| Unless otherwise specified, shipping charges are NOT included in our cat prices. Shipping within the USA, including Alaska usually runs $260. +/- a couple bucks. This includes the airfare, premium quality crate, and the vet exam and health certificate required by law for animals to travel. For simplicity, we just charge a flat $260. If you buy a 2nd kitten to be shipped at the same time, we are usually able to offer a substantial savings on shipping cost of the 2nd kitten. Sometimes, we get a customer in a very remote area where the airfare is far more than we can include in the flat fee. In this case, the buyer would have to make up the difference. The crate is not only required to ship the cat, but we have chosen this model based on quality. Yes, there are cheaper models that are "airline approved"- but not all airlines will accept them and with good reason. We have had those cheaper models come apart in transport. Good thing the cats didn't take off , so no losses, but not willing to trust them again either. Here is the crate you get from me for your $35 (or included in the flat fee). Color varies from green or clay depending on availability. Here is the manufacturer's website if you'd like more info about these crates. |
| The details of receiving a shipped cat. For the receiving end, the only real stress is anticipation - and getting yourself to the airport. I will need your help by knowing which airport(s) you can pick up at, and what times you can & cannot be there. From there I will see about finding a flight that works with both our schedules, and whenever possible, I will choose a direct flight, even if it's a little more hassle for one of us, it takes so much stress off kitty. Keeping the baby's stress to a minimum is my priority, as stress does lower immune system. I do my best to keep it an easy transition. The cat will travel on an airplane in a pressurized and temperature controlled section of the plane. The cat is put on the plane in Seattle and you pick it up at your airport. At some airports you will go to their cargo office at others you pick up at baggage claim. No, they do not put animals on the baggage carousel ;-) An airport worker will bring the cat in. You will have to show identification and sign some papers before you can leave with the cat.
with a blanket (or pillow case - as available), eyelets and cable-ties. It's not the fanciest thing available but the kittens love it. They have the options to hide behind the 'curtains', or sleep on top as a hammock. In the very cold winter months, I also add in a warmer. This may be as 'simple' as a sock full of dry beans or rice. A few minutes in the microwave provides hours of warm, especially when inside the insulated area - if kitty gets too warm, s/he can step out of the heat. This haven I have created and gotten kitty used to before coming to you, should be kept out and available for kitty to continue using as a hide-away, or personal space. Many use this as where they hide their special toys. By Keeping kitty used to the crate will make future vet visits easier. In the summer months, they need the extra ventilation to keep cool so no special hideaway. Instead they get lots of shredded paper, which is fun to play in, and a blanket along with some toys. They usually keep busy playing hide n seek with their toys in the shredded paper, that they keep from getting too stressed with a short direct flight. |
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