[Gpdd] [MISC]hamster on plane and traveling

[Cazza177]

Dear Rachel

I don't know what the rules are for flying internally in your own country,
but if you fly country to country, I think you will find your pigs would
have to go into quaratine, and that period is 6 months.  Some piggies just
can't handle this kind of separation and die.

I would imagine if you pay extra you might be able to take them on as 'hand
luggage' but with all the rules having changed (in the UK as a for instance)
with security tightening, it may be a no-go area these days...

Carole

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From: Rachel H <rmhenise at yahoo.com>
Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 21:54:13 -0700 (PDT)
To: gpdd at gpdd.org
Subject: [Gpdd] [MISC]hamster on plane and traveling

i saw the post about the hamster that got lost on the plane and it is kind
of odd because i was just thinking about something like that today.  I was
wondering if i ever wanted to travel somewhere if i could take my guineas
with me (cause im not sure if i can trust anyone else to take care of them
properly) and if they are allowed on a plane with me because i've seen
people take their dogs on planes and i cant imagine them forcing me to put
them in the cargo hold because that would just be a scary experience for
such small creatures...what if i wanted to move to a foreign country or any
place where i would have to take a plane, how would that work?
   
  ....poor hamster! i hope he is alright....anyhow has anyone traveled with
their piggies before or moved and how did you transport your guineas? just
interested in hearing your experiences...thanks!
   
  rachel

   
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