Bringing puppy from PR to US

Member since 27 January 2025

alysmberryMember27 January 2025 23:31:42

Hey friends,

I rescued a puppy in Aguadilla and want to take her back to PA. I am flying out of BQN (Aguadilla airport) and wondering how strict they are with puppies. A few questions that come to mind are:

New guidelines state dogs have to be at least 6 months of age but I am wondering if there's a loophole or if people even check papers at BQN.
Has anyone else attempted to do this with the new regulations in place? If so, how did it go and what did you do to successfully bring your puppy into us?

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BennyBurn Member

Member since 31 January 2025

BennyBurnMember31 January 2025 21:09:10

Just put the puppy in a dog carrier if he/she fits and take them on the plane with you. You can get an extra ticket if you need to so that you can have them on the seat next to you. That’s what I did with my cat. Obviously, I don’t know what her/his size. They don’t check the age.

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wpotvin Active member

Member since 23 April 2014

wpotvinActive member18 June 2025 15:40:17

It depends on the airline. If you fly JetBlue, you can buy a special ticket for the dog for $100-150 as long as it is in a carrier and weighs less than 20 lbs.