How do I ship a live animal FedEx?

How do I ship a live animal FedEx?

FedEx will only ship animals that are pre-arranged through its live animal service desk. The phone number to call is 1-800-405-9052. Get the guidelines, requirements, restrictions, travel time and cost for making the shipment. Purchase the packaging for the animal.

Does FedEx or ups ship live animals?

With the exception of FedEx, the shipping of any mammal via mail carrier is prohibited. Mailable animals include adult birds and day-old “poultry” such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys. Other small, harmless cold-blooded animals such as frogs, lizards, and fish can also be mailed, along with certain insects.

Does FedEx fly animals?

Service Details: FedEx Charters FedEx Charters specializes in general cargo; hard-to-move cargo; and animals, including zoo animals, horses and cattle. Individualized security options and temperature-sensitive cargo environments are also available.

How much does it cost to ship a live animal?

The cost to ship an animal is dependent on how far the animal is being shipped, any special needs the animal may have, and what kind of preparation you may need from the transporter. The average cost to ship an animal is $2.00 per mile for shorter distance transport and $1.30 for longer distance transport.

Can you ship a pet alone?

The short answer is: Yes, and in fact it’s not uncommon. But as always, policies vary from carrier to carrier, and either way it’s going to require some legwork and cash on the pet owner’s part. Most major carriers operate separate cargo services alongside their passenger business.

Can live animals be shipped?

Live animals will only be accepted for transportation when shipped by any UPS service that guarantees delivery the next day. Shipments must not be offered to UPS on Fridays or before a holiday in the origin or destination country. All live animals offered for transportation must be in a new box.

What carrier ships live animals?

A livestock carrier is a large ship used in the live export of sheep, cattle and goats. They are specially built new or converted from container ships.

Does FedEx ship live reptiles?

FedEx offers a Live Reptile Certification that you have to pass in order to ship live reptiles. This can be a time consuming process. ShipYourReptiles has a specially created FedEx account that not only allows for the shipping of live reptiles, but specifically allows for SYR third-party shipping of live reptiles.

Do UPS deliver animals?

How do I get my puppy shipped?

Puppy buyers must be able and willing to travel to get their puppy and fly it home in the airplane cabin with them or use a “puppy nanny” to bring the puppy to them. Their other options are to drive to the breeder’s home to pick up their new family member or use a licensed pet transporter.

How does shipping animals work?

Pets are generally received from their guardian by the pet shipping companies on the day before the trip. Then they are taken straightway to the vet to do necessary health checkups and paperwork. Every pet dog transportation agency ascertains the guardians of their pets’ safety during the trip.

FedEx Express may accept certain shipments of live animals such as horses, livestock and zoo animals (to and from zoo locations only) on an exception basis if approved and coordinated by the FedEx Live Animal Desk (call 1.800.405.9052). The Shipping Annex will not ship live animals under any conditions.

Does FedEx ship animals?

Contact UPS or Fed Ex to ensure that you will be allowed to ship the animal you want. FedEx will only ship animals that are pre-arranged through its live animal service desk. The phone number to call is 1-800-405-9052. Get the guidelines, requirements, restrictions, travel time and cost for making the shipment.

What Airlines ship dogs as cargo?

American Airlines accepts most dogs for cargo shipment, excluding those that are stub-nosed, such as boxers, mastiffs and pugs , as well as pets that have been sedated before the flight.

Which is better FedEx or UPS?

If you plan on shipping something that is 2 lbs domestically using a medium sized box, UPS would give you a better rate over FedEx. Rates drop dramatically at the 2nd day mark when you’re shipping domestically. If you need to send something right away but the overnight rates are too high, 2nd day is your best bet.