Whether picking up your puppy in person or greeting them at the airport, here is a list of a few helpful things to bring with you:
1. It is better to travel with the puppy in a secure travel crate in case of an accident.
If your puppy is flying they must be in a Air NZ approved crate, we can supply these.
2. Paper towels in case of car sickness or other mistakes. Moist baby wipes are also great to have on hand for quick clean ups. Remember to take a rubbish bag.
3. A soft towel or baby blanket for your puppy to snuggle in. We supply one that they have been sleeping on.
4. A small bottle of water and a shallow bowl for drinking, in case your puppy gets thirsty.
5. Pet Pads – Please do not put your puppy down on the ground in places like a rest stop, right outside a store etc where MANY dogs have also used the bathroom in the same grass before you and your little puppy were there. Many dogs are not vaccinated and if there was a dog that had parvo even one year ago and used the bathroom in that spot, Parvovirus may infect your puppy and can be lethal to him/her. Your puppy is not protected against Parvo until all 3/4 vaccinations are complete. You may think this Parvo protection instructions sound like “over-kill”, but it is not, after you pup has been fully vaccinated you do not have worry about this kind of thing.
6. For picking up your puppy at the airport PLEASE phone the airport before pick up and find out whereabouts you need to go to pick up your puppy.
You must take photo ID when picking up from the airport and only the named person is to pick up from the airport.
Also make sure you have the airway bill number.
Keep your cell phone on you!
Here at Free Range Pooches NZ we get insurance cover for our puppies before they leave us.
If something happens to your fur baby, the last thing you want is to be left wondering whether you can afford medical care.
We find it so terrifying wondering if they are ok.... what happens if?
We know your puppy is a treasured family member that deserves the very best insurance.
When it comes to flying, we strongly recommend pet insurance to ensure your puppy will be covered by insurance, even in the worst case scenario. PD Insurance is what we recommend for your puppy and covers both Domestic and International Flights between New Zealand and Australia.
We highly recommend PD Pet Insurance, click the link below to get the best quote