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but I do wish you well on your trip back to the USA.  I know how long of a flight it was to get to Thailand a few years ago...

The only thing I can think to say is make sure she doesn't fly in the "luggage" compartment.  There are too many sad stories about dogs (not just bullies) not doing well down there since it isn't fully pressurized or climate controlled.  If push comes to shove you should totally get your Dr to say she's a therapy dog for you and needs to fly with you (if you can find an airline that will allow it)...it'll cost more, but that way you'll be right there with her for the long flight.

but I did fly an adult Bulldog from Chicago to Hawaii in October about 2 years ago. There was a TON of paperwork needed prior to her trip and copies had to be sent with her. She needed to have 2 Rabies shots and documentation showing a minimun Rabies titer to be allowed into Hawaii. So check well before her trip to see if she needs any special health certificates or documents.

I spent a week or so getting her used to the crate she would travel in, it was a plastic crate as opposed to the wire one she was in at my house. Instead of the tiny dual food/water dishes that came with the airline crate I used a clamp-on water bottle holder so she would have enough water thru the flight. I put a few toys into the crate that she couldn't shred/swallow/etc. to keep her occupied and an extra thick pad to keep her comfortable. I drove her from Ohio to Chicago so she could go on a non-stop flight. A few minutes before the van came to take her to the loading area I walked her so she could potty and I stayed at the cargo office and talked to the transport people about her until the last minute. I wanted to impress upon them to be sure the pilot and crew KNEW there was a Bulldog in the cargo area. I also took out a $10,000 insurance policy on her - I didn't like to think anything might happen to her, but wanted to have some type of coverage on her if something did happen.

Friends of mine shipped an adult male from Ohio to Thailand about the same time my girl went to Hawaii. He went on a direct flight from Cincinnati, Ohio to Frankfort, Germany and stayed there overnight in a kennel at the airport, then took a direct flight on to his destination in Thailand. He did fine and even won a Reserve Best in Show within 3 days of arriving there. He was shown in Thailand for about a year and then sent to Brazil, again all went well with his travels.

Hope all goes well with your girls trip!

I really have nothing to add to the previous posts but am impressed at the steps you are taking to assure your dogs safety. I take Emma flying with me to and from work twice a month however the flight is all of 55 minutes air time. None the less I worry everytime we go. I try to tire her out with a long walk prior to flight and lots of padding in her cage. I also have her name on the cage and introduce her to the crew who are loading her onto the plane. I thought if they knew her and her name they would be more careful with her.

Good luck and all the best.