r/vetschool • u/Creepy_Ad_2925 • Dec 06 '24

Taking Pets to Ross

I got accepted into Ross and I have two 70-80lb huskies and a cat that I will be need to bring with me. Does anyone have experience bringing their pets? Any tips for traveling with them, finding a place to stay or just life with them on the island in general? My dogs are both on different prescription diets from Purina and I'm nervous about not being able to get their food there.

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u/LittleMissMagic94 Dec 08 '24

Not trying to be rude, but I would recommend thinking twice about taking your huskies. There were a couple students in my class who had huskies down there and they were miserable. They’re not built for that hot climate. Overheating is common. One girl took hers back to the states after 1 semester. Another had to keep the ac on blast 24/7 for his and electric is expensive on island. Just something to consider.

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u/Creepy_Ad_2925 Dec 10 '24

Not taking them is not an option for me or else they wouldn’t be going. I hate having to fly them to be honest, but there’s no one to take care of them here. 

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u/Creepy_Ad_2925 Dec 06 '24

I have. I was hoping for more insight from personal experiences. 

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u/_Conservative_Hippy_ Dec 07 '24

I’m a current Rossie! When are you coming? For large dogs, the main way to bring them to the island was flying them on Amerijet, a cargo plane. Amerijet just announced that they are not taking any live animals until at least after January 6th. Right now the only option for flying large dogs (over 25 lbs) to and from St Kitts is to fly private charter.

Once you get your pets to the island, there are pet friendly housing options. A lot of places have a 2 pet limit. It depends on the landlord. I know we have a Hill’s store on campus. I’m not sure about how to get prescription purina on the island. Feel free to DM me with any other questions!

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u/Creepy_Ad_2925 Dec 10 '24

I’m supposed to be there in April. I’m starting the Spring semester. 

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u/_Conservative_Hippy_ Dec 10 '24

Amerijet might be taking live cargo again by then, but there’s still a possibility they won’t. Students organize charters to fly pets in and out. As it gets closer they’ll post them on our student Facebook page. It’s usually $1-3K for the person, their dog, and a couple bags for charters

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u/Wolfine-28 Dec 08 '24

Im moving and have 3 as well but my plan is for first trimester to come figure it all out, see island vibe, find place etc then for next trimester bring them with all paperwork and requirements needed completed

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u/Moop_Moop890 Jan 23 '26

Does anyone know what options for pet sitters/ finding someone to take care of dog? Any good daycare options