Flying back to the States with my pet

Hello Everyone,

I hope I can find some answers through here. I’m heading back home to New Jersey in two months or so and I would like to know the restrictions regarding traveling with a pet.

Now keep in mind my dog is a service dog.

I’ve been told they are no longer allowed to travel on aircraft cabin. Is this true? Does this apply to service dogs?

Honestly any information regarding this subject would be wonderful. Calling the airline is one thing but if I could get advice from someone who has traveled with their pets already during this pandemic that would be great too.

Thank you in advance for any information.

Monica

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Alice

We used Lord Guau, Pet Services. They handled all of the paperwork to allow our Shih Tzu to travel in the cabin on Avianca from EC to California. They classified our dog as an emotional support dog. They even drove my husband from Cuenca to Guayaquil airport. Everything worked perfectly... Read more 0 0

Lynda J. Moore

Go online to get the web page of Agrocalidad - the site belonging to the Ministerio de Agricultura. https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec. This is the page you will need: https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec/?page_id=311. Translated from Spanish: ZOOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS (AMERICA) The animal will be covered by a Zoosanitary Certificate, issued... Go online to get the web page of Agrocalidad - the site belonging to the Ministerio de Agricultura. https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec. This is the page you will need: https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec/?page_id=311. Translated from Spanish: ZOOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS (AMERICA) The animal will be covered by a Zoosanitary Certificate, issued by the Official Animal Health Authority of the exporting country in Spanish. REQUIREMENTS TO BE FULFILLED ARE: • The canine was subjected to a clinical examination by a licensed veterinary physician. This exam must be performed up to ten (10) days prior to shipment. The animal must be healthy, without symptoms of infectious diseases and without visible ectoparasites (mites, ticks, fleas), in addition, it must include the identification, breed, sex, color and age of the animal. • Vaccine card: this must be valid according to the age of the animal. • The dog or cat must have current vaccinations, considering that no vaccination should be applied within 21 days prior to the date of shipment for the following diseases, according to the age of the pet to be admitted to the country: DOGS a) Carre's Disease (Distemper) b) Canine Hepatitis c) Leptospirosis (Canicola Leptospira and Icterohemoragiae) d) Parvovirus (Canine Parvoirus) e) Parainfluenza f) Rabies (to animals older than 3 months) CATa) Rhinotracheitis b) Panleukopenia c) Calicivirosis d) Rabies (in animals older than 3 months). The date of immunization, type and brand of the product used is stated in each case. • They have been treated against external and internal parasites in the 21 days prior to the date of shipment , indicating the date of application and active principle. • They have been placed in special cages or boxes that were washed and disinfected before being used and that comply with the regulations for air transport of animals of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). • They have been inspected and identified at the time of shipment by a veterinarian belonging to the Official Animal Health Authority of the exporting country who has found them in normal health condition, without showing fresh wounded tumors or in the process of healing, or any sign of disease quarantine, transmissible or the presence of ectoparasites.NOTE: • The importer will notify the officials of the Agency for the Regulation and Control of Phytosanitary and Zoosanitary that work at the border control points 72 hours before the arrival of the pet. • We recommend that the importation of dogs and cats should be carried out from four months of age, complying with the pet's vaccination schedule and avoiding the effects that could cause stress and dehydration to which animals of such a young age are susceptible. Read more 0 0

Patricia Egge

True, documented service animals are allowed to fly - emotional support animals are a different matter. Everyone is right, you better get the information directly from the airlines with which you book and learn what documents are needed and how you book passage for your dog. 0 0

Lynda J. Moore

The Ecuadorian government has its own stipulations. Here is the translation from the site: https://www.agrocalidad.gob.ec. ZOOSANITARY REQUIREMENTS FOR THE IMPORT OF DOGS AND CATS (AMERICA) The animal will be covered by a Zoosanitary Certificate, issued by the Official Animal Health Authority of the exporting country in Spanish. REQUIREMENTS TO BE... 0 0

Ryan James

This is on the American Airlines site, "Keep in mind, as of January 11, 2021 we’re not authorizing new travel for emotional support animals" but as others state, each airline can make their own rules. Be careful if you will need to change airlines along the way, so get a... Read more 0 0

mary nilsson

Read the new US Dept. of Transportation service dog rules. Usually each airline will have a link on there site 0 0

Sue L Harrington

EVERY airline will have different rules so you must go by your chosen airlines policy OR choose an airline because of their policy. The SUPPORT animal policy was put in to affect only in order to allow each airline the ability to choose for themselves that which they wish to... Read more 0 0

tom greg

I've heard if you buy a seat for them they can come on the flight. Have not had personal experience with this though... 0 0

GERRI

True "service dogs" must be permitted in the cabin. Many airlines recently in January changed their stance on "Emotional support dogs" which are now required to fly in the cargo. As far as returning with your pet, likely you'll be flying into Florida first, then onto NJ? Then check this... Read more 0 0

ibokay

True service dogs are allowed to travel in the cabin at no additional cost, but must stay on the floor and not protrude into the aisle or the leg space of any adjacent passenger. However, unlike in the past you may need to prove that your dog is in fact... Read more 0 0

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