March 23rd, 2017 - Flying with your pet is simple and cheap once you register your pet as a emotional support animal. Any household dog or cat can fly with you when the passenger has a emotional support animal letter from a licensed mental health professional. All you need to do is present a copy of your prescription letter at any airport in the United States or you can also travel abroad with your pet provided you are flying to or from the United States then our ESA laws will apply.

It is a good idea to leave early for the airport and bring plenty of water for you and your pet. You will also want to familiarize yourself with where your airport’s pet relief area is so you can take your pet prior to boarding your flight. If you flight is longer than 8 hours we do suggest you try to find a shorter flight which will make the trip much more bearable for your pet.

There are no size or breed restrictions for emotional support animals. They can be as small as a kitten or as large as a German Shepherd. Once aboard the airplane you will usually be able to sit in the bulkhead area if there is room or the airline will try to keep the seat next to you open if the flight is not too full so your pet will have extra leg room.

Having a good plan in place when you land is also important so you can de-board quickly and take your pet to a pet relief area. You may also want to plan on adverse weather conditions such as extreme heat in the southern portions of the country and limit your pets exposure to the outdoors if it is too hot. Most taxi services that service the airport and uber car sharing services are now pet friendly so you should have ample choices when leaving the airport.

Also a big convenience for travelers with emotional support animals is that most hotels are also pet friendly – though some may charge an additional fee you can bring your pet with you. This saves travelers the expense and inconvenience of boarding their pets while they are away on vacation or traveling for work or business.

http://www.emotionalsupportpet.com

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