When Pets Fly

06/23/2026

Could New Travel Requirements Affect Your Pet's Trip?

As states respond to the threat of New World Screwworm (NWS), new animal movement requirements and travel recommendations are being introduced in some areas.

The challenge?

Most pet owners don't regularly check state animal health websites before traveling.

If you're planning to travel with your pet, don't assume requirements are the same as they were last year—or even last month.

Before you travel:

✔️ Check destination requirements
✔️ Talk with your veterinarian early
✔️ Confirm airline policies
✔️ Research disease risks at your destination
✔️ Make sure your pet's documentation is current

Travel delays, denied entry, and last-minute changes can affect both your plans and your pet's welfare.

Safe pet travel starts with preparation.
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06/23/2026

06/22/2026

Who’s Really Behind Your Pet’s Journey?

International pet relocation is about much more than a health certificate and a flight reservation.

Behind every successful journey are pet shippers, veterinarians, airlines, customs officials, government agencies, and dedicated pet owners working together to navigate complex travel requirements and keep pets safe along the way.

Join me for a behind-the-scenes conversation with Varun Nandwani of KLB Pets India as we explore what it really takes to move pets across international borders and why successful pet travel depends on teamwork, planning, and communication.

📅 June 26, 2026
🕐 1 PM EST
📍 Live on Facebook, YouTube & LinkedIn

Safe Pet Travel Starts With Us.

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06/20/2026

I'm on the Top Dogg K9 Foundation Advisory Board!

We are inviting all of you to buy raffle tickets for the Big Green Egg that will be part of our early 4th of July celebration. You need not be present to win.

Here is the link:

https://donorbox.org/events/934451/steps/choose_tickets

The details of the event are in the link above and the attached flyer. You are all invited and encouraged to attend!

Thank you!
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06/20/2026

✈️ A Reminder for Pet Owners: Travel Can Move More Than Pets

When we think about pet travel, we often focus on airline requirements, paperwork, and logistics. But every time an animal crosses a border, there is also the potential to move infectious diseases, parasites, and other biological threats.

Recent concerns such as New World Screwworm (NWS) and rabies remind us that pets can unknowingly transport pathogens that threaten animal health, public health, agriculture, and wildlife.

Before you travel:

✅ Research your destination's animal health risks and entry requirements.

✅ Follow all vaccination, parasite prevention, and import/export requirements.

✅ Work with your veterinarian to prepare your pet for travel.

After you return:

✅ Monitor your pet for signs of illness.

✅ Schedule a veterinary examination if your pet has traveled internationally or had exposure to unfamiliar environments, animals, insects, or wildlife.

A simple trip can sometimes have unintended consequences. Responsible pet travel helps protect your pet, other animals, and our communities.

Safe Pet Travel Starts With Us.

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06/20/2026

What does it really take to move a pet across international borders?

Join Dr. Nelva J. Bryant, DVM, MPH, host of the When Pets Fly® Veterinary Air Travel Podcast, for a conversation with Varun Nandwani of KLB Pets India, an experienced international pet relocation specialist.

Together, they'll discuss the people, processes, and challenges behind global pet travel, including why travel plans change, the role of pet shippers, and how veterinarians, airlines, customs officials, and pet owners work together to support safe pet travel.

Whether you're a pet owner, veterinarian, pet shipper, or animal transportation professional, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the complex world of international pet relocation. CareCredit Klbpets India

06/15/2026

The aircraft cabin is not pet-friendly—it’s pet-conditional.

Social media often frames in-cabin pet travel as a matter of preference. In reality, pets are accommodated under specific airline conditions designed to protect animal welfare, passenger safety, and flight operations. When policies are inconsistently enforced, confusion grows, conflicts increase, and the future of in-cabin pet travel is put at risk.

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06/15/2026

Pet friendly does not mean policy-free.

In-cabin pet travel is often marketed as simple and flexible — but air travel is still a regulated environment. A pet being “welcome” does not mean the owner can bypass airline requirements, carrier rules, containment expectations, documentation, or animal welfare preparation.

When airline policies are not clearly understood or consistently applied, pet owners arrive at the airport confused. That confusion can lead to conflict, delays, welfare concerns, and increased pressure on airlines to tighten restrictions.

The goal is not to make pet travel harder.

The goal is to make it safer, clearer, and more responsible.

For in-cabin pet travel to remain available, compliance has to come first:

✅ Airline policy compliance
✅ Proper carrier fit
✅ Pet remains contained
✅ Behavior and welfare readiness
✅ Documentation and regulatory requirements

Safe pet travel starts before the airport — with preparation, policy compliance, and animal welfare.

Safe Pet Travel Starts With Us!

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06/14/2026

Gayle Martz helped open the door for responsible in-cabin pet travel.

As the creator of The SHERPA Bag®, she helped create a practical pathway for eligible pets to travel with their owners under defined airline conditions.

In this episode of When Pets Fly®: The Veterinary Air Travel Podcast, we discuss how in-cabin pet travel began, how the system has drifted, why “pet friendly” can be misleading, and why airline policy compliance is essential to protecting pets, passengers, and the future of responsible air travel.

Listen now to the episode with Gayle Martz.
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06/12/2026

This episode features Gayle Martz, pet travel pioneer, inventor of the SHERPA bag, and one of the key figures who helped make in-cabin pet travel possible.