sitedepth Posted April 21 Share Posted April 21 🦴🐶Southwest Airlines 🐈 1850 (604) 0026 🐈 Pet reservation number🦴🐶 travel with pets Dogs and cats are the only acceptable animals allowed between the U.S. and an international location. When traveling internationally, we strongly advise you research what health and vaccination documents are required for the country you're visiting. You are responsible for compliance with all U.S. and international government regulations and restrictions to which the animal is traveling, such as health certificate and vaccination requirements. Southwest Airlines is not responsible for costs incurred should guests not have the required health and vaccination documentation to enter a foreign country. Space for pets traveling in the cabin or in the baggage compartment is subject to availability. For travel on Southwest Airlines , please contact Southwest Airlines reservations at 1-𝟖𝟓𝟎-604-0026. If your plans include travel on another airline, please reserve space, determine fees and obtain additional information. Learn about, including our breed restrictions, standard pet fees, kennel requirements, and other animal guidelines. Travel to the Southwest Airlines States Only dogs and cats will be accepted when traveling to the Southwest Airlines States from a non-US location. It is the owner’s responsibility to make sure their dog/cat meets U.S. entry requirements. Failure to meet the import requirements upon arrival into the U.S., could result in your dog/cat being refused entry. to determine if your destination has specific import requirements. A valid health certificate may be required. The health certificate must show the breed, sex, age, and description of the dog and/or cat, as well as the date of examination. A health certificate is valid for transport when issued: Within 10 days of originating travel Within 30 days of return travel on the same ticket Within 10 days of travel if the return is on separate travel A proof of rabies vaccination may also be required when transporting animals from high-risk countries in both the aircraft cabin and baggage compartments. Please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for details on the specific requirements. Only two (2) animals are permitted to travel into the Southwest Airlines States per family, per flight from Mexico. Travel to Belize Pets are not accepted for transport to/from Belize. Pets are not accepted for cargo service to/from Belize. Travel to Canada Only dogs and cats will be accepted for travel. Dogs older than 8 months old and cats do not require a health certificate. Proof of rabies vaccination is all that is required for dogs in the following categories: Any dog greater than 8 months of age. Assistance animals certified as guide, hearing or service dogs, if the person accompanying the dog to Canada is the user of the dog. Two or less pet dogs accompanied by their owner to Canada. Any dog exported on a temporary basis for competition in a show or trial, if at the time of importation proof of entry in a show or trial is provided. Dogs – Rabies vaccination certificate as proof of rabies vaccination: Required for all dogs greater than 3 months of age (with the exception of assistance dogs certified as a guide, hearing or service dogs which accompany their user into Canada) Issued licensed vet, proving vaccination within 3 years of importation into Canada. Proof of rabies vaccination by documenting on a health certificate, if a health certificate is required. Cats – Rabies vaccination certificate. Issued by a licensed veterinary, proving vaccination within 3 years of importation into Canada. Kittens under 3 months of age exempt from rabies vaccination Date of vaccination and the type of vaccine must be on the vaccination certificate Dogs younger than 8 months old may require a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian in the Southwest Airlines States. Shipments of 1-2 dogs less than 8 months of age traveling with their owner are only required to travel with proof of current rabies vaccination*. *Dogs younger than three months old are not required to be vaccinated for rabies but proof of the dog’s age must be available to Canadian Officials. All dogs greater than 3 months of age, with the exception of assistance dogs certified as a guide, hearing or service dogs which accompany their user into Canada, must have proof of current rabies vaccination to travel to Canada. Travel to Costa Rica Only dogs and cats will be accepted for travel. Southwest Airlines does not accept pets for Cargo service to/from Costa Rica. A valid health certificate is required with specific documentation for dogs/cats transported in both the aircraft cabin and baggage compartments. A health certificate is valid for transport when issued: Within 10 days of originating travel Within 30 days of return travel on the same ticket Within 10 days of travel if the return is on separate travel A proof of rabies vaccination may also be required. For more details on specific requirements please visit one of the following links: Travel to Mexico Only dogs and cats will be accepted for travel. Southwest Airlines does not accept pets for Cargo service to/from Mexico. Upon arrival Mexico with your dog and/or cat, travelers must visit the Mexican Animal and Plant Health Inspection Office (OISA), to contact the official personnel working with SENASICA. The official personnel will verify the following: The dog and/or cat does not present signs of infectious and contagious diseases. The dog and/or cat is/are free of ectoparasites. The dog and/or cat does not present fresh wounds or wounds in a healing process. Other requirements/information about inspection at the OISA, upon presentation of the shipment in Mexico: If your dog/cat is/are under treatment due to lesions and/or infections on the skin due to mites, dermatomycosis, dermatophylosis, hairless or similar lesions, you should present to the official personnel of SADER/SENASICA the diagnostic and treatment instructed by the Veterinarian. Such information should be presented in a letterhead, including the professional registration number (or equivalent). Enclosed to the letterhead, it can be accepted a copy of the professional registration number (or equivalent). Compliance of what is indicated in this document, does not exempt the importer of presenting documents, complying with applications and/or procedures requested by other authorities. When the cage/carrier is dirty and/or contains bed disposable (newspaper wood – other materials) toys or edible products, a disinfection will be applied, removing all that is inside of the carrier/cage, for a proper destruction. Only the portion of food used to feed the animal during the day of arrival, will be allowed. A proof of rabies vaccination may also be required. No bedding or similar materials are allowed to enter when packed in the kennel with the pet. Shredded paper or absorbent pads are acceptable. Only enough food for a day's travel is acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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