Last week, Delta Airlines Cargo announced that this summer they will be offering flight transfers for pets in specialized air conditioned vehicles at their hub in Atlanta, GA. From Delta's press release:
Temperature controlled vehicles provide a comfortable environment for the pet during transfer in our Atlanta hub. In addition, it helps ensure that we are compliant with USDA regulations for safe shipment of live animls.
After yesterday's post about moving a dog to Tokyo from Orlando, in which a pet owner was having trouble finding an airline to take her "Puggle," one of our Twitter followers, @maxandcats, asked "Why United would not fly the dog because it was part pug?"
Great question! Is United just discriminatory? Anti "designer dog?"
A few months ago, I moved a Pug to Nafplio, Greece from Hawaii. We've blogged about her before on our old blog, but I just recently got an email from her owner who loves to dress her up.
I thought I'd share some of the pictures of Potato, for some Friday Eve fun.
Every now and then I get to pet sit for a friend of mine's bulldog, Billie Jean. As with all bulldog's Billie doesn’t handle the heat very well, and in the summer here in Austin and can get really hot. Even on the cooler days of summer Billie can over heat very easily, since she's one of the snub-nosed breeds that makes her susceptible to overheating during pet travel and being outside.
Subject: Traveling with pet to India
Question: Hi I wanted to know all the information that I would require if I wish to take my pet dog with me to India. The forms that I will require, and what kind of microchip do I put in my pup? Cause I've heard that EU and many other countries have different frequency microchip requirement than US. Where can I get it, incase my Vet doesn't have it? Also my pup is a Boston terrier, and would grow to be about 15 lbs, so I wanted to know if i need to cargo him as extra-luggage or can I take him as carry-on in the cabin with me on an international flight?
Answer: Hi Sonal,
Thank you for your inquiry. You sound like you have done some of your research. Let's see if I can answer your questions:
The Microchip -
This needs to be an ISO-compatible microchip. Most vets know what these chips are and are able to provide them. Some brands that are ISO-compatible include ResQ, Home Again, AVID (10-digit), etc. You'll want to ask your vet if he can provide these.
You can find a listing of India Pet Import Rules & Requirements here, but I've listed them below too.
INDIA IMPORT RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
1) Microchip: Each Pet shall be identified by means of a microchip. No other form of identification is acceptable. The microchip used should comply with ISO Standard 11784 or Annex A to ISO standard 11785- otherwise the pet will need to be sent with it’s own scanner attached to the top of the crate.
2) Rabies Vaccination & Certificate: All pets must have an original Rabies Certificate and this certificate must state the microchip number, the date of inoculation and the validity of the particular vaccination you obtain – some are good for two years, others are only good for one. This vaccine must be an inactivated vaccine.
3) Vet Health Certificate (Form 7001)– This is the standard Health Certificate to be filled out by your USDA accredited Veterinarian. Must be issued within 10 days of the flight. Health Certificate must state that the pet has no clinical signs of Aujossky’s disease, Distemper, Rabies, Leishmaoiasis, Leptospirosis and Tuberculosis.
4) USDA Endorsement: The above referenced forms:
* Microchip Implantation Record
* Rabies Certificate
* Vet Health Certificate
* Annexure I Form - download that here
Must be sent to your local USDA for their stamp of approval.
You also need a "No Objection Certificate." This is issued in India and you typically need to work with a customs agent or a relocation professional in order to obtain one.
For more answers on moving pets to India, check out the PetRelocation blog.
Or you can always contact us directly for a quote if you would like us to arrange these services (blog[at]petrelocation.com).
Cheers!
