Our son Fred (from the Hideaway) has just booked a flight for him and his loveable but LARGE dog to arrive in BZE tomorrow, November 19th. They arrive on Continental flight 1628 at 3:47, which makes it nearly impossible to catch the last water taxi, and because said loveable dog is so LARGE, transporting him by air is probably not an option. Does anyone know of some kind soul who has a boat available to get them from the city to the island? Please let me know ASAP!!
Thanks,
Penny & Bob

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he might be able to buy a trip on the smallest tropic flight for the pooch and himself - it may cost more because he may have to buy all the seats, but it will be more comfortable for the dog. the boatride may shake and bump the dog around a bit too much.

He should make it. I just flew the first week October back ariving on the 3:47 flight and had time waiting for the 4:30 water taxi to SP.

My biggest concern is not making it on the water taxi, but the new rules Continental has added to flying with animals which they are not supposed to require. Do you know if he applied for the import permit and its waiting at the int airport like it should be or if he requested a faxed copy in advance to bring to the airport??? It took me TWO DAYS to get back here in Oct, it was complete BS. A true nightmare.

He can always take Maya air if he misses the water taxi, it only costs one ticket for dogs as opposed to 3 on Tropic. good luck. If you can make the boat it is definately much preferred by dogs. Putting them back in their kennels once they go through customs makes most of them go insane after riding on long flights from the states. Most of the pups love the water taxi ride

The San Pedro Water Taxi runs a 5:30pm departure from Bz now which might be viable.
www.sanpedrowatertaxi.com/files/schedule.html

great news Phil!! Thank you!

come to think of it if he takes Maya you have to call in advance to arrange a certain plane for the large dog kennels.

This may help,it is a holiday tomorrow and its late in the day call BAHA SEE link
http://investinbelize.blogspot.com/2008/05/requirements-for-bring-your-dog-or-cat.html

Yeah, Penny had them fax up the permit. We have an overabundance of documentation. Now I just have to drive 6 hours to the airport since continental has no hub here.

I appreciate the help, everyone. See you tomorrow.


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Thanks Tim.

I just called baha and they cant fax to me . You need a permit anyway. Try playing dumb gringo and throw around Victor Vigora 's name .
Yes it is a holiday and I think you are lucky there,you can do it.

Thanks to everyone, you guys are awesome!!
Knowing that there is a 5:30 water taxi eases the problem 100%. We'll check with Maya as an option, also.

All of the permits are in hand, working with BAHA has been very easy, they were prompt on approving trhe permit, answered my questions via email, and faxed it to us on time!!

Keep your fingers crossed that they arrive tomorrow in San Pedro safe and sound. Stop by the Hideaway Bar and meet Guinness(if you already know Fred), or both of them if you don't!

Bob and I arrive Friday afternoon, I can't wait!!! Please, stop by the bar and see us...we have lots of work to do getting the hotel ready for the season, so we'll be around all week!!

ok great. Baha in BZ has always been easy, it was continental that gave a huge non sense headache and made it a nightmare. Glad you have the permit in advance.

Karmin will say a doggie prayer for Fred and (?? name of dog) tonight.

Thanks, His name is "Guiness"...because he's that black and tan brindle color dog, not because we're drunks!

I just hope he gets along with our resident pot licker, Lucky.
Keli, are you the same gal I met several years ago at paradise Villas?

It is not BAHA you'd have an issue with, it is leaving the US! I need to post the updated requirements since the last one posted and the one on your blog.

Tim, what do you mean BAHA won't fax to you? Are you trying to get an animal down here now too? They fax upon request and charge an extra $35 for the fax when you arrive.

BAHA at internataional is open 7 days a week including holidays until the aiport closes now.

We found the agent at Continental cargo very helpful in answering questions and making sure everything is in order. if I ever have to do this again, that would be my first call!
I'll have Fred post his experience on here AFTER it's over!

super!! That is always my first call along with BAHA too. However last time when I got there ticket agent gave me a different story than the live animal desk and cargo. I travel 4 times a year with karmin too.

Wow, again, thank to all of you...just exchanged emails with Maya Air, they can fly them both for $126 US...woo hoo!

yes, it is great. Where on Tropic you pay $165 for just the dog!

If he can do the water taxi there is no charge for the dog and is a lot less headache and easier than a puddle jumper with the dog. Once Guiness gets out of his kennel in BZE it is really a headache and hard to put the dog back into the kennel and fly them again. Karmin screamed in panic the entire Tropic flight and was banging on the kennel door like a huge monster (yes, we paid three seats before we knew Maya was one) It was terrible!! Everyone was covering their ears and felt terrible for her.

Since then it has always been water taxi and she loveeeees it!! She is literately smiling on the water taxi and loves to stick her head out.

Karmin says a prayer for Guiness tomorrow

Greetings from my last water taxi trip!!

So happy to be on my way home!


Ahhhh, enjoying the breeze smiling and winking!


One big smile for the camera!


Ah man, it's been a long two days traveling home.

Oh what a sweety! I think this will be Guiness one and only plane trip, after this one, it will definitely be the water taxi!!

...and finally. Happy to be home.

Taking my regular run on the beach collecting the largest coconut I can find!


Swim? Did someone say Swim!!
(never say that word to Karmin unless you mean it!)

I am happy to report that Fred and Guiness arrived safe and sound! Please go visit them at the Pink motel/Hideaway Bar, or if you see them around town, say hi. Guinny is the large loveable brindled color "WV BROWN DOG", Fred is the large loveable tatooed bearded gringo!

great news. We were thinking of them and glad to know they arrived.

Not another dog question .