SHIPPING INFORMATION
Dog Shipping Guidelines This document outlines the general kennel guidelines and documents which are required when shipping your dog or cat. Advanced arrangements are frequently required; use the new online Animal Shipping Request form to make a reservation if you are shipping from origins in the United States or Canada. Documents ⑀⍻ The original and one copy of a Health Certificate for each animal, signed by a veterinarian, dated no more than 10 days prior to shipping ⑀⍻ Proof of rabies vaccination (this information may be included on the Health Certificate) ⑀⍻ Certificate of Acclimation signed by a veterinarian, when shipping at temperatures below 45 F (7 C) at origin, connecting point and destination The airlines will not accept animals if the temperature, at any point in the itinerary, is below 20 F (-7 C) ⑀⍻ A Feeding and Watering Instructions label must be completed when the animal is dropped off — this label provides feeding and watering instructions and states that the animal has been offered food and water within four hours before drop off. ⑀⍻ Verify other document requirements for the destination (i.e. state authorities for domestic shipments, embassy or consulate for each country in the routing) Kennel/Shipping Container ⑀⍻ Approved for air transport ⑀⍻ Labeled ‘Live Animal’ (on top and at least one side) and ‘This Way Up’ or directional arrows indicating the correct, upright position ⑀⍻ Animal is able to sit, stand and turn around without touching any side of the container ⑀⍻ Adequately ventilated (on three sides for domestic travel and four sides for international travel), clean, escape-proof, leak-proof and contain suitable, absorbent material (not hay or straw) ⑀⍻ Collapsible kennels or kennels with plastic or top opening doors are not allowed ⑀⍻ Animals must not be able to poke any body parts through any openings ⑀⍻ Must contain feeding and watering receptacles securely attached to the inside of the kennel which are accessible from the outside, without opening the container, and a small bag of dry food should be attached to the top of the kennel ⑀⍻ Shipper and receiver name, address and telephone number must be attached to the container ⑀⍻ We recommend purchasing your approved kennel well in advance of travel, to help familiarize your animal with the enclosure The Health of Your Animal ⑀⍻ The animal must be fit to travel (i.e. animals in heat are not allowed) ⑀⍻ The animal must be at least eight weeks old and weaned, with this information stated on the health certificate ⑀⍻ Sedated dogs and cats will not be accepted
Temperature Requirements and RestrictionsWeather ForecastsCheck the forecast on weather.com. Warm-blooded Animals For the health and safety of your animal, airlines follow the USDA guidelines for shipping animals during periods of extreme temperatures. The optimum temperature range for transporting most warm-blooded animals is between 45 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit at the origin, destination and connecting cities. Warm-blooded animals will not be accepted for transport if the actual or forecasted temperature exceeds 85 degrees Fahrenheit at any city on the routing. (See exceptions below.) Shipping Warm-blooded Animals in Temperatures Below 45 Degrees Fahrenheit Recommended Helpful Hints We Utilize: Pack a leash and collar so that your pet may be walked if necessary. Include ID tags with your name and phone number or microchip tag. Never transport an animal with a choke collar or muzzle. Keep your animal as calm as possible prior to the flight. Purchase the kennel as far in advance of travel as possible and allow the animal to become familiar with it to ease the stress of travel.
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