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Sometime things happen and you need to leave right away. If youhave pets, this can cause a major problem. What if no one isavailable to watch your pet? If you don't want to leave you petat a shady kennel where most dogs are kept in cages, you cansimply take them with you; it's easier than you would everimagine. Most airlines allow pets. Some airlines even allow your pet tobe carried onto the plain if it is small enough to put into akennel that will easily slide under the seat in front of you. Ifthe dog is too large, it will be kept in cargo which istemperature and pressure regulated just like the passenger area.It is imperative to make sure that your airline will makeaccommodations for your pet as there are a few discount airlinesthat will not. Especially if you buy your airline ticketsonline, call ahead to verify their policies. Each airline that accepts pets will ask you to make reservationsfor you pet ahead of time because they can only carry so manypets each trip. It is important to make these reservations assoon as


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possible to ensure your pet's seat on the flight. Petsalso require health certificates to fly. You can purchase onefrom your vet, but they only last for 10 days. If your voyage islonger, you will need to purchase another for the trip home. As mentioned before, your pet will need a kennel/carrier. Thesecan be purchased usually for very cheap at your local pet store.They come with padded inside walls and in various sizes fromextra small to extra large depending on your needs. You willhave to be careful with your kennel purchase as there are somecarriers that aren't approved for airline travel and some thatare. Be sure to ask the pet store workers for help if you needit. There is no need to tranquilize your pet, either. Air travelwill put your pet to sleep just like it does you. The only thingthat may aid your pet in travel is to crate train it. Otherwise,everything will be fine! Have fun traveling with your pet! About the author: D. Goldberg is editor of Budget Vacation .Advice on cheap holidays and last minute breaks

Written by: Dana Goldberg

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