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billmiller54
9/2/2016 21:28 EST

Must I use a service to drag my cat in from the US?

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Planner
9/3/2016 09:28 EST

Check with your airline if they will crate and bring your cat on your flight. And you need to have the animal checked and certified by a vet. Check the rules out first.

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Sereno
9/3/2016 11:11 EST

Planner is correct. Check with the airline, they should have the requirements. As I remember from over 15 years ago bringing in our 2 cats.

Had list from airline and must have vet sign off no more then 2 weeks before entry. Make several copies. Pre-filled in forms provided by airline. We also had sedatives for the cats and a small squeeze bulb for giving them water. Full cat harness and leash.
Boston to Miami to POP so we found places to let them out, drink and another 1/2 pill.

2 approved soft cat carriers that would go under seat and reserved with airline. Most do not allow more then 2 animals in the cabin at a time. Check that IF needed, the flight has an approved live animal area in cargo.

Customs should have a copy of the Vet papers from the airline and you will be required to check in with the customs/vet office with your cat. Normal for them to take some time.... waiting for a "tip".

Hope this helps but please double check since this was over 15 years ago.

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Sereno
9/3/2016 11:59 EST

IF you can not have your cat in the cabin with you and it must be in the animal area in the hold, you will want a hard carrier.

Since you are coming from Ohio, you will need to check with the airline for each leg coming down and going back.

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9/3/2016 12:48 EST

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sinrswim
10/30/2016 17:57 EST

There are two forms that can be filled out but they have to be done by a USDA certified vet. One is a USDA 7001 form. The other is a Dominican form. Whats the difference? The Dominican form says the cat/dog has had rabies vaccination done at least 30 days prior to entering. The USDA form does not. I have entered with 3 cats using the USDA form and the vet at the airport was only too glad to see my money. I took all of them in soft carriers in the cabin with no problems. Except the carrier counts as a carry on and you pay about $100 for the cat.

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