| We know all about quarantines. We live in Switzerland and have
a Pekeinese who is a world traveler. She has been on more than
40 airplane flights, chocked up 70000 air miles, and visited 14
countries so far. That's not counting boat,train (which she loves)
and car. The question here is bringing 8 cats over by boat. We
know all about which airlines will take small pets in the cabins,
but know nothing about boat regulations.
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Our cats made the transatlantic trip twice, about 4 years apart.
The first time (U.S.A. to Germany) we sent them by commercial flight,
and met them on the other end (we went military - no pets allowed).
the airline had taken them out of the travel cages, and made them
comfortable in larger cages, with food, water, and litter box.
We were told to tape a couple envelopes of moist food to the cage,
which would be fed to them enroute (and apparently was). They both
made the trip in fine shape.
The return trip, four years later, was arranged through a kennel
that specializes in trans-atlantic movement of animals. I met and
talked to the representative in Europe when they picked the cats
up, and he stated that they would be kept in the same cage, and
would travel together, as they found it kept animals more content.
When my babies were picked up in the U.S.A. they were fine, and
much more relaxed than on the previous trip.
Many military families bring animals to overseas assignments with
no problems. Personally, if I was doing it again, I would definately
use the kennel service. I don't remember the name of the outfit,
but they were based in New Jersey (near Fort Dix I believe). Any
military base near you may have more information available.
Call me if you have any questions, or if I can help.
Linda DTN: 272-7245
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