Hi Everyone,
Been lurking for a while reading lots of very helpful posts.
We're moving from the US (East Coast) to the UK. Direct, relatively short 6.5 hour flight and not a big journey the other end. But its not a company move so all the costs are really mounting up.
We have a 9 year old mini schnauzer. Been quoted $1,200 by BA (via IAG cargo), $1,900 by Virgin (who were extremely helpful on the phone) and $3K by a pet relocation company.
Seriously considering dealing with all the paperwork etc myself. I'd love to throw $ at the problem and use a company, but its a lot!!!
I'm just scared by all the horror stories and the 'what if' in the event I screw up on something!!
My vet seems relatively clued up on the rules and paperwork although I can't be sure! In theory we'd be on the same flight as him, or worst case within a day or 2 of him. We have people either end who could help out dropping off / collecting if necessary.
So I'm looking for feedback from anyone who's done this, not used a pet relo company, and dealt with all the red tape by themselves.
Did it go smoothly? Anything you wish you'd known? If you had to do it again, would you go the same route or spend the $ and use a company?
Any feedback is very much appreciated!!