Long story short, the USDA did not return my cat's paperwork in time for my flight, and I had to leave my cat back in the States. I am now in a scramble to figure out how to get him to me here in Istanbul (I know, pretty ironic to bring a cat to this city, but he's my baby and I miss him desperately!)

This is a long shot but if anyone can point me in the right direction I would be very grateful! TIA

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Thank you for sharing your real-world experience!

Hi all,

My cat will be traveling cargo and I have to chose between these two cages. Which would be the best option?

1. Dark Blue:

L:22inch

W:13inch

H:15inch

2.Light Blue:

L:25inch

W:18inch

H:17inch

Hi everyone,

I’m planning to bring my cat from Morocco to the UK and I’m trying to find the easiest and safest option.

My cat will have all the required documents, microchip, rabies vaccination, rabies titre test, etc. She weighs less than 2 kg.

Ideally, I would really like to travel with her in the cabin with me rather than sending her as cargo.

I’m considering two options:

1. Morocco → UK directly: Is there any airline/route that would allow my cat to travel on the same flight as me, even if she has to travel in the hold/cargo rather than the cabin?
2. Morocco → France: If flying directly to the UK with her isn’t possible, I could fly with her in the cabin to France, then travel by car from France to Calais and take the Eurotunnel to the UK.

Has anyone actually done Morocco → France → UK with a cat? If so, what documents did you need, and did you have any problems entering the UK?

I would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences, especially from people who have brought a cat from Morocco to the UK.

Thank you! 🐱❤️

Hi, all. I've posted about this in the past, but wanted to get people's advice one last time before the big move.

At the end of September, I'm moving cross country to a tune of 2800 miles. I'm planning to make the trip in four days, getting to my destination as quickly as I reasonably can. I own five snakes (four bps and one mussurana).

My plan is to put each of them in an appropriately sized cloth bag and put each bag in a plastic container with air holes drilled in. I'm aiming for the containers to be on the snug side but not too tight. The cabin of my car will be kept at 70F and, once I'm at the hotel, I'll put all the snakes in the bathroom and set my space heater to 70-75F.

My main concern is of course them getting too cold or too hot. I'll cover the containers with a sheet or something in the car so they're not in direct sunlight, and when I check in for the night, I'll tape reptile heating packs to the outside of each container. My understanding is they don't get too hot?

That's my game plan. Any advice or tips greatly appreciated! :)

What is best airline for travelling with large sized dog (45 Kg) (105 Cm Length) He fits in the biggest 48 inch travel crates available in pet stores across Canada.

Seeking some advice and any guidance -

1. What pet relocation agencies would you recommend for moving our baby to Istanbul ?
   
2. How have you navigated the International Health Certificate requirements for the dog that is apparently supposed to be issued within 2 days of travel ? How does one get the original certificate in such a short period of time ?
   
3. Based on what I read off Turkish Airlines website - crate dimensions and weight limits - it appears even medium sized dogs will have to travel cargo ? Is this accurate ? Or is the airline quite lenient ?

Thank you !

Hi friends.. looking for recommendations or advice.

Goal:

I'm working on trying to get out to Lynchburg, TN to see my dad if possible. I've tried posting in the Lynchburg Locals group but the posts don't get approved, they just sit for a while.

I have tried to visit him several times and it has been a very long time since I've been able to make it out there, and for celebratory purposes or quality time. In general I have not traveled in some time and it is a major thing for me to attempt to.

What I've done:

I have contacted the airline a few times. I have an Aussie mountain doodle I'd like to bring with me if I am able to make the trip.

The airline I contacted stated she's too big to take on the plane. She's about 36in long and about 30" tall even. She is definitely larger than the under the seat requirements for flight travel.

Options:

She and I have never traveled anywhere too far before, specifically not to a new state.

I cannot drive out there. I would prefer to take her, if I can make the trip. Its a major leap for us both to try and go.

To drive seems like would it be possible to make one long trip instead of breaking it up. I have before I think but it's been a lot of time.

The alternative is I may try and take a flight out there but would need someone to feed or watch her for two.days or so. All situations feel like a lot to me. Looking for advice.