Woody's in PA!! See Karen's new thread

The only way we can get him out sooner is if we drive him to Dallas. I don't mind driving there, but we don't have a fuel efficent vehicle (minivan) and it's a 2 hour drive one way. That totals about $70 round trip or so. We are broke at the moment. Hubby got paid last night but we went shopping and we don't have anything else to use as a cushion this pay period. I have a very part time evening job (usually 2 evenings per week I work) but they didn't have me on any hours last week and just one night the week previous, so I don't have a paycheck to help with bills this pay period.

Here's hoping they can fly Woody out on Sunday. They told us it shouldn't be a problem, but they wouldn't know for sure until Sunday.

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Originally Posted by AdoreMyDogs

Here's hoping they can fly Woody out on Sunday.
They told us it shouldn't be a problem,
but they wouldn't know for sure until Sunday.

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NOTE: The BIG Problem with Woody flying on Sunday is going to be the TEMPERATURE
in either Harrisburg OR Philadelphia!

The forecast HIGH on on Sunday is only 27* ... with the evening LOWs at 15*.
The High of 27* will dip below 25* at 4:00 pm.
Woody would have to drop into Philly between Noon and 3:00 pm - with no room for "delays".

MONDAY, January 21 (Mratin Luther King Day) would be MUCH Better to fly him -
Almost a heat wave hits Philly with a HIGH of 31* in the early afternoon.

JENN ~ Do you have MONDAY "off" as a Holiday?
Even if you don't, the optimal arrival times would be either 4:25 pm or 5:45 pm
on Monday - you can get to Philly by 4:25 pm, can't you?

Here's the Flight Pairs - Sunday And Monday - same flight numbers, same times >>>

Early Bird from (SPS) Wichita Falls to (DFW) Dallas/Ft Worth:
Flight # 3226 - Depart WF @ 9:23 am; arrive DFW @ & 10:15 am

Connects with Flight # 604 from DFW to (PHL) Philadelphia, PA
Flight # 604 - Depart DFW @ 12:15 pm; arrive Philly @ 4:25 pm (getting COLD)

This pair is NO Good on Sunday (Philly will be too cold); but OK on Monday:
Flight # 3212 - depart WF @ 11:28 am; arrive DFW @ 12:30 pm
Flight # 348 - depart DFW @ 1:35 pm; arrive Philly @ 5:45 pm

All things considered -

A Sunday flight is going to be "risky" - he could get held up or refused for the low temperatures.

MONDAY is a safer bet - the heat wave of 31* in Philly opens up the allowable window a little bit.

PS: The notes about Hours of Operation at Philly =
No Problem - the Agent advised that Woody, as a "PPS" (Priority Parcel Service) shipment,
will be "handled" by Passanger BAGGAGE folks - who DO work all 7 days -
he'll be availabe for pickup at Philly every day 8am - 2am, including Holidays.

/s/ Phred

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

JENN ~ Do you have MONDAY "off" as a Holiday?


Here's the Flight Pairs - Sunday And Monday - same flight numbers, same times >>>

Early Bird from (SPS) Wichita Falls to (DFW) Dallas/Ft Worth:
Flight # 3226 - Depart WF @ 9:23 am; arrive DFW @ & 10:15 am

Connects with Flight # 604 from DFW to (PHL) Philadelphia, PA
Flight # 604 - Depart DFW @ 12:15 pm; arrive Philly @ 4:25 pm (getting COLD)

This pair is NO Good on Sunday (Philly will be too cold); but OK on Monday:
Flight # 3212 - depart WF @ 11:28 am; arrive DFW @ 12:30 pm
Flight # 348 - depart DFW @ 1:35 pm; arrive Philly @ 5:45 pm

All things considered -

A Sunday flight is going to be "risky" - he could get held up or refused for the low temperatures.

MONDAY is a safer bet - the heat wave of 31* in Philly opens up the allowable window a little bit.

