SHIPPING
When shipping a kitten, we make all the travel arrangements. If we are shipping by air, We ship to your nearest major airport, delivery can also be done at your home address. Our Specialist will first look to see where the closest airport is to ship your kitten. (We only ship kittens on airlines that implement a Pet Safe Program) After choosing an airport, we will begin coordinating all schedules & considerations. We will then book your flight and send you an email itinerary of all of the times, flights, schedules & pick up location. The day of your kitten’s journey, we will transport him/her to the airport. Once all of the paperwork is filled out and your kitten is checked in at the airport, you will receive an email and/or phone call letting you know how everything is going.
Is it really safe for the kitten?
I receive many inquiries on the process of shipping a kitten–individuals often wonder if it is safe and how it works.
Won’t he/she be scared? How long does it take?
Won’t it be difficult for the kitten having to be all alone in a crate for so long?
This is how I explain the shipping process to individuals to help them feel more at ease with the process of getting a kitten:
Shipping a kitten Is Very safe: See Below Details
Shipping a kitten by itself to a new location always sounds cruel and embarrassing, but actually I think it is harder for us than the kitten(s). With my many years of shipping experience, I know for a fact that all of the kittens are well taken care of. So if you stop and think about it, the airlines are not going to mistreat the kitten(s) for fear of lawsuits and customer dissatisfaction. I tape kitten(s) 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 kitten(s) and the kittens are offered food along the ride.
The average flight is approximately 2 to 5 hours. I always ask about any delays or layovers and know the exact times and departures of the flights, so I know where the kitten is and am able to give you the information as well.
The kitten will arrive the same day as it is sent–usually a few hours. I have a big fluffy bed of shredded newspapers in the crate for the kitten(s) to nestle in and usually a pig’s ear chew (they love them), and a toy or sock with my scent on it–to help the kitten feel secure.
What about shipping in the winter –is it not too cold?
If you decide on a kitten, I will guarantee -as I have many years of experience that he/she will arrive safe and sound. kittens can be shipped safely between 20 and 85 degrees–AA rules. All kittens ride in the belly of the plane where the temperature is kept at a comfortable 70 degrees–same as for the passengers–and they are the last on and first off the plane. Shipping during this time of year is completely safe and there is no problem so we need not to be afraid about that. Just like a person getting on a flight to go meet their relatives and/or friends for the holidays, shipping a kitten is very similar-and probably even a little easier. The only thing different about this time of year is that the airlines can be strict on the minimum temperature at each location (which is really good for the kitten(s) even though the plane is always kept at 70 degrees. I believe it is mainly for their liability and protection. Likewise, in the summertime–they will not ship if temperatures are too hot along the way. If this is the case, we will just wait for the next best day to ship or ship earlier or later in the day to combat the hot/cold part of the day.
NOTE.. Most shippers specialised in shipping pets will use a temperature regulation crate called an electronic crate.
These type of crates are used anytime since they can regulate the temperature to the one best for the kitten(s) travel
What is involved in the shipping process?
Since I am 30 minutes 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 kittens at a time while striving to accommodate to your specified times. Therefore it helps me greatly if you can specify multiple times/days you (or any other person with ID) would be available to pick up the kitten. So if you are interested in having one of the kitten after all amounts have been received, I am able to book the kitten. I will need to know the day(s) and time(s) you are able to pick up the kitten(s) at your nearest airport, and your home address and phone number.
Usually, I can only book a flight a day in advance so they are aware of the temperatures for shipping. After I have booked the kitten, I will call and/or email you with the flight number times, and location where the kitten(s) is to be picked up. All you need to do is pick up the kitten 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 kitten as I’m very anxious to hear about the kitten–if everything went ok –what you think–and any other questions you might have.
GUARANTEE
We take pride in the fact that our relationship with you does not end when you take home a kitten from us. As a conscientious breeder, experienced kitten councillors, and die-hard kitten lovers, we’d like to believe nothing can ever go wrong with our kittens. However, certain things are never in our control. A kitten’s health is dependent on a lot of factors like genetics, exercise, food & nourishment and overall care. If something does go wrong, we always strive to help, oftentimes even when our guarantee doesn’t cover it. While we may not be able to guarantee that your kitten will never have a health problem, we guarantee that we will do our best to ensure your new family member is a healthy one!
Our Health Guarantee:
We do not believe your kitten is replaceable but we do believe that sometimes the pain can be lessened in the company of another furry friend. In the unlikely event of the death of a kitten within two years from its birth due to genetics, or if the kitten is found to have congenital or hereditary disorders (within two years) which adversely affects the health of your kitten, we will replace the pet with another of equivalent value at no cost to you. The cause of death should be certified by a licensed veterinarian.
Failure to provide your kitten with timely inoculations or regular veterinary care will void this guarantee.