Shipping Policy

About Shipping.........(Via the airlines)

First of all, we do ship puppies. However, it is a process which takes time, planing, and careful organization. We have VERY limited airline options here in MT. actually we are down to three airlines that ship pets from our airport. One of those two does not ship very many places. :O( Weather plays a HUGE role in shipping. If it is too hot (85 deg) or too cold (20 deg) ANYWHERE on the route we can not ship that day. This is airline policy. I am willing to ship puppies but only if you follow the rules.

Rule # 1) I choose the shipping date. Typically this date will be on a TBD or a TBD just after the puppies' 8 week birthday. My vet is ONLY open Monday through Wednesday. Health Certificates only last 10 days so we try to see the vet as close to the shipping date as possible in case there is a shipping delay.

Rule # 2) I Choose the flight. In all fairness, please understand that I live 1.5 hours from the airport. I have to be at the airport 2 hours prior to departure. So for me to ship on the 6:30 a.m. flight, this requires me to get up at 2:15 a.m. to RUSH around getting puppies out to potty, run, getting kids up, ready to go ect. to leave by 3:00 A.M to arrive at the airport by 4:30 A.M.

Might I mention that the 7:30 a.m. flight is not much better. On rare occasions when we have several to go at once or if a puppy can not make the later flight connections, we will stay over in town. We do not do this very often however as it can be difficult with young puppies in the house. Momma dogs need let out regularly. Currently our next option for flights leaves at (TBD as flghts have recently changed)  

Rule # 3) Payment in full including shipping is due 1 week prior to shipping date. If you do not have your payment in by that shipping date, you will need to wait until the next shipping date (sometimes weeks, other times months) or pay an extra $100 for me to make a special trip "if" I am available to do so.

Rule # 4) Check your EMAIL! If you contact me via email, please check your email regularly. Comunication is VERY important! This is often my only way to contact you in case there is a problem.

Rule # 5) Be prepared to promptly email me the proper information when I request it. In addition, please be flexible on airport pick up. An alternate is very nice to have in case things do not go as planed. Not all airlines ship pets, nor do all airports accept pets. Do not just assume yours does or that my carriers will fly into your first choice. Be flexible. 

Rule # 6) Do not expect me to feel sorry for you if you miss the one week deadline and have to wait. This is your responsibility.

If you can agree to these terms then I can work with you on shipping your puppy.

If not..........sorry.

Shipping ~ How it is done:

1) I will search and book your puppies flight. I have to coordinate flights for several puppies at one time so I will do the booking.

2) I will take your puppy to the vet, get its health certificate and get the shipping crate - Pet taxi. (This is yours to keep)

3) I will then take your puppy to the airport, check him in and pay for the flight. Puppies are shipped as cargo in a special room for pets. This area is pressurized and is the same temp as the cabin. The temperature restrictions are because of the time it takes to put the puppies on the plane. During that time the puppy will be out and exposed to the elements on one of those luggage carts.

4) You go and pick up your puppy (typically at the cargo area but CALL the number I provide for specific directions) at the airport.

5) Return to me by scanning (email) or by snail mail your puppies signed guarantee. If I do not get it from you SIGNED within 10 days of the shipping date then you do not have a valid guarantee and I will provide no warranty for your puppy.  

ON RARE Occasion "Ground transport" may be possible.

We have located a ground transport service but given our location they do not do pickups unless I have a minimum of 3 puppies going at the same time. I believe the cost for this is (I believe) $400. This will include delivery to your door and a health certificate. Let me know FAR in advance if you are interested in this service. Please also note that this service "may" have a minimum puppy requirement and it will take much longer than the airplane for your puppy to arrive.

Shipping Rate as of 11-13-08:

$300 for 100 series crate. (Includes $250 air fare, $30 health certificate, $23 for crate)

200 series (older puppies say 3.5+ mos depending on size of puppy) $350 (Includes airfare $285, $30 health certificate, $30 for larger crate, $20 for rabies vaccine) 

300 series or greater.... typcally $400-$500 example: Pure bred Golden Retrever adult is about $500 for shippng.