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Breed Restrictions
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Cargo Available
Carry On Friendly
Small cats/dogs/birds in cabin ($50-118 CAD/USD/way) in soft-sided under-seat carriers (max 16x10x8.5"). Checked pets ($100-236 CAD/USD/way) in hard kennels. Breed/temp/holiday/route restrictions apply for checked. Cargo available.
Cabin
💵Fee:$50-$118flat
⚖️Max Weight:0-0 kg
🐾Per Passenger:1
👜Carrier size:16"×8.5"×11" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Reserve pet online or via chat/phone ≥48 h before departure; strongly recommended to book immediately after ticket purchase.
Species:
🐱Cat
🐶Dog
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
Pre-book ≥48 h or boarding may be denied. Cabin pets may be reassigned to rear rows when severe cat-dander allergies are reported. Non-compliance with kennel rules can lead to a future travel ban.
Checked
💵Fee:$100-$236flat
⚖️Max Weight:0-0 kg
👜Carrier size:36"×25"×28" in.
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Reserve space online or by phone; arrive 120 min (domestic) / 150 min (intl.) before departure.
Complete “Live Animals Handling Declaration” at check-in.
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
brachycephalic
Extensive holiday (18 Dec – 4 Jan) and heat embargoes; “Live Animals Handling Declaration” required at check-in.
Cargo
👶Min Age:8 weeks
Book through WestJet Cargo: call 1-866-WJCARGO or email westjet@support.westjetcargo.com.
Cargo booking mandatory for pets destined for London Heathrow (LHR).
Documents:
📄Rabies Certificate
📄Vet Health Certificate
Banned breeds:
brachycephalic
Mandatory cargo booking for pets destined for London-Heathrow (LHR).
Service Animal
🐾Per Passenger:2
👶Min Age:8 weeks
DOT form required 48 h prior for U.S. flights. Add a service dog via WestJet Service Dog page.
Documents:
📄Dot Form
Trained service dogs only; DOT form 48 h prior for U.S. flights; ESA treated as pets and pay cabin fee.