Guest Bayleaf Posted April 21, 2016 Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi, I found this site a while ago while looking for advice on moving my greys. We have two greys. Braleigh has been my shadow for 10 years now, she used to be black but is now mostly grey at 12 1/2. Rocky (race name Tempo Gamefly) is a big white boy who joined the family last year. Does anyone have up to date information/experience with putting greyhounds on a plane? We are moving to St Croix,VI next month, and the logistics for moving the dogs is my biggest stress and worry. I already know that they might have to wait until Fall to make the trip - so I'm working with my kids to babysit for a couple of months. I recall reading a post from 2012 from a family who was moving their greys to St Croix, too. Are you still on here? How did you do it and how did it go??? Thanks! Kris Braleigh and Rocky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted April 23, 2016 Share Posted April 23, 2016 to GreyTalk! Many GT members have flying experience with Greyhounds. My Greyhound flight planning is limited to the USA, but our adoption groups have had young hounds flown in from Spain, Guam, Korea, etc. Commercial airlines that fly animals have strict animal safety regulations. Transporting live animals in cargo requires their larger jets, plus destination airports that can accommodate larger jets. Dogs' veterinary check-ups and health certificates are required before flying, plus vaccinations required by airlines and the destination's animal laws. Travel crate sizes are very important. Dogs must be able to stand up, turn around, lie down comfortably, and have a certain number of excess inches above head, back, etc. Dogs are measured standing in their crate before being placed on plane. If crates are not large enough for their air safety regulations, airlines will refuse to accept the dogs before loading/take off. IME, airlines will not allow animals to have pre-flight medications (no anti-anxiety medications, etc.). If possible, non-stop flights are safest for dogs' safety, otherwise a very brief layover without any change of planes is desired. Some smaller aviation businesses are willing to fly dogs, but it's usually more expensive. Perhaps GreyTalk member "NQ3X" will see and respond to your post. If not, you might consider posting a separate thread in "Everything Else Greyhound" section (for greater visual traffic). Here's a link to the 2012 thread: http://forum.greytalk.com/index.php/topic/285967-air-travel-input/?hl=%2Btravel+%2Binput Good luck, and please let us know how it went after you're all settled! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EllenEveBaz Posted April 24, 2016 Share Posted April 24, 2016 Welcome to you, Braleigh, and Rocky, and good luck on your move. No experience flying dogs, but second the above suggestion to post in Everything Else Greyhound. Quote Ellen, with brindle Milo and the blonde ballerina, Gelsey remembering Eve, Baz, Scout, Romie, Nutmeg, and Jeter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bayleaf Posted April 26, 2016 Share Posted April 26, 2016 Thank your! I am messaging NQ3X. St Croix is a small island, I'm sure the dogs will want to get together! How does one upload a profile pic? I am probably just missing the button...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3greytjoys Posted April 28, 2016 Share Posted April 28, 2016 I believe private messaging and profile picture inserts become available once members reach 50 posts. GT member NQ3X is several posts shy of being able to receive private messages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Bayleaf Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Thanks for the responses. Unfortunately, I haven't found any good news in my research. Turns out air cargo only goes to St Thomas, and then the dogs would have to get to St Croix on an inter-island flight, which is a small plane. I'm asking some people on the island who are in the know. At the least, the trip waits until fall and cooler weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macoduck Posted May 10, 2016 Share Posted May 10, 2016 Where will you be flying from? Quote Freshy (Droopys Fresh), NoAh the podenco orito, Howie the portuguese podengo maneto Angels: Rita the podenco maneta, Lila, the podenco, Mr X aka Denali, Lulu the podenco andaluz, Hada the podenco maneta, Georgie Girl (UMR Cordella), Charlie the iggy, Mazy (CBR Crazy Girl), Potato, my mystery ibizan girl, Allen (M's Pretty Boy), Percy (Fast But True), Mikey (Doray's Patuti), Pudge le mutt, Tessa the iggy, Possum (Apostle), Gracie (Dusty Lady), Harold (Slatex Harold), "Cousin" Simon our step-iggy, Little Dude the iggy ,Bandit (Bb Blue Jay), Niña the galgo, Wally (Allen Hogg), Thane (Pog Mo Thoine), Oliver (JJ Special Agent), Comet, & Rosie our original mutt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boopieface Posted May 11, 2016 Share Posted May 11, 2016 Also find out if there are any quarantine requirements. Quote Aljo Atomic Kogo and DC Man of Steal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jessicaksu125 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 welcome!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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