How simple is it to travel with a dog or cat?
If you’re planning to take your dog or cat to a new home in Latin America, the process can be relatively simple. However, this can only be said if you plan ahead and follow the correct procedure. The size of your pet(s) also play a major role in the process of moving.
Generally, if your pet can fit in the cabin of an airplane then your travel should be rather simple, just be sure to have all necessary shots up-to-date, retain the paperwork to prove this, call your airline to make sure they will allow pets on the plane and check with the local pet bureau or call a professional in the destination of your choice to be sure the rules have not recently changed.
If your pet will not fit in the cabin and needs to travel in the cargo-hold, then there are going to be weather restrictions. Also note, MANY AIRLINES DO NOT TRANSPORT pets in cargo-holds, so be sure to call the airline before purchasing your tickets. For example, American Airlines has historically been pet friendly airline, but has temperature restrictions. If the weather is considered too warm or too cold for a large pet, they will not allow your pet to travel that day.
We recommend you contact a professional, such as our friends at World Pet Travel. You can speak with Angela Passman by calling her toll-free at 877-889-1131 or visit her website at www.world-pet-travel.com. Don’t forget to tell Angela that her friends at MovetoLatinAmerica say hello!
