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PartPixie · 08-06-2010, 01:06 PM

I highly recommend seeing if your friend can at least check on your new baby. My brother is a breeder who recently shipped a few puppies to me to sell for him. These were good sized puppies so we werent afraid of the flight as they were all bigger than my 1 yro baby. (Tulsa to Washington DC)

Imagine my horror when I picked the little guys up and realized they had not had ANY food or water durring their layover! (How did I know? My brother put stickers at the bottom of the dishes. No crumbs or soggyness to the dishes!!!!)

Luckily the little guys did fantastic. But if they had been smaller? I'm not sure. :-/

Cerise · 08-06-2010, 05:07 PM

I too suggest you see if your friend could check on him. I hope everything works out okay and congrats on finding him.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 05:10 PM

Yes, I am going to have her go to the airport to check on him.

gemy · 08-06-2010, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Cerise

I too suggest you see if your friend could check on him. I hope everything works out okay and congrats on finding him.

Okay i'm a worry wart so that's out there. Only 7 hour drive. go to the airport pick him up. No worries about weather layover 4hr wait, what happens if engine trouble etc.. Stay with your friend overnight you have your pup in your arms, then do the drive home.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by gemy

Okay i'm a worry wart so that's out there. Only 7 hour drive. go to the airport pick him up. No worries about weather layover 4hr wait, what happens if engine trouble etc.. Stay with your friend overnight you have your pup in your arms, then do the drive home.

You have to understand Gail this is 7 hrs on a dirt road ( From Labrador City to Wabush, NL ) it is a gawd awful road at that, full of pot holes, especially since all we've been getting lately is rain. This in my opinion would shake the little guy up more then anything. There is nothing in between that 7 hrs, except one little tiny town ( Churchill Falls ) Cell phones do not work along this road after you reach a certain distance, it is terrible. I would have to drive by myself, my BF is in NL until the 15th, and no one else I know would want to take the time for such an unpleasant drive. If it were paved and wasn't all wilderness the whole way, I would definitely have driven.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 05:34 PM

I just called my friend, The plane arrives in her town at 12:40pm..she is going to go to the airport when the flight arrives and make sure he is doing okay and being properly cared for, I will be calling the airline as well. I have a tremendous stress headache and feel terrible about him being there alone.

YorkieChick1 · 08-06-2010, 05:35 PM

I think everyone is worrying a little too much. I'm a flight attendant for United. I've seen alot of dogs shipped and he is 2 years old not a puppy, so hypoglycemia is usually not a problem. He will be so cute that all the ramp personnel will probably fawn over him. I'm sure he will be perfectly fine and you will have him with you in no time!! Congrats and relax!

gemy · 08-06-2010, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

You have to understand Gail this is 7 hrs on a dirt road ( From Labrador City to Wabush, NL ) it is a gawd awful road at that, full of pot holes, especially since all we've been getting lately is rain. This in my opinion would shake the little guy up more then anything. There is nothing in between that 7 hrs, except one little tiny town ( Churchill Falls ) Cell phones do not work along this road after you reach a certain distance, it is terrible. I would have to drive by myself, my BF is in NL until the 15th, and no one else I know would want to take the time for such an unpleasant drive. If it were paved and wasn't all wilderness the whole way, I would definitely have driven.

Awh sorry that is bad the drive the ruts. oh dear. But your g/f can be there for him

He is 2yrs old should be okay and as you said the weather has been cool.

Can't wait to see his pics .. You must post soonest!

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 05:47 PM

Thanks for the reassurance, I feel like crying, plus I'm hormonal again,

It's going to be a rough night!

yorkie_mama22 · 08-06-2010, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Darlene68

Thanks for the reassurance, I feel like crying, plus I'm hormonal again,

It's going to be a rough night!

Aww try not to worry too much Darlene! I know how tough it must be living out in the middle of no where like that!

I just want to wish you all the best and congrats on your new baby! He will be home with you before you know it

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by yorkie_mama22

Aww try not to worry too much Darlene! I know how tough it must be living out in the middle of no where like that!

I just want to wish you all the best and congrats on your new baby! He will be home with you before you know it

Thanks so much!

