CONUS | Military Pet PCS

Checklist

IMPORTANT: decide whether you will drive or fly to your next duty station

Visit the Vet
• Get up to date on all shots
• Obtain a health certificate within 10 days of travel, if flying
• Refill any Rx's your pet may need
• Obtain copies of medical file

Pack
• Leash
• Collar
• Dog food
• Travel bowls

If flying
• Acquire an Approved Travel Kennel

Dogs and Cats in Cabin
• Hard carriers are not allowed in cabin
• The carrier may not be bigger than 20”Lx16” W, 8.5”
• Absorbent material must be placed on the bottom of the carrier (hay, grass, wood chips, etc. may not be used)

Dogs in Cargo
• The kennel must have ventilation on three sides minimum
• The dog must be able to stand up, turn around, and lay down in normal position
• Any two-piece kennel must use metal bolts and nuts – no plastic clips, or bolts are allowed

Hotel Accomodations in the States

My number one tip that I can offer is to always check the hotel you plan on staying at to be sure it is pet-friendly BEFORE you book your stay. Not every hotel in the United States allows pets, and not every location of a particular hotel is pet-friendly, even though they may have other locations that are. To help you out, we have gathered a few of the top pet-friendly Hotels that are around the United States.

Best Western: There are over 1,600 Best Western properties in the United States, and most can accommodate your pets. Their locations allow up to two dogs per room. The nightly charge is $30 per night.
Choice Hotels Chain: There are over 2,500 Choice Hotels that include Comfort Inn, Comfort Suites, Sleep Inn, Quality Inn, Clarion, MainStay Suites, Suburban, EconoLodge, and Rodeway Inn, which are pet-friendly.
DoubleTree by Hilton: There are over 120 DoubleTree properties that will allow dogs
Extended Stay America: ESA’s are located all over the United States and allow pets. Two pets are allowed per room with a $25 per night, per pet fee. They will allow more than two pets, but you must call the property location for manager's approval first, or they can turn you away.
Hampton Inn: Almost all Hampton Inn properties allow pets.
Home2Suites by Hilton: Hilton’s Home2Suites allows pets and has a limit of two pets per room.
Kimpton Hotels: Kimpton boutique hotels do allow pets. They also provide you with a ton of different goodies like pet-beds for the room, food + water bowls, and even treats! You can ask them for just about anything and they will have it for your pet. Just ask the Pet Relations team member!

What Your Airline Kennel MUST Include

Airlines are quite picky about how an animal must be checked into cargo in their kennels. With that being said, make sure you have all of the following below attached to your pets kennel or you could end up missing your flight.

Airline approved food + water bowl

Live animal stickers (three just in case)

Waterproof document holder - you will have to attach your pet's records to the kennel

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Checklist

Hotel Accomodations in the States

What Your Airline Kennel MUST Include