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TRANSPORTING OUR DOG FROM VANCOUVER TO ALICANTE...

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:35am
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MiaMusic

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...and that is our biggest and most important issue which we have to do right. I have talked to people about transporting pets overseas, and the stories are all different. Can anyone help here to guide us about the best (pet friendly) airline and the steps we should take to make it easy on our 2-year old Labradoodle?

Thank you

Mia

killjoy

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:14pm

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Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 7:14pm

Most air carriers transport live animals as cargo or "unaccompanied baggage". A problem is that there are no direct flights from Vancouver to Spain, so you will have to find a connection with the least stopovers. Then, you will have to find a reliable carrier who keeps you informed in real-time where and how the dog is at every moment. And most important, who takes care of all the arrival formalities. By no means let Iberia handle the matter, their cargo facilities are chaotic and you would need an "insider" to get everything settled right. Be prepared to pick up your dog at Madrid air cargo terminal. Find out about which healts certificates you need in order to avoid quarantine.

MiaMusic

Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:49am

MiaMusic

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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 4:49am

Thank you.

We have chosen an airline that never failed for us and we heard that has a good rep e taking care of the pets. I was actually looking more for a feedback of someone who has had this experience. 

There's no direct flight from Vancouver-Alicante; you're right. We may make a one day stop in our first destination, seems like a good ide and finish the additional couple hours of flight the following day.

Thanks again

Narina

Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:31am

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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 9:31am

We just arrived in Spain on Nov 2. We flew from Victoria BC. We used Worldwide Animal Travel to fly our dog.  They have an office in Richmond. They did an awesome job of getting our pooch safely to Spain.   Contact Dayana at Worldwide.

Narina

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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:27pm

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Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 8:27pm

Forgive me if I insist: better do not consider Alicante as final destination for your dog. Cargo handling is done by an independent transport company (not airline) with employees everythig but adequately trained. Many years ago I worked for Scandinavian Airlines in their cargo dept. and have gathered extensive experience including pros and cons of Spanish airports. The carrier of your choice for the final leg (to Madrid) should have a permanent carco rep prepared to assist you personally.

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