If you fly with your dog, ask the airline lots of questions. When I was 12, I moved across Texas with my labrador. We flew but it was a bad experience. I was too young to know that we should've researched to find the most pet friendly airline. Dessi's crate was in the middle of the baggage claim area UNATTENDED. Anyone could have taken her. I was in tears thinking about the possibilites. Maybe I overreacted but I still feel awful thinking about it. Her water they made us put in there (it was only an hour flight) was all spilled out and soaking her. There were also soggy animal crackers stuck to her. Ugh. I hear there are good airlines for pet traveling though, you just have to ask around and do a little research. Good luck.