{"id":94,"date":"2025-08-17T00:50:21","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T00:50:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hope4lapawz.org\/wp1\/?page_id=94"},"modified":"2026-02-16T14:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:42:01","slug":"pet-escort","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hope4lapawz.org\/wp1\/pet-escort\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Escort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;height:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"PetEscorts\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qdQjiU0Gw3Y?start=18&#038;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:22px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size\">What is a Pet Escort?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator uagb-block-85e73be6\"><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-separator__inner\" style=\"--my-background-image:\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adopted dogs flying to their forever home need a Pet Escort to accompany them. Anyone can be a Pet Escort and help these dogs get home. If you are flying out of La Paz or Cabo airports, we can pair you with one or more dogs (depending on your desires, flight information, capacity, etc.) travelling to the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our volunteers meet you at the airport and assist you in checking in the dog. We handle all the logistics including the costs for the dog, and you fly as you normally would. The adopters meet you at your destination airport to claim their new dog and you have the satisfaction of knowing you were part of giving that fur-baby a second chance at life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:46px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-a89b3969 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-medium-font-size has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/service.sheltermanager.com\/asmservice?account=ca1006&amp;method=online_form_html&amp;formid=32\" style=\"background-color:#e6007e;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-right:0;padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);padding-left:0\">Become a Pet Escort<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:58px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-x-large-font-size wp-elements-37ef8774db7ae7a68b5e713205d82530\" style=\"background-color:#602483;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_daac6030_1 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-daac6030_1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">How much advance notice do you need?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>We need at least a week\u2019s notice and preferably more as each dog must go through a final health check for the specific flight, and we have to get approval from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). There are documents we submit to APHIS and it takes at least 5 business days to get approval and in most cases it can take more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If there are only one or two dogs traveling, they travel as the personal pet of the human that is flying and then we need less notice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you land, you turn the dog over to a volunteer or its adoptive family and you are no longer the dog\u2019s personal owner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_e6b75b96_4 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-e6b75b96_4\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">How do I know if my flight will work?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Send us your itinerary including your confirmation code. Our transport team will check the details and then let you know whether your flight will work. There are many factors that come to play when transporting an animal; including aircraft model and type, specific sizes of dogs, pet embargoes etc.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_d1936f4e_8 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-d1936f4e_8\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">What information do you need?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>If you give us the airline, name on the reservation, and confirmation code we can find everything we need.Accordion Content<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_b0ab1524_10 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-b0ab1524_10\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Can I take a dog even though I have a connection?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>It depends on the airport, airline, and the layover time. When you enter the US or Canada for a connection, you must exit the aircraft, collect all of your baggage, clear immigration and customs. Then you recheck your baggage again. This will occur with or without a dog. The dog may add to the amount of time necessary to clear customs depending on the airport. We will check this information for you and can advise you as to whether your flight will work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_36a7ba85_14 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-36a7ba85_14\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Will the dog(s) have all necessary paperwork?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Yes. In fact, the dog can\u2019t be checked in at the airport in Cabo or La Paz without the required documentation. Our volunteers will meet you at check-in and have all the documentation in a clear plastic envelope that you show to customs upon your arrival at your destination. This keeps you organized and speeds up the process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_edfc09c7_17 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-edfc09c7_17\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Is it legal to take dogs this way?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Yes. For both the US and Canada we obtain permits in advance of the flight to ensure that all of the documentation is in order. The customs officials may or may not ask to see the permits, but this way we are all assured that the documentation is in order before you board your flight.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_e7e5d8c5_19 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-e7e5d8c5_19\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">I have my own dog to take- so is it possible to take a second dog?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>Yes. There is a limit of two dogs per passenger and 5 to 7 animals per airplane depending on size. Our transport volunteers verify the availability and reserve the spot as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_97a5e2c9_21 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-97a5e2c9_21\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Is this safe for the dog?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>It is as safe as it is for the humans. We also put a lot of tracking mechanisms in place and so does the airline to prevent misrouting, etc. We\u2019ve transported hundreds of dogs and so far we have never lost one. But, we are extremely careful about the flight, we use our own methods of tracking dogs during the flight, and we use only airlines that we trust.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_835f538e_26 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-835f538e_26\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">Who pays for the dog?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>We cover the cost of the transport for the dog(s). Sometimes we have to pay this at the airport when we check the dog in and other times we pay in advance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada, there may be an inspection fee as you go through customs and if there is, the adopter who receives the dog will reimburse you. This fee is usually between $5 and $30, if charged.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-group-accordion aagb_accordion_9f0f8a4e_28 custom-css-block\" id=\"group-accordion-9f0f8a4e_28\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-aab-accordion-item aagb__accordion_container panel\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_head\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_heading\"><div class=\"head_content_wrapper\"><div class=\"title_wrapper\"><h5 class=\"aagb__accordion_title\">How early do I need to arrive and check-in?<\/h5><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_icon\"><div class=\"aagb__icon_dashicons_box\"><span class=\"aagb__icon dashicons dashicons-plus-alt2\"><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"aagb__accordion_body  \" role=\"region\"><div class=\"aagb__accordion_component\" data-contentcount=\"300\">\n<p>You need to check in 2 hours prior to your flight\u2019s departure. Our volunteers meet you at the airport with the dog(s) and assist with the check-in. They also ensure the dog is secured in the crate and the door has been zipped tied shut to prevent accidentally opening.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:1px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is a Pet Escort? Adopted dogs flying to their forever home need a Pet Escort to accompany them. 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