Connie · 08-06-2010, 06:39 PM

Ahhhh Darlene! Congrats! I will say a prayer that all goes well with your babie's flight! He is about the same size as my Faith...except she has lost weight since being ill, but 3.4 is her normal weight. I can't wait to hear about the reunion. I wonder if you should have your friend give him a little nutrical when she sees him. I know he is 2, but he is small and this flight could be stressful for him. Best wishes and I'm anxious to see pictures of your new addition!

RDB911 · 08-06-2010, 06:53 PM

Having your friend check up on Jesse will help alot and give you reassurance.

keep us posted on his arrival...can wait for the photo's

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Connie

Ahhhh Darlene! Congrats! I will say a prayer that all goes well with your babie's flight! He is about the same size as my Faith...except she has lost weight since being ill, but 3.4 is her normal weight. I can't wait to hear about the reunion. I wonder if you should have your friend give him a little nutrical when she sees him. I know he is 2, but he is small and this flight could be stressful for him. Best wishes and I'm anxious to see pictures of your new addition!

Thanks Connie, The breeder has sent Nutical with him, so that is a good thing. I am trying to stay positive,and wish so much that tomorrow will get here already.. but the time seems like it is going so slow!!!

I hope Faith is doing better, sending hugs.

Darlene68 · 08-06-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RDB911

Having your friend check up on Jesse will help alot and give you reassurance.

keep us posted on his arrival...can wait for the photo's

I sure will, thanks Ryan

08-06-2010, 01:06 PM	#16
PartPixie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Washington, DC Posts: 168	I highly recommend seeing if your friend can at least check on your new baby. My brother is a breeder who recently shipped a few puppies to me to sell for him. These were good sized puppies so we werent afraid of the flight as they were all bigger than my 1 yro baby. (Tulsa to Washington DC) Imagine my horror when I picked the little guys up and realized they had not had ANY food or water durring their layover! (How did I know? My brother put stickers at the bottom of the dishes. No crumbs or soggyness to the dishes!!!!) Luckily the little guys did fantastic. But if they had been smaller? I'm not sure. :-/ __________________ Cricketts kisses make the world go round

08-06-2010, 05:07 PM	#17
Cerise Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,601	I too suggest you see if your friend could check on him. I hope everything works out okay and congrats on finding him. __________________ life with my Cerise

08-06-2010, 05:10 PM	#18
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Yes, I am going to have her go to the airport to check on him. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

08-06-2010, 05:34 PM	#21
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	I just called my friend, The plane arrives in her town at 12:40pm..she is going to go to the airport when the flight arrives and make sure he is doing okay and being properly cared for, I will be calling the airline as well. I have a tremendous stress headache and feel terrible about him being there alone. __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

08-06-2010, 05:35 PM	#22
YorkieChick1 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 2,249	I think everyone is worrying a little too much. I'm a flight attendant for United. I've seen alot of dogs shipped and he is 2 years old not a puppy, so hypoglycemia is usually not a problem. He will be so cute that all the ramp personnel will probably fawn over him. I'm sure he will be perfectly fine and you will have him with you in no time!! Congrats and relax! __________________ Nanci 's her furbabies!! Brooke,Binky,Bunny,Buster & BooBoo And My Chichis: Baby & Bitsy There's nothing that brightens my day more than a puppy kiss!

08-06-2010, 05:47 PM	#24
Darlene68 Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 4,923	Thanks for the reassurance, I feel like crying, plus I'm hormonal again, It's going to be a rough night! __________________ Darlene Bailey Blu & Jesse Bee

08-06-2010, 06:39 PM	#27
Connie Loved by Maddie & Libby Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North Dakota Posts: 10,732	Ahhhh Darlene! Congrats! I will say a prayer that all goes well with your babie's flight! He is about the same size as my Faith...except she has lost weight since being ill, but 3.4 is her normal weight. I can't wait to hear about the reunion. I wonder if you should have your friend give him a little nutrical when she sees him. I know he is 2, but he is small and this flight could be stressful for him. Best wishes and I'm anxious to see pictures of your new addition! __________________ Custom doggie dresses and vests Memory is a country where I can go to see your face - but where do I go when I miss your embrace?

08-06-2010, 06:53 PM	#28
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