Can UPS ship my dog?

UPS does not allow the shipping of mammals like dogs, cats or farm animals. When the proper permits and documentation are provided, they only allow amphibians, reptiles, fish and invertebrates to be shipped.



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There are three ways you can ship your pet via the airlines:
  1. Your pet can travel on the plane with you (either in-cabin, as accompanied baggage, or as cargo). Your pet will be charged accordingly. ...
  2. You can book your pet on a separate flight. ...
  3. You can have your pet shipped through a licensed commercial shipper.


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Of course, pet shipping to Europe is complex since most countries impose different rules based on where you're starting your journey. However, dog transport to Europe requires they be microchipped before the rabies vaccination regardless of where you travel.

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DHL Restricted Items The following items are restricted within the United States: Animals (Non-venomous, frogs, insects, lizards, tortoises, sea life, and worms) Dangerous Goods (Hazardous or combustible materials including asbestos and ammunition)

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Prohibited and Restricted Items for U.S. Import/Export
  • Alcoholic beverages*
  • Animal products, non-domesticated (e.g. mother of pearl inlay, snakeskin watchband)
  • Articles of unusual value.
  • Biological substances, Category B and exempt human or animal specimens.
  • Dangerous goods.
  • Electronic cigarettes.
  • Firearms and weapons.
  • Furs.


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According to estimates released by the Department of Transportation, less than 1 in 10,000 animals were injured, lost, or killed from flying. That said, the general safety of flying your pet as cargo doesn't discount the gravity of the fact that animals are sometimes harmed by flying in the cargo hold.

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Additional restrictions. Apart from service animals, you can't travel with a checked pet to the U.K. or Ireland, but you can transport dogs and cats to London (LHR) and Manchester (MAN) with American Airlines Cargo.

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Looking for a ship for your pets? The only commercial ship that travels to Europe from the continental United States is the Queen Mary 2. As this type of travel is in much demand, reservations are normally made over a year in advance. Your pet will travel in a kennel supervised by a full time pet attendant.

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Most airlines require that the carrier with the pet inside weighs no more than 8kg (about 17.6lbs). Alitalia is the only airline to allow slightly heavier pets in cabin on flights between the US and Europe with a maximum weight of 10kg (about 22lbs).

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American Airlines is one of the most pet-friendly airlines globally and is a popular option for those wishing to travel with their pets, both in the cabin or in the cargo. American Airlines has developed its own service specifically made for transporting pets in the cargo - it's called American PetEmbark.

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