Has anyone bought a pet and have it shipped?

[3weddings]

We are looking into a second dog and have found a breeder that comes with high praise from her peers close to us.

She is one of only a few that will have a puppy ready to go before the end of May which is important to me because of house breaking and training over the summer months. I have researched her, her dogs and no one had anything negative to say.

The problem is she is in BC and we're in Ontario.

Has anyone ever had a young animal shipped to them? How did the animal react? Were you pleased with the 'service' the airline provided? Did you encounter any problems?

She would be using WestJet, as she has shipped many pups around North America using them. I am starting to trust her but would love some more experiences from a buyers POV.

TIA!!

[Squiggles]

I see animals in cargo holds all the time. I think it's kinda cruel.

[kingsley]

Just get a dog from an animal shelter. If I was going to get a dog I'd do that.

[Squiggles]

Just get a dog from an animal shelter. If I was going to get a dog I'd do that.

I agree.

[Andro]

Just get a dog from an animal shelter. If I was going to get a dog I'd do that.

that's what i did with my cat deffinately best way.......and i would never let anybody ship my pet, it's not a plazma tv you know.

[CharmyPoo]

I had dogs shipped to me in the past. 1 from Texas and 2 from West Virgina. I found Continental or Delta to be the best. Delta has a counter to counter service although they still travel in Cargo. In both cases, the dogs arrived safe and sound. However, I would recommend that you fly down and pick up the pup if possible. You can find a cheap flight sometimes - it's worth it for the peace of mind.

What breed of dog are you buying?

[3weddings]

I completely understand, and we have two pets from rescue already. This time we'd prefer a pure bred to add to our family....we do have massive hearts, so please keep the judging to a minimum.

I see animals in cargo holds all the time. I think it's kinda cruel.

Could you please elaborate on this, what is cruel about it? I firmly believe in crate training, and the dog is not a stranger to being crated, so that is obvioulsy not cruel. Please detail for me what is cruel about the cargo hold....be gentle please

[UrbanPoet]

whats wrong with shipping your pets? Its like getting a ride on the bus or plane.
I take the TTC... and during rush hour i bet you a doggy in cargo gets more breathing space then me!
@ least the dog doesnt have to use TTC bathrooms =(

[Spidey]

I bought Sea monkeys years ago and they shipped fine

[Mattones]

I bought fish form B.C in the winter. Piranha's to be exact. they came in fine and thye wer ein bags ahaha

[3weddings]

Thanks for the input!!
I'd love to fly out, but with three young kids and a dh on the road it's out of the question, kwim?
I just spoke to an owner near us, and she's quite impressed with the breeder, and the care she took when shipping their puppies...they bought two from her because of her reputation.

She also believes in natural feeding, meaning raw! Something I had never heard of, but am very intrigued by and will be pursuing further.

Spidey...leave it to you to make me spit on my monitor!! lol


Here's my Peiby!!

[MkmBandit]

After the first 10 minutes in the air, the dog will be sleeping anyways. The trip will be fine, just make sure the dog is handled with care.

[Impossibles]

Thanks for the input!!
She also believes in natural feeding, meaning raw! Something I had never heard of, but am very intrigued by and will be pursuing further.

Off topic, but I heard a vet on the radio the other day say he strongly strongly recommends against this for the same reasons we don't eat raw meat. The risks of bacterial infection outweigh any possible benefits.

[CharmyPoo]

Your baby is an absolute darling! I don't personally believe in raw diet and I know many vets recommend against. However, there are also many strong believers of the raw diet.

I also did not stay local because I am very picky on the breeding. I like the Maltese breed and we have very few breeders here for the breed.

Best of luck! I am sure the shipping will be fine. They usually arrive in cargo (not sure about west jet) and not the actual airport. I would suggest that you show up a little earlier so your baby doesn't have to wait around.

[3weddings]

Off topic, but I heard a vet on the radio the other day say he strongly strongly recommends against this for the same reasons we don't eat raw meat. The risks of bacterial infection outweigh any possible benefits.

Most vets will choose that p.o.v. as they do not understand it. I spoke to the breeder at length about it last night, and am very excited about converting the household to more natural diets.

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