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Shipping Procedures - Contiguous United States
Abney Catahoulas charges $350 for shipping. We prefer to use Continental Airlines whenever possible. This airline has climate controls in the baggage area which allows flying
a puppy regardless of temperature.
Shipping charges include: Airline ticket, shipping crate, first series of vaccinations, a veterinarian health certificate, one pound of food currently being fed, round trip travel to
the airport, toll, and parking.
The following applies to puppies shipped within the contiguous United States.
- A puppy must be a minimum of eight weeks of age on the day of travel.
- All puppies must have had a Puppy Vaccination.
- Each puppy being shipped must be accompanied by a Veterinary Health Certificate issued within 10 days of the day of travel.
- The travel crate must be vented on all four sides, and afford adequate room for the puppy to stand and turn around without hitting its head on the top of the crate.
- The travel crate must have proper labeling.
- The travel crate must have abdorbent paper inside.
- There must be two detachable bowls attached to the door of the crate.
- The airlines prefer to see a small bag of food for the puppy in the event the flight is delayed. (Not a Requirement)
- A System-Wide Embargo is in place for all airlines restricting the shipping of animals when temperatures are above 85 degrees or below 45 degrees Fahrenheit. (Except Continental Airlines)
- In certain instances, a veterinarian may sign an acclimation certificate assuring that the puppy can make the transition in lower temperatures; however, most veterinarians will not sign a
certificate for temperatures below 20 degrees.
- A puppy is allowed to fly in the cabin with a passenger, provided the puppy is small enough to travel in a Sherpa bag, and fit under the seat in the passenger cabin.
Older puppies and adults require larger crates, and increase the cost of shipping.
International Shipping - Including Alaska and Hawaii
The cost of shipping internationally is approximately the same price for shipping within the U.S. The import requirements vary for each country, and often incur additional costs.
Clients are responsible for all costs in advance of arrangements.
Clients must make prior arrangements with their authorities for import regulations and possible quarantine procedures. The regulations generally are the responsibility of the
Department of Agriculture
Precautions must be taken to shorten all connecting flights as much as possible. This may require you to meet the flight at a time that could be inconvenient for you. We will try our
best to accommodate your schedule, but the puppy's health and safety are our main concern.
We have placed dogs all over the Continental United States as well as Hawaii, Alaska, Brazil, Canada, Holland, Finland, Philippines, Cuba, and France. Costs vary, and are determined
by airline, destination, and agricultural requirements of each country.
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