I am delighted to speak with Carol Martin, founder of  Sit ‘n Stay Global, LLC, a company that provides a supremely safe and luxurious experience for corporate clients traveling on private jets with their pets. As part of her deluxe service, Carol and her staff are all trained in pet first aid and CPR; travel with a pet oxygen mask, a pet flotation device, and pet seat restraints; and they begin each flight with a thorough passenger briefing on pet safety.

With Carol’s pet travel expertise in both commercial and private aviation (she was a commercial flight attendant for many years), I wanted to ask her a few questions about how to care for our animals and the best way to prepare them for their journey.

Carolyn: What do you recommend people do to prepare their pets for air travel – commercially?  If the pet is in the cabin (small) or if the pet is checked below?

Carol: First and foremost, do your homework and be prepared.  Just like a successful trip for you doesn’t come together without some planning and research, neither will it for your pet if you just “wing it” and show up at the airport unprepared.

- Go to your air carrier’s website and look up the rules for traveling with your pet.  They will be very specific about what documents you will need from your vet in order to check in.  Just as you will not travel if you show up at the airport without proper ID, your pet will not travel without proof of immunization and confirmation that he or she is fit to travel. [Read more →]

VIP Travel for Pets

One of the many pleasures of flying on a private or corporate plane is the ability to keep your pet in the cabin with you. The problem, however, is that most of us don’t know how to keep our pet safe in case of an emergency or if the animal is experiencing a health problem.

Realizing that this could be a problem, Carol Martin, a former commercial flight attendant who moved into the corporate arena, founded Sit ‘n Stay Global, LLC, to provide a supremely safe and luxurious experience for corporate clients traveling with pets.

Carol and her staff are all trained in first aid and pet CPR. All Sit ‘n Stay flight attendant travel with a pet oxygen mask, a pet flotation device, and pet seat restraints, and they begin each flight with a thorough passenger briefing on pet safety. If the client requests it, they will also stay with the pet and act as a Nanny throughout the trip.

Of course, not everyone has the option to fly on a private jet, but that doesn’t mean everyone shouldn’t have the ability to ensure their pet’s safety in flight. For those whose pets are too big to fit under a seat in an airline approved carrier, Pet Airways may be the answer. [Read more →]

When traveling with your beloved animal, you want them to be comfy and happy for their journey. There are a wide variety of items to help take the edge off of your pet’s travel worries including blankets, water bowls, toys and similar knick-knacks.

One option is an eco friendly mat that is perfect for the crate and made by a company called Muttropolis. This is a smart looking option that will have your pet thinking “Green.”

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My friends who have dogs always have lots of “cookie” crumbs in their pockets from broken dog biscuits. I found this company who make these amazing dog treats called “Let’s Go for a Walk” in band-aid size tins. The biscuits are totally organic, made from human-grade ingredients, and they are completely wheat, corn, and soy free.

In addition, the tins themselves are stylish and chic looking, and people who are traveling with their dog can pack them in their pocket or in a suitcase knowing that Fido’s treats will stay fresh and will arrive at their destination in good condition, not smashed and crushed into crumbs.

So far they’ve been a big hit with both my human friends and their dogs, whether they’re traveling across the country or just to the local dog run.