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Certification
and Feeding
(A USDA Requirement) |
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Kennels
must conform to IATA guidelines and USDA regulations. So buy one
with a tag that says, "Conforms to IATA and USDA regulations, " or "Airline
Approved."
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Carriers
are marked, "LIVE ANIMAL," by the airlines in neon orange or green tape.
All carriers are labeled with the name, addresses, and phone numbers of
both the shipper and the buyer. A copy of the shipping information
should be enclosed in a zip-locked plastic bag and tapped inside the carrier,
either to the top, or under the bedding on the bottom. Your cat or
kitten's call name should be taped to the carrier.
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Display feeding instructions and food, if applicable. These instructions should be affixed to the top of the kennel, along with shipper and consignee information. Only one cat, or two kittens, less than 6 months old per kennel. It is a good idea to fill the water container with ice cubes that will gradually melt. |
Airlines
require a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian.
The health certificate must be dated within 10 days for the date of departure. A separate vaccination certificate may also be required. Kittens must be at least 8 weeks old. Most breeders prefer to wait until the kitten is between 12 to 16 weeks of age before shipping. Health certificates are also required for international flights with additional signatures from State veterinarians, please see international travel guidelines for each country. |
Information
needed on the certificate provided at the airport:
Written notification that the animal has been offered food and water within 4 hours before delivery to the airline, and the time and date of last food and water. Specific feeding and watering instructions for a 24 hour period. Can not say, "Do not feed." Cats over 16 weeks old must be offered food every 24 hours and water every 12 hours. Kittens less than 16 weeks old must be offered food and water at least once every 12 hours. This data must be signed, timed, and dated, by the shipper. |
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| Temperature
restrictions have been established to ensure animals are not exposed to
extremes of heat or cold in animal holding areas, terminal facilities,
when moving animals between terminal facilities and aircraft, or on aircraft
awaiting departure for more than 45 minutes. The restrictions have no relationship
to the actual air at Airport Ticket Offices unless conditions are such
that lengthy connect/ground times or off-schedule operations would jeopardize
animals exposed for more than 45 minutes.
This means animals may not be accepted to travel if the temperature is above 85 degrees or below 45 degrees for longer than 45 minutes anywhere along the travel route. Cargo compartments are pressurized, and maintain a temperature range of 50-70 degrees. Carbon dioxide is minimized by limiting the number of pets in the hold at any one time. |
Cats and kittens must not be subjected to surrounding temperature exceeding 85 degrees (Farenheit) for more than 45 minutes. | Cats and kittens must not be subjected to surrounding temperature which is below 45 degrees (Farenheit) for more than 45 minutes. |
| Air Canada | America West Airlines | Northwest Airlines | United Airlines |
| Alaska Airlines | Continental Airlines | Southwest Airlines | US Air |
| American Airlines | Delta Airlines | TWA |
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Canada Main Site
U.S.A. If you're calling from within the United States: For
Reservations, please call 1-800-776-3000
Air Canada Shipping Live Pets Page Air
Canada Warehouse Facilities
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Canada Cargo (Including Pets)
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Canada General Requests
Air
Canada General Requests
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Canada Contact Phone Numbers
Alaska Airlines 1-800-2ALASKA (1-800-225-2752). Contact the Alaska Airlines Cargo Customer Service Center for additional information, 1-800-2ALASKA (1-800-225-2752). or ......... Contact Horizon Air at 1-800-547-7660 and select 4 for further details. Alaska Airlines Cargo Service Options
Southwest Airlines They do not accept any pets, except service animals, such as seeing eye dogs. US Air 1-800-428-4322 US Air Pet Cargo Shipping Services Contact Your Local US Air Cargo Facility for More Information on Shipping Pets Contact your local US Airways Cargo facility for further information at 1 800-582-2746. |
American
Airlines
