Can’t get my dog to VI from Keys. Need advice on boat charter that isn’t too $$$

[elljaedee]

I live in North Carolina.

I am moving to St. Thomas on May 30.

I need to find a way to get my dog to St. Thomas since no airlines are accepting pets as cargo. My dog is 9, I’ve had him since he was a pup, and he’s super well trained, smart, and calm. Unless he’s without me. He’s a mess without me. I cannot leave him behind. He’s a lab/sheepdog mix and he’s 50lbs.

I was hoping to drive to Florida and then leave from the Keys to St. Thomas on a chartered boat that isn’t going to leave me broke. All I can find are super fancy yachts that are $1500 a day. I don’t care how long it takes.

If anyone has any recommendations for established companies to help me get this taken care of, please help.

[GreenWave]

Have you tried this web site? COmpanies ship pets around all the time just not sure if any go to St. Thomas.


https://www.ipata.org/find-ipata-pet-shippers

[Gadagirl]

I know there is a group that regularly ship rescue dogs back to the states on airplanes utilizing tourists returning. Perhaps they can help you with logistics in the opposite direction? I found this website, it could be a start for you to conact them.

://www.stjohnanimalcarecenter.com