Leaving on a jet plane

[Cataholic]

It is Wednesday am...so, you are halfway here! Prayers for a safe remaining trip. I bet you cannot wait to hold Little Boo in your arms.......I know you will post when you can.

[boscibo]

*bump*

Are you here yet? How'd Boo do?

[Soledad]

Really bad news, guys.

Sigh. Here it goes.

It is now 3.28am on Thursday morning. I have just returned from the airport. We arrived in Minneapolis around 8pm local time. We were expecting Boo to arrive, as planned, at around midnight. So my parents, Sam and I went for dinner and then unpacked our enormous bags. Then Sam, Dad and I went back to the airport. Only, no one was at the American Airlines counter.

I started to spazz out. I asked around at other counters, and despite some of their efforts, no one working for AA could be found. They'd gone home for the day.

Thinking that these people had gone home without locating the owners of a live cat really pissed me off. But then we were soon informed by some friendly baggage workers that they would not have done that and that the cat must not have arrived in Minneapolis at all.

Sam and I then proceeded to call the man who arranged Boo's travel, but to no avail. It was evening time in NZ and he would not be at work. We then called AA and Qantas. We discovered that no one wanted to take any responsibility for the situation. AA insisted that Qantas had not turned Boo into its custody. Qantas insisted Boo was in AA's care. As of right now we only know that Boo is in LA.

The receipt on the ticket that Tony (the pet mover) gave us has all the flight information. According to it, we should have received Boo twenty before midnight Wednesday. However, upon calling AA they said that Boo had been booked for two flights that were not on the receipt and that his arrival time would be for 10.51pm Thursday!!!

I asked when that had been booked and she said it was booked May 26th, so this was no accident. He either gave us the wrong information or was given bad information. Either way, I'm pissed off.

Moving internationally is hard enough for a cat. But this is ridiculous. There is no reason Boo should still be in LA when he was passed through customs with no problems. There is no reason why Tony should believe that once the pet is on the plane, his job is done. This man should have followed up and confirmed. He should have left a message if things had been changed. We were instructed to simply pick him up in Minneapolis, despite our constant questioning of this.

I am really a mess about it all. I was sobbing at the airport and really really doubting my decision to take him. I feel like the most selfish person for doing this to him, even though I didn't know it would be this bad. I still feel like I should have prepared for this. I don't even want to think about what sort of care he's getting. I have no idea what's happening and I can only hope the people are kind and thoughtful and making sure he has plenty of water. Right now, I just want to cuddle him and make sure everything is okay and that he still loves me.

It's one of those "I'm a terrible meowmie" moments.

On the bright side, I am reunited with my dog, Wylie. Sam ADORES this dog. He's never had a dog before and he's just loving it. So, we're almost a happy family. We just need our little dictator.

Please send out thoughts, prayers and/or wishes on our behalf. We could really use the positive energy after such a crap day.

[Nomilynn]

Oh my goodness.. I'm just sick for you I can't believe how irresponsible this Tony guy is!!! Why couldn't Boo be on the same plane/s as you?

Can you call and see if Boo can be flown home on an earlier flight on Thursday? I am just so sick over this.. I can't even imagine what you are going through

Please please please let us know how he is and give us an update. As soon as I read this I said a prayer for his safe return, and I promise I will send many more during my waking hours tonight and tomorrow

[marysmerrycats]

oh no Soledad! what a horrible, terrible experience! I just saw this thread, and I read the first post, anxious to read the last one, and hear all about the trip, then , ...
you must be frantic! I don't blame you at all, what an awful thing to happen to you, what did they do with your baby Boo! and that poor dear cat!!

after such a LONG trip, that is the last thing you need to happen. I can only imagine if it were me and I was missing one of my babies, I really don't know what I would do. but, I'm sure Boo will get to you safe, and he will be fine, scared, but then when he sees you, he will be ok. I am praying for you and for Boo to be reunited very quickly! I would also , like you, be furious at that pet mover! wouldnt they let Boo travel with you?
my brother, when he traveled internationally, had his dogs with him, it was very hard, and traumatic but they had them with them.

Soledad you are NOT a bad mommy at all, don't think that way, don't punish yourself. I know a day and night without your baby is like a week, but you will get him back then everything will be fine. I will look for a an update on this, let us know when you can ok?

boy I can imagine your words when you talk to that pet mover... I would , as the expression goes, want to rake him over the coals!

[Cookiebaker]

Oh my goodness, how awful!! Poor Boo and poor you!! I hope that this whole mess will get straightened out soon. Keep us posted!

[lynnestankard]

Only just found this thread Soledad - I'm heartbroken for you, no wonder you're so upset - UPSET - I'd be fit to be hung!! Keeping you in my thoughts and praying that Boo is somewhere safe and being well cared for. I can't wait to read your next posting telling us he's arrived safe and sound. {{{Hugs}}} across the miles and fingers, paws and eyes crossed at this end. Good Luck xxx

Lynne

[ChrisH]

Oh, no, this is awful! Poor Boo! I am so upset about this and how I feel must be just a fraction of what you are feeling. Hoping and praying that Boo is keeping safe and that someone is taking good care of him until he can be home where he belongs with his Meowmie. Please keep us posted.

Many, many, Hugs
Chris

[PayItForward]

Thinking of you & Boo.

Soledad try not to worry. I bet Boo is just doing fine.

Just remember, you totally did the right thing bringing Boo over with you, it is the airport who mucked up.

May he be on the next flight over.

PS. Try causing a polite & emotional loud fuss at the airport desk, to get quick results.

[anna_66]

I was expeciting to hear some good news, but this is just terrible
I can't imagine what your feeling right now, but I'm sure it's all going to be ok.
Please let us know what's happened when you reunite with Boo. You and Boo will both be in my thoughts.

[Logan]

This is just horrible news, Soledad, at a time when you should be so happy! I do hope that Boo will arrive safely tonight, as scheduled. Please keep us posted and know that we are thinking of you. I know you have to be a wreck!

[Russian Blue]

I'm just reading this thread now, poor Boo!!!! This must be such a horrible experience for you. I can only imagine how upset and angry you are right now. I'm upset reading this!



Positive vibes going out that Boo will be returned to you asap! I will also say you are NOT a bad kitty mommy! The people involved in the logistical end are the people that do not have their act together.

Please keep us updated!

[lovemyshiba]

Oh, Poor Boo!!!
I will keep you in my thoughts, hoping that Boo arrives safely today--boy will he be happy to see you--keep us posted.

[popcornbird]

Oh no! I was so looking forward to hearing how Boo did and how he liked his new home. I'm just so heartbroken for you. I can't imagine how you must feel! Jeesh, why do they make it so hard to travel with pets? They should have a pet section in the plane, in the cabin, where their carriers would fit and their mommies can come and check on them every now and then during the flight. What's the big deal that airlines can't do that? There just aren't enough airlines that allow pets in the cabin, where you can feel they're safe. I can't believe Boo didn't fly in the same plane as you. That really makes me sick of those pet transporters. I know you are very upset right now, but please drive them crazy until they get your baby back to you. Hopefully everything will turn alright and Boo will get on the next flight home.

[Uabassoon]

I'm so sorry to hear about the mistake. Keep us posted, hopefully Boo won't be too stressed out. But I'm sure he will be super excited to see you.