help! i am going to sacramento, ca later this month, coming from Los Angeles! I am going for my dad's bday and got him the cutest puppy that looks like one he used to have but died :( i know he's going to luv her but the only problem is....how can i take her to him???? i have a car but its not in the best condition to drive that far...and i dont want to travel by myself. i wanted to go on amtrak but they dont allow pets....how else can i travel with the puppy ???? and then i was thinking renting a car but i wont be 21 until next month and they wont rent cars to ppl under 21! i dont know what to do! :(
2007-04-09 07:42:02 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
You could fly or take the Greyhound.
If you are going to fly, you have to get a reservation that includes the dog, airlines strictly control the number of animals in the cabin. You'll need to contact the airline to find out what documentation you have to present so the dog can fly, bare minimum you need a health certificate. Ask your vet about a sedative or anti-motion sickness medication for the puppy. You'll need to test the medication before you go to make sure there are no unexpected surprises.
I believe Greyhound allows animals, at least they did at one point. Check with them.
2007-04-09 07:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by godged 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check into Greyhound; I'm not sure if they allow pets but the airlines will and yes pets can travel. Do you have a travel crate for the puppy? That is a must before you take it anywhere. Not only for the pup's safety but for others and airlines will require it.
What about having a friend drive you and you pay for the gas? Good luck and happy birthday to your dad.
2007-04-09 08:04:14 · answer #2 · answered by herohuny70 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can fly on the plain. but not on anyones lap or anything - they put the dogs in cages in the cargo section of the plane. but if you have a tiny puppy that can manage in small spaces then yeah it will work out but it is a bit tight in cargo. i surrgest you call the airline you are traveling from and ask them about the space and etc. the dogs would be put in. ask them all the questions you want to know.- try jetblue- they are very nice and spacious. great airline
or you can have someone older than you rent the car and you just drive it- sonce your old enough to drive. and just perchase a doggy seatbelt- just so the dogs safe lol.
good luck! hope he loves the puppy!
2007-04-09 07:54:23 · answer #3 · answered by Savannah 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can fly. If it's small enough you may be able to get it on in a small pet carrier. However, it's up to the pilot's discretion if you can take it or not, even if the airline allows it. Have you checked with the bus company? LA isn't that far from Sacramento...
2007-04-09 07:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Kaia 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off, I'd go to the pet's store...they sell regulation travel crates that are even allowed on airplanes. Contact Amtrak and ask them if you have the puppy in a crate will they allow, if airlines do, why shouldn't Amtrak?....
2007-04-09 07:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by superman23813 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't listen to Yo LO. Soutwest doesn't allow pets. American, Air Tran, United and JetBlue allow pets. It is $80 each way, plus you have to get a vet's health certificate ($40) and airline approved carrier ($80).
I suggest, if your car can make it, drive.
2007-04-09 07:52:09 · answer #6 · answered by sweetrvrbaines 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a cheap flight on Southwest from Orange County to Sacramento - If it's a small puppy and can fit in a carrier under the seat, you can carry it on.
2007-04-09 07:47:40 · answer #7 · answered by Yo LO! 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You CAN take your dog on the plane. Dogs are allowed on your lap or under the seat in an approved carrier. If you fly, check with the airlines to verify their rules and regulations.
If you can drive, I would highly recommend that.
2007-04-09 08:30:38 · answer #8 · answered by coyote 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fly. But check the airlines ahead of time to figure out which ones allow pets.
2007-04-09 07:48:41 · answer #9 · answered by Sally B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well one thing it will cost you extras money to bring a dog with you to the airport on plane . plus , you need to get a plane ticket for you and youre dog . how to do take youre dog well you have do put the dog inside one of those small doggies hand bag where you can carryin out with you . theyre use for small pets to stay in with zippper open . or you can go buy or ask one of youre friend who does have a small medium size dog kennel cage wagon where you can have somebody who work at the air port willin take the dog to the iar plane and put it sinde the plane for you . you should havethe dog wearing dog collar with a address and # on a tags . so in case something went wrong . they can reach you after you go to calif . you should put a puppy diaper pad inside the cage , with water and maybe put a toy for youre puppy to keep him busy during the long trip .
2007-04-09 09:07:51 · answer #10 · answered by statecalifornia2009 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