Originally Posted by lynnlovessun

Is it just me? - i'm absolutely terrified that Poppy might not survive the flight - she is only 5 and we got her from the cat and dog home (SSPCA) - being a collie x she is quite excitable and i'm so worried that she might get over anxious on the flight, salivate with fear then become dehydrated. She is fine day to day but she salivates when in the car as she dosen't really like it - she used to be very carsick but has improved recently. I am also worried how she would cope being put in a crate for the 24 hours - she will probably bark constantly - i'm worried that with the heat she could overheat. The story a few weeks ago of a collie dying on a BA flight to Australia of dehydration has done nothing to help me either - I just can't leave her behind but i'm becoming so upset worrying about how scared she will be with all the plane noises and being in the crate - what does everyone else think?

Lynn

Originally Posted by Nicky & Dave

Lynn,

I was also horrified by the story in the press a couple of weeks ago and I have to say it has made me consider whether I would use BA, which I know is probably a total overreaction. I just feel that, as an owner, I lack any kind of control or visability as to how my cats will be handled during the whole travel/quarantine process, and so I need to feel very comfortable about who I use and which airline they travel with. I have to remind myself that a large number of pets are shipped every week with no problems, but stories like this certainly don't reassure you, do they?

Rgds, Nicky

Originally Posted by lynnlovessun

Is it just me? - i'm absolutely terrified that Poppy might not survive the flight - she is only 5 and we got her from the cat and dog home (SSPCA) - being a collie x she is quite excitable and i'm so worried that she might get over anxious on the flight, salivate with fear then become dehydrated. She is fine day to day but she salivates when in the car as she dosen't really like it - she used to be very carsick but has improved recently. I am also worried how she would cope being put in a crate for the 24 hours - she will probably bark constantly - i'm worried that with the heat she could overheat. The story a few weeks ago of a collie dying on a BA flight to Australia of dehydration has done nothing to help me either - I just can't leave her behind but i'm becoming so upset worrying about how scared she will be with all the plane noises and being in the crate - what does everyone else think?

Lynn

Originally Posted by Anne4Terry

I hadn't heard about that story but I quite agree with you about how stressful it moving our beloved animals. I have a collie X and a black lab X. I worry more about moving them than about the rest of the whole process put together. the worst bit is you can't tell them what it is you are doing and can't reassure them. At least with children, family etc you can explain what is going on but not to the poor doggies. My lab does not travel well and I dread to think what state she will be in by the time we arrive, probably covered in pooh and vomit, another reason why I worry about her getting dehydrated. I haven't looked into it yet but wondered if they are given water for their journey. Unlike hamsters they do not know how to use a water bottle!!
Sorry, second half of f a cup is on. Be back later.

Originally Posted by Hunkyhenry

Pets can be a usefull food source in emergencies. I suggest that you don't let them out of your sight.

Originally Posted by Chalkfarm

Hi,We used par air and they were very good,we have a big dog,(weimaraner) and he cost us £2600 this includes all the paper work and final checks from the vet, this dosen't include the Blood test that have to be done prior, 28days, to the dog leaving.

But we did have to pay an additional $744 for boarding at eastern creek...
The quote from par air was the cheapest by far...,hope this info helps.

Have you been told not to give your dog the yearly booster with the lepto jab included as this will stop the dog traveling as it will show a positive result on the blood tests.

Originally Posted by Bengyboo

This is good news as Par air is close to us.

Has anyone else used them and have any opinions??

Originally Posted by lynnlovessun

Yes they are given water and it is meant to be topped up at stops ie. Singapore etc. Don't think its a water bottle but more of a bowl that can be refilled externally. Bedding is shredded paper I think.
Glad i'm not the only one worried out of my mind - a plane is smoother than a car but its the noise and the bit where they load the conatiners/ crates on to the plane - i'm sure she will be terrified. The dehydration concerns me - I will be handing feeding Poppy with tonnes of water a few days before the flight!!!!!!!

Lynn

Originally Posted by SonicBird

Our GSD is 6 - but I can see him living till he's about 20!!!! I'm sure when it comes to the crunch we'll find the cash!!! After all who'd want to leave behind a 37kg attention seeking, dribbling, bin-scavenging, permanently malting, postman scaring, letter-eating, four-legged sh*t machine.... hmmmmm, now let me see?!!!

Originally Posted by scottish

Golden Arrow get a fantastic name.

Why not arrange your flights straight out of London and drop the dog of yourself with Golden Arrow.

Bit of a tip re the crate. You are allowed to put a think blanket in and yes theres loads of shredded paper.

Our dog flew out with Air NZ and back with Quantas. No problems with either airline.

Price a year and half ago for a Collie X was £1300 plus vet costs.