Transportation

BY AIR

  • Flying with a puppy is actually really easy and may be the best budget option for picking up your puppy if you live too far to drive. We would be happy to meet you at the Memphis airport for no additional cost. Typically, to have a puppy ride in cabin with you will cost around $75-$125, in addition to your plane ticket, depending on the company. You will be required to purchase an airline certified carrier to go underneath your seat.

    The biggest benefit of flying your puppy home yourself is being able to meet with us in person, and bond with your puppy over the trip. This is also typically more cost effective than hiring a flight nanny, depending on location and availability.

  • We are happy to coordinate a flight with a trusted flight nanny to deliver your puppy to the airport of your choosing. You will pay the flight nanny company directly and be in contact with them throughout the entirety of your puppy's journey home.

    Prices typically range from $650-850 depending upon location and availability.

    To help keep prices low, many flight nannies will fly stand-by, meaning they do not buy a ticket, but fill in any empty seats before the flight leaves. Sometimes this works out perfectly, but occasionally, the nanny will have to wait for the next flight.

    Flexibility and patience are very important. Our advice is to clear at least one (if not two) days from your schedule to accommodate for unexpected delays.

    The biggest benefit of having your puppy flown to you is that it's generally quick and easy. It also means your puppy is in the hands of professionals who will know what to do in the event of a canceled flight, etc.

BY GROUND

  • Picking your puppy up yourself is, of course, always an option. Due to safety concerns, we are no longer having adopters come to our home but will meet in a public location agreed upon by both parties. If seeing the parent dogs is important to you we will gladly bring them along for the ride.

    The biggest benefit of flying your puppy home yourself is being able to meet with us in person, and bond with your puppy over the trip. This is also typically the most cost-effective option, depending upon your location and vehicle.

  • Depending upon availability we may be able to deliver the puppy or meet you part way. We typically charge a travel fee of $.70 per mile, up to 500 miles.

    The biggest benefit of having your puppy delivered by ground is that riding in a car is more familiar to them, and we are able to make frequent stops for their care. This is also the easiest way to work around your ideal timeframe and schedule.