Pets that travel as freight (as most do) are subject to all the same conditions as luggage, including getting lost. Morgen once went to Detroit when we didn't. We got him back a day after our arrival. The sedatives prescribed by the veterinarian (another consideration) had worn off, and he was a wreck. And then there are the entry procedures and even possible quarantines to consider. A few countries make it very hard to bring in a pet, and the information on procedures for importing an animal can be hard to obtain outside the country.
I'd be interested in hearing your warnings, anecdotes, and advice about travelling with pets.
No anecdotes yet, but we are planning to take our three (yes, three) cats with us to Seoul from the United States. We are fortunate in that, provided we have proper vaccinations and documentation, there is no quarantine. Organizing the flight plans is another story.
I'll probably post a longer reply to this later, after all is said and done. I'll be interested to hear what others' experiences are like as well.
Posted by: Cat | April 4, 2006 9:33 AM | Permalink to Comment