How much does it cost to ship a 3 lb maltese from Billings, Montana to Indianapolis, Indiana?

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avontatert

I am wanting to buy a maltese puppy that is about 2.35lbs right now. I am really wanting her, and I have never shipped an animal across the United States. I don't know much about crate or anything but I could talk to the person who is giving her to me. I would like to know if anybody knows around how much it would cost me to get her or some good airlines at low prices. I am wanting to spend about $160 or less and I am wondering if that is even possible. Thanks for helping out.

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Before you spend all that kind of money why not ask for a rescue group that does transports. We do Great dane rescue"s and they have a transport for dogs all over the midwest and Canada.
We have transported dogs from Danes to Daschounds with our group to get them to their destinations.
Try looking for dogs/transports and rescue"s to see if you can find any info on this for sure.
As far as shipping I am not sure what that cost best to contact airports and see what the charge is. Crates of course are extra and I am not sure how long this trip would take but I suggest you contact the Indianapolis International airport and some of the airlines to see.
I cannot see it costing that much but with the crate it sounds about right.

Good Luck:)

Traveling tips for solo drive with dog?

Cody

So... I'm 25 years old, preparing to take a lengthy road trip across the country in a car with my dog next spring. I'm currently saving money while living in Indianapolis and am eagerly awaiting this much needed experience.. but I want to prepare and get good advice from some people who know more about it.
My plan is to leave here and spend approx. a month or two on the road, mostly camping to prolong funds and spend some real time out in the open country. I am going to attempt and make a mapout of sorts, but I would also like to be able to "go with the flow" whenever I may feel the urge.
I fully intend on making sure my car is in good shape, and to gather everthing I may need, while still trying to maintain a reasonably minimal supply.
My end result would be to land in Austin and attempt to get my feet on solid ground with remaining funds long enough possibly stick around for a year or so.

so even though I'm sure the question is somewhat vague, and some of you are going to tell me all about how bad it could/will go for whatever reason.. keep in mind that the risk and/or possibilities are a big part of why I want to do it in the first place...so I am just asking for any advice, or good sources for more information, or useful tips, or even places I must visit... anything at all really, I have time to prepare and plan and no date is set in stone, so all is open right now. Thanks ahead of time

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Austin Texas is gawd-awful hot in the summer so plan things for arrival in the Spring, say April-May. Your dog will feel comfortable traveling in a wire crate secured to the car. It is necessary to have some kind of carpet on the floor of this crate so that the dog can "hold on." Slinging around is not secure for them. You can also do some dog seat-belt arrangement.

There are so many things you cannot do with a dog. So forget going into a restaurant. Best bet is the drive up window and that gets really old. Don't even know how you'd manage to go to a grocery store.

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