Is Your Crate Safe for Travel?

1. Is your kennel properly labeled with “LIVE ANIMALS” and “ARROWS indicating this side UP”on both the left and right side to insure proper handling?

In the unlikely event your pet does escape always make sure your pet has current contact information attached to his/her collar. (when traveling or relocating a cell phone or emergency contact number is preferred)

2. Will the crate door stay closed and secure even if your pet begins to panic? Some airlines are now requiring releasable plastic cable ties on all kennel doors to insure they stay closed/locked during flights. We recommend adding this as an extra safety precaution.

3. Is your kennel lined sufficiently to absorb all wetting accidents or water spillage? Do you have spare absorbency pads packed?

Wet slippery kennel floors are very uncomfortable and extremely unsafe for traveling pets. Wet skin and fur can exasperate cold temperatures creating a dangerously unsafe environment for your traveling pet.

4. Does your pet carrier have snap together attachments? Reports indicate these type of kennels are very unreliable. We only recommend using the bolt attachments

5. Does your pet carrier kennel have plastic peg-type attachments? These types of attachments are also not as safe or reliable as metal bolt attachments. They further recommend that these types of attachments should be removed and replaced with metal nuts & bolts and/or plastic cable ties.

6. Is your crate missing any hardware? Just one missing nut & bolt attachment can cause dangerous situations for traveling pets. We give a thorough check before transporting or dropping off your pet.

7. Is your travel crate constructed of thick heavy duty plastic with a metal door and metal bolt attachments?

NOTE: We always double-check with YOUR AIRLINE for a list of their specific requirements, regulations, restrictions, rules and/or policies for traveling pets.