Flying a Puppy from Johannesburg to Cape Town, George, Port Elizabeth, East London, and Durban
At Yorkies SA, we make the process of flying your new Yorkshire Terrier puppy to you as smooth and hassle-free as possible. For air transport, we partner with BidAir Cargo PetLounge, a trusted service provider specializing in pet transportation. Here’s how the process works and what you can expect.
Our Trusted Partner: BidAir Cargo PetLounge
We handle all flight bookings through BidAir Cargo PetLounge on your behalf. Once confirmed, we send the booking details, along with our agreement, directly to you via email and WhatsApp. Simply click on the PetLounge logo to visit their website for more information.
How Does It Work?
- Flight Booking: Once you confirm your decision to purchase a Yorkie puppy from us, we proceed with booking the flight. We will send you a booking confirmation and agreement via email. Flights need to be scheduled at least 36 hours in advance.
- On the Day of the Flight: On the scheduled day, we check in your puppy at PetLounge. You’ll receive a photo of the flight manifest, which you’ll need to present when collecting your puppy at your nearest PetLounge facility.
- Pickup Location: Detailed directions to the PetLounge office at your destination airport will also be provided to ensure a seamless collection experience.
Cost of Shipping
Contrary to common belief, air travel for puppies is both affordable and efficient. Below is a breakdown of estimated shipping costs for different destinations:
- Johannesburg to Durban – R850
- Johannesburg to Cape Town – R1000
- Johannesburg to George – R1000
- Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth – R1100
These prices are all-inclusive, covering crate rental and no additional fees after booking.
Safety of Air Travel for Your Yorkie
Air transport is one of the safest ways to deliver your Yorkie puppy. We frequently use Bidvest PetLounge to transport our puppies and have consistently had positive experiences. Your puppy will travel in a well-ventilated, secure crate, ensuring comfort throughout the flight.
Yorkies are known to handle air travel exceptionally well. Upon arrival, they are calm and ready to meet their new families. Each puppy is vaccinated and dewormed at least two weeks before departure, ensuring they are healthy and fit to travel.
To make the journey as comfortable as possible, we include a blanket with the mother’s scent in the crate. This familiar scent helps ease your puppy into its new environment and reduces any travel-related stress.
How to Avoid Scams
We understand concerns about potential scams. Here are steps to verify the legitimacy of breeders:
- Verify the Flight Booking: Contact the flight agency, such as PetLounge, to confirm your booking.
- Check Registration: Contact relevant registration authorities to confirm the breeder’s legitimacy.
- Search Online: Look up the breeder’s kennel name via Google or an image search to see their history.
- Social Media: Check platforms like Facebook to view the breeder’s presence and reviews.
- Request a Video Call: Reputable breeders will gladly arrange a video call to show you your puppy in real-time. Scammers tend to avoid this due to lack of real puppies.
At Yorkies SA, we prioritize the well-being of our puppies and the peace of mind of our customers. Feel free to contact us with any questions about flying your new puppy or verifying breeder credentials.
