Container Requirements: The moving of pets is governed by The IATA Live Animal Regulations and all warm-blooded live animal shipments must meet container requirements established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Dogs and cats: Containers used to transport dogs and cats must meet minimum requirements as follows:

• Large enough for the animal to sit in a natural position, turn around, and lie down
• Equipped with a securely closing door that operates without any special tools
• Constructed of wood, metal, material of sufficient strength to withstand normal transportation
• Free of protrusions or any other potentially harmful surface inside
• Have ventilation openings on at least three sides
• Have handholds for ease in lifting
• Have a solid bottom to prevent leakage