LadyLes
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| 11/01/2007 7:14 AM |
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The dog I am adopting is up close to Chicago, and I live 90miles SE of Dallas. We were going to attempt a ground transport, but I think it is going to be too much to try to arrange. So, my other option is flying the dog. Does anyone know what the cost of that is? Is it a set fee, or does it depend on where the dog is being transported? Also, how do the dogs handle this type of transportation? Any information that you have would be appreciated. |
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Katie'sMom
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| 11/01/2007 8:56 AM |
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| Seems like someone on here has flown a dog before,but I don't remember who. I surely would not want to fly a dog in hot weather, because they are in the cargo area. Any way you can fly out and bring her back -- you can carry her on that way. Otherwise, I think they are just sort of treated like cargo and I think I would worry about that some. But, I don't really know, so don't listen to me. |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 9:20 AM |
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Here is an article on how to prepare a dog for flying: http://www.ehow.com/how_2048013_dog-travel-cargo-section-airplane.html
Also, according to this site - the live animal cargo section is temperature controlled, however: "Airlines prohibit any animal from flying if the weather is forecasted to be above a certain temperature (normally 85 degrees F) at any point on the itinerary. Animals are automatically restricted from flying out of specific cities during periods when the temperature consistently remains above 85 degrees F. " |
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talleysmom
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| 11/01/2007 9:28 AM |
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| airlines requrie a health certificate so the dog must go the the vet and get that before it can fly.. proof of rabies, health certificate and the flight info is all that is needed.. plus a cage slightly larger than needed.. be sure it can CLEARLY stand up and turn around or the dog will be denied. the last time i did a transport for ratbone rescues it was around $150 to fly a dog.... prices vary by airlines.. we used alaskan airlines (sp??) and it was cheapest for where we were sending the dogs... hope this helps! |
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LadyLes
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| 11/01/2007 9:42 AM |
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| Thanks everyone. I am really nervous about flying the dog to begin with, but I don't know how feesible it is to get ground transportation arranged for that far of a distance. Maybe I will checking into the cost of flying there and picking her up. |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
~Ashley~ |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 10:00 AM |
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| Is she small enough to fit in a crate under your seat. I doubt it, but maybe?? That would be a lot easier than doing the cargo hold. |
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talleysmom
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| 11/01/2007 10:02 AM |
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| i wouldnt worry about it... dogs fly all the time... the weather is good for it right now.. just make sure the dog has lots of blankets to snuggle in.... he will be fine :-) |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 10:17 AM |
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Here is American Airlines rate for shipping the dog as cargo - assuming the entire weight to be between 26-50 lbs.
Rates
PPS Domestic Rate Estimate
Continental United States only*
The rates quoted below, which are calculated for Priority Parcel Service (PPS), include tax. These rates are dependent upon the accuracy of information that is provided to American Airlines, and are based on the American Airlines published PPS rates that are in effect today. The PPS rates may vary at the time the packages and/or boxes are tendered to American Airlines, and the total charges for your shipment may vary depending upon the fees (such as declared value and/or other handling, fuel or security surcharges) associated with PPS.
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Origin:
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Chicago (O'Hare), IL - ORD
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Destination:
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Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), TX - DFW
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Live Animal:
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Yes
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Weight:
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1 Package/Box 26-50 lbs.
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160.00
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Subtotal:
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160.00
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Tax:
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13.20
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Total:
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173.20
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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LadyLes
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| 11/01/2007 10:21 AM |
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| Thanks! I think that is the wasy we will have to go. For me to fly there it is about double that amount and you havew to pay another fee to have the dog on board with you. She weighs 12 lbs, so probably between her and the crate, it shouldn't be a problem to get below 50 lbs. I will probably worry all day though! :o) I am still waiting to her about when we will have our home visit before we have to arrange all of this anyway. I just want to get her as soon as possible, so I wanted to be prepared. |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
~Ashley~ |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 10:31 AM |
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Yes, unless you could get one of those last minute cheapie flights, it's doubtful you do a round-trip flight and bring her back for less $$ than that. It looks like a 2 1/2 hour flight non-stop, so that doesn't sound too bad. I hope the home visit can occur quickly so you can get her flight scheduled right away and get her home to Texas  |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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SuzieRedhead
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| 11/01/2007 11:31 AM |
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Posted By LadyLes on 11/01/2007 9:42 AM
Thanks everyone. I am really nervous about flying the dog to begin with, but I don't know how feesible it is to get ground transportation arranged for that far of a distance. Maybe I will checking into the cost of flying there and picking her up.
