Shared Flight (with pets) from UK to US?

After 5 years in London, I will be soon be relocating back to the US.  I am bringing my  dog with me, but don't feel comfortable sending him via the cargo hold of a commercial flight.  (He's adopted and I think the whole experience would be too hard on him.)

The option of going via Cunard's Queen Mary cruise line also wont work as it's booked through March 2014!

Given that, I'm hoping to gather other pet-owners interested in flying a similar route so that we can share a charter flight.  With enough people, the cost is pretty reasonable (about USD 4,000 per seat.)  Without enough people, though, it costs a lot more - so getting enough people is key.

So I am wondering if anyone else would be interested in this?  My ideal route is London to Boston in January, but am very flexible in terms of route and timing!  (Basically, anywhere UK to anywhere on the east coast of the US/Canada between now and February would work.)

Please let me know if you're interested and I can share more information!
Karina

i always wondered about that .........as i dont want to put my lil girl in cargo either but im not moving home quite that soon........check with flying out of france........i cant promise you that this is true but i was told if you flew out of france to american you could check them in the cabin

Thanks for the suggestion!  I've checked the French option, and it seems that you can take a small dog on the plane if it can fit under the seat in front of you.  Unfortunately, Bryson is about 35kg/70lbs, so that wont work for him, but it's a perfect option for smaller dogs.

If it would help, I can let you know how the charter flight option works out, in case it's something you're interested in joining, or just if it's useful for whenever you do make the move?

Thanks again for the suggestion + good luck with your plans, too

well bella is 4.5 pounds so that will work.......but do keep me informed on the charter too........not exactly sure when she will be flying back but its good info to know.........thanks

i dont think they do that anymore.....