Shippings dogs Via Airlines?*Possible New Addition!*

[critter crazy]

A friend of mine is going through some rough times. Her husband just left her, she has to move into a new place, and can only take 2 of her 3 dogs. I have agreed to take one of her dogs. The probem is, we would need to ship the dog on a plane. What is the best airline to do this, and how does one find out how much it costs?? We need to figure this out as soon as we can. Anyone got any Ideas???
Please help!

This is Braven, the dog I would be shipping


He is a 11 month old toy poodle. Isnt he just darling??

[Sevaede]

Awww, give your friend big hugs from me.

Some of it depends on the particular airline. When I had to do some flying (multiple flights) with Spanky, I went with all Alaska/Horizon flights. There was one that was an American Airlines operated by Horizon Air but I never ran into any problems.

They have to have an airline approved crate. There has to be bedding on the bottom that will absorb any "liquids". There has to be one bowl for food and one for water that can be attached to the crates but also accessible from the outside. I am unsure if the *live animal* labels are required or not. I never had them on mine.

They will need, within a few days of the flight, a vet health check with the certificate to show as proof. Before boarding, there will be a fee that has to be paid.

If I can think of anything else, I will post again! I am currently trying to find pics of the crate I used when flying w/ pups.

[critter crazy]

thanks for the Info! I have ontacted some airlines, and there are many that do not ship dogs, without a passenger. So our options have been limited. Alotof the airlines, do not come into my Airport, so I will have to do some traveling to pick up, which is okay.

so far my best options seem to be:
Delta
United
Continental

[koxka]

Some relatives have moved with their pets across the pond by Delta Airlaines
the dog in cabin with them and the cat in the cargo.

Out there is a company specialized on transporting pets by road, maybe it's a better option for you? I don't remember the name of the company.Maybe if you google *pet transport* or something of that sort you can find it.


Good luck, he sure is a cutie. I'm sorry for your friend.

[koxka]

Pet transport

[Freedom]

Here is one link, with info, for AA Cargo. This is how my Sugar flew in last December.

https://www.aacargo.com/shipping/animals.jhtml

[moosmom]

Delta Dash, specialists in shipping pets, is what Dr. Goodnow is using to get Lexie Joon to Illinois. Total $159. The plane is a 12 seater puddle jumper, not a big jet. They go directly on the plane NOT in cargo.

[Vela]

Have heard Delta is the best for pets. He's not too small to make the trip, he will do fine. It's getting onto be the best time to ship animals, with the temps what they are etc. Much earlier or later than this and the temps aren't as nice for flying. Perfect timing if you do it soon. Probably around 250 to fly him all the way there, as far as I know.

[critter crazy]

Thanks for all the advise and input Guys!! You are all great!!we are still trying to figure out what to do, but we are working on it.

[ratdogg]

keep us updated! I hope things work out