I've taught in five international schools located in eastern and western Europe, in the Middle East, South American and now in Asia. I have always traveled with current shot records along with a declaration with the official stamp of the veteranarian of excellent health of the animals (cats). I've never had a problem at all. Even though I've heard of horror stories along the way, I've made sure to ask the airlines to be with the animals on long layovers and I've fed and watered them myself. On one long layover in Finland, I claimed the cats at the luggage area, checked into a close hotel (11 hour lay over) and re-checked all of us back in after we all rested, ate and drank. It helps to break up particularly long trips. I have always found excellent vets in each country. The kitty cats are great companions in this overseas without family kind of life style! I've adopted a kitty off the streets of Israel, and equipped with current shot records had no trouble entering Germany with her. I do ask about animals toward the end of the interviewing process and before signing the contract.