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2010-05-04
Shipping "Flying
Puppies" Current cost: ~$325 INCLUDED IN PRICE unless otherwise noted
for most destinations in the lower
48 states for an 8-week old puppy Some people pick their puppies up from our home. We do fly puppies, Puppies can fly with Continental year
round from to major airports throughout the US but flights must be a month or more in advance IN THE SUMMER MONTHS. So we
use AMERICAN AIRLINES MOST OF THE TIME..Delta when ever nessasary to get to some airports..We will make those shipping arrangements
for you. You can fly to Tulsa Oklahoma, and take your puppy back home on the plane with you as carry on. If you are
in Canada or OVERSEAS, CALL OR EMAIL for information specifically about shipping across the border OR INTERNATIONAL. How Does This Work? First, we have to find your closest airport that a puppy can fly into (requires
a certain size of plane with climate controlled hold).
*Not all airports with service can receive
puppies. Only those that receive the big planes can transport
puppies. *We will make the reservations, but we can only reserve for the airports that accept the planes
with climate-controlled holds.
*Temperature
extremes can limit this (heat and cold) during some times of year with other airlines. Continental can ship despite temp extremes,
as they have temperature controlled transport to and from the plane. But, Continental doesn't fly into some airports (like
Boise), so we have to use another airlines. We will make the arrangements. You just pay for the associated
costs at least 2 weeks in advance. Then,
wait until your puppy is at least 8 weeks old to ship him/her. Shipping requires that a puppy be by itself for several
hours, and younger puppies can become overly stressed if this wait is very long. So, we'll look for a good flight for him
or her. 4 days prior to shipping date the airlines will notify me with your flight arrangements..At that time I will email
you all the info needed to pick up your puppy.. The
cost to fly a puppy 8 weeks old to any major city is generally around $325. This price can fluctuate
if the airlines raise their prices. For older puppies and mature dogs, we must call the airline for a specific price
to the the higher weight of the beagle. If a puppy has a long layover somewhere (generally Dallas), it might be about $75
higher for the airport personnel to clean the carrier, feed/water, and walk the puppy (this is rare, but occurs for Alaska
or various airports going oversea's depending upon current available flights). This not at profit to us (in fact, the fee doesn't always totally cover
our costs), and just pays for:
- the airline
fee
- shipping insurance
- the pet travel carrier
- attachable food/water dishes
- air-travel veterinary health certificate
(a special health certificate required for flights)
- some (not all) of our travel/fuel costs
- At times,
I have to pay someone $100 to do the airport trip for me due to momma's have puppies or other things in life that we have
no controll over.When this is the case, I just absorb the cost and don't charge extra.
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Your puppy will be flown to the nearest major airport
to you, or to the airport you specify that accepts puppies via the airlines choosen. Flight times will be determined by the airlines, though we reserve the right
to refuse to ship puppies if their travel day is too long. But if we feel it would be a danger to the puppy the schedule
can change. We are not responsible
for airline flight changes, such as weather postponements, delays, mechanical problems, etc. If your puppy can't
fly on the scheduled day, a reschedule will be arranged. It is an inconvenience for both of us, as you and I may both both
know, but we don't offer refunds if a flight is rescheduled. Reservations will be made upon receiving payment for the shipping and associated costs, and full
payment for the puppy. Please give us at least 2 full weeks prior to shipping your puppy to help ensure flight availability.
If you know you want to ship your puppy... If you filled out the Information Form, we should already have your information. If you haven't filled that out, you can do so at
the time your deposit is made or asap if you purchase a puppy that is ready for a hew home; We try to schedule flights on Saturdays following the 8-week old minimum age of your puppy. Because
we must leave at 2:00 a.m. to go to the airport (during summer months)AND IS A 2HR DRIVE ONE WAY, we try to minimize
the number of trips we take to the airport. Please try to accommodate the schedule even if you have to have someone
else pick up your puppy.
"The Big Day" What
should I take to the airport with me? Before
you read this, please jot on your calendar to e-mail or call me 2 days before the flight day to confirm that you are still
planning to pick the puppy up according to schedule. REQUIRED. Photo ID for the person listed
to receive the puppy (which is the buyer, unless you told me otherwise). REQUIRED. My cell phone
number: 918 905 1002, and home number: 918 696 5942 REQUIRED. Also, it is helpful to have
your confirmation number from my e-mail that included the flight itinerary. Water to offer the puppy at the airport or at your vehicle. DON NOT TAKE YOUR PUPPY FROM THE
CRATE AND PLACE THEM ON THE FLOOR AT THE AIRPORT...There will be a food and water dish attached to the inside of the carrier,
so you don't need a bowl. Bottled water might be best to avoid extra smells that tap waters can have for the first day.
A HARNESS IS RECOMMEND(SMALL generally fits) and leash
to allow the puppy to exercise a little before the drive home, and for potty stops. Baby wipes or a couple wet wash cloths to wipe off the puppy's feet, as they might be soiled from the trip. Beagles don't normally potty in
their "homes," but sometimes the travel time is longer than they can hold it. A plastic garbage bag or grocery bag to dump the soiled bedding from the travel carrier into for
disposal. A clean towel or something soft and cuddly
to put into the carrier OR TOLD HOLD YOUR PUPPY for your drive home from the airport. A map to where you pick your puppy up. Do a search in Google for the airport if needed, as most have
online maps that you can look at to help guide you to the terminal or Air Cargo (most puppies are either delivered at Baggage
Services ,TICKET COUNTER or else their Air Cargo counter). Meds
are sometimes sent in case your puppy gets loose stools from the flight and leaving littermates. follow directions on
the envelope. this will save time and money for a unnessasary vet visit..All puppies are reguired to see your vet for a check
up with in 5 days of arrival so schedule a head to not VOID YOUR HEALTH CONTRACT.. I often choose to not bathe your puppy before the flight, because most puppies need a bath
after getting to your home (if they have a "potty accident" in the carrier). Two baths in two days could result
in dry, itchy skin. To avoid dry skin, I'd rather fly a puppy to you that "smells like a puppy." :-)
Please be at the airport immediately upon your puppy's
arrival! It is best for your puppy to be picked up immediately, and also the airline personnel get very nervous if
you are not waiting there.
After Picking Up Your Puppy
After your puppy arrives, please either text or call (918 905 1002) or e-mail
to let us know that you have your puppy. Just so I know that you have your baby. At home, check the envelopes taped to the top of the puppy's carrier for paperwork that should be
saved. You will probably need to give your puppy a lukewarm bath
using a gentle, tearless shampoo. I often don't bathe puppies that are flying because they typically will need another bath
upon arrival. Two baths in a row would probably result in dry skin. So, please plan to do a quick puppy bath with a gentle
puppy shampoo. We've also used a tearless childrens shampoo + conditioner combo, and really like that as well as puppy shampoo...maybe
the conditioner in the shampoo moistens the skin? Are there
any options other than flying? There are some over-land animal
haulers, but we will not sell a puppy to someone planning to use a land transport service. This is due to several reasons: The transport time is too long and stressful for a young puppy The chances for contamination (viruses, bacteria) from previous dogs that have
been in the compartment is too high. Scheduling
with land transporters is too difficult, Airlines
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