I am frequently asked questions about shipping. Is it really safe? Isn’t it
traumatic for a kitten? Are there any other options?
Shipping pets has become very common. Many pets travel every day.
Show cats and dogs often go to and from shows. More and more
vacationers are traveling with pets. Rescue organizations as well as dog
and cat breeders ship pets. Because of air shipping, there is the wonderful
option for kitten buyers to have the advantage of selectively shopping for a
good breeder across the nation.
Air shipping is safe, convenient, and affordable. At Maple Bay we do not
have a standard set shipping rate. We try to find the most economical
flight. Some locations and airlines are less expensive than others, to be fair
to our buyers we charge the actual airfare (usually $150-$250). In addition
there is the cost of the airline required health certificate ($45 from our vet)
and cost of carrier ($10-$30). In order for pets to be shipped by air, they
must have a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian and an airline
approved carrier. This is required by all airlines. We choose a flight based
cost and convenience for the buyer with the shortest flight for the kitten in
mind. To save costs, if the buyer has a clean and secure airline approved
carrier they welcomed to send it to us prior to shipping.
We ship out of Seattle Tacoma International airport. We like to use Alaska,
American or Northwest. We sometimes use Delta or Continental Airlines.
All have professional pet handlers that take the very best care of the
kittens. The personnel that I have met when shipping always seem to enjoy
seeing the kittens arrive. Animal transport is a large part of the business for
these companies and they take it very seriously. The kittens are handled
with great care. Airline animal incident reports are public knowledge. Most
of the incident reports I have read were related to crates that were not
properly secured. We zip tie crates closed to prevent accidents.
http://www.petflight.com/pet-travel-reports
The cargo compartment within the airplane is pressurized and is
temperature controlled. The pets are the last to be loaded onto the plane,
(usually after the passenger’s board) and the first to be taken off. Pets are
either hand carried to the plane, or placed on a cart specifically for pets.
Because of the transition to and from the airplane, for the safety of the
kittens temperatures can limit shipping. Kittens can not be shipped if
temperatures are over 85 degrees, or in extreme cold either here or at the
destination city.
Maple Bay Exotics are accustomed to household noises. They are calm
and social. Although a kitten may be a little frightened by the commotion of
a flight, generally they are not upset by being shipped. They feel safe and
secure inside a carrier. We never sedate a kitten for shipping. We have
never had a kitten that wasn't bright, alert and happy to see their new family
upon arrival.
An alternative to having your kitten shipped alone, would be to fly here and
pick up in person. Kittens and cats can be brought aboard and hand carried
home.
We have been shipped many kittens, and have never had a bad
experience. Airline cargo agents are very careful with the animals, and give
them excellent care.
traumatic for a kitten? Are there any other options?
Shipping pets has become very common. Many pets travel every day.
Show cats and dogs often go to and from shows. More and more
vacationers are traveling with pets. Rescue organizations as well as dog
and cat breeders ship pets. Because of air shipping, there is the wonderful
option for kitten buyers to have the advantage of selectively shopping for a
good breeder across the nation.
Air shipping is safe, convenient, and affordable. At Maple Bay we do not
have a standard set shipping rate. We try to find the most economical
flight. Some locations and airlines are less expensive than others, to be fair
to our buyers we charge the actual airfare (usually $150-$250). In addition
there is the cost of the airline required health certificate ($45 from our vet)
and cost of carrier ($10-$30). In order for pets to be shipped by air, they
must have a health certificate from a licensed veterinarian and an airline
approved carrier. This is required by all airlines. We choose a flight based
cost and convenience for the buyer with the shortest flight for the kitten in
mind. To save costs, if the buyer has a clean and secure airline approved
carrier they welcomed to send it to us prior to shipping.
We ship out of Seattle Tacoma International airport. We like to use Alaska,
American or Northwest. We sometimes use Delta or Continental Airlines.
All have professional pet handlers that take the very best care of the
kittens. The personnel that I have met when shipping always seem to enjoy
seeing the kittens arrive. Animal transport is a large part of the business for
these companies and they take it very seriously. The kittens are handled
with great care. Airline animal incident reports are public knowledge. Most
of the incident reports I have read were related to crates that were not
properly secured. We zip tie crates closed to prevent accidents.
http://www.petflight.com/pet-travel-reports
The cargo compartment within the airplane is pressurized and is
temperature controlled. The pets are the last to be loaded onto the plane,
(usually after the passenger’s board) and the first to be taken off. Pets are
either hand carried to the plane, or placed on a cart specifically for pets.
Because of the transition to and from the airplane, for the safety of the
kittens temperatures can limit shipping. Kittens can not be shipped if
temperatures are over 85 degrees, or in extreme cold either here or at the
destination city.
Maple Bay Exotics are accustomed to household noises. They are calm
and social. Although a kitten may be a little frightened by the commotion of
a flight, generally they are not upset by being shipped. They feel safe and
secure inside a carrier. We never sedate a kitten for shipping. We have
never had a kitten that wasn't bright, alert and happy to see their new family
upon arrival.
An alternative to having your kitten shipped alone, would be to fly here and
pick up in person. Kittens and cats can be brought aboard and hand carried
home.
We have been shipped many kittens, and have never had a bad
experience. Airline cargo agents are very careful with the animals, and give
them excellent care.
Our American short hair cattery is
frequently asked questions about
shipping. Is it really safe to ship a
kitten? Isn't it traumatic for a kitten?
Are there any other options?
Information on shipping American
Shorthair silver tabbies.
frequently asked questions about
shipping. Is it really safe to ship a
kitten? Isn't it traumatic for a kitten?
Are there any other options?
Information on shipping American
Shorthair silver tabbies.
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