Warm-Blooded Live Animal Checklist
Air Waybill No.: ___________ Type of Animal: _________________ Flight Date: _______ Pieces: _____ Weight: ______ L K
Origin Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Origin Temperature: _______ F C
Connecting Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Connecting Temp.: _______ F C
Destination Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Destination Temp.: _______ F C
AA will ONLY accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures fall between 45ºF (7ºC) and 85ºF (29ºC) unless the Shipper provides a Certificate of Acclimation signed by an accredited Veterinarian. Regardless of the temperatures stated on the Certificate of Acclimation, AA will NOT accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures exceed 85ºF (29ºC) OR fall below 20ºF (-7ºC).
Every question MUST be completed and reviewed with the Shipper. Questions answered with “No” must be corrected before acceptance.
General Acceptance Yes N/A No
1. At Cargo Facilites: Was the animal tendered at least 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure, but no more than 4 hours
At PPS Facilities: Was the animal tendered at least 1 hour before the scheduled flight departure, but no more than 4 hours?
2. If visible, does the animal appear fit for travel? Note: If the animal exhibits any signs of illness, injury, or aggressive behavior,
DO NOT ACCEPT the animal.
3. If the animal is a cat or dog, has the Shipper confirmed the animal has not been sedated or given tranquilizing drugs (including over-
the counter sedatives and/or tranquilizing drugs)?
4. Is the animal old enough to be shipped? Note: Check the health certificate. Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old; primates must
be at least 6 months old.
5. Have advance arrangements been made if the destination city will be closed on arrival or requires quarantine, etc.?
Documentation Yes N/A No
6. Is the animal the only commodity on the AWB?
7. Is the type of animal, in addition to its common name, shown on the Air Waybill in the “Nature and Quantity of Goods”box?
8. If the animal is a cat, dog, or primate, is there a valid Health Certificate? Note: An original signed Health Certificate is required, in
addition to 1 copy. It must be from an accredited Veterinarian and must be dated no more than 10 days before the day of travel.
9. If the animal is a cat or dog, is there a valid Rabies Certificate?
Note: For shipments within the U.S, a Rabies Certificate or combination Health and Rabies Certificate is required for cats and
dogs older than 3 months. International requirements vary.
10. If the animal is being tendered for an international or interline flight, has the Shipper complied with all government requirements,
(including import licenses, permits, CITES permits, etc.) and/or carrier exceptions?
Note: Refer to N*INTLLA and N*FRTINTR for interline shipments.
Feeding and Watering
Note: If the animal should NOT be fed and/or watered, the Shipper must provide instructions certified by an accredited
Veterinarian.
11. Has the Shipper provided: Yes N/A No
a. Feeding and watering instructions, signed and affixed to the top of the container certifying the animal was was given food and
water within 4 hours of transport ?
b. Separate food and watering dishes that are securely attached and accessible without having to open the container?
c. Food for a 24-hour period to the top of the container?
_________________________________/_______________________
Signature of Shipper or Agent / Time and Date / Labeling and Marking
12. Are the: Yes No
a. Shipper and consignee names, addresses, and 24-hour telephone numbers affixed to the top of the container?
b. Proper neon-yellow point labels affixed to the top of the container, along with the “Scale Weight” written on the label?
c. Correct number of orientation and “LIVE ANIMAL” labels attached to each container?
Note: Orientation and “LIVE ANIMAL” labels must be affixed to the top of the container, and 1 side of the container,
and must be at least 1 inch (2.54 cm.) high.
Containers
Note: The following types of containers are prohibited: kennels made entirely of wicker, welded mesh or wire mesh; snap, softsided,
cardboard, knock-down, folding or collapsible kennels; kennels with plastic doors; kennels with wheels (unless they are retractable, removable, taped, or otherwise rendered inoperable); and kennels with top opening doors.
13. Are the container(s): Yes No
a. Compatible for every aircraft in the routing?
b. Suitable for the particular type of animal allowing it to sit, stand (without the head touching the top of the container) breathe, and
rest comfortably?
