Zer0 Sugar
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I hope this works.
I'll delete if the spoiler tags aren't correct.I have been researching how to take my 2 cats overseas for an extended stay. There really isn't any such thing as a "pet passport", like a certificate; it's just all the documentation you need to gather together. So press DOUBT on whatever thing she was blurring out for "proivacy". You also need an airline-approved softsided carrier that will fit under the seat in front of you. Some airlines (most?) don't allow cats in the cabin at all, meaning they have to go into the hold. Some airlines don't allow flat faced animals like Persian cats and French bulldogs to fly...Julia is not *totally* flat faced, but I wouldn't be surprised if she was disallowed. And definitely not in that carrier shown with Salah.
I would not put a cat in the hold of an airplane. Dogs don't freak out as much as cats would IMHO. Plus they're generally used to holding in the need to pee/poo until they're "permitted". I don't know how a cat would manage.
While doing all my own research, I've been slowly coming to the conclusion that it probably wouldn't be practical OR kind to try to take 2 cats by air on a 7+ hour trip. The only person I personally knew who flew with a cat was taking a 2-3 hr trip, and Kuwait to Canada is 12+?
This is just what I've found out on my own, and I hope anyone with more/better info will chime in. I know it's breaking my heart to think about leaving my boys behind for 3 months or whatever.
I have experience adopting a dog from oversees. The TL;DR shit I am wondering based on my experience: Where the fuck is Julia's water and proof of vaccinations that should be attached to the CRATE. Also, that crate doesn't seem secure enough to fly as cargo long distances imo.
I'm sure there are some small details that vary depending on country of origin, country of destination, and airline but maybe my experience can still add a little insight. I was working with a group that rescues dogs from the street in their country and flies them to North America. In my dog's case, it ended up being a 12 hour flight.
My dog's crate had to be secured and looking at Julia's crate that wouldn't have passed. Mine required metal fasteners to secure the top and bottom pieces together. They are seen as cargo and the last thing you want is the animal to escape.
Something else that sticks out to me is the water situation. You really need SOMETHING to provide them water since your pet isn't monitored really while in cargo and I don't see anything there with Julia's crate that suggests that she has something. I mean, maybe Salah's flight wasn't long (if he actually flew somewhere that is), but still seems cruel as fuck to fly an animal without giving them access to water. My dog had a large water bottle secured to her crate. Think like something you would have for a hamster, but the spout/ball was much larger in addition to holding a lot more water.
Another thing I am curious about with the pics she shared has me wondering about paperwork. There might not be a "pet passport," but I imagine a lot of countries would require proof of vaccinations? I mean a lot of countries care about food you bring in and they are 100% going to concern themselves about animals brought in. My dog had a bunch of paperwork secured to the crate since this information needs to stay with the animal, and not simply whoever is traveling with it. Proof of vaccinations are the obvious one. My dog came with additional information like her whole medical history, temperament, her vet in country of origin, MY information, and even photo identification for her. But that last bit might be because the group I worked with was thorough and not really a requirement.
My dog's crate had to be secured and looking at Julia's crate that wouldn't have passed. Mine required metal fasteners to secure the top and bottom pieces together. They are seen as cargo and the last thing you want is the animal to escape.
Something else that sticks out to me is the water situation. You really need SOMETHING to provide them water since your pet isn't monitored really while in cargo and I don't see anything there with Julia's crate that suggests that she has something. I mean, maybe Salah's flight wasn't long (if he actually flew somewhere that is), but still seems cruel as fuck to fly an animal without giving them access to water. My dog had a large water bottle secured to her crate. Think like something you would have for a hamster, but the spout/ball was much larger in addition to holding a lot more water.
Another thing I am curious about with the pics she shared has me wondering about paperwork. There might not be a "pet passport," but I imagine a lot of countries would require proof of vaccinations? I mean a lot of countries care about food you bring in and they are 100% going to concern themselves about animals brought in. My dog had a bunch of paperwork secured to the crate since this information needs to stay with the animal, and not simply whoever is traveling with it. Proof of vaccinations are the obvious one. My dog came with additional information like her whole medical history, temperament, her vet in country of origin, MY information, and even photo identification for her. But that last bit might be because the group I worked with was thorough and not really a requirement.