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[anevarez]

The puppy is arriving before 8am so that it won't be so hot... according to her. I believe they ship American Airlines Cargo??

Originally Posted by TxVicki

Don't know anything about these people. BUT I'm concerned that a puppy would shipped on plane in this weather!!! It's has been so HOT here in the DFW area and most airlines will not ship if the temps are over 80.

[jiggsmom]

I have no experience with having a dog "shipped" to me but aren't there any yorkie pups closer to where your friend lives???????? With soooo many dogs in rescue and needing homes, why would someone have to buy a pup that's only 1.3 lb and have it put on an airplane? Just my opinion and I'm sorry if I ruffled feathers but it seems pretty cruel and inhumane to me.

[TxVicki]

Originally Posted by anevarez

The puppy is arriving before 8am so that it won't be so hot... according to her. I believe they ship American Airlines Cargo??

Well I do have to say this, even at night it hasn't been cooling down. This morning was 84 and it's supposed to stay that way.
I live about 15 minutes from DFW Airport in good traffic. LOL

i just pray that this baby will be ok.

[susan lynn]

Here is what is going on in Georgia with the heat. The heat index on Wednesday was 105 degrees. This is a report we had on the news tonight.


Veterinarian Says Heat Can Be Deadly For Dogs - News Story - WSB Atlanta

[anevarez]

My friend is a high power attorney who feels like she should be able to get what she wants at the snap of her fingers. I love her to death, but when it involves a living, breathing puppy it makes me nervous. My Yorkie isn't big compared to several others I have seen and it is not good enough for her. I loved the breeder that I used as she made the experience really easy and was always there to answer questions. She had us in her home, allowed us to meet her puppies and their parents. I suggested her finding someone like this, but she said no. She found a small dog and that is what she wants. I guess this post is pretty pointless, but I love my Yorkie as I love my children and I am so worried about what she should expect with her 1st Yorkie from yorkiepup. I am hoping he isn't as small as quoted, but I have no clue. Also, the weather in both places is supposed to be 83 degrees at arrival and departure?

Originally Posted by jiggsmom

I have no experience with having a dog "shipped" to me but aren't there any yorkie pups closer to where your friend lives???????? With soooo many dogs in rescue and needing homes, why would someone have to buy a pup that's only 1.3 lb and have it put on an airplane? Just my opinion and I'm sorry if I ruffled feathers but it seems pretty cruel and inhumane to me.

[mscat]

Personally I would never by a living animal online just because I want something small. I have heard a lot of horror stories abotu Jeff Dane too. Maybe after this experience your friend will be in the right position to sue the pants off those people. I am so sorry but their is a good chance of something going worng. A tiny puppy in cargo and in the heat. This is terrible. Your friend will get what she wants but at the chance of a very sick little pup. I am scared tha tshe is in for a lot of pain and heartache. Being so busy like that, I wonder what time she will even have for a new puppy.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by anevarez

Thanks ladies. It makes me sad to think of a tiny puppy on a plane ride, although it is very short. However, my friend based her decision on a tiny yorkie. My Chloe is 4 1/2 lbs and she is "too big" in her eyes. I have a friend who has a teeny tiny yorkie male and at 2 years he has not reached 2lbs. My other friend (who made the purchase from yorkiepup) is seeking a tiny yorkie like this. I know it is quite sick, but she has already paid the man. Are the puppies from there sick or are they bred unethically? My friend isn't the sharpest tool in the shed and now I am worried for this little guy coming here this weekend.

Ask your friend if she is prepared to keep this puppy if he grows to be the standard size of 7 pounds.

People who are looking for what your friend is looking for either get ripped off or end up paying through the nose for vetting for a sick puppy.

I feel sorry for this puppy.

[anevarez]

I was on the phone with her a minute ago. She says the puppy will be going to work with her daily. She is a partner at a pretty spiffy lawfirm that is dog friendly. She said the plane will arrive at 7:40am so that the heat should not be too much of an issue. The actual flight time is about 40 minutes. I would never buy an animal because of size either, so please don't think that I condone her actions. I am simply trying to gather information incase she finds herself in a bad situation.

