Does FedEx Ship animals?

Does FedEx Ship animals?

FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters. The shipper must have its packaging tested and pre-approved by FedEx Packaging Design and Development for the type of animal being shipped.

How can I ship an animal?

By Mail. It may surprise you to know that you can ship some animals by mail. Now, no pet owner in their right mind is going to ship their dog or cat through a mail carrier – and they’re not allowed to even if they wanted to. With the exception of FedEx, the shipping of any mammal via mail carrier is prohibited.

Can you send animals in the post?

In general, mammals can never be shipped through the mail system. The most common animals approved for domestic shipment are live bees, birds and poultry, and small (non-venomous) cold-blooded animals.

How much does it cost to ship a small animal?

The average cost to ship a dog within 300 miles is $120 to $250. For longer distance shipments, the average cost is $270 to $500.

How much does it cost to ship animals?

Example Estimate: Flying one small dog (like a Chihuahua) domestically via cargo with a pet-friendly airline, will likely cost between $275 USD to $300 USD. Larger dogs’ airfreight (like a Great Dane) can go up to around $1000 USD for a domestic move, especially if you have a custom kennel.

Can you fly a pet alone?

What is important to know is that you may only transport your pet as accompanied checked baggage if you are an adult passenger traveling on the same flight as your pet. If your pet is a very large animal or something other than a cat or dog or is traveling alone, it will travel as manifest air cargo.

What airlines fly pets alone?

Virtually all airlines accept pets in cargo except for Southwest Airlines, JetBlue and the smaller commuter airlines that do not have facilities for them.

What airlines ship pets?

When purchasing a new puppy or traveling long distance with a large dog, it may be necessary to ship your pet as cargo. While not all major airlines provide this service, American, Continental, Delta and United each offer cargo transport services for dogs, as long as airline safety requirements are met.

How do I ship a pet to another state?

How Can I Ship My Dog From State to State?

1. Call the airline to make a reservation for your dog well ahead of time, whether he’s traveling with you or alone.
2. Verify that the shipping kennel meets airline standards.
3. Get a health certificate from your vet no more than 10 days before you’re going to ship your dog.

What animals can be shipped?

The following live, day–old animals are acceptable for mailing when properly packaged: chickens, ducks, emus, geese, guinea birds, partridges, pheasants (only during April through August), quail, and turkeys. All other types of live, day–old poultry are nonmailable.

Do Therapy Dogs fly free?

Flying with a service animal Fully-trained service dogs may fly in the cabin at no charge if they meet the requirements.

Can dogs walk through airports?

You and your pet will walk through security together and then you can place them back in the carrier. At the airport: Dogs must stay in their carriers while at the airport, unless they are using a pet relief area. Your dog must remain in its carrier under the seat in front of you for the duration of the trip.