Revised 7/17/11
We feel it is always best to have the new parents come to our ranch or the airport
nearest us (Spokane international) to
personally pick-up or fly their little one
home
but, we realize at times, this is not feasible. Shipping a Westie puppy via
the most direct air flight is the only other way. If the flight is direct, after a plane
change in Seattle, and of duration of three hours or less, any schedualed flight
is
"ok". During cold months, it is best to use a mid day flight when temperatures
are at their
warmest, if possible. It is totally to the purchaser's
account to make
all the flight arrangements and be absolutely positive to be at the receiving air
terminal well in advance of the puppy's arrival.
We strongly recommend shipping via Alaska Air Freight. Their "AIR FREIGHT"
planes have a totally climate controlled compartment set up specifically for pets.
This is the best
and safest way to fly your new family member. The crates are
securely held in place to be sure your
Westie puppy isn't bounced around during
take-offs, rough weather or landings. At this time, we
know of no other airline
that has these totally climate controlled compartments. ALASKA AIR CARGO
SHIPPING
IS THE BEST. WE HAVE SHIPPED NEARLY ALL OUR PUPPIES
THROUGH ALASKA WITH FANTASTIC RESULTS. OUR PREVIOUS
CUSTOMERS CAN ATTEST TO HOW WELL THEIR LITTLE ONES
"MADE THE TRIP", EVEN ALL THE WAY FROM
SPOKANE, WASHINGTON
TO PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS, WHICH NECESSITATED A PLANE CHANGE
AND SOME SEVEN HOURS OF
LAY-OVERS WHILE IN TRANSIT.
From the time the puppy is placed into the hands of the air carriers personal,
we,
(La Terra Dios Westies/Morales) are relieved of any and all responsibilities
concerning his/her
safety. The responsibility for safety shall then shift
completely to the purchaser of
the puppy and the air carrier.
We will securely crate your Westie puppy, be sure he
has the needed water/food
for his/her journey, deliver him/her to the proper air shipper, at the proper time
and
phone you as soon as your "little one" is safely on his/her way.
For your protection, upon our delivering
your puppy to the air freight personal,
we will inform them of the actual value of you puppy so you will
have recourse
should the need arise. This is in ieu of insurance on your puppy. It serves the
same
purpose.
Our charges for shipping shall be: $175.00. This covers the cost of purchasing
one crate and food/water dish that one puppy needs to make the journey,
a mandatory
health certificate from our vet. (for one puppy/dog), our transporting
your West Highland White Terrier puppy
to the air terminal and our return home.
I will deliver your puppy to the air carrier as
near to his/her departure
time as allowable. This way your puppy is fresh, relaxed and as calm as possible
for
his/her flight. Much less stress. I stay with your puppy, at the air freight office,