Everyone’s longing for traveling these days. I don’t know how much I’d give for that sweet moment of being seated on a plane, cramming my legs by the window, hoping there won’t be a screaming baby sitting right next to me. Oh, the joys of open borders from the pre-pandemic world!
And as we wait for the covid chaos to stop savaging the globe, and our beloved air, sea, and land transport to resume to normal, let’s take a look at some precious pics of pets traveling instead of us. From dogs bamboozling the plane cabin to pony-turned flight attendants, these are the support animals who make the joys of commuting even more pawsome.
Hand-picked by Bored Panda, the compilation combines two of our favorite things, animals and travel, so make sure to hit the upvote button on your favorite animals on board sightings!
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My Wife Is A Flight Attendant And Uses Her Benefits To Help Transfer Animals To Shelters That Value Life A Bit More Than Others. Today’s Guest Was Pepper
This Is Athena. It’s Her First Train Trip And She’s A Little Scared, But Being Brave As Heck
Even though most pet owners would never part with their furry friends, in reality, traveling with animals is not as easy as it sounds. But the hassle starts even before traveling. For example, if you’re about to board an international flight, you should make sure that your pet meets the requirements for your destination country and is healthy enough to travel.
On top of that, every airline has different pet travel requirements, so you want to make sure you know them before boarding. Also, it depends on what kind of animal you're traveling with. For example, if you want to take a pet bird or other exotic animal with you out of the US, you may have to contact additional agencies, like USDA APHIS Veterinary Services (VS) and US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS).
For further information, check out this official list from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service for the current pet travel health rules.
A Girl And Her Raven On The Running Subway
My Blind Stepdad's Guide Dog Axel. They Went On A Week Long Pilgrimage And Are Now Returning Home. This Was Him On The Train Hugging My Stepdad's Foot. Such A Good Boi
According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, on airlines that allow pets to travel, only small dogs and cats that can fit in special carriers under the seat are allowed in the cabin. It’s critical that their owners take care of them during layovers.
Other airlines may not allow pets in the cabin and will transport them as cargo in specially constructed holds with ventilation and heating. And since for animals, it’s usually better to travel this way since it's darker and quieter, for their owners, it usually means higher transportation charges.
She Took The Midnight Train Going Anywhere
Saying Hey From The NYC Subway
So Apparently We Are Bringing Llamas On The Max Now. I Guess Alpaca Bit Of Extra Snacks With Me Next Time
On The Train And Saw This Friendly Face
On The Subway
On The Train To Manchester
As you can imagine, loading and unloading your pet as cargo can be incredibly stressful to your pet. The CDC encourages pet owners to get their pets used to their carrier before the flight so they feel less anxious.
Other tips from the CDC include purchasing flights with fewer connections and layovers, picking departure and arrival times to avoid extreme heat or cold, and making sure your pet feels safe and calm before and after the flight.
Rescue Dog Travelling To Forever Home Gets His Own Seat On Ferry
You Saw Penguins On A Plane? My Papps Was Flying It
Sat Next To This Happy Little Guy On A Plane
This Guy And His Dog On My Flight Right Now. They Have Been Like This For Over 2 Hours
My Friend Saw This Guy On The Metro
Some pet owners may find sedatives and tranquilizers alleviate their pets’ stress during flight, but the International Air Transport Association discourages using such medication since it “could harm animals while in flight.” Whatever you decide, make sure to consult a veterinarian to make sure both you and your pet are ready to have a flight.
This Girl Named Panda Smiled At Me Like This For Her Entire Plane Ride Shift (Service Dog)
I See Your Dog On A Plane And Raise You A Booped Dog On A Plane
This Little Kitty Had Its Own Seat On The Three Hour Train Ride I Was On In Spain! It Sat So Nicely For The Whole Time
Kitten Likes Traveling
This Guy Is Going To Make The Flight Much More Enjoyable! He’s So Happy To Fly
Future Search-And-Rescue Dog Echo Took A 13 Hour Trip Home With Me This Week, Including Three Flights. She’s A Trooper
Puppy On His First Flight
I'm A Flight Attendant And This Was My First Passenger This Morning. She Made My Day! Meet Zuri
Bentley Got To Meet The Captain After Our Flight Home Last Night
Traveling Koalas
I Made A New Friend On The Train
He Makes Her Hold His Hand On The Subway
I Was Lucky Enough To Sit Next To This Little One On My Plane Ride The Other Night
This Is How Desmond Sleeps On A Plane
This Dude On The Train Wouldn't Stop Staring At Me
This Dog Sitting At A Subway
"I'm A Tax-Paying Citizen Taking Public Transport Now"
Joey The Therapy Dog Was Spotted On A Plane Taking A Well-Deserved Nap (Pic Taken With Permission). He Visits Patients In Hospitals And Even Has His Own Business Card
Look At This A***e Using Up Two Seats Like He Owns The Train Or Something
Two Old Best Friends Having A Little Snooze On The Bus
I Asked To Be Seated Next To The Cutest Guy On The Plane
This Irish Setter Didn't Win The Best In Its Group At Westminster, But It Won The Best In First Class On My Flight
This Police Trauma Dog On My Wife's Flight Today
This was on a flight immediately after my wife's first flight had to make an emergency landing due to engine trouble. I think she could tell my wife was having a ruff day.
