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

[Scooter's Mom]

If it were me, I'd look into this...I doubt he weighs that much either, this would probably cost less than the price of gas and be much faster. http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...ates/index.jsp

That may be a better plan, even... considering how expensive fuel is these days. It's about $3 a gallon here.

[ScottieMommy]

That may be a better plan, even... considering how expensive fuel is these days. It's about $3 a gallon here.

I know that shipping for any dog and any weight UNLESS puppy fits under seat with passenger is $200 for SURE. I have spoken with breeders who ship their puppies across the US and all told me the same from $200-$250 no matter the weight, and i agree might be cheaper than gas

[jennielynn1970]

Well, considering the fact that I don't have that amount to put out at this moment, and the fact that I've done transport for many a rescued cat (and some dogs), I was really hoping to go that route. I know gas is $$, but I guess I was hoping for a little help. Oh well. Will see if the transport group I contacted will be able to help, since I've helped them out before, otherwise I'll just drive.

[Jessika]

I MIGHT (big big big might) be able to help from Springfield, MO to St. Louis, MO.


I currently live near St. Louis, but I just moved from Branson so I could always make a trip to Branson to meet up with friends and stop by Springfield to help out. But I would need to convince my hubby of it first, of course, and see if time and money allows.

EDIT: Oh, this next weekend I definitely won't be able to as I will be in Hawai'i. I'm very sorry guys, if it were any later I would probably be able to convince hubby

[Vela]

I think you'd have better luck trying to get donations of 10 or so dollars from people towards a plane ticket. Would make more able to help and make it less costly besides in the end. Just a thought. Even if you drove the whole way yourself, it would cost you more in gas than a ticket would cost.

[jennielynn1970]

Vela - Ummmm... yeah.... I don't feel comfortable with that. I know we raised money for Ally, but that was to basically save her from being PTS and getting a foster home. This isn't saving the pup's life, and I wouldn't feel right asking for money. My car is an economy car, and I get about 400+ miles highway miles with my car on one tank of gas. I know transport driving isn't free... I just thought it might be an option. I'm not good at asking for help, so normally I just do it myself like I planned to from the start. It's ok... I'll keep checking with OTRA and if all else fails, like I said, I'll still travel it round trip.

[Seravieve]

a) Linky doesnt work for the puppy thread...

b) I'd be willing to send some money via paypal to help with airplane ticket.. Definitely a better way to go. I understand not having the money to buy it up front, but in the long run, it would be the better option. No miles on car, cheaper than gas+oil change/tire rotation+motel rooms...

Im sure a lot of people would be willing to send you some money, even if you dont actually flat out ask... I'd offer to do a leg of the transport if I had a better (mpg) car. Itd be better for me to send money than put it in my gas tank, as I get 16 mpg on good days. (Beefy Xterra )

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well, considering the fact that I don't have that amount to put out at this moment ...

... otherwise I'll just drive.

"Just driving" is possibly going to cost MORE than a plane ticket would.

Estimated Costs:

One-way mileage = 1,500 miles; Total miles = 3,000
Average car gets 20 - 30 mpg on the highway - let's say you can get 25 mpg

3000 divided by 25 mpg = 120 gallons of gas used
120 gallons x $3.00 gallon = $ 360.00 in gas costs
One 3,000 mile Oil Change = ....20.00
Direct Car Costs = $ 380.00

Human Costs:
* 23 hours driving each way = 46 Hours on the road
* figure at least 2 Motel Stays for R&R @ $60.00 per stay = $120.00
* Food --- 3 days of Junque Food @ $6.00 per stop x 12 stops (every 6 hours) = $ 72.00
Human Food & Lodging = $192.00

Total Trip Cost = $ 572.00

I think I'd shop for a plane ticket.

/s/ Phred