How to bring your mid to large size dogs to the DR

Nick Boork Member

Member since 11 February 2018

Nick BoorkMember05 May 2025 16:19:01

The time is getting closer to our move to the DR. My wife Yngris and I are looking forward to retiring in Santiago. No travel dates yet but we're concerned about getting our dogs there with us. Anyone have experience that could provide some pointers? Did some research and American Airlines only currently allows small dogs that can travel with you in the cabin. This rules out our dogs Blessing & Agape as both are mid-sized 35 lbs plus.聽 Thanks in advance for any tips.

Cmill0703 Member

Member since 12 February 2024

Cmill0703Member05 May 2025 19:01:36

Contact Cody... he owns CWEL Transport. He is a licensed transporter so he can take your dog on the plane, in the cabin with just their leash. They lay on the floor at his feet. Since you have 2, he will need a second person. You can either go with him, or he will get an assistant to go with him. You can contact him through Facebook at

He has done many trips to DR with all size dogs.

ddmcghee Dominican Republic Expert

Member since 15 May 2017

ddmcgheeDominican Republic Expert06 May 2025 18:32:15

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Contact American Airlines Cargo and . This is a separate company from the airline, but it uses the same flights, so that you can fly with your dog. We used them to bring our 25-pounder down in late 2020.

DeeJeeKing Active member

Member since 03 November 2022

DeeJeeKingActive member07 May 2025 21:05:49

@Cmill0703

Cody was amazing.聽 We used his service last year for our 2 dogs (American Staffordshire Terrier and Shih tzu).

oldsmobile442 Member

Member since 19 April 2025

oldsmobile442Member08 May 2025 02:07:26

I'm assuming from US.聽 The USDA paper work is only good for 7 days.聽 Animal all in one shipping agencies are expensive.聽 Try to do it yourself.聽 Ship cargo from Atlanta or Miami.聽 We are planning to rent a van one way to Atlanta and ship cargo from there.