Note: Each cat and dog must have its own container, except when there are: 2 kittens or puppies between 8 weeks
and 6 months old, are similar in size, and weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kgs) each.
c. Clean with no offensive odors?
d. Rigid and secure enough so that the animal cannot escape through gaps or poke through any openings in the container?
e. Leak-proof with a solid floor that is covered with absorbent material to absorb any accidents?
Note: Hay, straw, and wood-shavings are not permitted as an absorbent material.
f. Constructed so that the animal can be easily removed in an emergency?
g. Constructed with adequate handles or lifting devices if the animal is a cat or dog?
h. Constructed with a solid top and a metal grated door if the animal is a cat or dog?
i. Constructed with ventilation openings on at least 3 sides and have a spacer bar or rim protruding at least ¾ inches (1.9 cm) on all
sides to ensure the kennel’s ventilation openings cannot be blocked?
Note: International shipments require ventilation openings on all 4 sides.
j. Secured with releasable cable ties on all 4 corners of the door if the animal is a cat or dog?
_______________________/__________________/_______________
Warm-Blooded Live Animal Checklist
Air Waybill No.: ___________ Type of Animal: _________________ Flight Date: _______ Pieces: _____ Weight: ______ L K
Origin Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Origin Temperature: _______ F C
Connecting Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Connecting Temp.: _______ F C
Destination Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Destination Temp.: _______ F C
AA will ONLY accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures fall between 45ºF (7ºC) and 85ºF (29ºC) unless the Shipper provides a Certificate of Acclimation signed by an accredited Veterinarian. Regardless of the temperatures stated on the Certificate of Acclimation, AA will NOT accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures exceed 85ºF (29ºC) OR fall below 20ºF (-7ºC). Every question MUST be completed and reviewed with the Shipper. Questions answered with “No” must be corrected before acceptance.
Signature of Employee / Employee Number / Time and Date
Copied from American Airlines Cargo website
Air Waybill No.: ___________ Type of Animal: _________________ Flight Date: _______ Pieces: _____ Weight: ______ L K
Origin Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Origin Temperature: _______ F C
Connecting Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Connecting Temp.: _______ F C
Destination Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Destination Temp.: _______ F C
AA will ONLY accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures fall between 45ºF (7ºC) and 85ºF (29ºC) unless the Shipper provides a Certificate of Acclimation signed by an accredited Veterinarian. Regardless of the temperatures stated on the Certificate of Acclimation, AA will NOT accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures exceed 85ºF (29ºC) OR fall below 20ºF (-7ºC).
Every question MUST be completed and reviewed with the Shipper. Questions answered with “No” must be corrected before acceptance.
General Acceptance Yes N/A No
1. At Cargo Facilites: Was the animal tendered at least 2 hours before the scheduled flight departure, but no more than 4 hours
At PPS Facilities: Was the animal tendered at least 1 hour before the scheduled flight departure, but no more than 4 hours?
2. If visible, does the animal appear fit for travel? Note: If the animal exhibits any signs of illness, injury, or aggressive behavior,
DO NOT ACCEPT the animal.
3. If the animal is a cat or dog, has the Shipper confirmed the animal has not been sedated or given tranquilizing drugs (including over-
the counter sedatives and/or tranquilizing drugs)?
4. Is the animal old enough to be shipped? Note: Check the health certificate. Cats and dogs must be at least 8 weeks old; primates must
be at least 6 months old.
5. Have advance arrangements been made if the destination city will be closed on arrival or requires quarantine, etc.?
Documentation Yes N/A No
6. Is the animal the only commodity on the AWB?
7. Is the type of animal, in addition to its common name, shown on the Air Waybill in the “Nature and Quantity of Goods”box?
8. If the animal is a cat, dog, or primate, is there a valid Health Certificate? Note: An original signed Health Certificate is required, in
addition to 1 copy. It must be from an accredited Veterinarian and must be dated no more than 10 days before the day of travel.
