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SassyAnn101 · 06-03-2008, 10:31 AM

I got my last three from other states and they had to fly. In February I got Trouble from Moonlight Kennels in Springfield MO. Wanda sent me all the flight info. He was shipped on American Eagle. I could track him on the internet. The flight was on time, and when they brought him up to the counter. I could not see him for all the tape. Finally the attendant cut through so we could get him out. He was perfect. He was clean happy and healthy. He was bouncing all over the place. I had only seen a few pictures of him from the web site, but they were taken when he was aprox 6 wks old. He was 13 weeks when we got him. He is almost 6 months old now, and is still happy and healthy.

The last two we got came from Yorkietymes in Bennington OK. I have only had them for three weeks. I had more contact with Anita from Yorkietymes about Chip (at the time there was only one) than I did with Wanda from Moonlight Kennels about Trouble. Anita sent me updated pictures of Chip, and we talked daily about him, and later about Gus his half brother. Anita shipped them on Delta. I could track their flight also. Their flight actually arrived alittle early, and they were brought up to the desk very quickly. Chip seemed a little scared while still in the cage, but warmed right up when we got him out. Both puppies were clean and dry. Each trip I took food, water, nutracal, blankets, harness and leash. I stopped when leaving the airport to let them streach their legs and go potty if needed. All three puppies came home great, and are still going strong. I would recommend either breader that I have mentioned. Puppies were healthy and communication was great. Good luck with your new baby.

ree · 06-03-2008, 11:53 AM

wow Kimmy!
I was at the edge of my chair waiting when you were going to get her out of that crate..lol! what a nice story..she came a long way..wow! may I ask why Brazil? Do you have pictures? I would love to see her.

that was a great story, I am so glad she had a safe flight and you have a precious baby girl!

scrapindee · 06-03-2008, 07:43 PM

We are using a transporter to take two puppies to their new homes tomorrow. The puppies fly inside and do not go as cargo. I hope this will be a good experience for the puppies and their new families.

pagonzal · 06-04-2008, 04:38 AM

Our furbabies were flown from Ohio to Virginia via Delta. They came to us very clean and extremely healthy. Renotta Oliver of Yorkie City is an excellent breeder. She cares deeply about her babies. We continue to keep in touch with her.

Pam

yorkienewbie · 06-04-2008, 06:51 AM

I got my cutie Hailey from a breeder in Texas and she was flown to me in Virginia.
I was nervous at first at the only thought my puppy had to fly all by herself and I was willing to make the plane trip to Texas so she could be with me during the flight on the way back home.Fortunately, the breeder told me she was sending my baby with one of her carrier friend so it was a big relief for me.I was so anxious and couldn't wait to see her and hold her.

I will never forget the moment i first saw Hailey at the airport in her little plane carrier. I was sooooooo happy!!!!

She was so tiny and cute and I remember she was so shaky!!!(probably scared from the whole flight experience!) I didn't bring anything with me since the airport was pretty close to my house.
Good luck in your search!

Amber_lv · 06-04-2008, 07:02 AM

I had Daisy shipped to me at 11 weeks she was a whopping 1 lb 8 oz

i was soooooo nervous! I waited and waited till the time to go get her we were an hour early hahaha! she was the only puppy on the flight. The guys were soooo nice they went and got her so i didn't have to wait any longer they drove her in a heated van to me(it was winter). They put her kennel on the counter and i looked in and fell in love!! She was perfect. She even held her poop till we got her out and then she pooped outside. she was spunky and beautiful the trip hadn't bothered her at all.

LoveLittleBits · 06-04-2008, 07:23 AM

Hi Everyone,
I am new here and am looking for a puppy. I found an ad online from a local newspaper and emailed with questions about the puppy. The reason I am posting here is that this is the responce that I got:
Hello,

Thanks for your interest in my pet. The little puppy is still very much available for adoption. This little girl is potty trained and friendly with children She fit in the palm of your hand.She is AKC registered puppy .Adorable and sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.She vet-checked, up to date on shots and deworming,and are health guaranteed.. All the papers will accompany the puppy,But right now I am in Africa on a Christian mission with my wife and we have the puppy right here with us.we are going to ship to you via express delivery on next day delivery after shipment through a shipping agent,so if you are interested in having the puppy, I want you to get back to me with your fullname, address including the nearest airport to you. Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby, do not reply me because I am giving her on adoption because of bad condition or anythi ng I am only giving this puppy out because we don't have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here. She will be going for free so I will like you to get back to me with your full name and full address including your nearest airport and your contact phone number so that I can carry out shipping.?

