Flying a puppy from Johannesburg to Cape Town, George, PE,ELS and Durban
Who do we use?
We use BidAir Cargo PetLounge. We do the booking for you, and everything is sent to you via email and Whatsapp. Click on the logo to visit their website
How does it work?
Once you confirm that you would like to purchase a yorkie puppie from us, we do the flight Booking. The Booking cofirmation, as well as our agreement is then sent to you via email. Booking of flights has to be done 36 hours in advance. On the day of the flight, the puppy is booked in at PetLounge. You will then get sent a photo of the Manifest which is what you will use to collect your puppy from PetLounge. You will also be sent directions on where to collect your yorkie as there are PetLounge offices at all major airports.
NO UPFRONT PAYMENT REQUIRED WHEN FLYING TO CAPE TOWN. YOU ONLY PAY WHEN YOU COLLECT YOUR PUPPY FROM PET LOUNGE
How expensive is it?
Flight cost is suprisingly very affordable.
Cost estimates
People are generally pleasantly surprised to find out sending a puppy with an airline is actually very affordable. Cheap in actual fact, if you compare it to the cost of road delivery. Here are some estimates on what you can expect to pay:
How safe is it for the tiny yorkie puppy?
Transporting small puppies by air is extremely safe. I regularly use Bidvest PetLounge to fly pocket and teacup puppies, and I’ve always had positive experiences. The puppies are kept cozy and secure in their crates, so much so that they hardly notice they’re in the air. By the time they reach their destination, they’re ready to meet their new families with ease. Yorkies, in particular, are known to travel very well by plane.
We actually prefer air travel over road transport for our puppies. To ensure their safety, all puppies must be vaccinated and dewormed at least two weeks before their flight. Don’t worry—our puppies receive their vaccinations at 6 weeks, and we typically send them to their new homes at 8 weeks of age.
To make the journey as comfortable as possible, we include a blanket with the mother’s scent in the crate. This familiar smell helps your puppy feel at home, ensuring a smooth and stress-free transition to their new environment.
Worried about scams?
It is very easy to verify a legitimate breeder. Here are some of the checks you can do:
1. Contact the flight agency (Like PetLounge) to confirm the flight booking
2. Contact the Registration authority to verify the breeder
3. Google the breeders Kennel name and see what comes up. Specifically do an image search. You will easily be able to see how long this breeder has been around
4. Search the kennel name on Facebook and other Social media Platforms.
5. Request a Video call to choose your puppy – scammers will never agree to this as they dont want their faces shown and they don’t have puppies to show you either
