Puppy Shipping Info

Puppy Shipping Info Info

Information for those having their puppy shipped by plane. We only use Northwest which is now also Delta, non-stop flights whenever possible. Delta Airlines Cargo: 1-800-692-2746 and hit 5 to talk to a live person. When you come to the airport to pick up your puppy be sure to have the shipping money and the drivers license that is on the Vet Cert. You will also need a collar and leash. Puppies are not leash trained yet. Puppies will not be potty trained yet either. They will be used to pottying outside. Now is the best time to start. You may need baby wipes in case puppy has had an accident in his/her kennel. The first thing you need to do is take puppy to a quiet spot to potty. Then offer water and food. We feed Purina Puppy chow for the first 16 months. Remember this is the first time your puppy will be away from his/her littermates. He/she will miss the constant warmth, movement and noise.

A Snuggle Puppy with battery operated heart will be great for him/her to snuggle up to. Use the Snuggle Puppy in your puppy's crate only and you will find your puppy sleeps much better and adjusts to the crate with fewer problems. Your puppy is used to colder temps, so he/she may get overly warm at first. Panting is a sign of being too warm but is also a sign of pain. Be sure to have water and food down all the time. The most common problem after shipping is a bladder infection. Signs include straining to pee or peeing too frequently. Give lots of water to avoid this problem. Puppy will need to be shown the food and water dish frequently, as they forget. When puppy eats, drinks, plays, wakes up, take him out to potty. Another common problem after shipping is Diarrhea caused by stress or change of water. Usually this goes away on its own. You can give a little canned pumpkin to help. Don't use medications unless prescribed by a Vet. If Diarrhea does not go away in a day or is blasting, take to vet immediately. We are here, if you have questions or need advice, just call us. Most puppies will just settle right in with no problems at all. Be sure to have your puppy checked by your vet within three days of arrival. I recommend another worming too. Now is also the time to sign up for puppy kindergarten. Remember socialize your puppy now. The first four months are the most important to a well adjusted adult dogge. I will add more to this info as I think of it and as more questions come. Thanks, Nan

PS: Puppies cannot be shipped if the temp at time of shipping is 10 degrees below zero or above 74 degrees. Also we drive 6 hours roundtrip, so if the roads are bad, due to snow, or storms, shipping will be delayed until the next good day, at no extra cost to you.
Northwest no longer ships live animals on Sunday. Northwest was merged with Delta and is in the process of changing a lot of flights and regulations for live cargo.

Pets As Cargo

Delta Pet First is designed to address the special needs of all warm-blooded animals shipped without their owner. The following are some guidelines and benefits for our Delta Pet First customers:
- We provide safe and reliable year round transportation for your pet.
- Your pet will travel from origin to destination with the same priority as Delta DASH shipments. See Pet Shipping Rates for more information.
- All live animal shipments are required to be pre-booked prior to arrival at the origin facility.
- U.S-based Pet Shipments must be booked a minimum of 24 hours in advance and a maximum of 7 days in advance.
- We have climate-controlled Live Animal holding areas in our four hub cities: Atlanta, Cincinnati, Dallas and Salt Lake City.
- Upon arrival in the destination city, pets will be delivered to the Delta Cargo facility within 60 minutes.
- All shipments must be picked up at the destination city cargo facility based on the destination station's guidelines.
- Animals must be considered non-offensive and not dangerous to passengers or baggage handlers.
- Additional fees and charges may apply. Terminal handling charges, customs clearance fees, veterinarian service, and/or kennel storage fees are in addition to shipping rates and will be charged to the shipper or pet owner upon arrival at destination airport. All fees and charges must be paid in full prior to the release of animal.
While the environment your pet travels in is climate-controlled and pressurized, air travel is likely to be a stressful experience. To ensure your pet's comfort and safety and your peace of mind, see weather, health and kennel Requirements & Restrictions for important information.

Learn more about shipping by visiting Delta Cargo.

Shipping Tips

The following are some shipping suggestions to ensure your pet's comfort and safety.
- Familiarize your pet with the kennel to ease the stress of travel.
- Keep your pet as calm as possible prior to the flight. Take along a leash and collar for walking your pet prior to departure. Do not place the leash inside the kennel.
- Include identification tags with your home address and telephone number, as well as the address and phone number of the person receiving the animal at destination.
- Never send your pet with a muzzle or choke collar on. Both can be dangerous when an animal is alone.
Try to schedule a non-stop flight and avoid heavy travel times.
Delta Airlines Cargo: 1-800-692-2746 hit five to talk to a live person
Base charge is $225.25 for a puppy
Taxes: 6.25%
Fuel Charge .46 cents a pound
Security Charge $10.00
Kennel is a medium about 12 pounds
Kennels are $60.00
We will pay for one vet certificate per pup as needed to fly. A Vet Certificate is only valid for 10 days.
You pay for your puppy's shipping when you pick up your puppy at the airport unless you choose Dash or VIP shipping which is prepaid.
Dash or VIP shipping is about $300 depending on the weight of the puppy and is prepaid.

Pets As Cargo

Shipping Tips