Tell every airline employee you encounter, on the ground and in the air, that you are traveling with

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Make sure your pet has a microchip for identification and is wearing a collar and ID tag. Breakaway collars are best for cats. The collar should also include destination information in case your pet escapes.
Write the words Live Animal in letters at least one inch tall on top of and at least one side of the crate. Use arrows to prominently thailand hotel discount indicate the upright position of the crate. On the top of the crate, write the name, address and telephone number of your pet s destination point, and whether you will be accompanying him or if someone else is picking him up. Make sure that the door is securely closed, but not locked, so that airline personnel can open it in case of an emergency. Line the crate bottom with some type of bedding—shredded paper or towels—to absorb accidents.
Affix a current photograph of your pet to the top of the crate for identification purposes. Should your pet escape from the carrier, this could be a lifesaver. You should also carry a photograph of your pet.
The night before you leave, make sure you ve frozen a small dish or tray of water for your pet. This way, it can t spill during loading, and will melt by the time he s thirsty. Tape a small pouch, preferably cloth, of dried food outside the crate. Airline personnel will be able to feed your pet in case he gets hungry on long-distance flights or a layover.
Tell every airline employee you encounter, on the ground and in the air, that you are traveling with a pet in the cargo hold. This way, they ll be ready if any additional considerations or attention is needed.
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