[header] How to ship live animals [title] Take your pet on the plane with you if possible. [step] If you want to ship a small pet on an airplane, the easiest way is to accompany the pet on the same flight. If your pet is small enough, you may be able to take it in the cabin with you as one of your carry-on pieces for an additional fee. 
If your pet is larger, you may be required to travel on the same aircraft, but with your pet in the cargo holding area. [substeps] All airlines have breed and weight restrictions that apply to both cabin-and cargo-shipped pets.