Shipping Information
Shipping Cost (8 week old puppies only): $223.50–$435.00
Buyer pays actual shipping costs only. I do not inflate expenses or profit from shipping. I have no control over these costs, sorry. Older/heavier puppies will cost more to ship.
How shipping charges break down:
► Airfare: $186–$350
Safety:
While there are some risks (just as driving to work has risks) the vast majority of puppies arrive safe and sound, without any side effects.
Process:
Reservations are made with an airline, the puppy goes to the veterinarian for a health certificate, I take the puppy to the airport, and the new owner picks up at their airport. (Really, it's that simple!) I generally do all of the paperwork, flight arrangements, and appointment scheduling, unless the new owner feels strongly about making the arrangements themselves.
Other Options:
Ground transport companies do handle pets, however this is not an option I've used in the past. I will only ship with this method if the new owner makes all arrangements themselves, and prepays for their puppy before it leaves.
Locations:
► Continental USA
I'm able to ship to most major airports, but am limited to Alaska or Delta Airlines.
Yes! We are excited to now provide shipping to most overseas locations through VIP Pet Transport (503-709-8040). Shipping expenses vary depending on destination.
Hawaii:
Currently unavailable, sorry.
Discount:
While shipping is safe, handing a puppy directly to his/her owner is the safest of all. Also, making shipping arrangements is time-consuming, as is driving to the airport. Therefore, I offer a hefty discount for picking up in person.
New owners willing to meet us in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho receive a twenty-five percent (%25) discount off of any puppy listed!
Buyer pays actual shipping costs only. I do not inflate expenses or profit from shipping. I have no control over these costs, sorry. Older/heavier puppies will cost more to ship.
How shipping charges break down:
► Airfare: $186–$350
- I'm limited to Delta or Alaska Airlines, with the latter being much less expensive.
- Older, larger puppies will be on the high end of this range.
- Crates must meet airline specifications. I try to find good bargains when I can, but sometimes have no choice but to pay local Petco prices.
- My veterinarian doesn't charge an extra fee if the puppy was in recently (combining this with the eight-week exam means no extra charge).
- If the puppy is over ten weeks of age, expect to pay for the exam.
- Required by all airlines.
- We're approximately 50 miles from the airport in Spokane, WA, but as we can generally combine the trip with a personal one, I don't have a mileage/fuel fee.
Safety:
While there are some risks (just as driving to work has risks) the vast majority of puppies arrive safe and sound, without any side effects.
Process:
Reservations are made with an airline, the puppy goes to the veterinarian for a health certificate, I take the puppy to the airport, and the new owner picks up at their airport. (Really, it's that simple!) I generally do all of the paperwork, flight arrangements, and appointment scheduling, unless the new owner feels strongly about making the arrangements themselves.
Other Options:
Ground transport companies do handle pets, however this is not an option I've used in the past. I will only ship with this method if the new owner makes all arrangements themselves, and prepays for their puppy before it leaves.
Locations:
► Continental USA
I'm able to ship to most major airports, but am limited to Alaska or Delta Airlines.
- Alaska Airline's route map can be found here (pdf).
- Delta's can be found here (website with interactive map).
Yes! We are excited to now provide shipping to most overseas locations through VIP Pet Transport (503-709-8040). Shipping expenses vary depending on destination.
Hawaii:
Currently unavailable, sorry.
Discount:
While shipping is safe, handing a puppy directly to his/her owner is the safest of all. Also, making shipping arrangements is time-consuming, as is driving to the airport. Therefore, I offer a hefty discount for picking up in person.
New owners willing to meet us in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho receive a twenty-five percent (%25) discount off of any puppy listed!