Air Travel With Your Pet
There is an article today in the NY Daily News about how 2 puppies were flown in the cargo area from Mexico to NYC . One puppy FROZE to death and the other one almost died. If you have to travel, please do not let the airlines put your animal in with the luggage. The luggage/cargo areas are not designed for sentient beings - they are designed for luggage. Cargo areas are not heated or air conditioned, not oxygenated nor air compressed. Many animals die in the cargo area. Imagine if you get stuck on the runway for 3 hours, in 100+ degree August heat in Dallas and your dog is in the baggage compartment. Your animal will be lucky to arrive at destination alive. Many, many pets die at the hands of airlines and callous baggage handlers-- they don't publicize it and they get away with it because there are no laws to protect your animal.

Think of that man who was found as a stowaway on an airplane last week -- they found him frozen to death when the flight landed in Tokyo.

When you book flights, always ask for an airline that will allow your pet on board with you in the main cabin. Many will for an extra fee. By all means, pay it and have your animal be safe in the main cabin.

I have also found there is a special airline just for pets. It is worth looking into : http://petairways.com/ . Pet Airways is the first airline exclusively dedicated to pet travel and pet safety. With Pet Airways, your pet will be safe and comfortable flying in the main cabin --- not in cargo!

Be kind to our animal friends. Your pet is not a piece of luggage.