Pet travel takes off

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  Posted by Katie B Thu Jul 16, 2009 8:53am PDT

  We haven't flown with a pet in a long time... but it's good to know there are choices if we ever needed to.

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  Posted by Robert Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:25am PDT

  i just got a mini pin for a dog i had him for about 4 months . i cANT POTTIE TRAIN HIMM AT ALL. WHAT DO I DO

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  Posted by ben Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:41am PDT

  im interesthing 2 job

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  Posted by cathy Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:02pm PDT

  I have traveled with my little dog a chihuahua and it is great that more hotels and airlines are letting this happen..I would love to try out the new pet airline...can't wait....

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  Posted by Holly Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:59pm PDT

  June 10th I flew for the first time with my 6 month old lhasa apsa/yorkshire terrier mix--she did AMAZING! ---i did not give her anything to 'drug' her--Airtran let me stow her under my seat in the approved size bag---some helpful tips: --get an isle seat if at all possible (not the window seat!!!) because the underseat area is slightly bigger providing more leg room for you and you dont have to cram your pet under there.--the best pet carrier i found was the "Sherpa Pet Delta Air Lines Deluxe Pet Carrier" ranging in price from 50-75$. --plenty of room for my 11.5 lb dog and meets all requirements--plus its got a flexible but sturdy frame--so, if you need to smoosh the carrier--you can without it collapsing. oh---and of course, Airtran flys ALL over the USA--plus, least expensive--69$ ONE WAY.

  I would not have my dog fly on the pet only airplane---it looks expensive, AND how can they gaurantee that they do what they say they do? ---plus, thats like trusting a complete stranger with your child---you wouldnt send them on a bus by themself across the city--why would you trust an 'airline' to FLY your pet across the country???--not saying they wont get your pet there--just saying--it might be a LOT harder on your pet than having them travel with you--oh yeah..and then you have the hassle of booking ANOTHER flight--and coordination with your own.---seems like a LOT of extra work and trouble.

  happy flying!

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  Posted by Rachel Mon Jul 20, 2009 1:52pm PDT

  i luv luv luv traveling wi my pet....the pet airline looks kewl..but im worried about my puppy being away from me....

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  Posted by Elizabeth Mon Jul 20, 2009 9:17pm PDT

  i liz,, have a black lab,,nearly ( 8 ) .... When I say REMY,, you want go for a ride , he knows out 3 vehicles ,, which one to go to,, animals, are so amazing!!!!!!

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  Posted by Lynne Wed Jul 22, 2009 4:54pm PDT

  Comments to the posting left by Holly on Sat Jul 18, 2009 12:59pm PDT

  This new "Pets Airways" is a dream come true for pet owner for mid to larger size pets. Most of us don't have a choice (like your self) to bring our pets on the plane w/ us, as carry-on, due to the fact that they just won't fit under the seat.

  And I would never want to send my pet in a kennel as cargo under the plane, not being check on periodically, to see if they are over heating due to the under belly of the plane not being climate controlled.

  Up until now this has been the only other option other than driving w/ your pet to your destination. For us we have children & grandchildren that we visit at least once a year in Pennsylvania and Virgina. This usually take 4 days or more extra to get there by car from California.

  We usually like to stay for 2-3weeks. That's a long time to be away from our beloved Boston Terrier Bo, so we've just had to take schedule in the additional time. The cost for Board and Care is just about the same. But by using the airlines you get to enjoy taking your pet w/ you.

  I'm sure that the dedication that is stated on the Pet Airlines website, are committed to do just what they say they are going to do. I'm sure they screen and hire only the most qualified pet lovers as the company owners would want for their own pets. I would not hesitate to use them in the future. It would be so much better than leaving our pet behind.

  I just can't wait, and look forward for the Pet Airways to add more destinations to their current flight schedule!

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  Posted by Rosemary Wed Jul 22, 2009 5:34pm PDT

  Good idea!!!really....

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  Posted by Holly Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:39am PDT

  I was recently on a flight with someone who paid to bring their pet on board. I was very irritated by the way the staff treated them. The dog was perfectly behaved, and was sleeping. The flight attendants kept giving the couple nonsense about making him lie on the floor. Yet, directly behind us were these HORRIBLE children that screamed for an hour straight, kicked us in the back, and the flight attendants did nothing about them. The attendants came back 3 separate times to give those people trouble about the dog while ignoring the horrible monsters behind us.

  Point was, No one but a few people knew there was a dog on the plane, but everyone knew there were screaming children.

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