Check with the shih tzu and furbabies rescue. They transport dogs by car (each person drives 90 miles) from Florida to Massachusetts with stops along the way. These are rescued dogs going to permanent or foster homes. It happens twice a month. Email tzumom1@gmail.com. That is Meredith, the director. They might do it if you give a nice donation. However you would have to make arrangements for someone in New York to meet up with the transporter. Good luck.

I would never put my dogs in cargo, If I didn't have to and it is feasible to drive with the dog. I would sooner put my kids in cargo then my dogs! LOL If it's a big dog and the drive is too much, take the Amtract car train. Otherwise, if it's for the day , fly frontier since you wont need luggage. You could get a VERY cheap flight. BUT, If they tell you to put your puppy in the overhead bin, tell them you'll stuff them in the bin!

Puppy
 

Do your homework, call the airline

OP, we brought down 2 cats, each cat had to fly with their own passenger! Each cat had to have their own carrier and own ticket, this was over 6 years ago and at the time cost about $100 per cat. Now i have read that all of the airlines have changed their requirements, and is some cases have a long waiting time prior to transporting the animal. Of course there is a LOT of paperwork, you will need to call the airline about this. We had also checked Amtrak, and they were a no go at the time, but you can check again.
Good luck with getting your new dog home.

Not in the summer
 

Having flown for the airlines for 35 years, my best advice for you is DO NOT ship a puppy especially in the summer, too many things can go wrong. Go pick the little guy up.

I just checked the airlines. You can fly round trip fir under $200. Go get your puppy

Transportation of puppy
 

My daughter has transported many puppies... my advise go get it.. you can fit a puppy that small under seat.., to dangerous to put in hold.....just give it small amount of Benadryl so it will stay calm

Delta Pet Class is the best!
 

The puppy flies up front in the cabin with the stewardesses. I’m sure my puppy was cuddled and loved during the flight because he was so calm when I picked him up at the airport. He just thought he had gone on a short car ride! The stewardess delivers him/her directly to the ticket counter so no need to go to baggage claim. He will be happily waiting for you next to the ticket agent. They take FIRST CLASS care of them.

PLEASE do not put that young animal through that level of stress. Drive and create a strong bond on the way home OR hire someone to transport to your home

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.