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From: suze@terak.UUCP (Suzanne Barnett)
Newsgroups: net.pets
Subject: Re: pets and planes
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Date: Fri, 13-Dec-85 11:14:49 EST
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> I am interested in any information about transporting a pet
> by plane.  Any information, such as how does it affect the pet,
> drugs given to the pet, and any other related information
> would be appreciated. (I am thinking about transporting a medium
> sized dog ~ 50 lbs.)
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> 	mtuxo!helga	(201)576-6291 (W)

Csot depends on whether you're accompanying the pet. If so, it
is about $25 per kennel or per animal (different airlines
differ on this). This may cover an entire flight, or you may
be charged for each leg. You must provide the kennel, though
several airlines sell them at their cargo counters. These are
the same type of kennels you find in pet stores and cost
considerably less.

If the animal is small enough (its kennel must fit under the
seat), it can ride in the passenger compartment with you, but
it must remaion in the kennel. Only 1 or 2 animals total may
ride in the passenger compartment, so make reservations ahead
of time. Cost is the same.

You usually have to have the pet at the cargo counter several
hours ahead of time. In extremely hot or cold weather, at
either point of departure or point of arrival, there may be
restrictions on allowing pets.

In general, airlines view transporting pets as a convenience
for their customers. They are in the business of transporting
people, not animals; therefore, if you ship a pet
unaccompanied, it costs a bundle. Cost depends on the size of
the kennel, the actual weight of the animal, and the points of
departure and arrival.

The pet must be at the cargo counter a
number of hours before the plane leaves and picked up very
soon after arrival. Responsible parties at both ends must be
identified. Again, in extremely hot or cold weather, at
either point of departure or point of arrival, there may be
restrictions on allowing pets, more so than if accompanied.

As for tranquilizers, see you vet. Several types are
available. Unless the animal is extremely nervous, I wouldn't
use them. And then, I'd test it several days beforehand, to
see how the animal reacted. My nervous cat went hyper under
tranquilizers. I haven't given any of my pets tranquilizers
since. They have traveled on planes several times with no ill
affects.
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Merry Christmas!

Suzanne Barnett-Scott
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