Shipping puppies

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

OK, I would like to hear the pros and cons of shipping a puppy versus driving a long way with a puppy. I see some breeders refuse to ship puppies while some have no problem with it. Why is that?

[LuvMyAbby&Kaela]

Good idea! Sorry that happened but glad you and Noah are together.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Remember the show dog in Newark NJ that escaped from the cargo area?

[Debbie, Brianna and Duncan]

google is wonderful, you can find just about anything......I hope this is legit and I did find it interesting

Dog on Airlines:

Safe Air Travel for Animals Act was signed in April 2000 ........because of a lot of the unfortunate and tragic happenings to animals as a result of air travel.

There are certain legal guidelines and restrictions for dog air travel. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) govern air travel for dogs. The airlines themselves have different regulations. Always contact your airline well in advance to review the particular procedures and requirements.

*Two events have forced many U.S.-based airlines to severely modify, curtail or in some cases abandon the transport of live animals: The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2000 and the signing of the Safe Air Travel for Animals Act in April of the same year.

* In April of 2000, the federal government enacted the Federal Aviation Administration re-authorization bill that includes portions of the "Safe Air Travel for Animals Act," legislation designed to make air travel safer for pets and other animals.,

* The best airlines generally have written rules for dog travel. These guidelines are evidence that the airline has given a good deal of thought to the safe transport of dogs specifically and animals in general.

My three experiences where with Alaska Air. I highly recommend them for the safe and humane travel of your pet if you choose this type of transportation.

[Steve Drury]

Our goldendoodle was shipped on Alaska air also. It is the only airline our breeder will use.
She came off the flight as quickly as the human passengers and was taken directly to the ticket counter for pick up.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Please, the airlines care about REVENUE and not going completely under, this is a wonderful act but in the wake of all of the airline mergers, lay-offs, cutbacks, etc., these are the kind of "acts" that are going to be overlooked at a DEAR DEAR PRICE. The best airlines? Which would those be? I can tell you I talk to every single major US based carrier on a DAILY basis and there concern is for their bottom line. Things have changed in the airline industry, I have watched it take a dramatic downturn over the last 17 years and I wouldn't trust a single carrier with a precious, defenseless puppy. Sad, that my livleyhood and employment rests at the hands of the airlines and I this is how I feel.

[Denise & Hunter!!!]

Let me start by saying that I have ZERO experience in shipping puppies. HOWEVER, I have been a corporate travel agent for 17 years and if the customer service of ANY airline is any indication of how they would treat any animal I wouldn't ship one to save my life. The airlines loose luggage in mass amounts on a daily basis, some to never be found or distroyed and still returned to you. Think of the cut backs all of the carriers are making just so they do not go completely under. Mergers are happening left and right and what does that leave? Disgruntled employees, short staffed airports, and overworked and under paid employees. . And think about this, if you call USAirways or United you can no longer get a customer service representative in the United States, all of their call centers are in New Delhi, India. How much help do you think they are going to be if there is a problem with your puppy being shipped? If it is not in their "script" for questions and answers you will not be getting help. I can guarantee that. I could go on and on and on with stories from passengers traveling all over the world and the United States (I work on a government contract). Its bad enough what the carriers have done in the past with passengers (think of the passengers they would not allow to disembark a plane that was sitting on a runway for over 8 hours..... imagine a 6 week old puppy on that flight)....... Do you really think things like that don't happen anymore because of "laws" or "passenger protection" ?? Well it does, and if it happens to someone I work for believe me I hear about it and I DO. I can promise you they are not going to care about your pet for anything more than revenue. DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE - or what I don't see mentioned a lot are currior services, I have a friend that is a very reputable sheltie breeder and she uses a nationwide currier service, grated it is more expensive but if you are adding a member to your family is this really where you want to get cheap? Off my soap box now!!! LOL

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

How timely is this? Southwest Airlines is now selling passenger tickets for dogs!!!!


Southwest Airlines to sell tickets for pets
May 29, 2009 10:33 AM | 10 Comments
Southwest Airlines said today it plans to start selling airline tickets for family pets, one of several new initiatives that are designed to generate new revenues for the discount carrier.

As of June 1, Southwest passengers will be able to purchase the right to bring small pets onboard flights for $75, each way, for travel that begins June 17.
Texas-based Southwest said it will allow a maximum of five pets on to any given flight. The cats and dogs must be small enough to travel comfortably in a leak-proof carry-on case that will fit under an airline seat.

Southwest also plans to outfit its airport terminals with areas where animals can relieve themselves. But it warned passengers on its Web site that these areas will likely be outside the security areas and that it won't hold flights for passengers who opt to take their pets on a potty break.

Link for the article: http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/southwest-airlines-to-se...

[Adina P]

Off to have a talk with Rosco about all the food he eats...maybe if he loses some weight he can fly with us to Vegas in July!!!

Seriously, though. Sounds like there are two separate issues now: 1) Is shipping puppies safe? and 2) would a good breeder ever sell to someone they couldn't meet?

[Maria & Sammy]

Sammy arrived to Orlando from Texas via American Airlines at 8 weeks of age and since has flown 2 other times without incident.

Before Sam, my husband's black lab traveled to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Guatemala without problem. You just have to make sure to understand the airline's attitude towards traveling pets

Over the course of 1 year, Sam's breeder interviewed us 5 times and spoke with family and our vet before allowing us to join the puppy list.

[Linda,Yankee & Finn]

This is a start. Maybe someday all of our pets can travel with us. This is great.

[Jacquie Yorke (DRC)]

Hey...notice how there isn't one breeder participating in this discussion?

[Christine + Ellie]

I just received my mini doodle, Ellie, yesterday from TN to NY on Delta. It took the airline about close to 45 minutes after her flight arrived to finally let me sign her out. As far as I could tell, Ellie took the trip really well. She had a wee wee pad inside her travel carrier where she pooped a little but nothing major. I would recommend that if the trip is short, the dog should handle it fine. The trip from TN to NY is about 2.5 hrs flight and Ellie was fine when I got her.