Shipping my puppy as cargo??? - YorkieTalk.com Forums

MsFamousHepburn · 01-14-2008, 10:37 AM

My Mother-in-law just bought me a little boy Yorkie puppy! Originally the plan for him to fly with my Dad out here as a carry-on but my dad's business trip has been canceled until late Summer. My in-laws live 3,500 miles away, and my family live 3,200 miles away, so driving to pick him up is not an option. Now the trouble is that the only choice we have is to ship him as cargo...and I feel HORRIBLE just thinking about doing that!

Has anyone here shipped their baby as cargo?

If so, what airline did you use and was it a bad experience?

Any additional trips about flying your pet?

Thank you!

TurtleDove · 01-14-2008, 12:20 PM

How about picking him up by flying into the state that he's in? You can then bring him onto the plane with you ... much better than cargo.

kosoma · 01-14-2008, 02:09 PM

How old/big is he?

Ladymom · 01-14-2008, 02:29 PM

I have contact information for a stewardess for Delta who does carry on transport. She's a member of the Maltese forum I belong to and several people have used her service and been very happy with it.

If you'd like her contact information, pm me.

MsFamousHepburn · 01-14-2008, 07:51 PM

Flying in to pick him won't be an option for us, due to paying over $1500 last month to fly home...

He's very young; 10 weeks and he's also very small.

mojo · 01-14-2008, 08:29 PM

I have had both my babies shipped to me, one from Missouri, other from Texas. Had no problems. I don't recommend if there is another option, but both dogs arrived safe and sound.

MsFamousHepburn · 01-14-2008, 10:31 PM

I'm so glad to hear that! I've heard horror stories about pets getting injured or even killed during flights! If you don't mind my asking, what airline did you use? So far Delta is the only one I've found who will fly dogs from Memphis to Seattle.

mojo · 01-15-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by MsFamousHepburn

I'm so glad to hear that! I've heard horror stories about pets getting injured or even killed during flights! If you don't mind my asking, what airline did you use? So far Delta is the only one I've found who will fly dogs from Memphis to Seattle.

Im so sorry, I dont recall, its been a few years. But I am getting another puppy soon and she is being shippd to me as well.
I really think dogs getting injured or killed is extremely rare. I am sure they do there best to take care of the animals, esp. the tiny yorkies.

mojo · 01-15-2008, 05:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MsFamousHepburn

I'm so glad to hear that! I've heard horror stories about pets getting injured or even killed during flights! If you don't mind my asking, what airline did you use? So far Delta is the only one I've found who will fly dogs from Memphis to Seattle.

Found this on original breeders webpage -
The total cost for shipping on American Airlines or Continental will be $225. Delta, Northwest, and Midwest Express are other airlines that can be used but they are usually a little more expensive. I will only ship within the United States.

txrosegirl · 01-15-2008, 05:34 AM

my bentley came to me from FL via delta .... his breeder would only use delta and said they were the best as far as watching out for the furbabies ...

when he got to texas and i took him out of his crate, he was fine and happy to be home

Bizzymammabee · 01-15-2008, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by MsFamousHepburn

Flying in to pick him won't be an option for us, due to paying over $1500 last month to fly home...

He's very young; 10 weeks and he's also very small.

Some airlines offer what they call VIP service. The dog gets white glove treatment. I just had Zoey flown in from MO on Northwest via the VIP shipping.

Cost me $290 for the shipping. She was well cared for and mind you she is a tiny girl of 1lb 14 ozs.

grayxie · 01-15-2008, 06:44 AM

I got Harley last month from Michigan. He was shipped in cargo, on Northwest. They charged me according to his crate size, he is 15lbs. So his crate would most likely be larger than for a puppy. The total for the ticket with taxes came to $180. He arrived safe and sound, apparently there were alot of dogs in cargo on his flight. The only thing I was really worried about was his flight kept being delayed.

Sugar's Mom · 01-15-2008, 06:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MsFamousHepburn

Flying in to pick him won't be an option for us, due to paying over $1500 last month to fly home...

He's very young; 10 weeks and he's also very small.

the airline has certain tem reqquirements that must be meet on both ends of the travel. Contrary to popular belief, not all cargo is teemp controlled, plus, many times they have to sit on the tarmac waiting to be loaded. That said, Continental is the best for flying your pet in cargo. The cargo is temp controlled plus they have "pet service' where your puppy is taken to the plane by truck instead of the luggage cart. It is the last loaded on and the first off loaded. Nothwest takes animals in cargo down to 10 degrees. Now I wouldn't want a puppy of mine in that cold. so just becaise they do ship sometimes to very low temps, it doesn't mean you should. i would go with the stewardess that flys puppies in cabin on the side.

