Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
Apr 29th 2021, 2:28 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
It is often said on BE that it is the owners who have a problem with their pet in the hold/cargo area of the plane…not the pet. Most take even the longest journeys very well, even to Oz/NZ. I can only recall one, maybe two people who have had a problem with their pet. I have already said I would use the QM2, probably because it is my favorite way of crossing the Atlantic.
Apr 29th 2021, 2:32 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
Hi guys,
I’ve been asked to relocate from London to NYC on an L1 visa and have begun making preparations to move late-summer. My wife and I are excited about the prospect of an adventure, but slightly terrified about the prospect of shipping our cocker spaniel across the pond.
Have any of you done similar and can you recommend the company that handled the process? We’re planning to outsource the whole thing for simplicity and benefit from some expert help, rather than tackling it ourselves.
Thanks in advance,
James
I’ve been asked to relocate from London to NYC on an L1 visa and have begun making preparations to move late-summer. My wife and I are excited about the prospect of an adventure, but slightly terrified about the prospect of shipping our cocker spaniel across the pond.
Have any of you done similar and can you recommend the company that handled the process? We’re planning to outsource the whole thing for simplicity and benefit from some expert help, rather than tackling it ourselves.
Thanks in advance,
James
Apr 29th 2021, 7:55 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
We flew ours in the Hold with Virgin, very easy process and the cat seemed more than OK with life at the other end. Flew to Atlanta from Heathrow in mid September, don't forget, the weather is not really that important given they are flying at 38k feet and they were at the Cargo building before we'd got through immigration. Had to go to Customs to get a release form, then return to the Delta Cargo building to collect them.
Apr 29th 2021, 8:25 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
We flew ours in the Hold with Virgin, very easy process and the cat seemed more than OK with life at the other end. Flew to Atlanta from Heathrow in mid September, don't forget, the weather is not really that important given they are flying at 38k feet and they were at the Cargo building before we'd got through immigration. Had to go to Customs to get a release form, then return to the Delta Cargo building to collect them.
Apr 29th 2021, 8:28 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
Agreed. I have seen high/low temperature limits posted by the airlines. This is both for waiting inside and outside the plane.
Apr 29th 2021, 8:40 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
The OP is hoping to travel to NYC late summer. Think hot and very humid. I remember driving back home after dropping my daughter at school on 9/11. It was 8.00 am and 84f on the car’s thermometer. The sky was bright blue and cloudless. I remember thinking what a glorious day it was…
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Apr 29th 2021, 9:19 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
If the temps drop below 45f it is also a no fly day for pets.
The OP is hoping to travel to NYC late summer. Think hot and very humid. I remember driving back home after dropping my daughter at school on 9/11. It was 8.00 am and 84f on the car’s thermometer. The sky was bright blue and cloudless. I remember thinking what a glorious day it was…
The OP is hoping to travel to NYC late summer. Think hot and very humid. I remember driving back home after dropping my daughter at school on 9/11. It was 8.00 am and 84f on the car’s thermometer. The sky was bright blue and cloudless. I remember thinking what a glorious day it was…
But to stress what you said earlier, the weather does indeed play a large part in shipping pets to the US during the summer months for the north -- and year round for parts of the south.
Apr 30th 2021, 1:30 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
Interesting, Atlanta was 87f when we landed (googled it). Heathrow was a bit chilly at 5am though.
May 3rd 2021, 12:31 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
I am flying with my dog (little yorkie) in cabin next week from Aberdeen to New York (via Amsterdam). It was easy to book it (KLM). Still have to go to Vet to get all necessary documents for him as required by the state of New York and New jersey (it's your final destination that counts and not the port of entry regarding documents for your dog). Hope all goes well for you and for us🐕
May 3rd 2021, 12:45 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
I am flying with my dog (little yorkie) in cabin next week from Aberdeen to New York (via Amsterdam). It was easy to book it (KLM). Still have to go to Vet to get all necessary documents for him as required by the state of New York and New jersey (it's your final destination that counts and not the port of entry regarding documents for your dog). Hope all goes well for you and for us🐕
I didn’t think you could take a dog into the cabin when flying from the UK. It seems KLM, Lufthansa and TUI will allow pets less than 8kg into the cabin. I thought it was a UK ruling but it seems it depends on the carrier
Thank you for that. I hope your journey goes well.
May 11th 2021, 8:12 pm
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Re: Emigrating to New York and looking for pet relocation recommendations
Thanks all for your helpful responses. I’ve spoken with PetAir today - I’m very impressed with them and a lot more relaxed about the whole thing now. Will most likely work with them to relocate our pup.
May 11th 2021, 9:37 pm
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