I may be spending an extended period of time in Holland and want to take my cat with me
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Airlines tend to have strict rules when it comes to pets travelling on aircraft. In addition, you need certain travel documents in order to import an animal into another country.
The rules for taking a dog or a cat on an aircraft vary per airline. There are three possible ways for these pets to travel: in the cabin, in the hold (without you actually being there to accompany the animal) or on a separate flight. Strict rules apply in relation to pets travelling in the cabin - in those cases where this is allowed (among other things pertaining to the size of the pet and the compulsory use of a kennel). A lot of airlines do not allow pets to travel in the cabin and only transport pets in a kennel in the cargo hold. The cargo hold in which pets are transported is always heated and kept under normal pressure. If you are going to be travelling with several pets, then please make sure you contact the airline well in advance. The airline can then inform you about the exact rules that apply and the costs involved in (pet) transport. It will also give you the opportunity to state that you wish to take a pet with you on your flight.
If you wish to take a pet abroad then you will need to have a number of compulsory travel documents. The regulations relating to the import of animals vary from country to country but in general you will need at least two documents for your pet:
A valid health certificate signed by an authorised veterinary surgeon. Some countries stipulate that this certificate should not be more than 2 days old, other countries stipulate a term of 8 days.
A rabies certificate signed by a local inspector of the veterinary service or another official. The animal should have been vaccinated against rabies at least 28 days prior to departure. In some countries the vaccination is no longer valid if it is more than 1 year old.
Practical tips for when you are travelling with your pet:
Always see to matters such as vaccinations and travel documents will in advance.
Bear in mind that some countries impose strict quarantine regulations on every animal that enters the country.
Attach a label with the animal's name and feeding instructions to the side of the kennel.
Allow your pet to get used to the kennel before the flight. Five days is generally enough for an animal to get used to a kennel.
Do not give your animal anything to drink at least 4 hours prior to departure.
Animals may suffer from airsickness. For this reason you should stop feeding your pet at least 12 hours prior to departure.
We strongly recommend that you do not sedate your pet for the journey, as it will take longer for the animal to adjust to its new surroundings and could result in the animal becoming undercooled.
For more information about the import regulations that apply to your pet, please contact the embassy of the country to which you are travelling.
hope this helps
Talk to your vets and Contact your airline.
You need to shop the airlines for this one. Call them up and let them know what you need.
You may or may not find one that will ship your cat and if you do it will most likely be shipped in cargo. Do you really want kitty with you badly enough to put it through that. Very stressful for kitty. And while you and kitty will most likely miss each other very very much you may want to find a cat sitter who can come to your home every day for a few hours, or someone who will keep kitty while you are away. it will be rough.
last choice, but maybe better than shipping kitty with luggage is a
place like a pound that will lodge kitty while you are away. (for some reason drawing a blank on the word) but remember in these places kitty lives in a cage the whole time.
good luck
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It all depends on the airline and where you are going. I am not sure about Holland, but I know in England animals have to be quarantined for 6 months before they can be with you. But, in Spain there is no quarantine period. My mom just moved to Spain with her dog, and she only found one airline where she could keep her dog in the cabin as opposed to in the cargo. I am not sure exactly which airline, but I'm sure with a little research you could find out.
Go to www.pettravel.com, they have rules and regulations for all countries and airlines.
check on quarantine laws first. Might be able to take cat as a carry on but I do know that some times of the year the airlines do not allow animals in the hold
I think it would be worth the time and money to contact a consulate for the Netherlands and get the information you need for bringing your cat into the country. And talk with any airline you are considering using about what you can do with your cat as far as issues such as being with you for the flight or if it would have to travel in cargo. If you are using the Dutch airline they would be able to give you all the necessary information without contacting the consulate.
From what I can see you have plenty of things to consider. However if you cat is placed in cargo, I hope the turbulence isn't too great. My sister's flight from California to Milwaukee was so turbulent that her cat refused to eat or drink for two days. She had to have a vet come to the house for the next several days and force feed the cat. The cat eventually got better.
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