I've had fosters fly to me and I've had fosters fly to their forever homes. It's not as traumatizing as you may think. The airline people are actually very friendly with the animals and take good care of them.
Ratbone uses Delta and it's usually $175.00. They fly out of the cargo department. Now is a good time to fly because Delta does have temperature restrictions. They won't fly a dog if it's over 85 degrees or under 40 I believe.
The dog will need a health certificate to fly. If you're adopting a fosterdog from a rescue, the fostermom will have to do that part.
I know Continential also flies dogs in their cargo - and they have no restrictions on temperature because their cargo is temp controlled. It is also more expensive to fly with them too. I believe it's between $200 and $225.
Let us know how it goes and GOOD LUCK!
Sue in NY
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Sue Carello, Scotia, NY (near Albany)
Ratbone Rescues Fostermom, etc...
www.ratbonerescues.com
Fostermom to Oh Mickey, Prince and Spring Ratbone
Who do YOU GoodSearch/GoodShop for? Go to www.goodsearch.com and type in Ratbone Rescues! |
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SuzieRedhead
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| 11/01/2007 11:40 AM |
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Posted By LadyLes on 11/01/2007 7:14 AM
The dog I am adopting is up close to Chicago, and I live 90miles SE of Dallas. We were going to attempt a ground transport, but I think it is going to be too much to try to arrange. So, my other option is flying the dog. Does anyone know what the cost of that is? Is it a set fee, or does it depend on where the dog is being transported? Also, how do the dogs handle this type of transportation? Any information that you have would be appreciated.
Which dog are you adopting? 
Sue in NY |
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Sue Carello, Scotia, NY (near Albany)
Ratbone Rescues Fostermom, etc...
www.ratbonerescues.com
Fostermom to Oh Mickey, Prince and Spring Ratbone
Who do YOU GoodSearch/GoodShop for? Go to www.goodsearch.com and type in Ratbone Rescues! |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 11:49 AM |
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| Sue: I don't think she's here right now, but she is getting Mocha |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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SuzieRedhead
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| 11/01/2007 12:00 PM |
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Mocha the Ratbone dog? AWESOME!! 
Sue in NY |
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Sue Carello, Scotia, NY (near Albany)
Ratbone Rescues Fostermom, etc...
www.ratbonerescues.com
Fostermom to Oh Mickey, Prince and Spring Ratbone
Who do YOU GoodSearch/GoodShop for? Go to www.goodsearch.com and type in Ratbone Rescues! |
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DaisysMom
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| 11/01/2007 12:05 PM |
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| YEP |
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Tracey - Darlin' Daisy's Mom
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Katie'sMom
Terrier Terror
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| 11/01/2007 12:37 PM |
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| Oh, I knew we'd have folks on here that could help with details of flying. Y'all are so good! This is such a great site! |
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Check out Katie Scarlett and Company, KS's new site (includes magazine):
Katie Scarlett and Company
And email her at:
katiescarlettorattie@gmail.com
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LadyLes
Terrier Terror
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| 11/01/2007 1:39 PM |
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| Thank you, Thank you, Thank you everyone...I feel much better about it now. Yes, Sue, I am getting Mocha...hubby and I are over the top excited!!! If I could just get that darn home visit, we could have her here at home in Texas with us. :o) But, I know theses things take time... |
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There is nothing better than wine and chocolate!
~Ashley~ |
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