Daughter is moving to a different country. Since there’s a big ocean between here and there, she’ll be flying. She has a cat that she really, really, really, really wants to bring along.
Some facts might be helpful:
She’s moving to Finland.
She plans to live there for about 2 years.
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She will most likely fly out of MSP or DFW…which means a layover somewhere in Europe. It’s been my experience that you go through that country’s customs just to leave again in a few hours.
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→ Upon further review…chances are good that she’ll fly out of ORD since they have direct flights to HEL.
→ Upon further review²…JFK is also an option.
What can you tell me about traveling internationally with a cat?
I can’t tell you much, beyond being sure to check the restrictions on cats entering the country to live there. There are countries with quarantine requirements for some pets.
Doesn’t seem worth the hassle if the move is temporary… I had a friend move a dog with him from the US to the UK and I think it cost close to 10K for everything involved in the move that did not involve the third country customs. A cat will obviously be much cheaper, but still plan on it costing a few thousand each way.
I brought Goobs into the US but I drove her across. They should have asked me for proof of her rabies vaccine, but they didn’t… which saved me a big hassle because she was medically exempt from getting the vaccine.
Can you explain? I can imagine medical situations in which Canada might not require a Canadian cat to be vaccinated, but that those conditions would not necessarily permit such cat to enter the US unvaccinated.
Sorry for the late reply. Initially, check the pet policy of the airline she’ll be flying with. Each airline has its own rules and regulations when it comes to traveling with pets, so it’s important to review those specific requirements. Also, it’s essential to research the country’s specific requirements for pet entry. Look into things like quarantine rules, necessary vaccinations, and any other requirements they may have. Additionally, If anyone needs guidance or advice regarding their pets’ behavior, I’d recommend checking out this valuable resource My Dog Suddenly Wants to Sleep Alone [Detailed Advice]. It’s always good to have reliable sources of information when it comes to understanding and addressing our pets’ needs.
