Smithville, Tennessee
Delivery Options
Delivery & Shipping Options
First of all, we do NOT allow shipping in cargo. We never truly had any issues with shipping in cargo, but the fear of not knowing who is handling our babies at all times has caused us to stop. We do allow shipping in cabin though.
We currently offer meeting you at our airport, shipping with a flight nanny, personal delivery, and personal shipping. Traveling to us is always an option too. Read below for a more detailed description of each.
1. Meeting you at our airport ...
I, Lori and/or my daughter, Alysia & her friend, Robbie can meet you at our local airport in Nashville, TN (BNA) free of charge. You can fly in, meet up with us in the ticketing area, and then return home on a return flight. Please talk with me prior to booking the flight as some airlines do not allow pets in cabin as well as we need to verify we are available to drive to Nashville, TN that day. You will be responsible for your own tickets, puppy ticket, and airline approved pet carrier.
2. Shipping with a Flight Nanny ...
We use a licensed flight nanny to fly with your puppy in cabin to your nearest airport. The cost of this option does vary. Although lately the flight nanny we have been using is a flat rate of $600 (additional if it requires an over night stay). The flight nanny’s fees are paid directly to him/her when you meet him/her for your new puppy. I can contact the flight nanny and verify he can take your puppy to you on your desired date. As well as finalize the arrangements for you. On the day of your puppy’s flight … Your new puppy and I will meet the flight nanny at the Nashville Airport free of charge for my travels.
3. Personal Delivery ...
My daughter, Alysia & her friend, Robbie will personally deliver your puppy to you via driving for a rate of $0.65 per mile round-trip. We will not deliver to your front door, we will deliver to a public location in the town of your choosing. Although my requirements for this option is they have to be able to be there and back in one day.
4. Personal Shipping ...
My daughter, Alysia & her friend, Robbie will both personally fly with your puppy in cabin to the airport of your choosing. The cost of this option varies with the cost of flights. If interested in this option, we can discuss costs. Again though, my requirements for this option is they have to be able to be there and back in one day.
5. Traveling to us ...
If you are choosing to travel to us, we do try to meet you within about 30 minutes free of charge. Normal meeting towns are Smithville, Tennessee Walmart parking lot on the side by Dollar tree 515 W. Broad Street, Smithville, Tennessee 37166 or McMinnville, Tennessee Walmart parking lot by the big Walmart sign 915 N. Chancery Street, McMinnville, Tennessee 37110, whichever is closer for you.
For option 1 ...
It is your choice if you would like to take care of the signing of the contract (3 pages) when we meet you at the airport or thru email or text roughly 10 days in advance. Same goes for the final payment.
For options 2 - 3 - 4 ...
We will take care of the signing of the contract & the final payment approximately 10 days before your puppy's transport day.
For all options ...
Your new puppy's food. We do not require but we do strongly request that you order at least 1 month supply of the RAW we feed as we cannot send RAW on flights anymore. Transitioning on day 1 along with the stress of a new home, flight, etc can result in an upset stomach. This way also allows your new puppy time to adjust to you, new family and new home while staying on the familiar food he/she is comfortable with and enjoys. Then when it is about gone if you choose you can stop RAW and the next morning start the food of your choosing. Adjusting to one new thing at a time.
