Anyone travel by air with their dogs?

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I have a puppy and I will be going out of town for a week and want to take him with me because I would be able to take better care of him where I am going then a kennel would, or my husband who will be working. I am worried though because he is getting big so I don't know if he will be too big to take on the flight. He will be 12 weeks going there and 13 weeks when he comes back. Have you flown with your dog? How big was your dog? Did it fit under the seat? Im concerned.
I have a Vera Bradley carrier for my little princess Izzy, who is a ragdoll. The puppy does not fit in there though. Too bad it is perfect for the puppy since it is waterproof. He is about 7 lbs right now. I was considering getting a bigger Vera Bradley, but he would out grow it immediately, so I may get a cheap one. I dont get the fear of flying comment or I would laugh?!? Im not sure sorry. Also the dog would be much happier with me and would be outside and going on walks practically all day. Also can you add what airline you flew with your puppy?

Thanks!
Thanks for the health certification tip! I will make sure that I get it the day before I leave so that it does not expire for the trip back! I didnt even think of that! It was very very helpful.

Answer
CALL THE AIRLINES for size restrictions!!!

Remember, the health cert. is ONLY valid for TEN DAYS!

Sure wish folks could stop projecting *their* fear-of-flying on a dog. I've shipped dozens of dogs-in cargo. It is SAFE!

added=rotflmao...OK...you said "concerned"...my apologies. A pup of 7lbs. will NOT outgrow a carrier in a week,though.
&...there are a billion "OMG! dogggy-woggies DIE in horrible scary ary-o-pwanes!!!" posted here daily. I went on auto-pilot..harharharharhar

how much does it cost?? for maltese dog in air travel?

Q. i know wrong category but people will notice see i really want a dog and this is a 5 to 7 pound dog and i want to know how much it would cost for airtravel for example dallas texas to newyork then newyork to albania (14hrs) is it even possible that we could check on the dog during the flight

Answer
Some airlines don't accept pets at all, or allow them only in the passenger cabin. Others offer three options. From most to least desirable, they are:

* in the passenger cabin
* as excess baggage, or
* as cargo.

In the Cabin

If your dog is tiny enough - generally under 20 pounds - to be comfortable in a pet carrier that fits under an airline seat, you can take it on the plane with you. You can find out the exact measurements of the under-seat space from the airline. Most airlines allow only one animal in the cabin per flight, so don't just show up with your dog; make arrangements when you purchase your own ticket.

Most airlines charge about $50 to $100 for the animal's one-way fare, regardless of destination. Many will also rent or sell you a kennel that will fit under the seat.

This is by far the best way to fly with your dog. Aside from being stuck in a carrier for a while (and not being able to stick its head out the window), it's not much different for the dog than a car ride.

Hope this helps!
- Somer

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