Quote Originally Posted by Iilo
I'm going to have to get a plastic one for air travel, as I have come to the conclusion that I am NOT driving him out with me to Portland if Reed accepts me. I think I'll spend either a semester or a year in the dorms first, which has been recommended at me left and right for years. He's going to have to fly "cargo" on a flight or back with me after a holiday. How do you people who fly do that? The regulations look pretty intense -- what do they mean about the food/water dishes? How is it going to be accessable without them opening the door???
Which airline are you using? What size is your pup? If he is small enough then they may let him fly inside the cabin with you! Spanky is a Chi and that is what I did when I flew with her using Alaska and American airlines. I never figured out what they meant by them being accessible from the outside. Maybe they meant like from a smaller and/or different way than you use to let them out of? After a few flights, I just left the food and water out (after checking with airline personnel, first) as it just spilled and they didn't eat anyways.

My parents found an EXCELLENT crate for travelling with. I will give you the link if you like. It's the same one I use for Spanky and she loves it.