Name:Lizzy
Adoption cost:Free
Shipping Fees:$200.00 Usd
Total cost:$200.00Usd?

I don't believe that this is a true story and I won't be buying this baby, if there really is a puppy at all, but I wanted others to see this. I think it is a scam to just get the money. Why else would they offer this up in a Michigan paper? It must be more to ship from Africa than $200! Why take the poor thing to Africa at all!!! How should I handle this? Just ignore it or email back or somehow investigate and then dirty their name?

ree · 06-04-2008, 07:33 AM

Hi everyone
Thanks so much for sharing! I am so happy all of you had a good experience and your babies had a safe trip home. I do realize it is very common, but still made me nervous..I guess everyone gets that worried feeling on both ends until the puppy arrives and is perfectly fine. I can only imagine the excitement to see your new baby for the first time.. what a special moment!

I will keep you posted ..thanks for helping me feel better

Ree

ree · 06-04-2008, 07:37 AM

you are very smart! ..it is a scam! There has been many of these ad's for the past few years now..you send them shipping for your 'puppy' and you go to the airport and there is no puppy.. just heart break.
Ree

makemepretty · 06-04-2008, 07:50 AM

I've had mine flown to me. Now everytime I go to the airport I feel like I should be getting a puppy!

You can track the flights online, which is all you'll do all day long...and then leave really early because you can't wait another minute. Bring some food, a leash, bottle of water and dish so you can find a spot to feed/water and walk the puppy safely. Scissors too in case you need to cut any tape for stuff attached to the carrier.

All mine have been tiny(1 lb 3 oz, 1 lb 6 oz and 1 lb 8 oz) that were shipped to me and they did just fine

ree · 06-04-2008, 08:30 AM

makemepretty
thanks for the great advice..I need to make a list so when the time comes, I am prepared

your yorkie is just adorabe!
Ree

yorkienewbie · 06-05-2008, 03:40 AM

LoveLittleBits,
I came across many of those ads also while i was searching to buy my puppy online and the ads they all pretty much said the same thing.Then i did some research and found out it was a scam!

JJinjersey · 06-05-2008, 03:46 AM

Yeap!!! It definetaly a scam.....don't wast your time!

Marcsgal · 10-26-2008, 09:40 PM

Be very careful. I bought a beautiful boy from out of state, one of the worst experiences of my life. Puppy was fine when he was sent, arrived brain damaged and having severe seizures. Medication would not help. Breeder said send him back, which I did, because she said that she had her own vet and could get him good care. I felt like a giant turd sending him back. He ended up being put to sleep. My theory is that he was put in a non pressurized compartment during his trip. Don't use American Airlines!

ree · 10-27-2008, 03:06 AM

OMG! Tears are rolling down my face..I can't even imagine this. That is the most horrifying story I have ever heard. I am actually sick right now. That poor baby suffered so much.
I am so sorry for you and what you experienced. Honestly, I would of never put him back on a plane in that condition. I would of taken him to my vet and had him call the breeder and tell her the puppy needed to be put to sleep. This is a true eye opener for many of us in what can happen. I am truly very sorry. I will not be able to shake this story ever.

Thanks for sharing your painful experience, I am sure many will think twice before considering this.
Ree

06-03-2008, 11:53 AM	#17
ree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: massapequa ny Posts: 56	flying a puppy home wow Kimmy! I was at the edge of my chair waiting when you were going to get her out of that crate..lol! what a nice story..she came a long way..wow! may I ask why Brazil? Do you have pictures? I would love to see her. that was a great story, I am so glad she had a safe flight and you have a precious baby girl!

