What Should I Do To Have My Dog Shipped To Me, In Toronto, ON, From Houston, TX?

Question

I have a small 15lbs dog that I am going to need to have shipped to me from my mom's house in Houston, TX. I was originally only supposed to stay in Toronto for 1 month, but now I will have to remain here for another 2 months at least. I need to know if there are any special papers that need to be filled out and what would be the most adventageous mode of transportation for him.

Answer 1

Here are the Canadian guidelines> http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/anima/heasan/import/dog_chien_2e.shtml

All USA airlines require a vet's certificate of health within 10 days of flight..The dog doesn't have to be in perfect health, but has to be deemed free of transmittable disease.

I was trying to find a continental airlines flight from Houston to Toronto, but couldn't find it... I would call that airline, to see if they have such a flight, as they are by far the safest to fly a pet..they have a pet sitter that never leaves the dog unattended..

In addition to the special care provided animals when they travel as cargo, Continental's QUICKPAK service offers a shorter cut-off time and guaranteed, flight-specific service, based on the time of tender. Pets will also be available for pick-up within normal baggage recovery time.

Please contact the Live Animal Desk (1.800.575.3335 or 281.553.5052) for current rates and pick-up/ drop locations.

the flight times were all about 6-7 hours for that distance..not too bad for a dog...

Answer 2

WHY do you want to spend at LEAST $250 EACH WAY for only a 2-mon.stay??
THAT'S just for the airline costs.There's the crate(you'll need a varikennel#200 size) & bedding & *2* clip-on cups *&*vet bills too. You'll have to RE-DO the vet/health cert.when leavng!

OF COURSE there's PAPERWORK!! Health cert.,maybe re-doing the vaccines-rabies-if not up-to-date. EVERY "speck" of proof that it *your* dog.
Call the AIRLINES!!! They're the PROs!All have 800 numbers.

ONLY use direct/NON-STOP flight.
NEVER "tranq" for shipping.