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

[pitc9]

If you need caught up or just want to look at this ADORABLE puppy again please see the original thread:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=137634

jenn_librarian in Allentown, PA is getting a puppy from AdoreMyDogs in Wichita Falls, TX and I wanted to make a thread dedicated to Woody's transport and would like everyone to take a look at the route he's be taking and see if anyone would be able to help.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=pa&2z=&r=f
I've helped with transports before, but I've never set one up.
I think the first thing that needs to be done is to find out who is willing to help and where they'd be willing to drive to and from. So please take a look at the driving directions and post here in this thread if you're able to help.
Once I know where we have legs to be filled we all can put our feelers out to other people and groups that we know of that do transport and see if they'd be able to help.

We're looking to have this transport happen next weekend the 18th/19th and or 20th.
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[Cinder & Smoke]

Jen_librarian in Allentown, PA, is getting a puppy from AdoreMyDogs in Wichita Falls, TX.

Take a look at the route he'll be taking and see if anyone would be able to help.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=pa&2z=&r=f

So please take a look at the driving directions and post here in this thread if you're able to help.

We're looking to have this transport happen next weekend the 18th/19th and or 20th.

Pack a lunch, Woody, and bring your favorite pillow!

The basic MapQuest shortest distance / quickest time route is a whopping
1,500 Miles requiring about 23 Hours of driving time (pee breaks NOT factored in!)

In normal Transport Segments - that would require about 15 drivers each covering 100 miles;
or 20-25 drivers each covering 1 hour of the actual trip mileage.

Now look at the route and determine IF we have Pet Talkers distributed along the way ... Uhht-Ohhhhh.

Consider the route part between Columbus, OH and Harrisburg, PA & the PA Turnpike - via I70 & I76:
That's about 350 miles; and I can only think of 2 PTers (Joyce & Robin) on that section -
and they're both near the Columbus end.

If we start to "bend" the route to pass near PTers - it gets longer and we need MORE drivers.
(Example: Bend it north from Columbus to get to Akron - Youngstown - Pittsburgh (a long segment that I could do) - and you add 2 more un-filled segments to fill one new one ... not a good deal.)

It might be less frustrating to buy Woody a couple of airline tickets and
FLY his fuzzy butt most of the way.

/s/ Phred

[wolf_Q]

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

[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.

[Freedom]

If you need caught up or just want to look at this ADORABLE puppy again please see the original thread:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...34&page=1&pp=15

Link does not work.

[Kfamr]

I think I'd go for a plane ticket, too. You'll save money which will be needed for vet costs when he arrives.

[jennielynn1970]

Hmmmmm.... According to Expedia, I could fly round trip for $193. That means I'd only have to pay an extra bit to add the pup as a passenger. Hmmm... wonder how that would work, or if I could fit that on a credit card, lol.

[pitc9]

Hmmmmm.... According to Expedia, I could fly round trip for $193. That means I'd only have to pay an extra bit to add the pup as a passenger. Hmmm... wonder how that would work, or if I could fit that on a credit card, lol.

I'd be MORE than willing to help you with the cost!!!
Just say the word!!!

[finn's mom]

Woody's absolutely adorable. What a doll. I can't wait to see photos of him in his new home with you, Jenn. I wish I could be part of the transport, but David finally sold his house and the next couple months are going to be busy to say the least. David's car is a hybrid, so gas is a lot easier on us. (We made it all the way from Plano, Texas to Columbia, South Carolina on less than 30 gallons of gas.)

You know what...we are planning a trip to Oklahoma City for the weekend of the 18th to the 20th. We could get him there and maybe a little further past if someone could pick him up from there. We're hoping to be in OKC for a Dock Dogs event with Finn. We are looking to be there on Saturday morning, possibly Friday night and then leaving Sunday night. I don't know if that leg of the trip needs covering, or if that helps at all...but if it does, and you're still considering the transport route, let me know.

[Cinder & Smoke]

According to Expedia, I could fly round trip for $193.

That means I'd only have to pay an extra bit to add the pup as a passenger.

WOW!
That sounds too cheap to be real!

Before you pack your bags - you need to be certain:
* That airline allows animals on THAT flight
* Any connecting flights also permit animals on THEIR flight segments
* Woody and an Airline-Approved carrier will FIT under the scheduled aircraft's seats

Every Airline has it's own rules for flying Pets & Animals - and those rules
are always changing.
Contact the airline and get their latest rules & regs.
Woody will need to have his shots and a recent Health Certificate signed by a VET that
certifies he's disease-free and physically fit to fly.

Happie Trails!

/s/ Phred

[Sevaede]

Which airline? And is the flight operated by the same airline that is holding it? I ask because I had an Alaska Air flight which was received by American Airlines. Most airlines will require him to be, at least, given a health certificate (declaring them healthy enough for the flight) within ten days of flight

Also, be prepared to be stared at and swarmed as if you are a flipping one eyed purple people eater. I had so many people bum rush me because they wanted to pet the puppy(ies) I was carrying with me.

[cyber-sibes]

Jenn, I did a 1200 mile transport twice in Aug & it was exhausting, even with a stop. if you can fly, that's the way to go. On my flight up from FL in Oct a woman was traveling with her Yorkie under the seat in a carrier - she said she travels with her dog a lot & under the seat works just fine, in case you are worried about him being comfortable.

[sparks19]

Well... We can help you get him from the harrisburg area to Allentown. We live in Lancaster PA and we would be happy to transport him in that area.

Let me know.