PS: The notes about Hours of Operation at Philly =
No Problem - the Agent advised that Woody, as a "PPS" (Priority Parcel Service) shipment,
will be "handled" by Passanger BAGGAGE folks - who DO work all 7 days -
he'll be availabe for pickup at Philly every day 8am - 2am, including Holidays.

/s/ Phred

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Hey Phred...
I am OFF on Monday for MLK day.

Sunday is supposed to be REALLY cold (23*F) because of a front coming in from Canada. Monday shouldn't be as bad. Poor little guy will freeze in the cargo area!

I'm confused with the baggage thing... does that mean he comes in to the regular terminal, or the separate cargo area???

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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian

I am OFF on Monday for MLK day.

Sunday is supposed to be REALLY cold (23*F) because of a front coming in from Canada.
Monday shouldn't be as bad.

I'm confused with the baggage thing ... does that mean he comes in
to the regular terminal, or the separate cargo area???

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1) Someone be sure that Leslie reads all this and DOESN'T try to fly Woody on Sunday!

2) Monday "should be" an OK to fly day - but the weather at Philly needs to be checked
later on Sunday to see what the Monday forecast is.

3) Pickup location ... I "think" it will be at the Passenger Baggage Area ---
But *I* will determine exactly where the pickup point is after we decide
What DAY he's going to fly.

Jenn:

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Originally Posted by Jenn

I'd be sitting at the airport wondering what was going on! :eek:

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:confused:
Don't you have a CELL Phone to keep in touch with?
A Cell is almost a requirement to to successfully "find" Woody - so much can change
at the last minute - you need to be "in touch" with AA CARGO and one of us.

/s/ Phred

Yes, I have a cell phone. Leslie has both home and cell numbers for me. I DID have laryngitis for the past week +, and Leslie knew I couldn't talk at all, and just got my voice back today for the most part, so hopefully I can get to talk to her tonight or tomorrow.

I'm sorry things didn't work out today.
Hopefully soon though!

Lots of prayers for little Woody when he is able to fly!

I'm sorry to hear that Woody's flight has been delayed.:( They're probably full because of the 3 day weekend for a lot of people and then some also try to make it a 4 day weekend. I'm one of the few that has to work on Monday though.:( I sure hope that Woody will be able to fly to Jenn at least by Monday. Good luck.:)

Leslie... give me a call or let me know when is a good time to call you so we can catch up on this and figure out when Woody is going to fly. We need to coordinate things, lol.

I think it's time to *scratch* the idea of a Sunday Flight -
Philadelphia's temperatures are now forecast for a Sunday high of only 26*,
with Sunday evening going down to 14* :eek:.

Monday is starting to look a little too "chilly" to be a safe bet -
Monday in Philly is forecast at only 31* for the high; and 23* for the evening low.
A Monday flight might be risky due to the low evening temps.

Heat Wave for Philly is pushed back to TUESDAY - a balmy 41* high
and a warm enough 30* for the evening low.
Other than a chance of snow showers on the roadways, TUESDAY is the warmest
afternoon & evening combination for the whole week.

Flight Recap - valid for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday >>>

Early Bird from (SPS) Wichita Falls to (DFW) Dallas/Ft Worth:
Flight # 3226 - Depart WF @ 9:23 am; arrive DFW @ & 10:15 am

Connects with Flight # 604 from DFW to (PHL) Philadelphia, PA
Flight # 604 - Depart DFW @ 12:15 pm; arrive Philly @ 4:25 pm (getting COLD)

OR:
Flight # 3212 - depart WF @ 11:28 am; arrive DFW @ 12:30 pm
Flight # 348 - depart DFW @ 1:35 pm; arrive Philly @ 5:45 pm

The earlier flight is better - less chance of the afternoon Philly temperature falling
below Woody's minimum of 25*.

/s/ Phred

Do you think that the airlines would allow Woody to have a snuggle safe microwave heat pad or something similar in the carrier with him? These are supposed to last 12 hours and they'd help keep him warm.:) I think that most pet stores sell something similar to this. I know it would mean that we need more donations but if the airlines allow this, I'd be willing to donate towards it. I'm hoping that my paypal account is still working.:)

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Originally Posted by krazyaboutkatz

Do you think that the airlines would allow Woody to have a snuggle safe
microwave heat pad or something similar in the carrier with him?

