British Expats - Taking pets on Air Transat

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Originally Posted by Lichisadave (Post 12809949)

We flew over with our Labrador 18 months ago, after much stressing and going over every rule regarding paper work, weights and crate size I was most disappointed when we got to check in the only checked his pet passport didnâ€™t really look at him or the crate apart from swabbing the inside for drugs one note to say donâ€™t put cable ties on the door until this has been done. When we got to customs at Pearson they didnâ€™t check him either didnâ€™t even really want to see the numerous bits of paper and certificates I had. But you can guarantee if I wasnâ€™t as over cautious theyâ€™d have wanted to see all the paperwork.
As far as I am aware they will not let a dog go in checked baggage unless someone is on the flight also, if no one is on the flight they have to go in Cargo and this can only be done by a specialist company.

All the paperwork is on my to-do list as well as getting him his rabies shot. Heâ€™s a nervous dog so Iâ€™m so worried about flying him over but I could never even think about leaving him behind. from the sounds of it, am I right in thinking you did it all yourself rather than through a company?

Is there any tips youâ€™d give now youâ€™ve done it? Did you put water in the cage or Iâ€™ve heard some say put something with your smell on it? Any advice is hugely appreciated :)