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joconnor
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February 1, 2023 11:20 am  

We can't seem to find any airline that can ship Fred, 50 pound English Springer Spaniel, to St Croix. Or St Thomas. We own a vacation home on STX and want to bring him with us when we vacation there. There MUST be a way. Solutions?? Thanks!


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RSdream
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February 2, 2023 12:09 pm  

@ joconnor

We fly charter from either Fort Lauderdale or Miami every November to St Croix and back in April. Send me an email at rgries98@hotmail.com and we can see if this may work for you.


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joconnor
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February 7, 2023 9:17 am  

@rsdream Thanks, but the dates do not work. Its hard to believe that the airlines cannot transport to STX larger pets as cargo. I have tried ALL the airlines and its just impossible.


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February 7, 2023 2:48 pm  

@joconnor 

A friend of mine works for AA. She says the airlines aren't interested in transporting pets as cargo because of the liability and handling issues. Its too much bother to have to worry about them either freezing to death enroute in the cargo hold or dying from heat stroke on the tarmac and there's no profit in it. She says unless it can fit under the seat in a little carrier, you're SOL.


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Kenningtons
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February 7, 2023 8:33 pm  

When are you wanting to go down? We’re going to charter a plane to take us & our Great Dane to STT in May. 


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February 8, 2023 7:13 am  
Posted by: @vicanuck

@joconnor 

A friend of mine works for AA. She says the airlines aren't interested in transporting pets as cargo because of the liability and handling issues. Its too much bother to have to worry about them either freezing to death enroute in the cargo hold or dying from heat stroke on the tarmac and there's no profit in it. She says unless it can fit under the seat in a little carrier, you're SOL.

With all the lawsuits against airlines when there is a mishap with animal handling it's not surprising that they would choose not to do it any more. 

 


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Stxdreaming1
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February 8, 2023 11:11 am  
Posted by: @joconnor

We can't seem to find any airline that can ship Fred, 50 pound English Springer Spaniel, to St Croix. Or St Thomas. We own a vacation home on STX and want to bring him with us when we vacation there. There MUST be a way. Solutions?? Thanks!

Use AmeirJet to SJU. From there book Silver to STX. 


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joconnor
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February 8, 2023 11:47 am  

@Kenningtons  Early April, return mid May. Baltimore area.


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Ekkie
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February 8, 2023 4:46 pm  

Have you tried a pet 'relocation' service? Expensive, but we have moved across the world with cats, dogs, parrots, etc.


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Kenningtons
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February 8, 2023 8:48 pm  

@joconnor you might be able to pick up our plane on STT & have them fly you home? We’re going once way, Fort Lauderdale to STT in mid-May.


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Ekkie
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February 8, 2023 11:54 pm  

@joconner I just spoke to AA- they dont have any issue with pets as cargo to date? Im making my final move to STT. There were no restrictions on pets in cargo. Am I missing something?


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February 15, 2023 10:40 am  

You can find help on the Facebook page " Dog transport off Stx".

All the info you would need is on there!


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February 20, 2023 2:57 pm  

One option is to research companies that offer pet transport services, as they often have experience with international pet shipping. All paperwork, cages, and care for the pet during transport can be taken care of by these services. You might also take a flight or ferry to Puerto Rico or the nearby US Virgin Island of St. John, where you might find more travel choices. In order to avoid any problems or inconveniences, it is essential to plan ahead and get organized before traveling with a pet. Have fun!

 


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IamJoHo
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February 22, 2023 10:30 am  

@Kenningtons What did this end up costing you? We are planning on moving to STX later this year and also have a Great Dane that we will be bringing with us. 


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RSdream
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February 22, 2023 11:49 am  

@LamJoHo

Shoot me an email rgries98@hotmail.com I have information on the whole process including cost. Your time frame may line up with our return this year.


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Kenningtons
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February 22, 2023 11:16 pm  
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@Kenningtons What did this end up costing you? We are planning on moving to STX later this year and also have a Great Dane that we will be bringing with us. 

$10,500 for a twin engine plane with 6 seats. They’ll take 3 seats out for the Dane. That’s from Fort Lauderdale to STT. 


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