06-03-2008, 07:43 PM	#18
scrapindee Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Redlands Posts: 4,842 Blog Entries: 2	We are using a transporter to take two puppies to their new homes tomorrow. The puppies fly inside and do not go as cargo. I hope this will be a good experience for the puppies and their new families. __________________ Scrapindee--Team Furry & the Biewers www.houseofwags.com

06-04-2008, 06:51 AM	#20
yorkienewbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	I got my cutie Hailey from a breeder in Texas and she was flown to me in Virginia. I was nervous at first at the only thought my puppy had to fly all by herself and I was willing to make the plane trip to Texas so she could be with me during the flight on the way back home.Fortunately, the breeder told me she was sending my baby with one of her carrier friend so it was a big relief for me.I was so anxious and couldn't wait to see her and hold her. I will never forget the moment i first saw Hailey at the airport in her little plane carrier. I was sooooooo happy!!!! She was so tiny and cute and I remember she was so shaky!!!(probably scared from the whole flight experience!) I didn't bring anything with me since the airport was pretty close to my house. Good luck in your search! Last edited by yorkienewbie; 06-04-2008 at 06:53 AM.

06-04-2008, 07:02 AM	#21
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	I had Daisy shipped to me at 11 weeks she was a whopping 1 lb 8 oz i was soooooo nervous! I waited and waited till the time to go get her we were an hour early hahaha! she was the only puppy on the flight. The guys were soooo nice they went and got her so i didn't have to wait any longer they drove her in a heated van to me(it was winter). They put her kennel on the counter and i looked in and fell in love!! She was perfect. She even held her poop till we got her out and then she pooped outside. she was spunky and beautiful the trip hadn't bothered her at all. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

06-04-2008, 07:23 AM	#22
LoveLittleBits YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	Shipping Scam? Hi Everyone, I am new here and am looking for a puppy. I found an ad online from a local newspaper and emailed with questions about the puppy. The reason I am posting here is that this is the responce that I got: Hello, Thanks for your interest in my pet. The little puppy is still very much available for adoption. This little girl is potty trained and friendly with children She fit in the palm of your hand.She is AKC registered puppy .Adorable and sociable with great Personalities and very good bloodlines.She vet-checked, up to date on shots and deworming,and are health guaranteed.. All the papers will accompany the puppy,But right now I am in Africa on a Christian mission with my wife and we have the puppy right here with us.we are going to ship to you via express delivery on next day delivery after shipment through a shipping agent,so if you are interested in having the puppy, I want you to get back to me with your fullname, address including the nearest airport to you. Please if you know that you are not going to take very good care of my baby, do not reply me because I am giving her on adoption because of bad condition or anythi ng I am only giving this puppy out because we don't have time to take care of the puppy again due to the mission work before us here. She will be going for free so I will like you to get back to me with your full name and full address including your nearest airport and your contact phone number so that I can carry out shipping.? Name:Lizzy Adoption cost:Free Shipping Fees:$200.00 Usd Total cost:$200.00Usd? I don't believe that this is a true story and I won't be buying this baby, if there really is a puppy at all, but I wanted others to see this. I think it is a scam to just get the money. Why else would they offer this up in a Michigan paper? It must be more to ship from Africa than $200! Why take the poor thing to Africa at all!!! How should I handle this? Just ignore it or email back or somehow investigate and then dirty their name?

06-03-2008, 10:31 AM	#16
SassyAnn101 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 647	I got my last three from other states and they had to fly. In February I got Trouble from Moonlight Kennels in Springfield MO. Wanda sent me all the flight info. He was shipped on American Eagle. I could track him on the internet. The flight was on time, and when they brought him up to the counter. I could not see him for all the tape. Finally the attendant cut through so we could get him out. He was perfect. He was clean happy and healthy. He was bouncing all over the place. I had only seen a few pictures of him from the web site, but they were taken when he was aprox 6 wks old. He was 13 weeks when we got him. He is almost 6 months old now, and is still happy and healthy. The last two we got came from Yorkietymes in Bennington OK. I have only had them for three weeks. I had more contact with Anita from Yorkietymes about Chip (at the time there was only one) than I did with Wanda from Moonlight Kennels about Trouble. Anita sent me updated pictures of Chip, and we talked daily about him, and later about Gus his half brother. Anita shipped them on Delta. I could track their flight also. Their flight actually arrived alittle early, and they were brought up to the desk very quickly. Chip seemed a little scared while still in the cage, but warmed right up when we got him out. Both puppies were clean and dry. Each trip I took food, water, nutracal, blankets, harness and leash. I stopped when leaving the airport to let them streach their legs and go potty if needed. All three puppies came home great, and are still going strong. I would recommend either breader that I have mentioned. Puppies were healthy and communication was great. Good luck with your new baby.

