My new little guy is flying in tomorrow, need some advice.

[Darlene68]

My new boy ( he is 3.4lbs and 2 years old ) is getting put on a flight tomorrow. Here is my dilemma. He has a flight that will take him from his original destination, to a place about 7hrs from where I live. There is a 4 hr delay, and he is then moved to another plane that then continues on to my town. I have a friend that lives in the town where the layover is. Should I have her go pick him up and bring him back when the next flight resumes?, or should I keep him with the airline? The lady at the airport said it was best to keep him there because people will be checking on him. So altogether He will have an hour fight, a 4 hour stay on the ground and another 40 minute flight to my place. I'm sick thinking about it. I inquired about getting a flight out to meet him, but the lady said it doesn't make a difference, animals are not allowed in the plane with you on that flight

[mscat]

If I were in your situation I would have my friend pick him up. I would not want my baby on a plane any longer then he has to....

[furbutt]

How long is the first flight? and there there is a 4 hour delay before next flight which is a 7 hour flight? Not long till you have your baby home . xxx

[MyBabyFynnlie]

That is a terrible delimma. I hope everything works out!

[BonBon]

Darlene, I'm honestly not trying to scare you...but this is what happened here in Tulsa this week. http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/yor...es-flight.html

I don't know what airling you're using, whether or not he will be in cargo, or what the temps are like there. But a 4 hour layover is a long time no matter how you look at. I'd at least have your friend go and sit with him for part of that layover if possible. I'm sure the airline employees will do their best, but they also have other duties to attend to.

I'm sooooo excited for you, Bailey and Jesse!!

[Beamers Mom]

Oh Darlene
I am so excited that you are getting your new puppy!
As for your friend picking him up, I doubt the airlines would allow it.
When the breeder shipped Beamer to me she had to fill out the form for the airline and Bruce and I were the only ones authorized to pick him up, and had to show ID to get him.

He also had a 4 hour layover.

[Beamers Mom]

Originally Posted by furbutt

How long is the first flight? and there there is a 4 hour delay before next flight which is a 7 hour flight? Not long till you have your baby home . xxx

40 minute flight, not 7 hours.

"He will have an hour fight, a 4 hour stay on the ground and another 40 minute flight to my place"

I think the 7 hours is the distance (roadwise) from Darlene's to where the layover is.

[Yorkiedaze]

It would have been so much better if you had either paid the breeder's flight round trip or you go there and bring him back, but since he's already left, I would have my friend go to at least look at him and make sure he has some water and ask her to get Nutri-Cal and give him about a dime size. I hope and pray he makes it to you ok. Oh, and give your friend your phone number to take with her in case someone would need to call and ask your permission for your friend to see the puppy.

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

40 minute flight, not 7 hours.

"He will have an hour fight, a 4 hour stay on the ground and another 40 minute flight to my place"

I think the 7 hours is the distance (roadwise) from Darlene's to where the layover is.

Yes

[Yorkiedaze]

Originally Posted by Darlene68

My new boy ( he is 3.4lbs and 2 years old ) is getting put on a flight tomorrow. Here is my dilemma. He has a flight that will take him from his original destination, to a place about 7hrs from where I live. There is a 4 hr delay, and he is then moved to another plane that then continues on to my town. I have a friend that lives in the town where the layover is. Should I have her go pick him up and bring him back when the next flight resumes?, or should I keep him with the airline? The lady at the airport said it was best to keep him there because people will be checking on him. So altogether He will have an hour fight, a 4 hour stay on the ground and another 40 minute flight to my place. I'm sick thinking about it. I inquired about getting a flight out to meet him, but the lady said it doesn't make a difference, animals are not allowed in the plane with you on that flight

Oh my goodness.........I see he "isn't" on a plane till tomorrow. Have you seen this puppy or his parents or the breeders home? If not, I'd more than suggest you fly there and if all checks out ok, you bring your baby back with you in the cabin. I do hope all goes well with this baby. Cargo is so dangerous.

[Darlene68]

No the total time in the air is almost 2 hrs. 1 hr to my friends town, the a 4 hr wait until the next plane leaves for my town, which is 40 minutes away. It isn't hot here, I'm not worried about that, it is only like 15 degrees celsius and rain lately.
The lady I'm getting him from said he will probably sleep during the wait, and taking him out to strangers and bringing him back may be to stressful. She is a caring lady, she cried on the phone about letting him go and made me promise to send pics and video of him every once in awhile.

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Oh my goodness.........I see he "isn't" on a plane till tomorrow. Have you seen this puppy or his parents or the breeders home? If not, I'd more than suggest you fly there and if all checks out ok, you bring your baby back with you in the cabin. I do hope all goes well with this baby. Cargo is so dangerous.

Yes, I know who is the breeder of this boy. I know prople who have gotten puppies from her, and I spoke to many reputable breeders,( that were referred to me) and they know who it is as well. She shows as well as breeds.

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

Oh my goodness.........I see he "isn't" on a plane till tomorrow. Have you seen this puppy or his parents or the breeders home? If not, I'd more than suggest you fly there and if all checks out ok, you bring your baby back with you in the cabin. I do hope all goes well with this baby. Cargo is so dangerous.

One more thing, I stated in my previous post that I checked in to flying out to meet him, but the lady from the airline said I could not take him in the cabin with me anyway. It is not allowed, I know it is on many city flights, but not in my area, not this flight.

[Darlene68]

Originally Posted by Beamers Mom

Oh Darlene
I am so excited that you are getting your new puppy!
As for your friend picking him up, I doubt the airlines would allow it.
When the breeder shipped Beamer to me she had to fill out the form for the airline and Bruce and I were the only ones authorized to pick him up, and had to show ID to get him.

He also had a 4 hour layover.

This is a very small town, and a itty bitty airport, I will be in constant touch with the airline, I'm going to call them tomorrow when the flight arrives and make sure he is okay, and see if my friend can see him. I know they are strick on things, but it doesn't hurt to call

[Beamers Mom]

I agree it doesn't hurt to call - the worst thing that can happen is they say "no".

I can't wait to see pics. Can you tell us which breeder you decided on?