HELPFUL WEBSITES FOR TRAVELING WITH PETS
Very comprehensive & helpful site: www.pettravel.com
Pet Friendly hotels:
Vacationpetfriendly.com
Pet-friendly-hotels.net
Petswelcome.com
Flying:
http://www.tsa.gov/traveler-information/traveling-pets
Check with individual airlines as well!
http://www.hawaiianairlines.com/Aboutus/Pages/CarriageRuleItem.aspx?cr=200
Hawaiian Airlines will not carry animals originating from a NYC airport.
STATE ANIMAL HEALTH OFFICIALS
www.usaha.org
http://www.usaha.org/Portals/6/StateAnimalHealthOfficials.pdf
For NY State: Dr. David Smith, State Veterinarian and Director, Division of Animal Industry
New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets 10 B Airline Drive Albany, NY 12235
Office Telephone No: (518) 457-3502 E-mail : david.smith@agriculture.ny.gov
Quaker (monk) parakeets are ‘illegal’ in certain states, although it is legal to transport them through some of them. For specific information, contact:
www.quakerparakeetsociety.org
International travel:
http://www.fws.gov/international/travel-and-trade/traveling-with-your-pet-bird.html
International travel is often difficult, expensive and fraught with red tape. Rules often change. Begin planning at least 12 months ahead of time!