Is pet shipping reimbursable?

2018-04-24T14:34:23-04:00

Kind of an off the wall question but...

Basically, I’m due to PCS from OCONUS to CONUS very soon (within the next 3 weeks). I talked to SATO today to try and get a head start on anything, mentioned my wife’s cat is coming with, and was informed that there isn’t any room for a cat until July. Was told I would need to ship the cat myself (€600). Is this reimbursable?

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 24 at 2018 2:42 PM

2018-04-24T14:42:32-04:00

Looked into it some more, found the information stating pet shipping is not reimbursable.

Also, for clarification, I don’t have my orders yet due to multiple paperwork mishaps and unwise advice, otherwise this wouldn’t have been a problem.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 4 at 2018 12:05 PM

2018-05-04T12:05:50-04:00

Just wanted to give everyone closure, or info, in case there’s someone else out there who comes here first looking for answers to this same question. Basically I had to opt out of the Centrally Billed flight and pay for my own flight. I’ll get partial reimbursement for my flight because I booked through SATO. Had I just booked on my own I wouldn’t have received any reimbursement. The total coming out of pocket was less going this route then it would have if I had to ship the little fur baby separately.

Thank you to everyone who helped and sent advice in regards to this question!