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Every buyer can specify their preference on
getting the puppy home. Flying by Plane or going by Ground we can schedule your
shipment without you ever needing to do anything besides picking them up.
We ship our puppies every
Thursday by airplane unless otherwise planned. Puppies ride in the same
conditions as the human passengers so don't worry about pressurization or
temperature. By shipping
earlier Thursday mornings where your pet can travel there are usually no
problems. We do not get our flight schedules "sometimes" until the prior Monday evening
so if you work please let them know in advance you will not be sure of your
arrival until Monday night. Usually the timeframe to pick up your puppy at
the airport is totally depends on the flight schedules. Please
call your airport to figure out where you need to go in advance of shipping. All
payments on puppies must be received by a week before the shipping day.
Click
Here For Hawaii Puppy Shipping Requirements
We have a ground transport service that ships out on Monday morning and covers most
of the USA for $250.00.
The service was started by Vets and is a very nice setup. We prefer this
option because of the great team and someone is with the puppy 24/7 with medical
training. They will deliver to you or within 30 minutes drive time away.
States NOT included in ground shipping routes are on the map
below.
Ground Delivery Areas
Each airline has different rules
concerning the shipment of live animals, but there are several rules that they
all have in common.
 Age
All of the airlines require that the puppy be at least
8 weeks old before shipping. The
ground shipping and airlines will not make exceptions based on breed.
Health Certificate
The puppy must have a health certificate from a
certified vet, stating that the puppy is in good health, free from diseases, and
able to travel safely. Depending on the time of year and the airline, the health
certificate must indicate the safe temperature range for the puppy. This is
necessary because many airlines experience delays during inclement weather. Some
puppies are not able to survive if they are left outside in cold weather for an
extended length of time.
Kennel
The carrying kennel must be large enough so that the
puppy can stand up and turn around. It must have a water bowl and food bowl
attached securely to the inside of the kennel. It must also have some kind of
absorbent material inside, such as shredded newspaper, wood shavings, or even a
towel. On domestic flights, the kennel must have ventilation on at least two
sides. On international flights, it must have ventilation on three sides (not
counting the door, which is usually a metal grill). The kennel must be marked
clearly on the outside with the words Live Animal in letters that are at
least 1 inch high. For longer duration flights, the time that the puppy was last
offered food and water must be indicated on the kennel. The name, address, and
phone number of the shipper and receiver must also be on the kennel.
They have a bowl for food and water, adequate
ventilation, and the proper markings on the outside. In addition, the kennel has
compartments on top for extra food - useful for those long flights that require
an overnight stay at a connection airport.
The Airlines
Our preferred shipper is Kitty Hawk - American Airlines. We try to use non-stop flights
whenever we can, to minimize the amount of time the puppy spends in transit and
to reduce the chance of delay.
We like American Airlines because
they offer a special service called Priority Parcel for handling live
animals and other important packages. With this service, the puppy is shipped
through the passenger terminals, instead of the cargo terminals. This means the
puppy can usually be picked up at passenger baggage claim, which is much more
convenient than dealing with the cargo terminal. If the puppy was shipped to a
cargo terminal, the receiver might have to wait up to two hours after the flight
arrival before claiming the puppy.
Below, we have listed some information about live
animal shipment on several major airlines. There are also links you can click to
view the airline's web page information concerning live animals.
American Airlines
For live animal shipment information call:
1-800-227-4622
or click here to view the web page information »
Pros:
- Many non-stop flights from Kansas City airport
- Priority service available - Priority Parcel
- Will ship in cold weather, with permission from
vet
Cons:
- No international shipment (except to Canada and
Mexico)
Continental Airlines
For live animal shipment information call:
1-800-575-3335
or click here to view the web page information »
Pros:
- Will ship internationally
- Priority service available - QuickPak
- Will ship in cold weather
Cons:
- Few non-stop flights from Springfield airport
- Very expensive (however, cargo rates are much
lower)
United Airlines
For live animal shipment information call:
1-800-825-3788
or click here to view the web page information »
Pros:
- Will ship internationally
Cons:
- International flights are difficult to reserve
- Few non-stop flights from Springfield airport
- No counter-to-counter service - only cargo service
- Some flights restricted during cold weather
- Reservation required - 1 to 7 days in advance
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