ArmaniMan · 01-15-2008, 07:29 AM

Hi...

I had a toy poodle flown to me in NY from Oregon at 16 weeks old.

She was flown Continental Quick Pack Service... this way the animals are driven right out to the tarmac and are the last ones on, so they dont sit around on the plane and then they are the first ones off.

Have your mom put some ice cubes in the crate this way if all the water is dumped out there is still something left to lick.

Good Luck.

Elissa

littlewhip · 01-15-2008, 08:20 AM

Sorry cant help with the flying, but congrats, hoping things work out ok for you.

01-14-2008, 10:37 AM	#1
MsFamousHepburn YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 362	Shipping my puppy as cargo??? My Mother-in-law just bought me a little boy Yorkie puppy! Originally the plan for him to fly with my Dad out here as a carry-on but my dad's business trip has been canceled until late Summer. My in-laws live 3,500 miles away, and my family live 3,200 miles away, so driving to pick him up is not an option. Now the trouble is that the only choice we have is to ship him as cargo...and I feel HORRIBLE just thinking about doing that! Has anyone here shipped their baby as cargo? If so, what airline did you use and was it a bad experience? Any additional trips about flying your pet? Thank you! __________________ "Mirrors, the masters, behind these old lies. Smile, hiding, the torment inside..."

01-14-2008, 12:20 PM	#2
TurtleDove Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California Posts: 1,019	How about picking him up by flying into the state that he's in? You can then bring him onto the plane with you ... much better than cargo. __________________ Melody Belle Ariel Pee Pads Blow Out Sale: www.Pee-Pads.com/FreeShipping

01-14-2008, 02:29 PM	#4
Ladymom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,954	I have contact information for a stewardess for Delta who does carry on transport. She's a member of the Maltese forum I belong to and several people have used her service and been very happy with it. If you'd like her contact information, pm me. __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ High Quality Handmade Bows for the Pampered Pooch

01-14-2008, 07:51 PM	#5
MsFamousHepburn YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 362	Flying in to pick him won't be an option for us, due to paying over $1500 last month to fly home... He's very young; 10 weeks and he's also very small. __________________ "Mirrors, the masters, behind these old lies. Smile, hiding, the torment inside..." Last edited by MsFamousHepburn; 01-14-2008 at 07:53 PM.

01-14-2008, 08:29 PM	#6
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,626	I have had both my babies shipped to me, one from Missouri, other from Texas. Had no problems. I don't recommend if there is another option, but both dogs arrived safe and sound. __________________ Molly, Kyle, Bella, Sachi & Emmy Member of the lazy club

01-14-2008, 02:09 PM	#3
kosoma Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 157	How old/big is he?

01-14-2008, 10:31 PM	#7
MsFamousHepburn YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: WA Posts: 362	I'm so glad to hear that! I've heard horror stories about pets getting injured or even killed during flights! If you don't mind my asking, what airline did you use? So far Delta is the only one I've found who will fly dogs from Memphis to Seattle. __________________ "Mirrors, the masters, behind these old lies. Smile, hiding, the torment inside..."

01-15-2008, 05:34 AM	#10
txrosegirl ruled by my furkids! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: dfw, texas Posts: 1,137	my bentley came to me from FL via delta .... his breeder would only use delta and said they were the best as far as watching out for the furbabies ... when he got to texas and i took him out of his crate, he was fine and happy to be home __________________ ~ lyn ~ proud mommy to gino, bentley and miss buffey The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated -- Mahatma Gandhi

01-15-2008, 06:44 AM	#12
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,645	I got Harley last month from Michigan. He was shipped in cargo, on Northwest. They charged me according to his crate size, he is 15lbs. So his crate would most likely be larger than for a puppy. The total for the ticket with taxes came to $180. He arrived safe and sound, apparently there were alot of dogs in cargo on his flight. The only thing I was really worried about was his flight kept being delayed. __________________ Iteapots! GraycieChipHarley http://www.dogster.com/dogs/596293

01-15-2008, 07:29 AM	#14
ArmaniMan YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 9	Hi... I had a toy poodle flown to me in NY from Oregon at 16 weeks old. She was flown Continental Quick Pack Service... this way the animals are driven right out to the tarmac and are the last ones on, so they dont sit around on the plane and then they are the first ones off. Have your mom put some ice cubes in the crate this way if all the water is dumped out there is still something left to lick. Good Luck. Elissa

01-15-2008, 08:20 AM	#15
littlewhip My six pack Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: michigan Posts: 7,665	Sorry cant help with the flying, but congrats, hoping things work out ok for you. __________________ Jasper Charlie Karleigh Molly Joey Shiloh Dogs Are Not My Whole Life,But They Make My Life Whole