desertrat
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Well, Mr. Perfect won't fit under the seat so I can carry him on, nor will SWA let me buy him a seat.
Three days drive from TX, I think. Lots of motels don't like dogs. I had to sneak mine in more than once. It is doable though.
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Three days drive from TX, I think. Lots of motels don't like dogs. I had to sneak mine in more than once. It is doable though.
JoeR
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There are lots of hotel chains that do allow dogs. Check out this website when your planning your route.
DogFriendly.com® - Pet Travel Guides and City Guides for Dog/Pet Owners
somdfunguy
not impressed
We made the drive from Austin with two dogs. Stayed at Holiday Inn and La Quinta for the trip. Almost all La Quintas allow pets without an extra charge. Holiday Inn is all over the place from free to $10-$25 to no dogs allowed. The website above is a good one, so is a AAA travel guide.
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Yes.Your cats are going to be seriously pissed.
But they'll get over it. Eventually.Thanks! I'll plan the route tomorrow - canceling my flight back and young wuppo and I will be road tripping it.
acommondisaster
Active Member
We've flown from AZ to BWI with a dog in cargo. This is a good time of year, if you have a layover, since the tarmack isn't going to be blazing hot. Talk to the airlines about any apprehension you have about making sure the dog makes it to the second leg of your flight. You should be able to do do last on/first off. And seriously, like I said in the other thread - get a nylon collar and put name and phone number on it with a sharpie - it can't hurt.
The dog looks like it'd fit under the seat with the right carrier. Call the airline and see if it's permitted, because they have to have a certain ratio. I think it cost us $50 per leg of the flight....the kicker is, if you're changing planes, you have to get it reserved for each flight. You CANNOT take the dog out of the carrier during the flight. (I know that seems obvious, but my curling iron has a warning not to stick it in my eye, so I thought I'd state the obvious here, too).
Alternatives:
- Driving the dog back from your stopover doesnt sound like an awful idea.
- There are doggie transports available, a rescue organization wherever you are right now may be able to put you in touch with one, but you may be running out of time for that.
People fly with (show)dogs all of the time, with layovers and plane changes. You just have to take a few precautions - like being a pain in the arse at the airport about making sure the dog is taken care of. I'm pretty sure you can do that.
The dog looks like it'd fit under the seat with the right carrier. Call the airline and see if it's permitted, because they have to have a certain ratio. I think it cost us $50 per leg of the flight....the kicker is, if you're changing planes, you have to get it reserved for each flight. You CANNOT take the dog out of the carrier during the flight. (I know that seems obvious, but my curling iron has a warning not to stick it in my eye, so I thought I'd state the obvious here, too).
Alternatives:
- Driving the dog back from your stopover doesnt sound like an awful idea.
- There are doggie transports available, a rescue organization wherever you are right now may be able to put you in touch with one, but you may be running out of time for that.
People fly with (show)dogs all of the time, with layovers and plane changes. You just have to take a few precautions - like being a pain in the arse at the airport about making sure the dog is taken care of. I'm pretty sure you can do that.
acommondisaster
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SWA pet policy:
Carry-On Pet Policy:
Southwest Airlines allows customers to carry small pets (cats and dogs only) on board all Southwest Airlines flights. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate pet carrier. The pet fee is $75.00 each way per pet carrier. Each customer is limited to carrying one pet carrier on board. The carrier may contain up to two cats or dogs of the same species. The carrier will count as the customer’s carry-on bag. Southwest does not require a health certificate or any other documentation from the customer’s veterinarian for pets to travel.
Carrier Guidelines:
Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers specifically designed as pet carriers are acceptable. The carriers must be leak-proof and well ventilated. The pet carrier must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of the customer and be stowed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The cat or dog must be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease.
No dogs in cargo on SWA.
Southwest Airlines Pet Travel Policy
Carry-On Pet Policy:
Southwest Airlines allows customers to carry small pets (cats and dogs only) on board all Southwest Airlines flights. All in-cabin pets must be carried in an appropriate pet carrier. The pet fee is $75.00 each way per pet carrier. Each customer is limited to carrying one pet carrier on board. The carrier may contain up to two cats or dogs of the same species. The carrier will count as the customer’s carry-on bag. Southwest does not require a health certificate or any other documentation from the customer’s veterinarian for pets to travel.
Carrier Guidelines:
Soft-sided and hard-sided carriers specifically designed as pet carriers are acceptable. The carriers must be leak-proof and well ventilated. The pet carrier must be small enough to fit under the seat in front of the customer and be stowed in accordance with Federal Aviation Administration regulations. The cat or dog must be able to stand up and move around the carrier with ease.
No dogs in cargo on SWA.
Southwest Airlines Pet Travel Policy
Poor "Things."
PrepH4U
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Have fun!ontheriver
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be careful, Vrai
He will open your heart.....
congratulations!
He will open your heart.....
congratulations!
Chasey_Lane
Salt Life
He's a sweetie, vrai.
But part of me is thinking you are going to regret this. I should have had you watch my little guy for a weekend... THEN tell me if you still want a dog.
But part of me is thinking you are going to regret this. I should have had you watch my little guy for a weekend... THEN tell me if you still want a dog.
He's a sweetie, vrai.
But part of me is thinking you are going to regret this. I should have had you watch my little guy for a weekend... THEN tell me if you still want a dog.
See, and that's like saying, "You should borrow my husband and kids, and see if you still want to get married and have children."