Moving from Australia back to New Zealand later in the year with two 12 year old dogs that will both be almost 13 when we move (Irish Setter & German Shepherd).
Their regular vet has said they both have the health of dogs half their age and has no concerns about them travelling from a medical perspective. Their only regular medication is preventative Cartrophen.
My main concern is our German Shepherd is a weenie. Externally he looks like a wolf, internally he has whippet tendencies. He won't eat if it's too windy outside, or if any doors are open. If he stays overnight at a familiar house but if as primary people/ guardians we're not there, he loses his appetite, can't settle and is not okay the next day. The flights should be okay but I'm worried about the time in between flights and kenneling.
Will require one of the following itineraries using JetPets for flights and kennels:
a) 1 overnight kennel 4hr domestic flight 2-3 nights in kennel 3hr international flight
b) 1 overnight kennel 6.5hr international flight 1 night kennel 2hr domestic flight
c) 1 overnight kennel 6.5hr international flight 4 day road trip staying together
Currently leaning towards c) as our GSD loves a family road trip, but would love to hear anyones thoughts!
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