Cat from England to New York

I am not planning on moving to the USA for another few years... but have been wondering since I got my cat what is going to be the cost to bring him back to the USA and how much hassle will it be (regardless, hes coming, i just want to get an idea what im getting myself into)? 

Has anyone else brought a cat specifically from England to America?

I cant help you with your question but your kitten is so cute & adorable.    

I just brought kitty home with me from England to USA one month ago.  You just need a simple health certificate that you can get up to 30 days before you travel from pretty much any vets office.  If anyone tells you that you don't need it (ie. the airline) GET THE CERTIFICATE ANYWAY.  We were told we didn't need anything and got to the airport and couldn't travel without it!  Had to scramble around to try to make a later flight.  And the cost was about £60 for the certifacte (but that could have been rush charges) and about $80 for her to fly as cargo.  Not terribly expensive considering the cost I went through to get her to England.

And your kitten is so cute 

Thanks for your help Kristina!! For some reason, I was told it would be a lot more difficult and expensive.  What airline did you fly with??

Good luck with the move!

Speaking of moving with cats, what do you need to do in order to bring them with you to the UK from the US? Thanks!

your kitty is so sweet and cute!:)  good luck! do u have to put cats asleep whilst they are in cargo? is it traumatic? i mean do they act differ afterwards?

Im actually not moving for a few years... in about 4-5 years we plan to settle in the USA.... but its just something ive wondered about since i got the little guy.

I know, hes a cutie, isnt he? Thanks everyone.

Thanks for your help Kristina!! For some reason, I was told it would be a lot more difficult and expensive.  What airline did you fly with??

I flew United.

your kitty is so sweet and cute!:)  good luck! do u have to put cats asleep whilst they are in cargo? is it traumatic? i mean do they act differ afterwards?

You're not allowed to put your pet to sleep or give them any sedatives.  They are fine in the cargo department...they don't like it, but they live through it.  My cat has now been on 3 airplanes!

Good luck with the move!

Speaking of moving with cats, what do you need to do in order to bring them with you to the UK from the US? Thanks!

It's a big, long, expensive process that you must start about 7 months before the pet can move.  Check out this board as there's load of information.  Also check out the defra website.