Who wants to help Sweet Annie get to England?

[jenluckenbach]

I know 2 people in England who want to adopt Sweet Annie. (OK, I know 1 person in England who wants to adopt Sweet Annie and 1 person who is not totally convinced) ;)

The coincidence is that YOU all know these people too! :D

Now, we (the British party and myself) are planning on how to cover her adoption fee, blood tests and microchipping, plus a shipping crate, maybe you all would like to help with actual shipping costs? :D

And just so you know, I AM jumping the gun a bit, but I figured that an out pouring of enthusiasm would help person #2 get the idea! HEE HEE
;)

I am SO bad :p

[Cataholic]

I'll help.:D

[Cincy'sMom]

Count me in :) I love the power of persuassion ( even if I can't spell it!)

[jenluckenbach]

I guess I should add that I am not really soliciting (even though it seems that way). I just want to drum up some support to help all parties involved decide if they'd like to adopt Sweet Annie.

So please feel free to post, we don't really think you should have to PAY. ;)

[PaysForIt]

Two thoughts.

1) My initial thought was why adopt a cat from America? The money would be much better spent on the homeless cats via the CPL or other charity, rather than given to an impersonal airline.

2) But then again... it's helping a friend-of-a-friend. And it's not like we've had much luck with the strays/needy cats we've picked up over here.


Oh and she's soooo cute....

[jenluckenbach]

Do I hear signs of weakening?? :cool:
Admittedly this is an older picture but here is Annie saying "Aren't I irresistable!!??"
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid79/p75b145ae51f773bb99102b9a34622e99/fb17beb3.jpg

[PayItForward]

Cute Belly *rub* *rub* *rub*

[slick]

PAYSFORIT!!!! You know you waaaaaannnnnnnttttt her!!!!:D :D

Yes, pretty soon you will have to update your sig to include Annie....

[PaysForIt]

My sig's about 4 cats old... :)

[Karen]

I know people who are flying to England next Friday, and then again in July ... in July a cat-loving pal will be flying to London ...

[Freckles]

From the thread title, that's what I thought you were looking for - someone to fily over with the cat!:)

[catnapper]

Annie is crying across the miles and over the oceans to you! You know you want to answer her call;)

[Karen]

Isn't there a very long quarantine time for cats coming to Great Britian from America?

[catnapper]

Originally posted by Karen
Isn't there a very long quarantine time for cats coming to Great Britian from America?
I wondered the same thing! I had heard something along the lines of a few months

[jenluckenbach]

PIF says uf she gets a blood test here in America and then a 2nd one 6 months later she can skip quarrentine. So july (very unfortunately) would be a bit too soon :(

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
PIF says if she gets a blood test here in America and then a 2nd one 6 months later she can skip quarrentine. So july (very unfortunately) would be a bit too soon :(

Yes, Annie can apply for a Pet Passport (with help from her foster mum)

http://www.pandecats.com/x/uk_quarantine_lifted.htm

[jenluckenbach]

If I am reading the website correctly, Annie would need to get 2 blood tests 6 months apart but still wait ANOTHER 6 months to come to England. Am I reading that correctly??

[PayItForward]

Six Months: If the blood test comes saying you cat has the correct level of immunity against rabies, you must wait six months from the time the blood sample was taken.

Blood test now and you will get a form in the post saying Annie is free of rabies.
You will wait 6 months and get her retested and you will get another clear form. She can fly the next day as long as the second test is clear.

The reason for the wait is if a cat had been infected just before the first test the first blood test might come back negative, but the cats second test 6 months later would show the rabies.

[Pam]

This is so sweet! An international pet adoption! I remember dear little Gabe's PT-arranged adoption, although on a much less grand scale, having just gone from South Jersey to Vermont. Oh, I just remembered that Lily was a successful international adoption, traveling from Texas to Canada! Gosh this is fun!

In Annie's case Jen, you might want to give her a couple of lessons working on "proper meows"; after all we Americans have butchered the language somewhat and we do want her to make a good impression when she meets up with PIF's herd! :p :p Fingers cross that this can all work out!

[sasvermont]

I will knit little Annie a "jumper" for the long trip!

SAS:)

[PayItForward]

SAS,
Wonderful, she'll need a jumper in cold England :)

Jen,

I was wrong it is only one blood test ! And a six month wait in case she suddenly showed signs of rabies.

Here two more lists sites
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/owners.htm
http://freespace.virgin.net/passports.forpets/preparation.htm

Some Routes
http://www.defra.gov.uk/animalh/quarantine/pets/procedures/support-info/routes_longhaul.htm

[sasvermont]

The breeder I use for my Abbys has shipped to England - just last week as a matter of fact. I remember she said that it was a bit of a wait and that she was housing a male Aby for months until he was cleared to ship to England. If you want me to contact her, or if you want to contact her...... [email protected] I suspect she will give you the low down.

