... a 12-hour journey across the Atlantic. I thus broke up travel plans, as follows: Domestic: United Airlines charged $125 pet fee to book flight, nonstop, from SMF>EWR. Motel 6 offers pet-friendly lodging near EWR. International: Delta booked my Cat, in-cabin, and provided dimensions for pet carrier as required for the air CRAFT type. I returned to my reservations and found NOTHING about my Cat, etc. When I called Delta, a note had been added to my reservation that NO IN-CABIN travel allowed for my Cat. Cancelled entire reservation, with promise to write ...

... ;p) Website info at: | All of this must be done within a certain amount of time prior to your departure, so please plan accordingly. My Cat is going in for her first vet visit next Thursday and her second, 9 days before we leave at the beginning of September. Your pet CAN ride with you in the cabin, as long it's permitted by the airline. I found a few websites that talk about pet-friendly airlines. Please look for the ones that are international carriers. Please confirm this policy with your airline before arriving at the airport. I expect if you pay for ...

Might fly in to Cork or Dublin not sure yet. I am wondering if anyone has flown NYC to Ireland with a carry on Cat? Is this possible?

@aingeala20 Thank you for your response. The link to the service that you used for moving WAs removed. Would you please resend it? I finally made it to Dublin with Cat #1. I will return to Cali for Cat #2 in January. I definitely need to make moving arrangements for a few pieces. I hope that you and yours are set to enjoy a lovely Christmas holiday! Cheers Pat

Hello! This is an important thread. I cringe at the challenges of bringing beloved pets into Dublin. What I am reading online is NOT encouraging. I have two 15-year-old Cats, 100% indoors, good health, friendly, homebody Cats. Melvin & Priscilla. I am thinking of flying them in cabin from CA > NY, then spend a couple of days in a pet-friendly hotel. I believe that United, Delta, and some other airlines will accommodate that as long as the Cats fit under the seat, etc., and don't cause any fuss. Next challenge is to get them across the Atlantic to Dublin. I have figured out a couple of options, and I would appreciate any comments or suggestions. 1) Call the airlines and see what their policies are. Aer Lingus, Delta seem to be options, but it seems that TSA recently (July 2021) eliminated emotional support status and is only assuring that seeing eye dogs and other pets trained for disabled owners will be allowed in the cabin. 2) Go to a travel agent and make all arrangements through the agent. 3) Maybe try NY > Amsterdam or other city that is close to Dublin for in-cabin, then short (hour) flight for Cats in cargo. Give kitties calmatives so that they don't die of fright in the cargo. 4) Take the Queen Mary II . . . Cats won't stay in rooms but they won't have the risks associated with air pressure, pitch dark/scary, etc. associated with cargo for five hours. Passengers may visit with their pets during certain hours of the day so that pets know that their humans haven't abandoned them to cargo. Queen Mary II will arrive in England, then maybe take Cats on ferry to Dublin or else very short trip in cargo. Queen Mary II is not budget-friendly travel. Their Cat sitter will fly with us. She will take one Cat; I will take the other. I will have their vet complete paperwork about immunizations, etc., 10 days prior to arrival and take paperwork to USDA for certification. As soon as we arrive, I will take Cats to IE vet for EU paperwork. Cats will have their EU Pet Passports ASAP. Am I missing anything????? THANK YOU for suggestions. Pat

... will care for and interact with your Cat along the WAy. I know that doesn't make the thought of letting her go off on her own any easier, but what else can you do? I'm hoping your Cat has just one flight to take, is that right? If it makes you feel any better, I have had dogs that have had to take 3 flights to get from one side of the US to Ireland. And they made it safely 🙂 I wish you and your Cat the very best. I hope you'll come back and update us with anything you might find useful for other travelers and pet movers. Liam

... site ( removed link ) This website WAlks you through everything you need to do, but basically your pet needs to be microchipped, receive a rabies vaccination post-microchipped and at least three months prior to arrival, needs a signed and certified EU health certificate no more than 10 days prior to arrival, and finally a tapeworm vaccination no more than five days prior to arrival. Upon arrival, you will meet with an official at a time previously set up by the Dept. of Agriculture who will deem whether your papers meet compliance paperwork. Of course, ...

Oh god, where to start...... My girlfriend is moving over here from Lexington (it'll be two flights at least). Would it be better/easier for her to travel with her Cat?? Providing all the paperwork is met, quarantine is fairly avoidable? It's really going to cost more than $2000??? We might have the option of leaving the Cat in America with her family but not our first preference. These are hard questions..... Any help much appreciated

Hi! I know this is an extremely old thread, however, I will be moving from JFK and landing into Dublin with one Cat. The moving process (including the pet-shipping company that I have to use) is extremely stressful for me. I have a hard time letting go of my Cat at the airport and hoping that she is safe through transport and makes it there with me! Does anyone else have advice or recommendations? I did read the other threads in this section, but would love to hear more. This is probably the most stressful part of my move. I so wish she could just ride in the cabin with me!

Hey folks. All of the discussion I've had on the topic of bringing pets to Ireland has centered around dogs. I've only ever moved dogs internationally, but I'm sure people must bring their Cats too. The Dept of Agriculture sets out rules to follow which apply to both dogs and Cats, and even to ferrets too. Has anyone ever brought a Cat to Ireland? Or are you planning to? What are the pain points? Is it as expensive as shipping a dog? Which pet relocation companies specialize in Cat transport? Any insight/information is appreciated.