Hi all

As you know I am moving back to the UK as a single parent, probably just with a few suitcases and the cat. My question is can anyone recommend a pet transport company? He is an English cat, has all his rabies etc kept up to date.

I have just been quoted $2,000 to fly him back from Calgary to Gatwick, he has to come because my daughter loves him and the ex won't take him. :

Thanks everyone

You don't have to use a pet transport company if you fly to mainland europe; cat can go as carry-on baggage or excess baggage which is miles cheaper. It's only the UK that mandates using Cargo to bring in pets.

Wow didn't know that.

Do I contact the airline to ask about transporting him as 'excess baggage'??

Yes, or check their website, for example http://www.aircanada.com/en/travelin...gage/pets.html

Of course you need to do the import paperwork yourself but it's not hard

Unfortunately I am not flying with Air Canada, only cheapo Air Transat and I can't find anything on their website with regard to 'excess baggage'.

Oh, I didn't realise you'd already booked. If you're flying into UK then you have no choice but cargo due to DEFRA rules.

Hi there, try Dave at Petsaway http://www.petsawayuk.co.uk/ used them to and from Canada (Manchester/Toronto/Manchester) over the last 12 months, great service.

Thanks gillyd65 I will send them an email today.

B2B

Emma at Ladyhaye. I will PM you the details.

We used a fab company in Atlanta but it cost over $4,000 for 2 cats, so you wouldn't be any happier with their quote. Sorry