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DrJ_ohn - 07 Nov 2004 05:17 GMT

Does anyone have an experience shipping a cat(s) with a professional pet
shipper? I am planing a move from the west to east coast. Im assuming my
cats (both male, 2 & 4 years old, both 14 lbs) would like the move over
quickly (via air) rather than by car (around 7 days).

But since I am moving in January, I am afraid they will get cold in
cargo.
The below article called "Pet-Friendly Skies?"
By KAREN HAYMON LONG
Published: Jan 4, 2003
notes:
"Every airline requires a health certificate from a veterinarian within
10 days of the flight. In the winter, airlines may request a vet-signed
certificate of acclimation stating the pet can withstand temperatures
below 45 degrees and up to four hours with a low point of 20 degrees."

That seems very cold!
Comments?

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~*Connie*~ - 07 Nov 2004 23:56 GMT

I have never had experience, but if you are planning on doing this, I would
make sure to contact multiple references from the company. They should be
happy to provide them. Also talk to the airline they are going to use, see
their track record if the company is aware of them, and possibly the BBB and
see if there are any complaints about them. Good luck with the move.

> Does anyone have an experience shipping a cat(s) with a professional pet
> shipper? I am planing a move from the west to east coast. Im assuming my
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> "I toke over the live!"
> hobgoblin24@blueyonder.co.uk

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MaryL - 21 Nov 2004 12:43 GMT

> Does anyone have an experience shipping a cat(s) with a professional pet
> shipper? I am planing a move from the west to east coast. Im assuming my
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> That seems very cold!
> Comments?

Are you driving? If I interpreted your message correctly, you are probably
driving and would ship your cats in an effort to make the trip easier for
them. My recommendation is that you take the cats in the car with you. I
have traveled extensively with cats, and mine have always done very well in
the car. Air travel is always risky for cats. Many make the trip with no
problems, but many other have had traumatic experiences -- even including
lost and dead animals. If you do ship, by all means use one of the
professional pet shippers (as you indicated) and not one of the regular
commercial airlines. Please post another message (or send email -- just
remember to "take-out-the-litter" from my email address) if you would like
information on traveling by car.

MaryL

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