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Pricing and Shipping
Shipping Interested in purchasing puppy, but not too sure about shipping a puppy? Is it really safe for the puppy? Won't it be difficult for the puppy having to be all alone in a crate for so long? Won't he/she be scared? How long does it take?
I receive many inquiries on the process of shipping a puppy--individuals often
wonder if it is safe and how it works. This is how I explain the shipping process to individuals to help them feel more at ease with the process of getting a puppy:
Shipping
a Puppy--Is it really safe? Shipping a puppy by itself to a new location always sounds cruel and heartless--but actually I think it is harder for us than the pup! :) If you stop and think about it, the airlines are not going to mistreat the pups for fear of lawsuit and customer dissatisfaction--and with my many years of shipping experience, I know for a fact that all of the pups are well taken care of. I tape puppy food and feeding instructions to the top of the crate and put frozen water in the crate--so it will gradually thaw out for the puppy--and the puppies are offered food along the ride. I have a big fluffy bed of shredded newspapers in the crate for the pup to nestle in and usually a pig's ear chew (they love them), and a sock with my scent on it--to help the pup feel secure. So they pretty much have it made along the ride! :) The pup will arrive the same day as it is sent--usually a few hours. The average flight is approximately 4 to 6 hours. I always ask about any delays or layovers and know the exact times and departures of the flights--so I know where the pup is and am able to give you the information as well. What about shipping in the winter --isn't it too cold? What
is involved in the shipping process? Basically, after all amounts have been received, I am able to book the pup. I will need to know your nearest airport, and your address and phone number. The day and time will depend primarily on the flight availability and temperature as well as when we both can travel to the airport. Since I am 2 1/2 hrs from my nearest airport and do not charge extra for delivery like most breeders, I try to make each trip count as much as possible by taking multiple puppies at a time while striving to accommodate to your specified times. Therefore it helps me greatly if you can specify multiple times you (or any other person with ID) would be available to pick up the puppy. Usually,
I can only book a flight three days in advance so they are aware of the
temperatures for shipping. After I have booked the pup, I will call and/or email
you with the flight #, times, and location where the pup is to be picked up.
Basically, then all you need to do is pick up the pup at your airport--taking a
couple forms of identification--like a driver's license or insurance card and
the airway bill number that I give you. Then
I ask individuals to contact me as soon as possible after they receive their
puppy as I'm very anxious to hear about the puppy--if
everything went ok --what you think--and any other questions you might have. That
is pretty much the process--it seems lengthy in explanation--but it actually
goes very fast! :) What our puppies are fed..... Our puppies are raised on Nutri Source Chicken and Rice puppy food--a 4 star rated kibble. Puppies are fed the dry puppy food. We suggest when getting your puppy to feed them of a morning and again of an evening in order to be able to monitor when they will need to go potty. You can start with 2 cups of feed each time--if they clean up the food then add a bit more until you get to the correct amount of feed that your puppy will consume. We also suggest the use of a quality vitamin--2 of which we have had good results with are NuVet and Pfizer. What
is the normal cost of Shipping? At this time, I am only able to ship within the US, although I have had individuals to fly in from other countries to pick up a puppy. Shipping has been running approximately $315 which includes the cost of shipping, a crate and health certificate. If 2 puppies are being purchased at the same time, from the same litter, they can be flown together in a larger crate for $395. Most of the time I like to use American Airlines PPS. International airports are often the best bet, but I would be glad to check out your local airport to see if shipping is possible. Shipping to Alaska and Hawaii may only be available at select times and may cost slightly more. Please contact me for prices. Prices vary per puppy, sex, and color. All puppies come with puppy shots and record, de-wormings, AKC limited papers, a two year genetics guarantee, a vet check, puppy food and a pigs ear chew! If you wish to reserve a puppy--the first thing to do is to email me with the # of the puppy you are wishing to reserve. As well as your full name, address, phone # and if we are to ship the puppy--the name of the major airport you wish to use. I like to hear a bit about yourself and the home that you can provide for a puppy as we feel very responsible for matching them up with their forever homes. Pictures of your home and yard are appreciated. Next 2nd day--(I suggest using Fed Ex or UPS)--a deposit for $200 or full payment (signed money order or cashiers check) to: Karol Chicken 15198 Hartford Lane Grant City, MO 64456 or use PayPal for your deposit **Deposits are non-refundable but may be used toward the purchase of another puppy** Final payments accepted only in a cashiers check, cash, western union, PayPal or bank transfer---NO personal checks accepted. Be sure to put your name with all payments that are sent as well as the puppy's # that you are reserving. :) Please return a completed contract with the deposit. Print out, read, sign (so we can read please) with your full name and address and return via mail. You will also receive a copy signed by us with the puppy (in the floor of crate). This will serve as your guarantee. Our vet is Gerald Myers DVM and his phone # is 660-927-3411. If you give him a call and ask him about Karol Chicken and Tammy Wray he can verify who we are. If you have any other questions--don't hesitate to ask!! Thank you, Tammy and Karol My Faithful Friend Tammy or Karol 660-564-2116 |