Myarra Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 Hi all, My puppy died over the weekend whilst being transported from Qld to SA. The breeder has requested and paid for an autopsy through Adelaide University clinic. I won't name the transport company, however I am keen to know if this has happened to others? I guess more will be known when the results of the autopsy are available but to me it appears she died from dehydration and organ failure from that. I don't breed dogs but we do breed horses and cattle so have some relevant knowledge re animal health and we transport our own animals all over the country for competitions. It's been a really distressing time and I thought I had organised her transport with a reputable company. It's not something I have organised before and now I am left wondering if other puppies have experienced a similar horrific experience. Thank you everyone. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 How awful. I don't know what to say other than that is soooo wrong. I've traveled with dogs a lot and never had any trauma. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I'm so sorry there's been a lot of new road transporters popping up due to no flights for transport. I don't know who you used but again, I'm so sorry you must be devastated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diva Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 I am very sorry for your loss. I haven’t heard of any recent problems with road transport, I am assuming it was by road. Deaths on airplanes occur sometimes but usually in summer. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myarra Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yes, it was road transport. I'm kicking myself now for not choosing air transport. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted September 9, 2020 Share Posted September 9, 2020 How awful for you, the puppy and the transport people. I'd be waiting for the autopsy results before saying it was caused by transport. How old was the puppy cause that's a long way to travel by road. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myarra Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 Yep, 100% agree I need to wait for the autopsy results and I'm not blaming anyone at this point. She was 9.5 weeks old. I am just keen to hear if others have had similar stories. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myarra Posted September 9, 2020 Author Share Posted September 9, 2020 And if trips are too long for puppies then professional transport companies shouldn't be offering the service. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
felix Posted September 11, 2020 Share Posted September 11, 2020 So sorry to hear this. We always used air transport in the past and never had any problems. This is just devastating. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myarra Posted September 11, 2020 Author Share Posted September 11, 2020 I was going to use air transport and should have 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myarra Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 Well, there are no autopsy results yet but the breeder has offered our family the pup that she had retained as she feels so awful about what happened. She is flying here on Sunday. My blood pressure is through the roof and have so many mixed emotions. So heartbroken that the breeder is saying goodbye to the pup she has been bonding with, anxious about the flight, still processing the trauma of what happened, but then excited to welcome our new family member. Fingers crossed it all goes well this weekend. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Fingers firmly crossed for you .. and kudos to your breeder. What a tough situation for her too. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Wishing you all the best for tomorrow - it will likely be a very emotional day for everyone 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaMia Posted September 23, 2020 Share Posted September 23, 2020 On 2020/9/9 at 6:32 PM, Myarra said: Yes, it was road transport. I'm kicking myself now for not choosing air transport. Don't blame yourself. It's just a bad luck. My puppy was transfered by air in March, however, died in a week. I don't know how many times I regret not to choose road transport. You are lucky to get a puppy from the breeder. My breeder promised to give me one and then changed her mind when she finially got litters in July. The puppy was for my daughter's 11 birthday. Can you imagine how sad she would be? It looks we couldn't have a puppy in a couple of years due to the high demand and crazy price. All the best! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeoLyon Posted November 2, 2020 Share Posted November 2, 2020 On 09/09/2020 at 3:42 PM, Myarra said: Hi all, My puppy died over the weekend whilst being transported from Qld to SA. The breeder has requested and paid for an autopsy through Adelaide University clinic. I won't name the transport company, however I am keen to know if this has happened to others? I guess more will be known when the results of the autopsy are available but to me it appears she died from dehydration and organ failure from that. I don't breed dogs but we do breed horses and cattle so have some relevant knowledge re animal health and we transport our own animals all over the country for competitions. It's been a really distressing time and I thought I had organised her transport with a reputable company. It's not something I have organised before and now I am left wondering if other puppies have experienced a similar horrific experience. Thank you everyone. Wow, that is terrible I am sorry! I think you should definitely name the transport company even to avoid other people going through the same tragedy. I have this fear, looking at relocating to NZ with my lab and it scares the crap out of me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 18 hours ago, NeoLyon said: I have this fear, looking at relocating to NZ with my lab and it scares the crap out of me! @sandgrubber any words of wisdom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebanne Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 18 hours ago, NeoLyon said: Wow, that is terrible I am sorry! I think you should definitely name the transport company even to avoid other people going through the same tragedy. I have this fear, looking at relocating to NZ with my lab and it scares the crap out of me! I've sent pups much further then NZ and they arrived fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandgrubber Posted November 3, 2020 Share Posted November 3, 2020 12 hours ago, persephone said: @sandgrubber any words of wisdom? Use a reputable pet transport company. The rules are so complicated that DIY doesn't work well. I hit problems because my dogs had to do a domestic flight before the international flight, and the company I worked with was so focused on the international part of the journey, no one informed me that a vet check was required within three days of the domestic flight. This caused several hours of intense anxiety waiting for vets to open and rescheduling flights, but it worked out OK. So if it's a multi-leg journey, make sure you have met requirements for every leg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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