I just read AA allows carriers about 6" wider and 6" longer than what they are used to so they should be very comfortable. Their easygoing good dogs - so all should be fine. Im more concerned about documentation I may need though. Thanks In Advance! ]]> Travel with Pets Sio99 http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/travel-pets/1014649-state-document-requirements-pet-travel.html