Still no home for Ally... Update Post 35

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

Candace,

Most airlines don't recommend tranquilisers - I hve heard it is due to dehydration, and also been told that, even though pets are transported in a temperature-controlled section of the hold, it can still get quite cold. Tranquilised pets are unable to shiver, which helps them to regulate their body temperature....


Re the UK - the entry requirements for cats to the UK are MUCH more complex than to the US:
- animal must be microchipped
- certificate confirming treatment for tapeworm and ticks must be obtained, and must include the microchip details.
- blood test for rabies innoculation must be sent to a lab in the UK

If ANY of the paperwork is not in order, quarantine of up to 6 months can result.

When I shipped Connor, the info I got from US Border Control was that an export permit / health certificate from the vet in Bahrain is all that was required. Rabies rules vary by state, but all states will accept a completed vaccination card, and do not require blood tests.

Of course the other challenge is the flight routings - most airlines will not accept live animals for a journey for which that particular airline is not "online" for the entire journey - ie the journey must all be on one airline, and not have legs by more than one airline....so this limits the destination airports which Ally can fly into....Connor flew Emirates via Heathrow to Washington.

[Taz_Zoee]

I know nothing about transporting an animal via airlines. But if you can't find a complete flight on one airline, maybe a PTer could pick her up and get her onto the next flight? I don't know. I just want to help poor Ally.

[Randi]

Julie, you shouldn't hesitate to post, we all want to hear about Ally. Oh, I do hope you'll find a home for her, somehow. I know she has issues, but she may thrive in a only one cat home.

Sending lots of positive thoughts to little Ally, and hugs to you two.