Another hurdle is behind us

[sirrahbed]

Missy was able to scan and send me the health, rabies and vaccination documents and I have printed them out. She is also attaching them to the inside top of his carrier and will present them to the freight handler who will bag them and attach them to the outside. That should cover us!
I called the cargo folks at the airport here last night and have good directions about where to meet him.
Whew!!

[sasvermont]

Airline Flight# Airport Time Status / Distance
Continental Airlines 353 Departing Newark Intl, NJ 3:11 pm In Flight
Arriving Port Columbus Intl, OH 4:16 pm 129 mi E

Current Location Altitude Speed Equipment
37 mi SW of Pittsburgh, PA 24,000ft 424 knots B735




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[Sirrahsim]

not yet It's 5:10am on the day of his flight right now. They use the same flight numbers every day so that was yesterday's flight
Boomer is very clingy this morning and can't get enough love! I am so nervous for him! His flight will take off at 3:20 AM on Wednesday morning for you east coast US people

Time to eat breakfast and get ready to hit the road!

[jazzcat]

Have a safe trip Missy and Carol and best of luck Boomer!!! Lots of crossed fingers and paws that you have a great flight.

Now I'm humming that Neil Diamond song "Coming to America". LOL!!!!!

[catnapper]

Good luck on your big trip Boomer! We'll keep all our paws and fingers crossed here that its a quick, safe, hassle free trip!

[sirrahbed]

I spoke to Missy about 30 minutes ago and it is early morning there - she, Carol, Tyler and Boomer should be on the road right now - headed for Tokyo. She is VERY nervous as she has never driven this trip before and while it *can* be a 2 hour trip, it can be close to 6 hours as well. When hubby and I visited last year - Paul drove and it was 5 1/2 hours. No wrong turns at all - this is just how slowly the Tokyo traffic can be. But - I am hoping she will miss the first big traffic surge by leaving this early. There was little choice though because Boomer is supposed to be at the quarantine office to be cleared at 11am (midnight EST) - his flight leaves 4:20pm (3:30amEST Wednesday morning)

I have said my prayers for their safety on that first part of the trip - now wish I could relax!

I had written it before but Boomer may be in that crate for as long as 30+ hours with all the appointments, drive and wait time is added in. I don't get him until 10:30 or so tomorrow night!! This is why Missy has been soooo worried about sending him - worrying that the flight would be way too stressful for him. She was scared when I spoke to her, too.

But, it is one long day/night in his life and then he should never have to fly again. I will give him all the time he needs to recover in peace - before he meets the rest of the sirrah kitties and explores the whole house! If he is happiest in that room, he can just stay there as long and as often as he wants. Also - once Missy knows he is here and when she and Tyler arrive and see their kitty - all of this will have been worth it.

Tomorrow - we can watch his progress on the graphical flight map. Boomer might sleep for the next day and a half...but I don't think GrandMeowmie will sleep much

[Craftlady]

Boomer will be ok. There is enough going on around him to keep him entertained. I'm betting once he settles in on the plane he sleeps.
Just had a thought, when he gets home, just leave a little bit of food out because he might otherwise gulp a hugh amount down and then it comes back up again because he was so hungry.
I'm betting he will be one busy kitty in the litter box after not using one for 30 hrs.

[Karen]

Happy kitty-in-flight prayers are being sent up!

[CalliesMom]

Wishing him the best luck with his flight!! Let us know the minute he gets in.

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

What time is Boomer due to arrive here in the USA ? I hope I am home from work then, Please take many pictures..as Im sure we will all wait to see the" little traveler". Best Wishes Boomer!!

[sirrahbed]

Boomer will get in late tomorrow night - it will be midnight or so before we get back home with him - I will try to be good about getting an update posted - but it might be Thursday sorry! He is on his way now - but that means on the car trip to Tokyo - the LONG plane trip does not even begin for many hours.

Earlier in this thread - Missy put a link that shows the graphical map of his flight. Also - Phred broke down all the times and stuff and that thread is in General here That thread really has lots of updates and information too.

Thanks for checking on him!

[Daisy and Delilah]

Thoughts and prayers for Boomer to have a very safe and comfortable flight to the US. Hang in there beautiful boy. We can't wait to hear about your safe arrival. Godspeed to all of you

[Sirrahsim]

We're home! Right about now Boomer is probably at the Continental pet boarding place waiting for his flight. My cargo rep said that they would take him from us and get him some food and it sounded like he would get the opportunity to play a little (yeah right, like he's gonna play. He spent most of the car trip hunkered down in the corner of his crate but did sniff around a little while we walked around the airport. It was a 3.5 hour trip out there and a 2 hour trip back to the base.

His plane leaves Japan for New Jersey in 2 hours and I have every confidence in the capable pet reps at Continental airlines
I hated saying good bye to my Boomer, but I know that he will be with his grandmeowmie and grandpawpie soon
Thank you to everyone who's prayers and financial help made this trip possible!!!

[NoahsMommy]

Aww....glad the first part is over.

The site says he'll be leaving in 2 hours 21 minutes to Newark! Arriving at 3:52 p.m. (eastern time)

Good luck, sweetie! We'll be praying for you!!!

[Sirrahsim]

so far his flight has been delayed by a whole hour due to maintenance