New puppy comin' - need advice!

[Ninabike]

If you must fly, a friend of mine who was a breeder and showed dogs all over the world told me that Delta is the best airline for animal transport. The cargo area is pressurized and heated and they make accomodations for animals. You might want to call them and inquire. (This was several years ago and I don't know if things have changed.)

Nina

[chickwhorips]

congrats on the new addition. i say go out on pick him/her up. great bonding time for you.

alaska airlines is great with flying animals! wheni had to fly my two up here from phoenix the were so nice about it. we were delayed and they even put my two in the boss's office with air con and walked them for me. you get a little ticket that says Don't worry I'm on board. when they put them on the aircraft. bad news, don't think AK Airlines flies out that way from you.

i know its never racking traveling with pets. if you could get the puppy on as a dog in training that would be great, otherwise just stay on top of where the puppy is at all times. that's what i did when i flew with mine. the airline was really nice about it. i heard the same thing about delta or northwest flying dogs around.

good luck.

[mtbdarby]

DM, here's another option. I have a friend who is a pilot. He's working on his commercial license and while logging more miles, has started being a "taxi" for people at reduced rates (he can't turn a profit without a commercial license). For example, he charged $400 for 2 people roundtrip from Madison to Indianapolis. I know your trip is longer, but maybe you could contact your local airport and get in touch with someone that deals with the private fliers and see if anyone is interested. Then you get a birds eye view in the cockpit, travel faster, no going through the airport (they have their own private hangers) and new addition is right next to you. Just a thought...