It's no secret that we all love loud, dark, cold, small and unfamiliar places, right?
I didn't think so.
Add in the stress of not being able to understand what's happening and being separated from your owner, and this is the scenario that many of our pets face if we fly and they're not allowed to fly in the cabin.
According to the Department of Transportation statistics obtained by The Huffington Post, an average of 26 pets died on commercial flights between 2012 and 2016. The majority of post-mortem examinations cited heart failure as the cause of death. Though our short-snouted friends are most at risk of oxygen depravation and heat stroke, all pets are susceptible to the increased stress that flying brings.
Though the risk of tragedy is extremely low (nearly half a million pets fly every year), it is not zero. However, injury and death are not the only things that we should consider when traveling with our pets - the stress they face is extremely real. Don't believe me? Just ask Chance, Sassy, or Shadow.
But reliving the plot of Homeward Bound II and leaving your pet behind aren't the only options. Yes - you could theoretically register your dog a service animal and abuse the law to force the airline to allow you to bring your pet in-cabin, but that's fairly unethical. It also raises suspicion against those individuals who do truly need and rely on Service Animal assistance under the Americans with Disabilities Act - which, to be clear, a pet that is considered to provide emotional support is not.
And leaving your pet behind can be equally unnerving, but more than anything expensive. Nightly boarding costs can easily run between $30-$50 per night, meaning your weeklong trip could end up costing you and extra $350 just to not bring your pet.
Instead, why not fly with your pet "upstairs" with you. At DoggoAir, we make it easy to travel worry-free with your pet. From booking your ticket, to picking your seat, to choosing your meal, we're dedicated to getting your from A to B with C(at) or D(og). Even if your pet fits within the guidelines of a traditional airline, we remove the stigma, stress, and hassle of traveling with a pet - after all, it's what we're all about.
So come and join the friendly furry skies.
