I do not recommend putting the puppy in the cargo area ever. I've heard horror stories about things that could and do happen. As a former flight attendant, I recommend you fly up to get it and bring it back in a carrier which can go under your seat. It would be too traumatizing and dangerous for a new pup. It should be in the air-conditioned passenger area. Talk to the breeder and see what can be done, but please do not put your puppy's life in danger by putting it in cargo. I had a passenger on one of my flights that put her dog in cargo from Dallas to St. Louis. When the plane landed and she went to get her dog, it was not there. Apparently there was a glitch and the dog never even got to the plane. After numerous calls to the airline, the poor thing was found and was still sitting in the loading area in her crate. After being caged for over 8 hrs. she was finally flown to STL by the airline. Too many bad things can happen and it's not worth the risk. Good luck and congrats to getting a forever friend.
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