06-04-2008, 04:38 AM	#19
pagonzal YT Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 438	Our furbabies were flown from Ohio to Virginia via Delta. They came to us very clean and extremely healthy. Renotta Oliver of Yorkie City is an excellent breeder. She cares deeply about her babies. We continue to keep in touch with her. Pam

06-04-2008, 07:33 AM	#23
ree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: massapequa ny Posts: 56	flying a puppy home Hi everyone Thanks so much for sharing! I am so happy all of you had a good experience and your babies had a safe trip home. I do realize it is very common, but still made me nervous..I guess everyone gets that worried feeling on both ends until the puppy arrives and is perfectly fine. I can only imagine the excitement to see your new baby for the first time.. what a special moment! I will keep you posted ..thanks for helping me feel better Ree

06-04-2008, 07:37 AM	#24
ree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: massapequa ny Posts: 56	shipping scam you are very smart! ..it is a scam! There has been many of these ad's for the past few years now..you send them shipping for your 'puppy' and you go to the airport and there is no puppy.. just heart break. Ree

06-04-2008, 07:50 AM	#25
makemepretty YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Middleville Posts: 933	I've had mine flown to me. Now everytime I go to the airport I feel like I should be getting a puppy! You can track the flights online, which is all you'll do all day long...and then leave really early because you can't wait another minute. Bring some food, a leash, bottle of water and dish so you can find a spot to feed/water and walk the puppy safely. Scissors too in case you need to cut any tape for stuff attached to the carrier. All mine have been tiny(1 lb 3 oz, 1 lb 6 oz and 1 lb 8 oz) that were shipped to me and they did just fine __________________ http://www.dogster.com/pet_page.php?j=t&i=369717

06-04-2008, 08:30 AM	#26
ree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: massapequa ny Posts: 56	flying a puppy home makemepretty thanks for the great advice..I need to make a list so when the time comes, I am prepared your yorkie is just adorabe! Ree

06-05-2008, 03:40 AM	#27
yorkienewbie Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 120	LoveLittleBits, I came across many of those ads also while i was searching to buy my puppy online and the ads they all pretty much said the same thing.Then i did some research and found out it was a scam! Last edited by yorkienewbie; 06-05-2008 at 03:44 AM.

06-05-2008, 03:46 AM	#28
JJinjersey YT Addict Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bronx, NY Posts: 299 Blog Entries: 3	Yeap!!! It definetaly a scam.....don't wast your time! __________________ Bryan's Mommy

10-26-2008, 09:40 PM	#29
Marcsgal YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rialto, Ca U.S.A Posts: 5	Flying a Puppy Home Be very careful. I bought a beautiful boy from out of state, one of the worst experiences of my life. Puppy was fine when he was sent, arrived brain damaged and having severe seizures. Medication would not help. Breeder said send him back, which I did, because she said that she had her own vet and could get him good care. I felt like a giant turd sending him back. He ended up being put to sleep. My theory is that he was put in a non pressurized compartment during his trip. Don't use American Airlines!

10-27-2008, 03:06 AM	#30
ree Yorkie Yakker Join Date: May 2008 Location: massapequa ny Posts: 56	flying a puppy home OMG! Tears are rolling down my face..I can't even imagine this. That is the most horrifying story I have ever heard. I am actually sick right now. That poor baby suffered so much. I am so sorry for you and what you experienced. Honestly, I would of never put him back on a plane in that condition. I would of taken him to my vet and had him call the breeder and tell her the puppy needed to be put to sleep. This is a true eye opener for many of us in what can happen. I am truly very sorry. I will not be able to shake this story ever. Thanks for sharing your painful experience, I am sure many will think twice before considering this. Ree