JFK and all who might be interested in the info...we did indeed bring our small dog to St Barths this past March via St. Maarten airport on the trip in. We jumped through all the hoops that SXM now requires. Filled out their form, got Vet vaccination/health certificate (with all the vaccinations that SXM required, with even one of those that our vet rolled his eyes over) fedexed it (overnight) to New York agriculture department (in Albany) to sign off (this packet included a return overnight fedex label). Got the forms back 48 hours later from NY agriculture. I then emailed the forms to SXM who then sent them back signed and officiated that day. And guess what, NO ONE in SXM checked these papers that I spent a whole lot of time, anxiety and money on. We simply deplaned, went through transit desk and on to SBH. Next March, sans kids so will make it a little more financially palatable, we are flying through San Juan on Tradewind Aviation both ways. Although anyone else planning on taking their pet through Puerto Rico should note that the Rabies vaccination needs to be within 6 months of travel. Good luck with all those wanting to bring their little spoiled furry ones (like ours). And we had a great week with Lily in St Barths.