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We hope to make the delivery or shipping process more understandable to you, and give you a sense of TRUST. 

Joy Thomas


Personal Delivery 
We would love to be able to meet each Family and offer a Personal Delivery. If you live in the Central United States, often we CAN! If you are willing to spend a DAY driving and can meet us, we will consider this possibility. The important factor is the LEAST amount of STRESS on the puppy. All day in the car is not the better choice, compared to 3-4 hour flight. Gas and Time requirement are also a consideration.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR MAP! 

We evaluate each Delivery and base a Price on Time, Gas Expense & Motel, if an overnight stay is required. We compare to Air Transportation cost versus Personal Delivery cost, and give you the Options. Just let us know what State & closest Major City, and we will be happy to work out the Details!  CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR MAP! 

Shipping by Priority Air  
Cost is $250.00 This includes Air Fare, Health Certification from our Veterinarian, & Travel Training Crate. We have been using Air Transportation for over 20 years; it is very Safe. We handle all arrangements for you. We use the Airlines that Specialize in Animal Transport. Please give us your Airport Preferences in order of choice. We turn this information over to our Shipping Agent, who works out the details based on Available flights, Temperature Requirements, Space Available, and so on. You are then given the information needed:

Airline 800 number to confirm booking and determine location of pick-up, and Flight numbers & Arrival Times based on your time-zone Airbill/Reservation.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW OUR MAP! 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Below is an outlined Step-by-Step Detail of the Process:                                                                                                                                                                                                 

1. A few days Prior to the day of Transport, our Veterinarian, Dr. Bryant will give the puppy his final examination, and issue a Health Certification, which travels with the puppy, and is required by the airlines. You will also receive a copy of this certification. 

2. A travel or shipping crate is prepared, based on your puppy’s size and space Requirement. Lots of shredded paper is placed in the crate. Puppies are very entertained by shredded papers, and delight in digging and playing in them. The primary use of the shredded paper is to absorb any accidents that occur, however the puppy thinks this is Extreme Fun!!                                                                                                                                                                                                           

3. The puppy does not get into the shipping crate until about 20 minutes before flight departure. A Soft Toy from home is sent to give familiar smell and to entertain the puppy. Food & Water is placed in a special clip-on style container that is non-spill. Our goal is to keep the puppy Active and Entertained on the way to the Airport, and while we are at the airport. We have a large Wire-Style Playpen Cage in the back of our Van for traveling to the Veterinarian or the Airport. This allows puppies freedom to play and see all that is going on. Usually, several puppies from the litter are going to the airport on same day, so they have lots of companionship and play! 

4. When we arrive at the Cargo Facility Office, it is very relaxed, and we have the puppies on leash. We check in while the puppies are being greeted by airline attendants, other people, and dogs that are preparing to travel. They are having FUN! New Experiences are so EXCITING! A confident, happy-go-lucky puppy has no fear of a new experience. The Puppy anticipates fun and enjoys the experience. 

5. The puppy is taken outside to go potty about 30 minutes before flight. This is not the passenger terminal, it’s the cargo offices, and there is a grass yard and parking area right in front. 

6. The Airline attendant notifies us that the puppies need to be put in crates, and an Airline Van comes to pick them up. We are ready!  7. The puppy goes in the Crate with his toy from home, along with food and water. Away he goes. NAP TIME!! It’s been an exciting day, and the noise of the engines is boring. This induces SLEEP. 

7. You will need Identification to pick up your new puppy! 
Your puppy will arrive Refreshed. Take him immediately to grass, gravel, or newspapers. Bring a damp cloth and towel, just in case you have to spot clean. Sometimes the shredded paper dust causes eye irritation. If this occurs, just clean the corners of his eyes with damp wet paper towel. Your puppy will be a little uncertain of you. Talk to him softly and hold him securely. In just a few minutes he will start to show off his personality with confidence! 

Thank You for Trusting us to choose the best possible means of Transportation for your Puppy! 

Joy Thomas
Thomas Kennel
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