VIRGIN AUSTRALIA – CARGO
VAGP-CO-006 V1.9 191020 Animal Acceptance Checklist Page 1 of 2
Animal Acce
tance Checklist
Date of Lodgement: Consignment/AWB No.:
Flight Number:
Destination:
Owners Details
PNR/Ticket Number: Passenger Pet: YES NO
Name: 24 Hr Contact Telephone No:
Address: State: Post Code:
Suburb: Email:
To Be Completed by Owner/Authorised Representative (tick appropriate answer)
Animal Breed: Pet Name: Gender: Male/Female
ge:
Is the animal of a Brachycephalic/snub nosed breed? YES
NO
If yes, owner/authorised representative accepts responsibility for any
challenges faced by the pet. Virgin Australia strongly recommends
that if the weather conditions are forecast to be hot and humid at the
port of origin and destination and/or it is a multi-sector journey, guests
should consider changing their flight to one where the temperature is
more conducive to your pet’s comfort.
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Is the Brachycephalic/snub nosed breed animal over
the age of 5 years?
YES
NO
For all Brachycephalic or snub-nosed breeds (including cross breeds)
5 years or older, Virgin Australia strongly recommends they are NOT
presented for travel due to welfare concerns
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Is the animal pregnant, sick or injured? YES
NO
If yes, a veterinary certificate must be provided stating the animal is fit
for travel by air.
Certificate Provided
YES
NO
Does the animal have any pre-existing medical
conditions?
YES
NO
If yes, please specify below: Owner/Authorised
Representative
acknowledges pre-existing
medical condition may
increase risks factors
YES
NO
Animals between 8-12 weeks
YES
NO
Due to possible dehydration for animals between 8-12 weeks, a
veterinary certificate is required stating the animal(s) is/are fit to be
transported.
Certificate Provided
YES
NO
Is the animal over the age of 12 years?
YES
NO
If yes, a veterinary certificate is required stating the animal(s) is/are fit
to be transported.
Certificate Provided
YES
NO
Has the animal been sedated? YES
NO
If yes, owner/authorised representative accepts at their risk.
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Does the animal meet all local quarantine and worming
requirements for entry into the destination?
YES
NO
The owner/authorised representative acknowledges all local
requirements have been met
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Is the container suitable for the animal? (See point 4.
below and the traveling with Domestic Pet Travel
Guide)
YES
NO
The owner/authorised representative acknowledges that the
container meets all required group and governing body standards.
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Does the owner/authorised representative give Virgin
Australia Cargo Pty Ltd and its related bodies
corporate (“VA Group”) permission to provide water for
the pet during all phases of transport?
YES
NO
If no, owner/authorised representative acknowledges that no water
will be provided during transport
Owner/Authorised
Representative
Acknowledge
YES
Owner/Authorised Representative Declaration
As the owner/authorised representative of the animal described above, I make the following declarations to Virgin Australia Cargo Pty Ltd and its related bodies corporate (“VA Group”):
1.
It is my responsibility to determine whether the animal is suitable to travel on the journey for
which I am lodging the animal for carriage; and
2.
I am not aware of any reason that the animal should not undertake the intended journey, such as
ill-health or aggressive behaviour that may put the animal or others in danger; and
3.
I will comply with all applicable laws, including the IATA Live Animals Regulations, and
Government Quarantine Regulations which govern the importation and exportation of animals;
and
4.
I will ensure that the animal’s cage or transportation container complies with all regulatory
requirements and requirements of the VA Group, including in relation to size so that the animal
has sufficient room to stand up, turnaround and lie down without restriction; and
5.
I understand and accept that the transport of the animal by air has inherent risks, including an
increased risk of mortality. Environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity and air
density changes can occur in transit, departure or arrival ports. This may have a significant effect
on the health and well-being of the animal, including increasing breathing difficulties in some
breeds such as Brachycephalic and
6.
I acknowledge that full or cross breed brachycephalic animals (e.g short-head /snub nosed
breeds) are subject to breathing difficulties; and
7.
I acknowledge that the VA Group strongly recommends that brachycephalic animals (eg short-
head/snub nosed breeds) or other animals that are prone to breathing difficulties are not lodged
for transport if weather conditions are forecast to be hot and/or humid at any point of the journey;
and
8.
I acknowledge that the animal will not be accompanied or supervised, and I accept that the VA
Group may not have the expertise or ability to access veterinary services or identify risks to the
animal’s health or well-being throughout the animal’s journey.
In full knowledge of the matters set out above, I request the VA Group to transport the animal
from the origin to the destination noted above.
9.
I indemnify the VA Group for any losses, costs or expenses that may arise (directly or indirectly)
in connection with:
a.
any failure to comply with my responsibilities outlined above, including to the extent the
failure contributes to any injury to or death of the animal; and
b.
the animal breaking out of its cage or container, including any personal injury or property
damage suffered by the VA Group, its personnel or any third party.
10.
I agree that the VA Group will not be liable for incidental, special or consequential damages,
including but not limited to damages for emotional distress and other non-economic loss in
connection with the animal or its carriage.
11.
I agree that the VA Group will not be liable for any loss, damage or expense arising from:
a.
death of any animal due to natural causes; or
b.
death or injury of any animal caused or contributed to by:
i) the conduct or acts of the animal itself or of other animals, such as biting, kicking,
gnawing or smothering;
ii) environmental conditions; or
iii) the nature, age, breed, condition or propensity of the animal.
12. I acknowledge that VA Group may decline to accept the animal for carriage if concerned about
the condition of the animal or its container.
Owner/Authorised Representative Signature: Date: Time:
Owne
Authorised Re
resentative to Com
lete
Effective 24 January 2020 Virgin Australia no longer accepts
brachycephalic (or snub-nosed) breed bookings until further notice.
Effective 24 January 2020 Virgin Australia no longer accepts
brach
ce
halic
or snub-nosed
breed bookin
s until further notice.
