Pet Care Tips for Traveling Home During the Chinese New

While this year's Spring Festival may also be quite unique, with some parents choosing to celebrate the holiday at their workplaces, many people still opt to return to their hometowns to reunite with their families. This is when pet owners face an annual conundrum that can feel as daunting as a riddle.

What should I do with my furry little one? Should I entrust them to a pet courier, find a pet sitter, or leave them at home alone?

Shipping Options

Can pets be shipped? Which small animals are eligible for shipping services?

Domestic pets, such as cats, dogs, and other small animals, can be shipped, but travelers must inform the airline at the time of booking or purchasing tickets, provide a pet quarantine certificate, and obtain the carrier's consent before proceeding with the shipping process.

What are the specific requirements for the shipping container?

The container should be a dedicated airline pet shipping container, made from sturdy materials to prevent the animal from damaging, escaping, or reaching outside the container.

The container size must comply with the International Air Transport Association's regulations for live animals, ensuring there is ample space for the pet to stand, sit, turn around, and lie down in a normal posture, with good air circulation to prevent suffocation.

The container must also prevent feces from leaking to avoid contamination of the aircraft, its equipment, and other items.

What situations would lead to airlines refusing to ship a pet?

Pregnant animals or those who have given birth within 48 hours.

Animals under six months of age.