These are supposed to last 12 hours and they'd help keep him warm.

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In a word - NO!

We'd be trying to change a Long-Standing set of airline regulations that have been developed
after years of experience in shipping animals ...
It'd be like pushing water uphill ... they won't wanna hear it.

The other *rub* to a pre-warmed anything - Woody would be too HOT in the
normally comfortable temperature in the pressurized and heated cargo bay.

IF things go according to plan, Woody is only exposed to the cold for about 30 minutes before and after each flight - during his ride out to and back from the aircraft in a baggage cart pulled by a tug. His layover will probably be spent in the Baggage Office on somebody's desk.

FYI - My Sugar flew in from Ohio as PPS cargo on AA Cargo.

My pick up was at the regular terminal. NOT at the baggage area. They brought all the pet carriers up on one of those luggage dollies, and we all had to line up with our paper work and driver's license to claim our dog. You must have photo ID to claim your pet.

In spite of all the confusion (yes, I was quite confused what was going on that day), I was left with the impression that they really DO know what they are doing. Hope that helps.

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Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

In a word - NO!
IF things go according to plan, Woody is only exposed to the cold for about 30 minutes before and after each flight - during his ride out to and back from the aircraft in a baggage cart pulled by a tug. His layover will probably be spent in the Baggage Office on somebody's desk.

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Is there a way to put a COVER on Woody's mobile puppy condo?? I don't know if I missed any Airline Regs saying "no", so if I did, forgive me please. :o

What about warm-inducing cloths/blankies to keep in his puppy condo? Fabrics like fleece and wool tend to warm up when warmed by body heat. Maybe putting a polar fleece 1/2 or whole yard from the sale bin at a local craft/sewing store would help him stay warm??

What about self-heating socks?? Maybe those could be placed inside with him and activated? Again, I don't know what the airlines are 'OK' with, so I'm sorry if they aren't allowed.

Maybe the above mentioned fleece or wool at the very least? Either way....sending prayers, love and good, warm thoughts to all involved.

Oh! How sweet, generous, kind of those that have emotionally and/or financially invested in getting sweet Woody to his furrever home. What an amazingly wonderful story. :)

Two-cents on differing opinions: While there is a larger financial donation, there is also the certainty that we ALL know that Woody is going to the BEST type of home on earth - a PT Home!! Just because the need wasn't local doesn't mean there wasn't a need just as important.

Can't wait until Woody is home with Jennie...I'm sure Jennie, you agree. Kind of, "lets get this over with", huh? It just has to be soon....come on, weather clouds and atmosphere, can't you go bother some other part of the world?? Come to CA, we need a new kind of weather to entertain us all. ;)

Hugs,
Kelly :)

P.S. Btw, PT truly is AMAZING!! Most of the people that gave $$ wont ever get the chance to meet Woody or his soon to be momma, Jennie. PT is by far the kindest, most generous place/people, EVER!!!! Truly a blessed place/people.

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Originally Posted by jenn_librarian at 2:23 pm SATURDAY

Leslie ...

Give me a call or let me know when is a good time to call you so we can catch up on this
and figure out when Woody is going to fly.

We need to coordinate things.

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:confused:

Did this conversation ever take place today?

Is there a Plan for Woody?
:confused:

Leslie called me tonight, and we're going to try to fly him out on Monday. She's going to make phone calls tomorrow to get more info on the availability for the flight on Monday. Leslie had gone to the airport on Friday, and had been told on the phone, that there was space for Woody. She got there, waited for 2hrs, only to be told that there wasn't any room. Hopefully the airport people are all communicating on Sunday and Monday, and she doesn't have to rearrange plans all over again (it's hard when you have one vehicle, and a baby to take into the scenario).

FREEDOM - what do you mean Sugar flew into the regular terminal?? I'm guessing an animal wouldn't come down the little spinny carousel, lol. You're saying it's a separate cargo area, right?