Should I bring my cat with me when I move to Europe?

[Anonymous]

I’m going to Europe for grad school and I’m having difficulty deciding if I should try to bring my cat with me or if she’d been better off with my parents until I get back. I’d be gone for at least a year and the flight is 11 hours. I’d miss her terribly for a year (especially as she helps with my anxiety and depression) but I also worry about potentially losing her while traveling or stressing her out during the flight and about her being left alone all day while I’m in class (my parents have other animals that she knows and plays with). I had been thinking that if I don’t take my cat with me to Europe I’m coming back with one but that poses similar issues for the the return trip.

[KrakenAttackin]

Do A LOT of research before doing this. Countries can be a SERIOUS pain in the ass about allowing a pet into a country. I am sure the requirements are listed, or you could contact the embassy of the country you are visiting. ALSO, make sure you know what the requirements are for bringing your cat BACK to the U. S. are. Good luck.

[slatyb]

Have you checked the requirements for importing a cat into Europe? It's not as simple as just putting it on a plane, picking it up, and carrying it through customs.

[Jessica405]

Your cat will most probably have to spend 6 months in quarantine. In case it is a carrier of some illness. Leave it with your family.

[laly520]

leave the cat at home

more safe n more comfy

[DryGermanGuy]

Leave the cat at home. He won’t like a move like that too much.

[Luckycharms12]

No that would be silly

[In_Trance]

yeah