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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]One thing to consider is that flying can be terrifying for some dogs. My sister flew with her dog in a carrier under the seat for 5 hours and it took awhile for the dog to return to normal. It was anxious, was having accidents, etc. Vet coukdnt find anything medical going on and chalked it up to the flight. [/quote]

Yes, OP.  You say you want to take the dog because you are worried about her and don't want her to feel abandoned, but have you considered the fact that flying might be traumatic and frightening for the dog?  If concern for the dog is really a large component of your reason for wanting to take her, consider that the dog might prefer to stay home.

I flew with my cat once (because we were moving to another country, not because she is a service animal).  She shook and drooled and screamed, and I was so embarrassed.  Then, when we got to our new home, she hid under a bed for two days and had to be taken to the vet for dehydration.  Granted, she is probably an emotionally disturbed cat to begin with, but if your pet experiences even a fraction of the distress and discomfort my pet did on a plane, it would be cruel to take her.[/quote]

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