Originally Posted by mscat

Personally I would never by a living animal online just because I want something small. I have heard a lot of horror stories abotu Jeff Dane too. Maybe after this experience your friend will be in the right position to sue the pants off those people. I am so sorry but their is a good chance of something going worng. A tiny puppy in cargo and in the heat. This is terrible. Your friend will get what she wants but at the chance of a very sick little pup. I am scared tha tshe is in for a lot of pain and heartache. Being so busy like that, I wonder what time she will even have for a new puppy.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by anevarez

My friend is a high power attorney who feels like she should be able to get what she wants at the snap of her fingers. I love her to death, but when it involves a living, breathing puppy it makes me nervous. My Yorkie isn't big compared to several others I have seen and it is not good enough for her. I loved the breeder that I used as she made the experience really easy and was always there to answer questions. She had us in her home, allowed us to meet her puppies and their parents. I suggested her finding someone like this, but she said no. She found a small dog and that is what she wants. I guess this post is pretty pointless, but I love my Yorkie as I love my children and I am so worried about what she should expect with her 1st Yorkie from yorkiepup. I am hoping he isn't as small as quoted, but I have no clue. Also, the weather in both places is supposed to be 83 degrees at arrival and departure?

Your friend is an attorney and has not researched yorkies and the people who sell them? I guess not, because anyone who did any research at all would realize this is not the way to purchase a puppy....and they would also find out that the tinies are not breed standard so therefore the breeder is more than likely questionable.

I really thought that it was against airline regulations to ship during the summer months.

How depressing all the way around.

[anevarez]

So do I. I tried to give her the name of a reputable breeder who breeds for quality and not size. This puppy is 1.3lbs at 12 weeks - that is really tiny for a flight, don't you think?

Originally Posted by ladyjane

Ask your friend if she is prepared to keep this puppy if he grows to be the standard size of 7 pounds.

People who are looking for what your friend is looking for either get ripped off or end up paying through the nose for vetting for a sick puppy.

I feel sorry for this puppy.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by anevarez

My friend is a high power attorney who feels like she should be able to get what she wants at the snap of her fingers. I love her to death, but when it involves a living, breathing puppy it makes me nervous. My Yorkie isn't big compared to several others I have seen and it is not good enough for her. I loved the breeder that I used as she made the experience really easy and was always there to answer questions. She had us in her home, allowed us to meet her puppies and their parents. I suggested her finding someone like this, but she said no. She found a small dog and that is what she wants. I guess this post is pretty pointless, but I love my Yorkie as I love my children and I am so worried about what she should expect with her 1st Yorkie from yorkiepup. I am hoping he isn't as small as quoted, but I have no clue. Also, the weather in both places is supposed to be 83 degrees at arrival and departure?

Well if she is a "high power attorney" and so dead set on getting this puppy the very least she should do is either hop a plane and pick him up herself or hire a courier so he can be in cabin. It makes me sick to think of any dog stuffed into cargo but a teeny like he is should NEVER be put into cargo.

Maybe you can suggest the above to her.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by anevarez

I was on the phone with her a minute ago. She says the puppy will be going to work with her daily. She is a partner at a pretty spiffy lawfirm that is dog friendly. She said the plane will arrive at 7:40am so that the heat should not be too much of an issue. The actual flight time is about 40 minutes. I would never buy an animal because of size either, so please don't think that I condone her actions. I am simply trying to gather information incase she finds herself in a bad situation.

The only information I can give is to tell your friend to have a good vet and also know where the emergency vet clinics are in your area.

And, if the puppy grows to a size she is not happy with (which happens OFTEN) I guess give her a list of rescues....but tell her to keep in mind that yorkies are being dumped daily in the state of TX so she should be prepared to wait to surrender him/her if she decides to. Hopefully she will not just discard it in a shelter. OR...hopefully she will fall in love with it and give up the idea of having a rat sized yorkie.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

Well if she is a "high power attorney" and so dead set on getting this puppy the very least she should do is either hop a plane and pick him up herself or hire a courier so he can be in cabin. It makes me sick to think of any dog stuffed into cargo but a teeny like he is should NEVER be put into cargo.

Maybe you can suggest the above to her.

[ladyjane]

Originally Posted by anevarez

So do I. I tried to give her the name of a reputable breeder who breeds for quality and not size. This puppy is 1.3lbs at 12 weeks - that is really tiny for a flight, don't you think?

The bottom line is that NO dog should be flown at this time of the year. What airline is she using?

[roseylovestosho]

How can you put a dog that is less than 2lbs in cargo?!?