I will be leaving Argentina for the U.S. in a month with my husband and dog. My dog is a boxer and weighs around 60 pounds. He will be flying as cargo through United. We were informed by United that they only ship pets through cargo companies and they recommended using DAF cargo. The only problem is that we are having trouble finding a kennel that is big enough for him. Today the 500 size kennel arrived from DAF and while he fits in it and can turn around easily based on the width and length, his head does touch the roof of the kennel while sitting. According to the website, the kennel is technically too small for him based on his hieght. The airline website says he need a couple of inches betweeen his head and the roof of the kennel while sitting. I have been informed by the cargo company and multiple vets that the 500 is the largest size available. Also, in his connecting flight from Houston to Atlanta, United told me that the 500 is the largest size kennel allowed on the plane.
How strict are the airlines in Ezeiza with this? Are larger kennels even available? Has anyone moved with a large animal? Suggestions? Getting a large, short-nosed dog out of here has so far been really complicated and expensive. At this point, I don't care so much about the price, I just want to be able to move with my dog. Thank you!
How strict are the airlines in Ezeiza with this? Are larger kennels even available? Has anyone moved with a large animal? Suggestions? Getting a large, short-nosed dog out of here has so far been really complicated and expensive. At this point, I don't care so much about the price, I just want to be able to move with my dog. Thank you!