I am not surprised in that price Shalena, after all, a great dane does not fit in any standard travel kennel so its a special transport in cargo.
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Mathematics would indicate that you should fly the dog in a normal crate before it gets too big... then pair up later.
Much simpler to fly now at 72lbs.... $150 by AA from Miami
Or your DELTA option from Atalnta will be a shorter drive.
There are numerous threads on pet travel. We've all done it once or twuce.
Search it up.
In Canada, WestJet is the best option - $75 r/t, $50 one way.
AA is $150 each trip - either in cargo or under the seat.
Good Luck !
If you don't have plans to travel to DR yourself, I'll wager you could still save soem money by offering to pay for someone elses plane ticket and have them take pet as accompanied
On the other hand, for the paltry sum of $25,000.00 I will deliver door to door up to 1600 pounds
On the other hand, for the paltry sum of $25,000.00 I will deliver door to door up to 1600 pounds
I understand your dilemma. I had a heck of a time bringing my larger-than-normal labrador retriever and border collie, because of weight. With American Airlines, if a dog and kennel together weigh more than 100 pounds, you have to pay cargo weight instead of the $150 checked baggage animal rate.
I ended up going with Delta Airlines, who lets you pay checked baggage rate so long as the dog fits inside a standard size kennel. The cost was $200, and I drove the dogs 5 hours to Atlanta so they would only have to make one flight instead of changing planes. I was very pleased with the service that Delta provided.
You MIGHT try contacting Agape Flights or another charitable group that provides air cargo for non-profits. They might be willing to work with you. It's a long shot, but if they had space and you are willing to pay, they might work with you.
NOTE: Agape is a Christian missionary organization, so keep the f-bombs to a minimum.
I ended up going with Delta Airlines, who lets you pay checked baggage rate so long as the dog fits inside a standard size kennel. The cost was $200, and I drove the dogs 5 hours to Atlanta so they would only have to make one flight instead of changing planes. I was very pleased with the service that Delta provided.
You MIGHT try contacting Agape Flights or another charitable group that provides air cargo for non-profits. They might be willing to work with you. It's a long shot, but if they had space and you are willing to pay, they might work with you.
NOTE: Agape is a Christian missionary organization, so keep the f-bombs to a minimum.
u can try... I have a friend who is diabetic and his dog travels for free everywhere ( i am still wondering if this dog can give insuline shots????)
all kidding aside, and as a doglover myself understanding your predicament, you have one major problem...
your pooch will not fit one of the approved dog-crates, hence the outrageous rates by the regular airlines.
There are some companies specialized in this kind of animal travel, google them. They won't be cheap, but cheaper then the prices you mentioned, and your pet will get all the attention it needs.
And now for the hard part... how old is your great dane?
Maybe you should consider finding him a good home in the states? I know this is hard to do, but sometimes you have to think about the dog and not yourself. We placed one of our favorite dogs with good friends, because we knew, age and temperament considered, it would have been hell for him. We still visit him once a year, and he is doing great, and we get slobbered all over, and yes we made the right decision... for the dog
your pooch will not fit one of the approved dog-crates, hence the outrageous rates by the regular airlines.
There are some companies specialized in this kind of animal travel, google them. They won't be cheap, but cheaper then the prices you mentioned, and your pet will get all the attention it needs.
And now for the hard part... how old is your great dane?
Maybe you should consider finding him a good home in the states? I know this is hard to do, but sometimes you have to think about the dog and not yourself. We placed one of our favorite dogs with good friends, because we knew, age and temperament considered, it would have been hell for him. We still visit him once a year, and he is doing great, and we get slobbered all over, and yes we made the right decision... for the dog
That's what I'm trying to say Peter. Ship the dog to RD now while it still fits and catch up w/ it later when she arrives next year.
Ship it to WHO, may I ask? Everyone I know like dogs, as long as they are at your house and not theirs. She is not an outside dog and she will be put outside 9 times out of 10
This is why I had not answered before, I heard you the first time.
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