Shipping A Big Dog To Bogota.

Hi I am relocating to Bogota, Colombia from Las Vegas, Nevada in a month. I am having a problem finding an airline that will accept my dog. She is a Bullmastiff and she weighs about 220 lbs. American, Conntinental and Avianca said they would not allow this breed of dog on there planes and Delta would allow but the Kennel that she has to travel in will not fit in the opening of the Plane. I would greatly appreciate any advice or help.

By Jose702 on Mar 18, 2008, 09:54 in Travel tips.

Gator says on Mar 18, 2008, 10:09:

Have you tried one of the companies that deal strictly with cargo or animals.? Try Animals Away at 1-800-492-7961

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msaucey says on Mar 18, 2008, 10:10:

That's because it's going to be impossible..... You need to go through a special Pet Transport service.... Such as...

http://www.petmove.com/
http://www.animalsaway.com/

This should be a good start... Good luck.... you should also check with the Colombian embassy to make sure there is no quarantine requirements, I don't think there is for Colombia, but just in case.... Make sure all vaccinations and licenses are in order....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

RAAAY says on Mar 18, 2008, 10:18:

The cargo airlines from Miami will also take it.............I know they take horses..........Giriag Cargo or Tampa Cargo........411 in Miami.............

Nevada to Miami..........no idea.

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.........Its useless to argue with ignorance

jonas says on Mar 18, 2008, 10:31:

with so many big perros on this board I am sure someone can help you get your buddy here

What I have, I do not want to lose, but Where I am I do not want to stay, but those I love, I do not want to leave, but those I know I no longer want to see, but Where I die, I do not want to go;I want to stay where I have never been

Jose702 says on Mar 18, 2008, 11:22:

Thanks everyone for your help. RAAAY Tampa Cargo will do it and only charge me $300.00 I had a quote for $5000.00 from one of the Pet Transportation Co. I guess they were gonna send her on a Private Jet ???? Once again thanks for all your help. Now I can take my "Gordita" with me : )

Mononoke28 says on Mar 18, 2008, 12:21:

Jose,

How long did you live in Las Vegas for and did you ever go to the Colombian events? I lived in Vegas for a while and you look very familiar.

Diana

Jose702 says on Mar 18, 2008, 12:35:

Diana,

I have lived in Las Vegas for the last 10 years before that I was in San Jose, California. I never attended any of the Colombian events but I go to the Colombian restaurant on Sahara and Decatur all the time.

Mononoke28 says on Mar 18, 2008, 12:54:

Oh yeah, I remember that restaurant. Actually I still remember when they opened. I used to go to the Las Vegas Athletic Club just a few blocks west of that place and stop by for mazamorra. Good times.

Vegas is a very nice city but it doesn't beat Bogotá, for sure.

Diana

Jose702 says on Mar 18, 2008, 13:12:

I use to go to the Athletic Club as well, the same one. Maybe we crossed paths there ?
Ya your right if I was gonna stay here in the states I would defenitley stay in Vegas. I cant wait to go to Colombia. I'm gonna be in Bogota and around the end of the year moving to Medellin.

Mononoke28 says on Mar 18, 2008, 14:07:

Man, I hate you already. =P

Diana

Sam Salmon says on Mar 18, 2008, 17:03:

Bullmastiffs are sweet mutts!

' a la orden!'

billyb says on Mar 18, 2008, 17:33:

Yup, awsome pups.

lampltr says on Mar 19, 2008, 03:02:

Jose, unless rules have changed the type of dog should not have any significance nor its size, anyways I shipped a full grown European bread Doberman from Asia to New England on Northwest, not a single problem and they even had the dog out for exercising on a major layover in Chicago. Price was about same as you were quoted by Tampa...let us know how it all works out. Great post!

Bill Turley says on Mar 19, 2008, 12:13:

I have to agree about Bull Mastiffs, my best friend is one of them. I would love to meet your Gordita, my Wrinkles is about the same weight, they could have awesome pups. Look at my photo.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

NataliaV says on Mar 19, 2008, 12:26:

Wrinkles is a good looking dog. I wanted a bull mastiff, but my husband wanted a rotti. We got the rotti and she is great dog too. Maybe one day I can convince him for a mastiff.

Jose702 says on Mar 19, 2008, 18:46:

Bill,
Wrinkles looks awsome. Would make a great Boyfriend para mi Gordi. One problema she is spayed. : ( No puppies for her. But perhaps one day they could play together. Its hard to find a dog her size to play with. Her best friend is my 65 lb. female pitbull. Who believe it or not is the boss she dominates my giant. Bullmastiff is the nicest sweetes dog I have ever owned. But it sure does hurt when she steps on me.