Travelling abroad with an older dog

I slept in a shirt for about a week before we left. I cut it in half and put a half in each cat's crate. I'm doing it again for this move even though it's only a short haul flight. It made me feel better even if they didn't care!

Wonderful suggestions Mungo.  She does have her blanket that I was planning on putting in the crate and I was going to put some lavendar oil on there for calming purposes.  Driving her in the crate will be a very good lesson for her, and I had not even thought of that!

I also (and call me nuts) am probably going to have an animal communicator come talk to her before we go and explain the situation.  When we moved to our current house, she FREAKED out and was very uncomfortable, so I brought in a communicator and she said that Mirra asked for a few things to be put in particular places and I swear after that night, she was totally fine in our new home.   Whatever works!

Thanks everyone.

I've also used animal communicators on several occasions, mostly for foster animals.  My experiences with them have been quite good.  One even helped me save a foster rabbit's life!  He had a lot of abuse-related behavioral issues, and made huge advances within 24 hours after I consulted her. 

Just a high-five to you Mariposa for fostering animals.  I foster dogs and cats frequently for my local shelter also.  Its the most rewarding thing in my life!

Just a high-five to you Mariposa for fostering animals.  I foster dogs and cats frequently for my local shelter also.  Its the most rewarding thing in my life!

Thank you, mirrajay. I primarily foster guinea pigs and rabbits.  I'm one of the few people in my area who do, and have driven 60 miles each way to pick up a foster.  I love watching an ill, scared or previously-abused animal blossom!  I'm glad you foster too, because it can literally make a difference between life and death for an animal.

I also arrange rescue transports so that needy animals can get to rescues that have room to help them. 

I hope you and your dog truly enjoy this new, exciting chapter in your lives!