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Please check flights for delays and cancellations  before leaving for the airport.
 
It 's a good idea to bring handi-wipes, fresh bedding or something to put in the carrier for the drive home.  Sometimes they arrive spotless, but other times  have  arrived very messy.

Leash and a collar or harness is always nice  to have, if you plan to make a stop.

Take  airbill # and Pet Airs phone # in the event you encounter a problem.  Please don't call them unless there is a problem, they ship hundreds of pets per week.  I can  answer most of your questions and concerns.  Sometimes I don't receive airbill and flight info. until the day before the flight, but will forward it to you as soon as possible.

Shipping live animals is much  diferent than  shipping cargo  or passengers.  Although they are in a climate controlled area,  Pet Air will not risk the puppies being exposed loading and unloading in severe temps. However, due to the extra care that is given, they are usually  exempt from embargoes. Sometimes I don't know until I arrive at the  airport if they cannot depart on that flight or that day.  I will  contact you as soon as possible.  If you don't hear from me  then everything is on schedule.
The best way to treat a new puppy that has just left  his/her littermates and traveled by car or plane is like a newborn baby.  Give them a few days to  adjust, limit excitement, visitors and more  travel. Especially until they have the third vaccination.  You may want to moisten their food to encourage them to eat.  With some extra loving care, they will adjust very quickly. If stools are loose, puppy chow with lamb/chicen & rice seems to help. Don't panic if there  is a trace of blood in the stool, as sometimes after stress, this accompanies loose stools. As long  as  they are eating, drinking well and not lethargic there should be no cause for concern.