Animal Relief Areas   

MIA has animal relief areas located at the arrival level at Concourses D, E and J.  The relief areas at Concourses E and J are whimsically themed "doggy parks." All of MIA relief areas are equipped with dual surfaces and waste disposal stations (map locations).

 

 Flying with Pets - FAA

Pets in the Passenger Cabin
Security Screening
Transporting Live Animals
U.S. Department of Agriculture – Traveling with Pets

 U.S. Department of Agriculture/Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service

Veterinary Services (USDA/APHIS/VS)
Tel: (305) 526-2828

 USDA–APHIS–Veterinary Services @ MIA contact information:

6300 NW. 36th Street (Perimeter Road)
Miami, Fla. 33122

Tel: 305.526.2926 / Fax 305.526.2929

 Driving Directions
 Public Transportation Options

 PetTravel.com - Worldwide travel resources for pets

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 Contact your airline for more information about traveling with your pet.

June 18, 2012

14 Airport Amenities That Will Make You Long for a Layover 

(CNN) -- It's inevitable these days. If you fly, you're going to have to spend a good amount of time at the airport, either waiting to take off or between flights. Thankfully, more and more airports are sympathetic to your situation and are adding unique amenities to help keep you entertained. Of course, you can always whip out your laptop and check your e-mail or stop into the nearest newsstand and pick up the latest James Patterson thriller, but we think you'll find these options a lot more exciting.

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MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Miami, Florida: Need some snuggle time? Casey, a 69-pound golden retriever, strolls though Miami International Airport two days a week with owner Liz Miller, an airport volunteer. The trained therapy dog is outfitted with a "Pet Me" uniform and her own business cards (e-mail her at casey@miami-airport.com). Casey and Liz give passengers directions and generally try to ease the travel experience.

And if you're flying with a pet in tow, you'll want to make note of the growing number of animal relief areas, like those at the Miami airport that feature patches of real grass and a bright yellow fire hydrant. www.miami-airport.com.   Continue  

June 29, 2012

Best Pet-Friendly Hotels In Miami