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

[molucass]

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

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

[krazyaboutkatz]

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.

[jennielynn1970]

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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* .

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

[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. 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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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.

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.

[Freedom]

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.

[NoahsMommy]

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.

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.

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.

[Cinder & Smoke]

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.

Did this conversation ever take place today?

Is there a Plan for Woody?

[jennielynn1970]

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?

[Freedom]

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?

Nope. At least at our airport, they bring the dogs right up to the Check In place, where you go to buy tickets, check luggage, and so forth. It is on the UPPER level. When you get off a plane here, and need to get baggage and then go out for a taxi (or your car) all that is on the LOWER LEVEL. We did not go down stairs except to be told to go back up lol. That's what I mean, for all the questions I was SO confused, but they did know what was happening. They needed access to the computer terminal to mark each dog in and arrived, and then as picked up. There are no computer terminals in that lower level, except in the lost luggage office.

If you are going to a LARGE airport for pick up, it could be a hike back and forth. Our airport is quite small, so it wasn't too bad going down and then back up again.

Sorry Leslie had a wasted trip to the airport; she should "make a big fuss" when she is on the phone with them, so it doesn't happen again!

[Freedom]

No, we did not go to a special cargo area either. (I just re read what you asked.) The special package service goes in a special, pressurized area of the cargo hold of a passenger flight. So there are lots of people on the plane and the plane comes in to the regular terminal, not a cargo terminal. (We DO have a cargo terminal, we did not go there to pick up Sugar.)

They get the people off, get the dogs off and onto the luggage dolly, then unload all the baggage for the passengers. It took AGES for the attendants to bring the luggage dolly up with all the dog carriers on it. All the passengers were long gone from downstairs, I am quite sure!

Once Woody is actually in the air, you should phone and get specific instructions where to go at your airport for the pick up. Terminal A or Cargo Bay 6 or whatever. Until he is actually on a flight, they can't give you the specifics.