Experiences with Continental Airlines Cargo Shipping?

[bellapsyd]

I know there have been a few threads on flying bunnies lately. I am moving form Chicago to Los Angeles on August 5th. I'm driving the 30 hours, in August, through desert so I chose not to have them ride with me. I did some research and it seems Continental has the best program for shipping animals cargo. I do not want to do the cargo ship, but realize I have no other options. I'm panicking about this! I was hoping anyone who has used their Pet Pass program to ship their bunnies cargo can tell me a bit about their experiences? My Chester is 5.5 and Sarafina is around 3. I have a carrier for each- it looks like a space shuttle! :

(Hagen Pet Cargo) and they will be going to get their health clearance a few days before the flight.

 

[slavetoabunny]

I don't want to discourage you from driving with the buns. I drove from California to Florida in the summer with my two. They did fabulously. I limited my travel to 500 miles per day. If you are interested, I can provide details.

 

[bellapsyd]

^ I'm driving it straight through, otherwise I would drive with them! Plus, I wouldn't have ample room since I am moving and need to pack everything in the car along with the passengers. I don't want to cramp the buns. They are going to have to be shipped.

 

[jamesedwardwaller]

something isnot being said here,??,whats the problem of driving straight through with buns in an air conditioned vehicle((even if you have to rent one))-this is what i would do,,for their sake as well as my own sanity,,sincerely james waller

 

[bellapsyd]

^ I am looking for stories from those that have done this. I am not looking for people to try to tell me I need to change the method. I am stressed out enough with moving cross country and shipping my babies. I did not come to this decision lightly.

 

[slavetoabunny]

bellapsyd wrote:

^ I am looking for stories from those that have done this. I am not looking for people to try to tell me I need to change the method. I am stressed out enough with moving cross country and shipping my babies. I did not come to this decision lightly.

Sorry, no offense intended.

 

[bellapsyd]

^ wasn't directed at you!

 

[Brandy456]

Do you have someone to either pick-up the bun , or bring them to the airport while you're gone ?

I know you've made your desicion but I have to agree with the other, plus, they wouldn't be cramped if their in their cage.

 

[bellapsyd]

^yes. My parents (rabbit owners themselves) are dropping them off and I will be picking them up.

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

I would Pm BlueGiants as she Shipped Elf Mommy Poe from NY to Florida

 

[bellapsyd]

^ thanks for the tip!