Tracybee 0 Posted September 14, 2020 Hi all. I have a boxer cross that I’m going to be taking back to the UK as soon as I can. I want to see if anyone has taken a pet home either in cabin or overland? Is this even possible? with her being boxer cross a lot of the airlines won’t fly her and unless I can have her in the cabin with me, flying is not an option. Any help or advise most welcome. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calNgary 8,548 Posted September 15, 2020 I think you are going to struggle. In all my years on this forum ive yet to read of anyone who brought a dog overland, they have been quite a few families who have flown them over but i wouldnt imagine you will be able to have your dog in the cabin with you. If you have a look through this section of this forum you will see a few threads from people who have flown Boxers/ snub nose breeds, Pet Air seem to be highly recommended as i think they use certain routes thats better for your dog. This thread may be a good start for you - If you don't go after what you want, you'll never have it. If you don't ask, the answer is always no. If you don't step forward, you're always in the same place... If you get a chance,take it, If it changes your life,let it. Nobody said it would be easy they just said it would be worth it... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nemesis 1,412 Posted September 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Tracybee said: Hi all. I have a boxer cross that I’m going to be taking back to the UK as soon as I can. I want to see if anyone has taken a pet home either in cabin or overland? Is this even possible? with her being boxer cross a lot of the airlines won’t fly her and unless I can have her in the cabin with me, flying is not an option. Any help or advise most welcome. The UK does not allow pets to be flown into the country in the cabin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marisawright 6,572 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Is your dog small enough to fly in the cabin? If so, you could look at flying to a European city, then going overland from there. However, most airlines won't allow dogs in the cabin if the flight is longer than 8 hours, so you'd need to get to Europe in a couple of shorter hops. https://www.dogjaunt.com/guides/international-airline-pet-policies-for-in-cabin-travel/ You are allowed an "emotional support dog" on flights into the US - I don't know if you'd feel comfortable persuading a doctor to certify the dog as such... If you can get to the US, the Queen Mary 2 accepts dogs on the cruise from New York to Southampton. I believe it's the only cruise ship that accepts dogs. However, due to Covid, I'm not sure when her next cruise will be. Edited September 15, 2020 by Marisawright Scot by birth, emigrated 1985 | Aussie husband applied UK spouse visa Jan 2015, granted March 2015, moved to UK May 2015 | Returned to Oz June 2016 "The stranger who comes home does not make himself at home but makes home itself strange." -- Rainer Maria Rilke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newjez 9,807 Posted September 15, 2020 5 hours ago, Tracybee said: Hi all. I have a boxer cross that I’m going to be taking back to the UK as soon as I can. I want to see if anyone has taken a pet home either in cabin or overland? Is this even possible? with her being boxer cross a lot of the airlines won’t fly her and unless I can have her in the cabin with me, flying is not an option. Any help or advise most welcome. How old is she? Nearly there! Don't drop the ball now guys! Vaccines are weeks away. Stay safe! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VERYSTORMY 3,320 Posted September 15, 2020 Airlines will fly such breeds, but with restrictions. As for other options, the only realistic one would be once the QM2 is sailing its world cruise again as that is the only cruise ship that allows dogs on board. An inside cabin would be about £8000 plus fees for the dog. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skippy2009 22 Posted September 15, 2020 (edited) Cunard have cancelled the 2021 world cruise on QM2, 2022 on sale now, also I'm 99.9% certain that dogs are only allowed on the transatlantic crossing, New York/Southampton/New York. Very limited numbers, stay in kennels, owners are able to visit, very well looked after by the Cunard crew. Edited September 15, 2020 by skippy2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
