| KENNEL REQUIREMENTS - USDA rules state that the travel kennel must |
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| Crate size: 400 or 500 series: All animal
kennels must meet government regulations for
acceptable kennel size and type. All kennels
must be capable of loading upright in the
aircraft bin as required by the Animal
Welfare Act and the International Air
Transport Association Live Animal
Regulations. |
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- Be constructed out of rigid plastic,
wood, metal, or material of comparable
strength with solid roofs.
- No cardboard
kennels.
- Have removable wheels, if kennel
comes with wheels.
- Have functional handles on the
kennel's exterior to prevent tilting and
any direct contact with the animals.
- Close securely, but not lock,
allowing personnel to open it in case of
emergency.
- Have labels with the words "Live
Animal" in letters at least 1-inch tall
on the crate's top and on at least one
side.
- Have upright arrow labels indicating
kennel's correct position—Delta Air
Logistics can provide these labels.
- Contain some type of bedding, either
shredded paper or towels, to absorb any
"accidents."
- Contain two dishes—one for food and
one for water—attached to the inside of
the kennel door. They must be easily
accessible to agents without
opening the kennel door.
- Display feeding instructions and
food, if applicable. These instructions
should be affixed to the top of the
kennel, along with shipper and consignee
information.
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