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We may be relocating from the east coast to Wyoming. We have 2 English Bulldogs, 2 cats, and a cocakteil. We are being moved by a relocation company so I need to know what they will offer a certain way to transport them? Do we need to suggest something? We wre planning on flying over ourselves, should someone plan on driving with the pets? I've never moved so far before I have no clue where to start and what is the most humane way to transport them.
That's quite a move and I understand your concerns. Personally, I would never trust a relocation company to transport my pets.
Your bulldogs are probably over the weight limit to fly on board and most airlines won't fly brachycephalic breeds in cargo during the warmer months. Cats? They could probably fly cargo if you're comfortable with that. I have no experience at all with birds.
If it were me, I'd make the drive with all the pets, or at least the bird and the bulldogs. Good luck and let us know what happens.
We may have to find a home for the one cat. Here he is ok outside except on the coldest nights. But for spraying reasons (fixed already) he has to stay outside and I don't think that is an option for Wyoming.
The dogs are 50lbs and 70 lbs last time I checked.
i would DEFINITELY be driving the dogs, cats and bird MYSELF...... i have never had a pet fly cargo, and if i can help it, never will..... i just don't trust that they will make the entire trip safely..... particularly if there are plane changes involved, which is likely getting from the east coast to wyoming......
as far as the kitty you are considering leaving behind...... have you begun the search for a new home for him?? this could take a while, so the sooner the better, for the kitty's sake...... i sincerely hope you are not considering just dropping him at the pound..... THAT would be a certain death sentence for him..... through no fault of his own.....
as far as the transports that thursday mentioned, the free ones are for animals moving from shelters to fosters or forever homes in other parts of the country...... they are comprised of volunteers who give a few hours of their time and a little bit of gas to help these dogs and cats move from a bad situation to a better one......
i'm sure there are companies out there that will transport your pets for a fee..... can probably start with a google search for pet transport.... and if this is a relocation, check with the relo company to see what they offer.....
No I would never drop him at the pound or turn him out. He has been in the family for years and it broke my heart to even put him outside. But he was ruining my furniture and me and the vet tried EVERYTHING. Hubby will make a decision this week on the job so I guess as soon as he decides we'll start looking.
I think you are right about transporting. I've never even heard of transporting a bird. I'm sure I could find a home for her but she is so sweet. The nicest cocaktiel I've ever met/had. I have other things that are dear to me that make me cringe when I think of handing it over to some transport company. No amount of insurance covers breaking something precious. Like my late mothers things.
I would never fly my pets. I've heard too many horror stories about pets being flown and being either lost or dead on arrival. I would rather take my time driving in the company of my animals, ensuring that the whole family arrived safe and sound.
the bird will be teh easiest to transport.... the dogs should be ok too, depending on how they are in the..... kitties will be the biggest challenge....
Have to agree that the bird should be the easiest part. You might have to cover the cage part of the way during the drive due to draftiness, when you stop to let the dogs out for potty I would let her have some daylight.
I personally have had a good experience flying two dogs from CA to WA, but that is only a two and a half hour flight and I used Alaska Airlines who has a good reputation for flying animals.
If I were you, I would rent a van if you don't have a big vehicle, crate all the animals and walk the dogs at rest stops. Put your cat in a large crate with a disposable cat box and don't let her out and put your bird in a covered cage.
They will all make it if you pay attention to them, hand out some treats and reassure them that you love them and everything will be OK.
Your pets reside in the circle of your love for them.
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