Flying dog to Spain. Help

Flying dog to Spain. Help?

I'm planning on flying with my dog to Spain in September from the US and I seriously have many questions that I hope you guys can answer. My dog is a Miniature American Eskimo and he's 7 months old right now. I want him to fly on the same plane than I do, but I can't really figure out which is the best option: A) Flight with Delta. (New Orleans-Dallas-Madrid) It would cost me at least $500 to fly him and he might not be able to fly if the temperature exceeds 75 degrees in any of the destinations. B) Flight with Lufthansa (New Orleans-Frankfurt-Madrid) This would cost me around $200-300 and as far as I've read, they have air-conditioned cargos, so there wouldn't be any temperature restriction. While the second option is more affordable and seems to be easier (due to the temperatures) I don't want to risk my dog's health because of this. Also, I don't really know how much easier it'd be to have to enter two different countries (Germany and Spain). Which option do you think it's better? Some friends have told me to not fly him with Delta, due to the bad treatment their animals suffered when they shipped them (lack of food and water, delays and kennel expenses, etc.) Also, while I understand he needs a microchip, the APHIS 7001 International Health Certificate issued within 10 days of travel and the European form 998 with the microchip and rabies info, I really don't know if both have to be endorsed by USDA. I've been told it may take a long time to mail it to them and have them mail it back. So, how am I supposed to do all this within 10 days of travel? Thanks so much for your help!

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Well, I shipped my dog by himself to live with my dad in Michigan for a couple of months. He is also 7 months old. I THINK both of these airlines do not feed the dogs, and if I were you, I would go with B.

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idk the price but there is a company a small one that will fly ur dog to the destination while on the plane he will get a break to walk, get snacks , get water, and will get medicine if he gets upset

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I have never left Sweden with my dogs so I'm not really that up to date on travelling with dogs abroad, but I can tell you that since both Germany and Spain is part of EU without any exceptions regarding pets travelling (Ireland, Malta, Sweden and United Kingdom have exceptions), therefore if your dog is allowed into Spain, it should be allowed into Germany and not have any problems being allowed to continue to Spain. There should not be any bigger risk for problems occurring by choosing the New Orleans - Frankfurt - Madrid option, than the risk of something not clicking if you choose the New Orleans - Dallas - Madrid option. http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/qanda_en.htm Personally I would definitely want my pets to travel in an air-conditioned cargo area, I would be nervous enough as it was, without needing to worry about whether the temperature is this or that too. About your other problem, with wondering about making sure that he really fulfills all the requirements and have all the correct paperwork, maybe you should talk to/consider using a company specialising on travelling pets for the pet's owner? This company says they've been travelling pets for the pet's owner at Frankfurt airport (and other airports?) for 40 years, http://www.petshipping.com/en . This is another company working with travelling pets for the pet's owner, http://www.petrelocation.com/our-services . And another company working with travelling pets for the pet's owner, http://www.animalsaway.com/overview_services , they're mentioning something about being USDA Intermediate Handler. Actually on this site they have a long list with professional pet transportation companies, http://www.petsonthego.com/profpetmovers.html .