Airline Information Page :
the airlines fees went way high, the fees now are 260.00 and up so please understand that if you need to have a pet shipped it will be much higher righ now, until gas prices go down. we will deliver the east coast for 150.00
If your new pet will be traveling via Airlines:
This is a page you may want to take a look at so you will know what to expect and do.
towards the bottom of this page gives you all the regulations and phone numbers of the airlines cargo dept.
we ship with a few diffrent airlines so when your flight info is booked with the airlines we will tell you what carrier.
We Book all flights with the airlines , you dont have to do anything but be there to pick up 1/2 an hour prior to arrivial time.
we will ship into your nearest international airport, please indicate this info on the adoption agreement. please give us a choice of two airports , 1 maybe a regional airport.
The airlines has the right to turn us away if the temps are either to cold or to hot for the pet to fly safe. they will not ship a pet if the temp is expected to be 85 degrees or over, and in the winter 25degrees or under. this is at every point of travel and on the tar mat temps, if this was to happen your pet will be flown out the next available day when the temps are right and healthy for the pet.
we will call you with the new flight info when the flights are rebooked.
each pet must have a health certificate in order to fly, these health certificates are only vailad for 10 days, without a health certificate they can not Fly.
If the vet finds something wrong with your puppy or dog prior to flight that we didn't pick up on prior. we will call you and tell you the problem and that when your puppy is through with the problem the pupy will be checked again for a health certificate and then when realease to go home he will be shipped at our eariest convenince.
When the pet arrives you need to call us or email us that the pet is in your hands. we are worry warts at K9 Edition and we just need to know that they made it safe to there new homes.
the pet will have a copy of the health certificate on the top of the pet crate, as well as the shot record,a bag of food and his puppy starter kit.
listed below is a copy of what we must comply with in order to ship live animals.
Requirements to Ship
Animals must be at least 8 weeks of age.
Shipping kennel or cage must meet standards for size, ventilation, strength and design.
Animals must have enough room to stand up and turn around. Kennels must be equipped with one food and water cup. Kennels must be marked with shipper's name, address and phone number and pick-up person's name, address and phone number (if different from shipper), Live Animal Stickers should be applied to the kennel and the last time fed and watered indicated. Place newspaper or absorbent material on the bottom of the crate.
Animal may not be exposed to temperatures of less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit unless there is an acclimation statement by a Veterinarian.
Health Certificate must be issued by a licensed Veterinarian and be no more than 10 days old.
Animals may not be brought to the airline more than 4 hours before a flight.
Animals less than 16 weeks of age must be offered food and water if transit is more than 12 hours. Older animals must have food at least every 24 hours and water at least every 12 hours.
Animals over 16 weeks must have rabies shots current.
Things to Consider
If shipping international (including Hawaii) check the quarantine laws.
Do not give your pet solid food in the six hours before the flight.
Do not give your pet sedation without your veterinarians approval.
Try to schedule a non-stop flight and avoid heavy travel times.
Airlines that Ship Pets
Alaskan Airlines
Cargo Customer Service Center: 1-800-225-2752
Air Canada
American Airlines
Continental Airlines
1-800-575-3335
Delta Pet First
Air Logistics professional at 800-DL-CARGO (800-352-2746).
Northwest Airlines
1-800-NWCARGO (1-800-692-2746)
United Airlines
United Cargo at 800-UA-CARGO
Organizations that Ship Pets
Jet-a-Pet.com
Pet Air
Air Animal Pet Moving Service
Importing and Exporting Live Animals
International Animal Export Regulations
Importing Domestic Animals to Rabies-Free Areas - Quarantine requirements
Transporting Live Animals
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