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

[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.