SAS

[jenluckenbach]

OK, looks like it is:
Newark, NJ to London ( Heathrow) via British Airways or Virgin Atlantic Airways

[jenluckenbach]

Originally posted by sasvermont
The breeder I use for my Abbys has shipped to England - just last week as a matter of fact. I remember she said that it was a bit of a wait and that she was housing a male Aby for months until he was cleared to ship to England. If you want me to contact her, or if you want to contact her...... [email protected] I suspect she will give you the low down.

SAS
Oh that would be great. If you could let her know that I (and/or Jenny) will be contacting her, it won't come as such a surpise getting strange e-mail.

[PayItForward]

Thanks SAS,

If this actually goes ahead we need Annie to have the right paperwork.

Oh I have found the links for both Aiports

http://www.baworldcargo.com/products/pets.shtml

http://www.virgin-atlantic.com/flying_with_us_pet_travel.view.do?flash=true

Jen are you going to email SAS's Breeder or should I ?

[jenluckenbach]

I will but you can too. Two heads are better than one and you might get something out of a conversation that I don't.

[sasvermont]

The Highgait folks are Mindy and Dave. They breed Abys only. They are home breeders and ship to foreign countries including Russia. Dave is retired and handling most of the paperwork and arrangements and Mindy works days and Mommies' the kitties in the evenings and in her spare time. Both Mindy and Dave are wonderul people and upfront and interesting - much more than just those few words, but good folks no matter how you look at them!

They also know me as Sallyanne - and I email with them often.
I consider them my friends.

SAS

[catmandu]

That as far as I can see , would be the only Fly In the Ointment. There is a six month wait here , or In England . I wish I could help , but Horace , the Miane Coon Stray figures to be expensive , and sadly, I need insulin!

[Ally Cat's Mommy]

What a wonderful idea! And a "grey tabby" would definately compliment your existing herd.

Jen, I'll help out with however much I can afford when the time comes - hopefully I'll have a full time job by then!

[Killearn Kitties]

Oh this would be so good, because I love sweet Annie and maybe this way I might just get to meet her one day!!

Well Sheffield's closer .......

[prettykitty1]

oh........

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by Killearn Kitties
Oh this would be so good, because I love sweet Annie and maybe this way I might just get to meet her one day!!

Well Sheffield's closer .......
You are welcome anytime, come and visit.

Just keep your fingers crossed whilst Jen talks to the big Charity Boss about sending a kitty half way across the world.

[jenluckenbach]

YES Everyone say a prayer and cross your fingers. The other girls and I are formulating our "attack" on the head honcho. I know that sound strange, but she has some weird ideas sometimes and not everyone always agrees. So we need to be organized and logical.

[jenluckenbach]

Actually yes - your friend is now the proud mom of Annie!!
Joyce said go for it!! She said as long as you make all the arrangements and Annie is guaranteed to be safe

Now for the REAL work. Getting her paperwork in order. I'l start first thing tomorrow morning.

OMG! I am crying here!!!

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Now for the REAL work. Getting her paperwork in order. I'l start first thing tomorrow morning.

OMG! I am crying here!!!
Oh Jen, it will be very hard to give her up but she'll only be a broad band connection away :) :(

We'll give her loads of love and hugs and we'll post plenty of pictures.

Thanking you in advance for ALL the paperwork, Annie has got a very special foster mum. :D

[catcrazylady]

Goodness Gracious!!! I don't check in over the weekend and look what we got going on here!!! Wow! Annie is going to England!!! You people never cease to amaze me!!!:D :D http://petoftheday.com/talk/images/our_smilies/biggrin.gif

[Killearn Kitties]

Sweet Annie coming here!!

Annie will have a furrever home! That is such good news.

Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help. And, of course, I will contribute when the time comes.

[Cincy'sMom]

Yeah Annie!!! Another happy ending :D

[NoahsMommy]

OK, our stupid DSL better never go down again!! Look at what I've missed!! :mad:

I'm so jealous Annie is off to be a Brittish gal before me!! If she's still out here next May, I'd gladly share my seat with her. ;)

How fun, Jenny! A gray baby....you don't have one of those yet. ;) You're beginning to sound like me when we decided to keep my baby Phoebe girl.

EXCITING!!!! :D :D :D

[jenluckenbach]

Thank you SAS for giving us your breeder friends name. She telephoned me last night and spoke to me over an hour. She is a wealth of imformation and as friendly as they come. What a kind heart to help a stranger.

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
Thank you SAS for giving us your breeder friends name. She telephoned me last night and spoke to me over an hour. She is a wealth of imformation and as friendly as they come. What a kind heart to help a stranger.
Thankyou from me & Steve as well :)

[ramanth]

Wow!!! Yay! .... oh my! A mix of emotions. I'll help in any way I can. Annie is just darling!

[jenluckenbach]

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