Cage for transporting dog on CTA flight

mikeythespark



Joined: 10/11/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
02/02/2010 11:55

Does anyone have a dog cage suitable for a small size cocker spaniel? It needs to comply with CTA flight regulations, ie: waterproof base, sturdy, and good locking mechanisim. I am coming out to Cyprus in February and would like to take it back with me to Uk ready for my dog to travel out in May.

aripointer


Joined: 01/07/2008
Posts: 189

Message Posted:
02/02/2010 12:07

Hi



I have a dog carrier you can borrow. We brought our Pointer back to the UK in it so it should be large enough.



The cage is IATA approved. We live in Heathfield East Sussex. AP

negativenick


Joined: 10/11/2008
Posts: 6023

Message Posted:
02/02/2010 12:08

my advice would be to buy one in the UK on E bay....



I bought a large one (ooh er missus..) which had been ubsed only once for 10 quid....

mikeythespark



Joined: 10/11/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
02/02/2010 13:25

Thanks aripointer, afaid we are not near to you and will be a while before we return to Uk again.

I will look on e bay

Oleander


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 302

Message Posted:
02/02/2010 14:53

I bought my VariKennel online and they delivered it free the next day.



People often have these for sale as they are not needed after they've got their dog over to wherever they are going.



It has to be the correct dimensions for the size of your dog. You can check that online too.



Even if you don't buy from these - they have the info:



http://www.ukdogguards.co.uk/vari-kennels.html

basil


Joined: 10/04/2009
Posts: 168

Message Posted:
04/02/2010 18:53

We have the export box used to fly our staffie here on CTA; should be plenty of room for your spaniel.

It has stainless bowls for food and water, with a funnel and tube to top up the water.

If you want to see it, please reply with contact details and I'll get in touch.

mikeythespark



Joined: 10/11/2009
Posts: 224

Message Posted:
05/02/2010 11:19

Thanks Basil, I have now gone on e bay and purchased one, I guess there are alot of these 'hanging' around sheds in cyprus!! shame someone can't buy them up and get them back to UK and re-sell them.

Thanks for everyones help Monty (the dog) really looking forward to his new life in Cyprus!!

LostFound


Joined: 03/08/2009
Posts: 387

Message Posted:
05/02/2010 12:41

Bring all the other things your dog may need whilst in Cyprus as (1) you may not be able to get here and (2) very expensive. Consider a muzzle if you want to let him off the lead whilst walking in case someone puts poison down. Also flee and tick treatment is cheaper in the UK now I believe. Just paid 83 lire for 3 Frontline pipettes for a large dog.