Posted on Dec 23, 2019
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Does anyone have any experience with transporting pets on an overseas PCS? Does the Army provide financial assistance at any capacity? Also, I have two dogs that are found on “certain breeds” lists so I’m concerned about that as well.
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SFC Retention Operations Nco
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Definitely not. But, if you reserve your spot early enough on the military flight you can fly your dogs for a lot less than the civilian side
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Thank you SFC
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LTC Jason Mackay
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Edited 5 y ago
SGT (Join to see) we brought the family cat over to and back from Germany. It was on us to do so. El Gato had to have medical screening within a certain number of days to travel, else there was extensive quarantine time. Travel at certain times of year is prohibited as they may succumb to the Heat. Certain carriers don't offer it as an option after being embarrassed in the media. You'll need to provide the crates for the transport and getting the dog into that carrier unless it can accompany you in the cabin. Check with SATO for transport and Vet Services onmpost for medical requirements by theater. Your levy brief should cover pet types/breeds that are unacceptable. If it isn't check with your sponsor and the Theater gateway website for new comer information.
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Perfect, thank you LTC!
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SGT (Join to see) good luck! Overseas is a great experience
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SSG Brian G.
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https://www.military.com/money/pcs-dity-move/transporting-pets-military-options.html

No. The military does not help with the finance end of pet transport. That is all up to the pet owner.
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Great, thanks for the link SSG
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Does the Army help with pet transport during a PCS?
CSM Darieus ZaGara
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You need to check with the rules of the sponsor country. Some pets, Pit bulls ( American Bulldogs), Rots etc. are not authorized. Also if your flight has a layover in Wngland they are subject to extended quarantine. As for payment they will not pay for pets. Thank you for your service.
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I appreciate the response CSM and thank you for your service as well.
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If you can get on a rotator it will save you a lot of money. Prices are based on weight and dimensions of the crate. If you fly the civilian side, different airlines will give different prices. if you do reserve a flight with a pet, ensure you get it in writing/email. This way when you get there they cant turn you away. I cannot give advice on the breeds but I would advise contacting your gaining station and airline to see if they accept those breeds. There is a more expensive option in which you ship your pet unaccompanied and someone will pick them up at the distant end.
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Thank you for the great additional information SSG!
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MAJ Javier Rivera
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Nope, it is 100% personal expense. Any it requires detail planning and execution.
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I payed to transport my dog feom Florida to Alaska $840.00 out of my pocket.
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CAPT Kevin B.
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You don't want to be involved with situations where the MIL side does start shipping your pets. We had to empty all the dependents and pets out of NAS Misawa after the Fukushima quake. Big task dealing with 3 widebodies a day at SEA-TAC on the back end, but got all two and four legged critters taken care of. We had Veterinarians working round the clock making sure the pets were good to go. Only had to quarantine a few.

Probably the weird air carrier problem is many airframes can't take the large dog kennels. So when you work with the travel folk, make sure they see if the stuff you have to pay for is actually doable. Not up on "certain breeds" but that with be the receiving country's policy that would apply.
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SPC Stewart Smith
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Cost is on you. Make sure you have all shots and records up to date.
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LTC Ray B. (Ret)
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Lol.
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Thanks for your insight.
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