His First Time On A Train
"Is Airplane Mode A Joke To You Karen?"
This Little Guy Just Flew Across Canada With Me. As You Can See In His Eyes, He Was Not Happy About It. Now Home Safe And Sound
This Guy Sitting Next To Me On The Flight Was All Business
Pets Take Over Plane Cabin On Fort Mcmurray Fire Evacuee Flight
My Friend Just Sent Me This Live From Rome Subway
Flight Attendant: Episode 7
Subway Lion
Just Got Onto A Train. Then This Little Guy Appears Under My Seat
My Good Boi And Service Animal In Training, Nigel, Enjoying His First Practice Ride On The Metro
Just A Lady With Her Pet Duck On The Metro
Hush Little Baby, Don't Say A Word. Found Them In A Train In London
Just Got Home From A Flight With This Cutie In The 2nd Row
I Was Just Entering The Train And Met This Curious Fellow
I Met A Really Pretty Girl On The Train Today
Duke The Bush's Baked Beans Dog Always Flies First Class
Good Boy Air Doggo. Therapy Dog Seen On Flight, Pictures Verbally Approved By Owner. Was Later Moved To Bulk Head Seating On Floor
Saw This Cute Doggo Just Enjoying His Commute
Here's Another Of Me And My Travel Buddy Gizmo. This Was His Favorite Spot
This Is Niko On His Private Plane. He's Headed For A Better Life After Being Stuck In The Shelter For Years
This Little Dude On My Flight
This Is Sig, He's A Diabetic Alert Dog And Flew On A Plane For The First Time. 12/10 A Heckin' Good Boy
Meet Alma. On The Way Back From The Doggie Shelter And Her First Time On The NY Metro
Licked, Kicked And Sniffed On Plane Flight
Met This Little Dude On The Subway Yesterday
My Service Dog Lincoln And I Took Our First Flight This Week. He Did Great
Met This Well Behaved Flyer On The Plane
A Cute Little Stalker In The Plane
In NYC You Can Bring Your Dog On The Subway As Long As They Fit In A Bag
Just Riding The Train In Japan
Cutest Puppy On My Flight
Ridiculously Massive Doggo Spotted On The Underground
My Dog Likes To Chill During Train Rides
I Started To Sit In Open Seat On My Flight When The Attendant Said "Oh Sir! You Can Sit There But Please Be Aware That Those Seats Are Reserved For A Large Dog! Is That Ok?" Me: “I Would Pay Extra To Sit Next To A Dog On Every Flight!” Meet Hervin
I Noticed I Was Being Watched During Today's Flight
My Heart Just Melted When I Saw That On The Subway
Only Good Boys On This Flight
I Work As A Flight Attendant And This Is The Cutest Passenger I've Ever Met
This Handsome Fella In A Blinged Hoody, Seen On Metro In SF
Just A Cat Wearing A Sweater Riding The Subway
The Best Boy Ever. He Flew 13 Hours On The Plane. No Problem. He Was So Calm That Flight Attendant Was Curious If He Was On Special Medication. We Said No - He Is Working
These Guys Were On My Flight The Other Day
I Got To Sit Next To A Service Dog On The Plane
Tom Bombadil Loved All The Attention He Got On The Last Subway Train Saturday Night
Pup In Training A Transit Pro
My mum volunteers for a charity that trains assistance dogs. We had this good boy staying with us for a few weeks while his regular foster family were on vacation. I decided to take him out on the DART (Dublin metro) one day and after a while he hopped up on the seat beside me like a human. Tried to push him off but only managed to succeed with bribery. Pretty sure it was his first time on this type of transit as his family don’t live near the line but the guy is a total pro!
Little Floof On Subway In Sweden
This Guide Dog Was On The Plane With His Owner And Was Allowed To Meet The Captain Before Take Off
The Passenger Next To Me On My Plane Kept Trying To Talk To Me
Today On The Subway, I Met A Catstronaut
My Service Dog Goofing Off During Our Flight
I Met This Big Boi On A Ferry
Armenian Metro Be Like
Duck. On A Plane. Flying
The Goodest Passenger On The Train
My First Ferry Ride
Got To Spend My 5 Hour Flight Next To This Good Girl
Sat Next To This Guy On My Flight. Meet Sebastian
That’s How She Gets Everyone On The Metro To Pet Her
Just A Big Sad Cat In Moscow Subway
Plane Cat In My Flight This Morning
They Told Me Last Time She Can Only Travel With Me On My Ticket If She Is In A Bag And Her Feet Do Not Touch The Ground
Presenting to you her fashionable dog bag. She loves being carried around, my back not so much.
