Puppy Pickup & Delivery Options

We welcome families from near and far. The options below are designed to make bringing your puppy home as convenient as possible while keeping the process safe, clear, and well coordinated.

Home pickup at Storyside Kennels is included in your puppy purchase price.

Optional pickup and delivery services are available for an additional cost.

Pickup at Storyside Kennels

Regional Delivery

For families within driving distance, we offer delivery to agreed-upon public meeting locations within approximately four hours one way of Storyside Kennels. Availability depends on location, scheduling, weather, and the puppy's go-home date.

Additional Cost:

Up to 1 hour: $100
1 - 2 hours: $175
2 - 3 hours: $250
3 - 4 hours: $325

Fees are based on estimated one-way driving time from Storyside Kennels.

Chicago Airport Meet-Up

For families traveling by air, we offer scheduled meet-ups at Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). Buyers may fly into Chicago to receive their puppy or depart from Chicago with their puppy after the handoff. The buyer is responsible for all personal travel arrangements and airline requirements.

Additional Cost:

O'Hare (ORD): $350 flat fee
Midway (MDW): $400 flat fee

Availability is subject to scheduling and must be arranged in advance.

Buyer-Arranged Flight Nanny

When travel to Wisconsin is not practical, the buyer may select and arrange a professional flight nanny service.

The buyer is responsible for choosing the provider, booking the service, and paying the provider directly. Storyside Kennels will coordinate with the selected flight nanny to schedule pickup and complete a safe handoff.

Additional Costs:

Paid directly to the selected provider.
If transportation to Chicago aiport or another departure airport is requested, the applicable delivery or airport meet-up fee will also apply.

Important Details

Advance scheduling is required to ensure we can coordinate a safe and smooth pickup or delivery. Delivery and airport meet-ups are not guaranteed until confirmed by Storyside Kennels.
Optional pickup and delivery fees are separate from the puppy purchase price and must be paid according to the terms provided when the arrangement is confirmed.
Travel requirements are the buyer's responsibility. Buyers should confirm airline rules, carrier requirements, health certificate needs, and any destination-specific regulations before booking travel.
Plans may need to change because of weather, road conditions, airline disruptions, puppy health, or other circumstances affecting safe travel.

Our priority is a safe, low-stress transition for every puppy.

All arrangements are subject to Storyside Kennels' current policies and written confirmation.

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