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Oh no, poor Boo. Don't blame yourself, it sounds like you did everything to assure he'd be OK - someone else dropped the ball.
I'm hoping he'll arrive soon, and you will be happily reunited. This sounds like one of those nightmare stories I read about in the news. I'd raise hell with the person(s) responsible after you get him back.
Poor Boo! and poor you! I too would have ben irate. That's just not acceptable. I hope Boo gets to you soon. ((hugs))
I forgot to add - please let us know when he safely arrives!
:mad: FOOLS:mad: How dare they not follow up and do their freaking jobs to make sure the little guy is where he's supposed to be. That's why you organised these people to do the job, GRRRR.
I can't tell you how angry and stressed I am for you guys. I'm sure he's OK, but I know you won't feel that until he's safe and sound with you. A couple of interstate trips with the cats nearly sent me mad, especially when they just dumped Mini and Jasmine in the public baggage collection area where anybody could have taken them, so I have an idea of what you're feeling.
It's Thursday afternoon your time, I think, so hopefully in a few hours you'll get to see your boy. I'm sure there's been a kind soul or two who have been taking care of him.
Please let us know as soon as you get him back.
I wish I could say I had Boo right now, but I don't. I won't have him for another five hours. But at least I'll have him eventually.
It's 5.41pm and I've just woken up.
In the past 72 hours, I have had 10 hours of sleep. I only slept today because Sam insisted and my body was really too tired to resist even though my brain was still wired.
We fell asleep at eight this morning after being on the phone with every airline and every person involved.
The whole thing is a HUGE mess and it turns out the problem does not lie entirely with the pet mover, Tony. He was FURIOUS when he heard about this and is seeking action as well. The main problem seems to be that Qantas Airline booked the flight with American Airlines for Boo to go from LA to Minneapolis. Only, the flight they told Tony wouldn't work because of customs regulations on the amount of hours needed to inspect the animal and the amount of time required to clean the animal's cages, etc.
So, Qantas had to arrange another flight with AA, only Qantas did not inform us or the pet moving agency about the change of itinerary.
Boo was with us on our international flight, in a special cargo area for pets. However, Qantas can only transfer pets to its partner airlines, which American Airlines is. We flew Northwest and they do not allow pets, and even if they did, they would not accept a pet from a non-partner airline.
Does this make any sense?
So, Boo had to travel on a different plane once we were in America. Sam and I knew that. What we didn't know was that Boo's journey would take two and half days.:mad:
There are no other flights with AA to Minneapolis other than the one Boo will be on tonight. Qantas booked him in to a cattery last night, which was good to hear. At least he did not spend the whole night in a cargo hold area. I called the cattery and spoke to the manager. He said Boo was doing great and that he was an extremely friendly cat. :)
So, hopefully, he isn't too traumatised. Though I know that this whole thing must be so incredibly confusing and horrible for him.
I miss my baby so much and I hope he doesn't hate me for all of this. :(
I'll keep you guys in the know as soon as I can. Thank you for all of your support, you all know what I'm going through.
Just a few more hours....just a few more hours. I'm getting teary eyed just thinking about the reunion that you will have with Boo. Hope that the time will go fast for you....:)
Oh my.. my heart just sighed with relief to hear that Boo is at least ok and doing well in a nice environment. *PHEW*
What a huge ordeal. Don't blame yourself.. Boo will be so happy to see you that he won't have time to be mad. Of, if he does, it will be next week after you've had all the cuddles you can manage :)
Please let us know when he's home and safe :)
The main thing is that someone was looking after him, and he must be OK if he's been described as a friendly cat. He might be questioning what's going on around him, but it sounds like he's dealing with it like a trooper.
Only a few more hours to go - he'll be so glad to see you! :)
(After all this crap is over, send QANTAS the biggest complaint letter in history - what a bunch of bureaucratic cretins :()
I'm glad to hear that Boo didn't have to spend the night in the cargo area & is booked into a cattery:)
I bet that's a big load off your mind!
well glad to know they know where he is, and in a few hours you will have your sweet boy back with you where he belongs!
what an experience!
oh yeah... welcome back to the states!:)
Welcome to the US, Sam, Soledad and Boo! :)00 What a welcome for you guys :o . I'm just so glad to know he's ok, Soledad and you will have him shortly. Bless his heart.....he's been without you long enough.
Logan
Welcome back to the US from me and my boys too! I'm sad that is hasn't gone as smoothly as you had hoped. Poor Boo and poor you! I would be quite irate at the whole situation as well. Perhaps you can purchase some feliway (either the spray or the plug-in) and put it in a small room where you will be keeping Boo once he arrives for the first day or so. It should help calm him down if he is frazzled from his journey. Catnip is also a good option! Good luck collecting Boo soon!
**hugs**
Karen
PHEW!
*sighs with relief*
I know Boo isn't with you yet, but he will be soon hopefully. It must be such a relief to know where he is and how he's doing. I'm glad he got to stay at the cattery so I'm sure he was well taken cared for. I'm just so sorry you had to go through this, but hopefully it will all turn out ok. I'm sure going through this worry for 2 days is worth it, because the other way, it would be never see Boo again (if you left him in New Zealand). He might be a bit confused, but hopefully he'll be happy to see his mommy again and he'll be just fine. Let us know when Boo arrives, and welcome back home to the US!
I too was so relieved to hear you had found Boo , i felt sick to the stomach for you, i know how i would have felt ,were it my cats.
I hope you are re-united very soon, dont worry i am sure he will settle in just fine.
I wanted to wish you a fond farewell from Aoetearoa, but im a bit late, however, maybe you will return for a visit someday again, I hope your new life back in the states goes well, and i am looking forward to hearing about your Wedding.