Moving to Europe with a large dog isn’t as simple as booking a plane ticket.
In this episode of the Schengen Shuffle, Shellie Bailey-Shah shares exactly how she and her husband brought their 65-pound black Lab, Java, from the United States to Europe—without putting him in cargo.
From USDA paperwork and EU health certificates to private pet flights, pet passports, and the realities of traveling internationally with a dog, this video covers the process, the costs, and the lessons learned along the way.
If you’re considering moving abroad with a pet, this is what you need to know before you go.
In this video:
🐾 How we flew our large dog to Europe
✈️ The private jet pet travel option we chose
📋 The paperwork required for EU entry
🇪🇺 How to get an EU Pet Passport
💰 What it cost us
⚠️ Mistakes we’d avoid next time
Resources:
USDA website: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel/us-to-another-country-export#modal-link-cdc-alert-export
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Disclaimer: This writer received complimentary flights for the purpose of this video. All opinions expressed are solely her own.
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