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Re: Traveling with pet.
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#65864
08/24/2015 09:09 PM
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pasnyder
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And check the airline for what they are charging for a pet. I flew on JetBlue this morning and noticed they charge $100 to bring one pet. Per flight! That's $200 r/t!!!!! <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/duh.gif" alt="" />
We are the People our parents warned us about!
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Re: Traveling with pet.
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#65865
08/24/2015 09:36 PM
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Birdwatcher
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Are you going for a lengthy stay? If not, I would recommend you find a good boarding kennel and leave the cat at home. Far better and less stressful for the cat.
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Re: Traveling with pet.
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08/25/2015 12:17 AM
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wilsonck
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No need to be worried. Just have the proper paperwork for entry in to St. Maarten and pay the fee to the airline. Most airlines restrict the number of animals in the cabin, so the earlier you book your cat, the better. Coming back into the USA is no big deal. Cats actually do not need any paperwork at all coming back, although the airline might require something from a vet saying it is healthy enough to travel. We actually just brought a cat back we adotped from St. Martin in May on Jetblue. It was very easy. They didn't even ask to see the paperwork, we had to offer to show them.
Last edited by wilsonck; 08/25/2015 12:18 AM.
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Re: Traveling with pet.
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#65869
08/26/2015 08:05 AM
08/26/2015 08:05 AM
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Posts: 14,645 Brookfield, CT.
pat
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Just a thought.......Beyond the fact the kitten may or may not travel well, I'd be more concerned it might get loose and ultimately get lost while on the island. And those of us who love the little felines know they tend to be a little independent and don't always come when called. In a lot of places we've stayed across the island, when the maids are in and out doing their daily cleanings and towel exchanges, they typically leave the doors open. Unless the kitty will be with you every single minute, I'd worry more about her escaping. And of course, as others have already suggested, the fees from the airline might make it more reasonable to board or have a cat sitter in. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" /> <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/handshake.gif" alt="" />
Respectfully,
pat
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Re: Traveling with pet.
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08/26/2015 10:53 AM
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Please don't take your kitty if it's only for two weeks! For all of the reasons others have given you! Cats love and crave routine and familiarity. I hire a service to come once a day for kitty care...feeding, scooping, litter changes. Perhaps you are lucky enough to have a trusted neighbor (or kid that wants to make $$) nearby. Then, for evening meals and snacks I use this: http://www.amazon.com/Cat-Mate-Bowl-Feed...25VHWDNH2KR5VK3Cats are too likely to bolt in unfamiliar surroundings. An open door or window....kitty could be lost forever. Home care is preferable to boarding IMO....less chance of exposure to fleas and other kitties....plus the cat may be terrified and traumatized hearing the other animals howling and meowing in cages.
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Re: Traveling with pet.
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08/26/2015 11:19 PM
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