9. If the animal is a cat or dog, is there a valid Rabies Certificate?
Note: For shipments within the U.S, a Rabies Certificate or combination Health and Rabies Certificate is required for cats and
dogs older than 3 months. International requirements vary.
10. If the animal is being tendered for an international or interline flight, has the Shipper complied with all government requirements,
(including import licenses, permits, CITES permits, etc.) and/or carrier exceptions?
Note: Refer to N*INTLLA and N*FRTINTR for interline shipments.
Feeding and Watering
Note: If the animal should NOT be fed and/or watered, the Shipper must provide instructions certified by an accredited
Veterinarian.
11. Has the Shipper provided: Yes N/A No
a. Feeding and watering instructions, signed and affixed to the top of the container certifying the animal was was given food and
water within 4 hours of transport ?
b. Separate food and watering dishes that are securely attached and accessible without having to open the container?
c. Food for a 24-hour period to the top of the container?
_________________________________/_______________________
Signature of Shipper or Agent / Time and Date / Labeling and Marking
12. Are the: Yes No
a. Shipper and consignee names, addresses, and 24-hour telephone numbers affixed to the top of the container?
b. Proper neon-yellow point labels affixed to the top of the container, along with the “Scale Weight” written on the label?
c. Correct number of orientation and “LIVE ANIMAL” labels attached to each container?
Note: Orientation and “LIVE ANIMAL” labels must be affixed to the top of the container, and 1 side of the container,
and must be at least 1 inch (2.54 cm.) high.
Containers
Note: The following types of containers are prohibited: kennels made entirely of wicker, welded mesh or wire mesh; snap, softsided,
cardboard, knock-down, folding or collapsible kennels; kennels with plastic doors; kennels with wheels (unless they are retractable, removable, taped, or otherwise rendered inoperable); and kennels with top opening doors.
13. Are the container(s): Yes No
a. Compatible for every aircraft in the routing?
b. Suitable for the particular type of animal allowing it to sit, stand (without the head touching the top of the container) breathe, and
rest comfortably?
Note: Each cat and dog must have its own container, except when there are: 2 kittens or puppies between 8 weeks
and 6 months old, are similar in size, and weigh less than 20 lbs (9.1 kgs) each.
c. Clean with no offensive odors?
d. Rigid and secure enough so that the animal cannot escape through gaps or poke through any openings in the container?
e. Leak-proof with a solid floor that is covered with absorbent material to absorb any accidents?
Note: Hay, straw, and wood-shavings are not permitted as an absorbent material.
f. Constructed so that the animal can be easily removed in an emergency?
g. Constructed with adequate handles or lifting devices if the animal is a cat or dog?
h. Constructed with a solid top and a metal grated door if the animal is a cat or dog?
i. Constructed with ventilation openings on at least 3 sides and have a spacer bar or rim protruding at least ¾ inches (1.9 cm) on all
sides to ensure the kennel’s ventilation openings cannot be blocked?
Note: International shipments require ventilation openings on all 4 sides.
j. Secured with releasable cable ties on all 4 corners of the door if the animal is a cat or dog?
_______________________/__________________/_______________
Warm-Blooded Live Animal Checklist
Air Waybill No.: ___________ Type of Animal: _________________ Flight Date: _______ Pieces: _____ Weight: ______ L K
Origin Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Origin Temperature: _______ F C
Connecting Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Connecting Temp.: _______ F C
Destination Flight No. / Departure Time / Arrival Time: ________ / _________ / _________ Destination Temp.: _______ F C
AA will ONLY accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures fall between 45ºF (7ºC) and 85ºF (29ºC) unless the Shipper provides a Certificate of Acclimation signed by an accredited Veterinarian. Regardless of the temperatures stated on the Certificate of Acclimation, AA will NOT accept Live Animals when the origin, connecting, and destination temperatures exceed 85ºF (29ºC) OR fall below 20ºF (-7ºC). Every question MUST be completed and reviewed with the Shipper. Questions answered with “No” must be corrected before acceptance.
Signature of Employee / Employee Number / Time and Date
Copied from American Airlines Cargo website
