Shipping

Virgin Airlines is the number one safe pet-friendly transport service available in our experience working with them for several years. Their friendly staff provide excellent customer service and their partnership with other major airlines that have Petsafe shipping programs makes it possible to have a wide variety of safe flights to choose from when shipping your fur friend. Some of their staff are trained pet nannies who look after your puppy throughout the entire flight. It is a safe and hassle-free process with Virgin and their experienced staff provides us with a calm mind with their onboard nanny service. With Virgin, we are assured a safe trip for our puppies always. 

I receive many inquiries on the process of shipping a puppy–individuals often wonder if it is safe and how it works.
*Won’t he/she be scared?  How long does it take?  
*Won’t it be difficult for the puppy to be all alone in a crate for so long?  
This is how I explain the shipping process to individuals to help them feel more at ease with the process of getting a puppy:

Shipping a puppy Is Very safe?

Shipping a puppy by itself to a new location always sounds cruel and embarrassing, but actually, I think it is harder for us than the puppy(s). With my many years of shipping experience, I know for a fact that all of the puppies are well taken care of.  So if you stop and think about it, the airlines are not going to mistreat the puppy(s) for fear of lawsuit and customer dissatisfaction. I tape puppy(s) food and feeding instructions to the top of the crate and put water in the crate, so it will gradually thaw out for the puppy(s) and the puppies are offered food along the ride.

The average flight is approximately 4 to 6 hours. I always ask about any delays or layovers and know the exact times and departures of the flights, so I know where the pup is and I can give you the information as well.

The puppy will arrive the same day as it is sent–usually a few hours. I have a big fluffy bed of shredded newspapers in the crate for the puppy(s) to nestle in and usually a pig’s ear chew (they love them), and a toy or sock with my scent on it–to help the puppy feel secure

What About Shipping In The Winter –Is It Not Too Cold?

If you decide on a puppy, I will guarantee -as I have for 9-10 yrs–that he/she will arrive safe and sound. puppies can be shipped safely between 20 and 85 degrees–AA rules. All puppies ride in the belly of the plane where the temperature is kept at a comfortable 70 degrees–same as for the passengers–and they are the last on and first off the plane. Shipping during this time of the year is completely safe and there is no problem so we need not be afraid about that. Just like a person getting on a flight to go meet their relatives and/or friends for the holidays, shipping a puppy is very similar and probably even a little easier. The only thing different about this time of year is that the airlines can be strict on the minimum temperature at each location (which is good for the puppy(s) even though the plane is always kept at 70 degrees. I believe it is mainly for their liability and protection. Likewise, in the summertime–they will not ship if temperatures are too hot along the way. If this is the case, we will just wait for the next best day to ship or ship earlier or later in the day to combat the hot/cold part of the day.

NOTE: MOST SHIPPERS SPECIALIZED IN SHIPPING PETS WILL USE A TEMPERATURE REGULATION CRATE CALLED AN ELECTRONIC CRATE.

These types of crates are used anytime since they can regulate the temperature to the one best for the puppy(s) travel

What is involved in the shipping process?

Since I am 30 minutes from my nearest airport and do not charge extra for delivery like most breeders, I try to make each trip count as much as possible by taking multiple puppies at a time while striving to accommodate to your specified times.  Therefore it helps me greatly if you can specify multiple times/days you (or any other person with ID) would be available to pick up the puppy. So if you are interested in having one of the puppies after all amounts have been received, I can book the puppy. I will need to know the day(s) and time(s) you can pick up the puppy(s) your nearest airport, and your home address and phone number.
Usually, I can only book a flight three days in advance so they are aware of the temperatures for shipping. After I have booked the puppy, I will call and/or email you with the flight number times, and location where the puppy(s) is to be picked up. All you need to do is pick up the puppy at your airport–taking a couple of forms of identification, like a driver’s license or insurance card and the airway bill number that I give you. Then I ask individuals to contact me as soon as possible after they receive their puppy as I’m very anxious to hear about the puppy–if everything went ok –what you think–and any other questions you might have.

  It seems lengthy in explanation but it goes very fast!

  What is the normal Shipping cost?

Most of the time I like to use Local  Airlines as they have provided me with quality service. International airports are often the best bet, but I would be glad to check out your local airport to see if shipping is possible.  Shipping Worldwide is available at all times but shipping to other continents may cost slightly more. I ship worldwide to any Country, just provide us with your closest airport and I will drive to the airport and get delivery organized.  Shipping has been running approximately $150 – $300 which includes, a normal pet crate and health certificate.  If  2 puppies are being purchased at the same time, from the same cattery, they can be flown together in a larger crate.

When sending me your airport address, please send 2 different airports that you would be willing to travel to pick up the puppies if possible.