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CKGS

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Has anyone ever shipped a rabbit? If so what was your experience? For one was the bun safe? Was it very costly?

Thanks in advance for any info...
 
I've shipped rabbits several times (or had them shipped to me) - the cost is about $150 for the shipping (approx) - plus the cost of the carrier.

Hope that helps.
 
If you could find someone flying, they might be willing to take the rabbit. The cost to have a rabbit with you is usually less than shipping, or course a plane ticket is expensive. There are some people willing to escort pets as long as the costs are covered. Some airlines allow rabbits in the cabin.
 
We just paid to have Houdini come w/ Dave & Karen inside the cabin. It was $125 for her ticket plus we had to buy a special sized carrier - which I paid around $50 for.
 
It was $225 to ship Poe from New York to Florida... plus the carrier (about $35) and the cost of the Health Certificates($10 each)/Vet visits ($40). (All the airlines require Health Certificates, dated within 10 days of travel). And you have to meet strict restrictions on "tarmac temperature"... the temperature can't be over 79 F at either point of departure or arrival.

Delta Airlines was wonderful to work with, very helpful and very concerned for the welfare of the rabbit. Make sure you talk to a couple of different people before hand. Sometimes you get conflicting information. Check the airline websites. Most have the rules for pet/animal transport posted.

It does help if you can find someone driving where you need the bunny to go. (Got any "over-the-road trucker" friends?) Today, I just sent a white Flemish buck to Florida through a friend... works out much cheaper than flying.
 
I would love to be able to do the travel by car option but unfortunately I don't know of anyone going that way or coming this way from that area.
 
I had no idea bunnies could go on an airplane! That's great to know! I'll be moving across country and I wondered what I'd do when I come home to visit! They can come too!
 
Some airlines will let you bring one carrier on board, but check with your airline. Some don't allow it at all. Yeah, they do charge a lot for the privilege of traveling with your pet.
 
If this is a rescue, could Bunderground or whatever its called, help?
 
If it's for a breeder's rabbit and you are a member of the American Rabbit Breeders Assoc., most ARBA districts have a News Group (on Yahoo). You an post on your District's yahoo group what you need help with and if anyone is going that way (to a show or other) they might be willing to help with the transport.

(I'm bringing Canadian Holland Lops down from an upstate NYFlemish show in September for someone... Hmmm... how will I explain THAT to the Flemish Breeders!)
 
CKGS wrote:
Oh I'd LOVE to have a lionhead from you- if you would have another litter (No pressure) Lol.

Ah....no problem...causeI'm not having any more lionhead litters!


 
Please if all possible, try not to ship any rabbits in the cargo bin. I've seen so many dogs and cats come off the plane and they are petrified from their experience. Can you imagine traveling in a loud dark compartment especially if the aircraft experience any sort of turbulence? Some airlines will allow a rabbit in the cabin only as a service animal. Usually that would involve a doctor's note and their would be no fee.
 

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