PUPPY DELIVERY & PICKUP OPTIONS
Hunter Ridge Kennels, LLC
Quality Miniature Dachshunds & Miniature Pinschers Since 2005
At Hunter Ridge Kennels, we understand that bringing home your new puppy is an exciting experience! Whether you are local to Oklahoma or welcoming one of our puppies from across the country, we offer several convenient options to help make the journey home as smooth and comfortable as possible.
We specialize in coordinating puppy travel from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and work hard to make the process simple for our customers.
1. LOCAL PICKUP – CHELSEA, OKLAHOMA
Customers are welcome to pick up their new puppy in Chelsea, Oklahoma, by appointment.
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Pickup is arranged at our designated veterinary clinic.
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Appointments are required.
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A cash discount is available.
For the safety and well-being of our puppies, we do not offer visits or pickups at our private kennel property.
Maintaining a clean, controlled environment is extremely important to us. Puppies are particularly vulnerable to contagious illnesses such as parvovirus, and we take every precaution to protect their health.
2. AIRLINE DELIVERY – AMERICAN AIRLINES
We offer airline travel arrangements through American Airlines, with departures from Tulsa International Airport.
Your puppy travels in an airline-approved pet carrier in a climate-controlled, pressurized aircraft cabin, subject to airline approval and availability.
Airline transportation includes:
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Veterinary examination and required travel health documentation.
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Appropriate airline-approved travel crate.
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Sample puppy food.
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Flight coordination and scheduling.
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Flight information and pickup instructions.
Current transportation rates:
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8–11 weeks of age: $395
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12–16 weeks of age: $450
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Puppies and crates exceeding 25 pounds: Additional $50.
Additional fees may apply depending on destination, airline requirements, weather restrictions, and travel arrangements.
Additional transportation fees:​
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Flights requiring departure from XNA instead of Tulsa: Additional $200.
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Occasional transport to DFW by AirboundPets: Additional $50
Transportation pricing is subject to change.
AIRLINE TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All airline travel is subject to American Airlines current policies and restrictions.
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Weather temperatures must meet airline requirements (currently 20–85 degrees).
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The aircraft must be approved for pet transportation.
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Certain weather conditions or aircraft restrictions may affect available destinations.
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We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate your preferred airport.
Occasionally, flexibility with the arrival airport may be necessary to accommodate airline and weather restrictions.
Our priority is always the safety and well-being of your puppy.
Airline transportation rates listed above apply to the lower 48 states through American Airlines. Additional destinations, including Puerto Rico, may require separate arrangements.
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3. PERSONAL FLIGHT NANNY SERVICE
For customers who prefer a more personalized travel experience, we can help arrange a flight nanny.
A flight nanny accompanies your puppy in the aircraft cabin and personally delivers your new family member to your destination.
This option is becoming increasingly popular with families who appreciate having someone accompany their puppy throughout the journey.
Estimated flight nanny expenses:
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Puppy purchase price (as listed on the individual puppy page).
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Round-trip airline tickets for the nanny: Approximately $500–$700. We coordinate the booking.
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Airline in-cabin pet fee: Approximately $150.
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Nanny delivery fee: $450 cash, payable upon arrival.
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If an airline delay requires an overnight stay, the buyer is responsible for the nanny’s hotel and transportation expenses, including Uber.
Actual airline costs and arrangements are confirmed before travel.
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4. MEETING OPTIONS – TEXAS HORSE SHOW TRAVEL
We frequently travel throughout Texas to attend horse shows. Depending on our schedule and route, we may be able to arrange a puppy pickup along our travel route.
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Meeting along an existing horse show route: $75.
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Houston-area delivery, when a family member is already traveling that direction: Starting at $200.
Please contact us to see whether our upcoming travel schedule may work for you.
Meeting arrangements are dependent on our existing travel plans and availability.
IMPORTANT PUPPY HOLDING POLICY
We are happy to coordinate travel arrangements with our customers; however, we cannot hold puppies indefinitely.
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Puppies may be held until 9 weeks of age.
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Beginning at 9 weeks and one day, a boarding fee of $100 per week applies.
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An additional $25 vaccination fee applies as needed to maintain age-appropriate vaccinations.
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We cannot hold puppies beyond 11 weeks of age.
Please plan your pickup or transportation arrangements accordingly.
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HOW AIRLINE DELIVERY WORKS
We want you to feel informed and comfortable throughout your puppy’s travel experience.
Step 1 – Veterinary Examination
Your puppy receives a veterinary examination and the required travel health documentation before departure.
Step 2 – Flight Scheduling
We coordinate the flight and provide you with the scheduled departure and arrival information, flight details, and pickup instructions.
Step 3 – Flight Tracking
You will receive your flight information so you can monitor the scheduled journey.
Step 4 – Airport Check-In
Your puppy is checked in with American Airlines at Tulsa International Airport. We will send you an update once check-in is completed and communicate any known changes.
Step 5 – Welcome Home!
Arrive at your designated airport with your identification and flight information. Once the puppy is released to you, you can begin enjoying life with your new family member!
We generally arrange morning departures when available, with puppies typically arriving that afternoon or early evening. Actual travel times depend on flight schedules, connections, and time zones.
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IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION
Once your puppy has been accepted and released to the transportation provider, responsibility for the puppy’s care and handling during transit transfers to the buyer and the transportation provider, subject to applicable law and the provider’s terms.
The buyer is responsible for the transportation service selected and paid for by the buyer. Any transportation-related claims or concerns should be directed to the transportation provider in accordance with its applicable policies and requirements.
Please review the transportation provider’s terms before confirming your arrangements.
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WHY WE REQUIRE APPOINTMENTS FOR LOCAL PICKUP
Our puppies’ health and safety are always our first priority.
For biosecurity reasons, all local pickups take place at our designated veterinary clinic in Chelsea, Oklahoma, by appointment only.
Limiting outside access to our kennel and puppy areas helps reduce the risk of exposure to contagious illnesses, including parvovirus.
We believe responsible breeding includes maintaining a clean, protected environment for every puppy in our care.
MEETING CUSTOMERS ALONG OUR TRAVEL ROUTES
Although we occasionally accommodate meeting locations along our existing travel routes, we are not a commercial ground transportation or delivery service.
Operating a kennel requires daily care and attention to our dogs and puppies. For that reason, we cannot guarantee halfway meetings or make special trips outside our scheduled travel plans.
You are always welcome to ask about upcoming trips. If we are already traveling near your area, we will do our best to help coordinate a convenient meeting.
Independent ground transportation services are also available, with typical costs ranging from $500–$900 depending on distance and provider.
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PREPARE FOR YOUR PUPPY’S ARRIVAL!
We recommend arranging to have your puppy’s food delivered before your puppy arrives home.
Having food, water, bedding, and a comfortable space ready will help make the transition into your family easier.
We want your puppy’s journey home to be just the beginning of a wonderful lifetime together!
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HUNTER RIDGE KENNELS, LLC
Chelsea, Oklahoma
Quality Miniature Dachshunds & Miniature Pinschers Since 2005
Weekly Flight Arrangements from Tulsa International Airport
Questions about delivery or pickup?
Call: 918-850-5686
Email: oklahomapuppies@yahoo.com
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Hunter Ridge Kennels, LLC reserves the right to make the final decision regarding puppy placement.