Animal rescue transportation-Updated on June 7th,2011
People welcome new dog family members from various places; breeders,shelters,rescue groups etc and, some people have to put big thoughts on how to transit the new dog family members from far away from home.
For some, who will welcome dogs from state far away from where they live, they need to think about how they can bring the dogs to their house; car? plane?
If one could ask other people who could drive one place to the other,where one can meet up at certain place,it would be nice. However,it maybe not easy to find people. And,if you fly with dogs, you need certain documents and need to inform Airline company beforehand and it costs you a lot.
8 years ago,I used to work for Airline and now and then,we had animals on board. Sometimes,people show up with unexpected animals,and we had hard time accommodating them. Rules might have changed since then,but when I was working for Airlines,they required to make copy of Health cert,rabies shot records and pet release form, and in case of international Airlines like ours,it costs more than hundreds dollars one way. I would imagine required documents or price per animal you would bring to fly with will be much cheaper if domestic flight,but there is limited number of animals that can fly via plane. So, if you think about flying with your new dog to home, call Airline office and ask what they need and ask rules regarding flying with dogs.
When we had dogs on board, crate usually had to be the size where dog can stand up comfortably,and turn around easily. Then, if you wish to fly with them in cabin,the crate had to be the size where they can place under the seat in front of you..Our plane had about 10" height under the seat so,in our plane's case,the crate had to be about under 10" tall.
If car trip and flying with dog were not easy solution for you,you maybe can ask breeders, shelters, animal rescue people where you get your dogs from. They may have good ideas as to how your new dog family member can come to your house easily.
I came across information on animal rescue flights. Animal rescue flights is a non profit group that was created by pilots,volunteers,and friends. There is no cost. They fly rescue dogs from one place to other where new adopting families are waiting for new dog family. They would not be a replacement for any ground transport,but you would be able to ask them about options you may have. They might come up with suggestions you did not think about. To visit their website, please click here.
Also there is one more. The place is called Pilots N Paws. This website let those who rescue,foster animals meet with pilots and others who are willing top offer help for transportation. They have forum where you can post request transportation help and ask for suggestions. To visit the Pilots N Paws forum,please click here.
Recently, I came across a website of a nonprofit rescue transportation organization called "Operation roger". The group is made up of regional/long haul truckers who volunteer their time to transport animals as they deliver freight nationwide.For more information, you can visit their website here.
I think all groups are great resource as to animal transportation information. I hope more and more animals will be adopted to new great families around the country.
For some, who will welcome dogs from state far away from where they live, they need to think about how they can bring the dogs to their house; car? plane?
If one could ask other people who could drive one place to the other,where one can meet up at certain place,it would be nice. However,it maybe not easy to find people. And,if you fly with dogs, you need certain documents and need to inform Airline company beforehand and it costs you a lot.
8 years ago,I used to work for Airline and now and then,we had animals on board. Sometimes,people show up with unexpected animals,and we had hard time accommodating them. Rules might have changed since then,but when I was working for Airlines,they required to make copy of Health cert,rabies shot records and pet release form, and in case of international Airlines like ours,it costs more than hundreds dollars one way. I would imagine required documents or price per animal you would bring to fly with will be much cheaper if domestic flight,but there is limited number of animals that can fly via plane. So, if you think about flying with your new dog to home, call Airline office and ask what they need and ask rules regarding flying with dogs.
When we had dogs on board, crate usually had to be the size where dog can stand up comfortably,and turn around easily. Then, if you wish to fly with them in cabin,the crate had to be the size where they can place under the seat in front of you..Our plane had about 10" height under the seat so,in our plane's case,the crate had to be about under 10" tall.
If car trip and flying with dog were not easy solution for you,you maybe can ask breeders, shelters, animal rescue people where you get your dogs from. They may have good ideas as to how your new dog family member can come to your house easily.
I came across information on animal rescue flights. Animal rescue flights is a non profit group that was created by pilots,volunteers,and friends. There is no cost. They fly rescue dogs from one place to other where new adopting families are waiting for new dog family. They would not be a replacement for any ground transport,but you would be able to ask them about options you may have. They might come up with suggestions you did not think about. To visit their website, please click here.
Also there is one more. The place is called Pilots N Paws. This website let those who rescue,foster animals meet with pilots and others who are willing top offer help for transportation. They have forum where you can post request transportation help and ask for suggestions. To visit the Pilots N Paws forum,please click here.
Recently, I came across a website of a nonprofit rescue transportation organization called "Operation roger". The group is made up of regional/long haul truckers who volunteer their time to transport animals as they deliver freight nationwide.For more information, you can visit their website here.
I think all groups are great resource as to animal transportation information. I hope more and more animals will be adopted to new great families around the country.
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