1-800-433-7300 Unaccompanied pets must be shipped via Air Cargo or Priority Parcel. Call for rates and rules: 1-800-227-4622. American Airlines Pets Page Index American Airlines Requirements for Pets American
Airlines Cost of Transporting a Pet
A word about HAWAII from American Airlines: Pets are not allowed to be carried in aircraft cabins. America West Airlines America
West Airlines Pets
United Airlines 1-800-241-6522 1-800-UA-CARGO Transportation of Pets TWA 1-800-221-2000 TWA
Cargo Contact Phone Numbers Listed by City
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Continental
Airlines
1-800-525-0280 Call the Live Animal Desk in Continental Cargo's Customer Service Center at 1-800-575-3335 or 281-987-6518 We prefer for shipments to be booked at least 24 hours in advance, and no more than seven days prior to departure. Continental Airlines Pets Page Continental
Airlines Pet Acceptance and Booking Page
For OUICKPAK® shipments, tender warm-blooded live animals one hour prior to flight departure. When
you want to be certain that your package arrives when promised, call
Continental
Airlines Cargo Tracking
Northwest Airlines 1-800-225-2525 http://www.nwa.com/services/ shipping/cargo/ppet.shtml Northwest Airlines Priority Pet Service NW Airlines Pet Shipping Options NW Airlines Pet Requirements and Documentation NW Airlines Required Labeling for Pets NW Airlines Pet Temperature Restrictions NW Airlines Kennel Requirements NW Airlines Helpful Travel Tips for Your Pet NW
Airlines Cost Of Animal Travel
VIP
Same Day Package Service and Cargo Charges:
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| Delta
Airlines
1-800-221-1212 For questions about shipping your pet as cargo, call 1-888-SEND-PET (1-888-736-3738) Delta Airlines Very Important Pets Guide Delta Pre-Flight Pet Information Delta Airlines Pet Flight Options Delta Booking Your Pet's Flight Delta Domestic vs International We
Guarantee Same Day Delivery
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animal shipments must be tendered to Delta two (2) hours prior to
departure.
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DASH
(Delta Air Lines Special Handling) is our premium service
International live animals are not accepted as DASH Except for into Canada. Priority First Freight is for animals that weigh more than 70 lbs, or if traveling an an extra-large or giant kennel. |
| Kennel Type | Size (Inches) | Weight | Approximate Cost (US Dollars) |
| SML/100 series | 22 L x 14 W x 12 H | 4.1 lbs | $45.00 |
| SML/200 series | 26 L x 18 W x 17 H | 7.6 lbs | $50.00 |
| Kennel Type | Size (Inches) | Weight | Approximate Cost (US Dollars) |
| SML/100 series | 21 L x 15 W x 16 H | 9 lbs | $40.00 |
| MED/200 series | 27 L x 20 W x 19 H | 13 lbs | $60.00 |
Steps to Ship your Cat or Kitten
- Get a health certificate signed by a licensed veterinarian dated no later than 10 days prior to the departure date. Make a copy of the vaccination schedule, be up to date on vaccines.
- Make several copies of everything! Place copies in a zip-locked baggie and tape it to the inside bottom of the kennel, under the bedding. This includes both recipients and shippers name, addresses, and phone numbers.
- Buy an approved kennel (USDA, FDA, IATA stamp of approval)
- Attach the food and water bowls to the kennel door before you leave the house.
- Label the kennel with the following:
- Your name, address, phone numbers, and cat's call name
- The name, address, phone numbers of the receiving party
- Written food and water instructions (placed in a zip-locked bag) and tapped to the outside of the kennel, this is a requirement
- A label stating "THIS SIDE UP" with arrows pointing up! - available at the airlines
- A label stating "LIVE ANIMALS" - usually in neon green or orange tape available at the airlines
- Place the cat's favorite bed in the carrier, with his favorite toy
- The sender should have the air bill number, flight numbers, arrival and departure times, available at all times, as well as, the phone numbers to contact the receiving party.
- The receiver should also have the air bill number, flight numbers, arrival and departure times, available at all times, as well as, the phone numbers to contact the sender.
- Send the animal via a direct flight whenever possible. Use the airline that offers a direct flight. Pay more money if necessary. Use counter-to-counter services whenever possible.
- Tell the receiver exactly where to pick the animal up. Will the cat be at the counter desk at the Passenger Terminal or at the Cargo Terminal? Make sure this is understood.
- Ship the cat during off-hours and plan for any airline traffic jams that may delay either dropping the cat off, or picking the cat up.
- Coordinate flight times to avoid excessive hot and/or excessive cold temperatures.
- By the animal insurance.
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