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Flying With LicoriceFeb 25 '01 Write an essay on this topic.
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The Bottom Line I would highly recommend the Sherpa brand. It is
a complete carrier.
My pet of choice is my cat, Licorice. As much as he’s a part of me and family, toting him around is not always the easiest of tasks. First off, he weighs 18 pounds and looks like he swallowed a bowling ball. Cute, but a wee bit hefty around the middle. Second of all, he hates most people and is very skittish. You know the kind, just sneeze and you have to peel him off the ceiling. Drop something and he goes frantic until he finds a place to hide and you only see him again the following day or if he’s hungry, whichever comes first. With all of his drawbacks, I still want to make sure he's comfortable whenever I travel. Before deciding on the carrier your mode of transportation should be considered. Are you driving ? If so, you probably have space in the back seat for a nice, roomy carrier. In this case it could be a hard sided or soft sided, or even a cage type crate, it really makes no difference. You at least have the luxury of arranging the pet’s space and can be somewhat flexible. If you are flying to your destination, always, always, always check with the airlines. Once you’ve done so, do it again ! I’ve gotten three different answers, from three different airlines employees regarding the type of bag I need to carry my pet on board. If you are putting your pet in the cargo area, you will definitely need a hard sided case. The airlines will not accept (for obvious reasons) soft sided carriers. If your pet is “small enough” to carry on, you need to get a case that will fit under the seat in front of you. Here is where I most highly recommend a soft sided carrier. You will be able to “mold” it under the seat in front of you without too much discomfort to the animal. They’ll most likely be drugged and sleeping throughout most of the flight. I recently went looking for a pet carrier to take Licorice on board the flight with me. After much searching, Petsmart seemed to have the largest selection. I finally settled on a Sherpa Bag. The Sherpa Bag comes in 3 sizes: Small: For a pet upto 13” long, 8” high and upto 6lbs Medium: For a pet upto 16” long, 10” high and upto 16 lbs Large: For a pet upto 18” long, 11” high and upto 22lbs. The bag is equipped with instructions on how the measure the length and height. It also includes a tag advising which airlines the bag is approved by. They are Air Canada, Alaska, American West, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, Northwest, Tower Air, TWA, United Airlines and US Airways. I am sure it would also be approved on many others once they are asked. The bag is a dual load (you can place the pet in from either the top or end) and comes with zippered enclosures. It comes with leather, snap together handles which hold the carrying straps and also comes with an additional shoulder strap that can be used as a leash. The handles and bottom are re-enforced and sturdy. It is made of nylon and has mesh, see-through sides and ends. The bottom is lined with an absorbent faux lambskin pad. By the way, the absorbent pad is also a requirement of the airlines. The case has end compartments for storage of snacks, handy wipes and most importantly, your pets Health Certificate. Sherpa also supplies a Photo I.D. tag and an inside leash ring. It is well made, easy to carry and nice to look at. The tags and labels come with many helpful hints about traveling with your pet. All told, this bag has everything you need to minimize your travel worries. Your pet will be comfortable and you will be able to relax a little more knowing this. The cost of the medium sized Sherpa bag was a bit pricey at $70.00, but it's solid and safe and to me that's worth it.  |
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