Airline Approved Pet Carrier

KENNEL REGULATIONS

The kennel must be constructed of rigid plastic, wood or metal. The roof must be solid with no doors or ventilation openings.

The kennel must have ventilation on three sides for travel within the 50 United States and Puerto Rico. The kennel must have ventilation on four sides for travel to and from all other destinations and for all brachycephalic (Short nosed) pets traveling to any destination.

The kennel must be large enough for your pet to freely sit and stand with its head erect, turn around and lie down in a normal position.

Your pet’s head or ear tips, whichever is higher, must not touch the top of the crate.

Certain airlines require an additional 3 inches of height clearance when transporting your pet to and from any destination outside the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Short-nosed dogs require a kennel one size larger.

The kennel door must be made of metal. Plastic and Fiberglas™ doors, including side plastic latches, are prohibited because they are not strong enough to protect animals during normal handling.

All kennel hardware must be secure and in good working condition. A metal nut and bolt must be secured in each hole that is in place to connect the top and bottom of the kennel. Please note that it’s common for kennels to have nuts and bolts that are metal and covered with a plastic coating on the outside, and those are acceptable.

Snap-sided kennels or kennels with plastic side latches will not be accepted, unless the shipper drills holes and adds metal nuts and bolts to secure the snap or latch closures.

Two dishes (one for food and one for water) must be attached to the inside of the kennel but also be accessible from the outside of the kennel so they can be filled from outside the kennel without opening the door.

The door must close securely. In accordance with federal regulations, animals must be accessible in the event of an emergency.

The floor must be solid and leak-proof and contain absorbent material, such as shredded black-and-white printed newspaper.

Petmate Sky Kennel Travel Crates

Professional-grade travel kennel designed for the safe and comfortable domestic and international transportation of your pet. Ventilation on all four sides (required for international pet travel).

Airline approved. For use with dogs, cats and ferrets.

Series

Dimensions

Small (Series #100)

21″ L x 15″ W x 16″ H

Medium (Series #200)

28″ L x 20.5″ W x 21.5″ H

Intermediate (Series #300)

32″ L x 22.5″ W x 24″ H

Large (Series #400)

36″L x 25″ W x 27″ H

X Large (Series #500)

40″ L x 27″ W x 30″ H

Giant (Series #700)

48″ L x 32″ W x 35″ H

Custom Travel Crates

For certain breeds and sizes, a custom travel crate or airline approved travel kennel is required. These can take up to 60 days to construct, so advanced notice may be required to accommodate shipping your pet.

Custom Dog Travel Crates

Large dog travel crates accommodating the largest of breeds (Great Danes, St. Bernards,etc.). These are custom made to order and adhere to IATA standards for international travel.

Crate Extension Kit

For larger dogs who need just a little bit extra height, an extension kit will be necessary. We offer crate extension kits to add height to Extra Large (#500 series) and Giant (#700 series) crates.

Bird Travel Crates

For relocation of feathered friends, we offer custom bird crates complete with perches, for everything from large Macaws to tiny Finches.