Leaving on a jet plane

[Soledad]

Boo is here!!!

Wylie was very interested in Boo, but we've separated them for now. Boo is in the basement with Sam as I type. And Wylie has just busted into the computer room for attention and lovings.

So, I was expecting Boo at 9.51pm today. I called around 8.45pm to confirm that Boo was on the flight and to arrange to pick him up. It turns out Boo was not booked on the 9.51pm flight. He was on ANOTHER flight and had already arrived in Minneapolis. However, his paper work was listed in the computer as incomplete. The rep told me this might mean he'd have to be kenneled until it was clear. I patiently told them that there was no way I'd wait another night and that she could make as many calls as she'd like and I'd be on hold until it was cleared.

Well, she managed to clear things and we went and got him.

When we went into the room we saw him in the kennel and Sam and I both cried out "BOO!!!" in unison. He meowed back and rubbed against the cage. We brought him to the car and he seemed confused but healthy. However, he had peed in the small kennel (not the same as the cargo one he was in on the planes) so he was a little stinky.

We bathed him as soon as we got home and he was meowing, eating, drinking and sniffing his way around the basement in no time. He's just trying to make sure to rub his glands all over the place so Wylie knows who's boss.

I can't even begin to explain how happy I am to see this little guy. He is the best and I love him so much. We really are home now that he's here and I can finally get some sleep!!

Thank you guys for your words of support and positive thoughts. I'm going to go cuddle him and my Sam!

[babolaypo65]

Congrats! I'm so happy for you. NOW you can get a good night's sleep.

[Nomilynn]

YAAAAAAAAAY!!!!! I'm so happy he's home and weathered the trip well. Sounds like he's quite the little fighter! I'm very glad that he's made it home to you and Sam. What a great ending this has turned out to be!

[krazyaboutkatz]

Soledad,I'm so sorry that you had to go through such an ordeal to finally be reunited with Boo. Now I'm so happy and relieved that you're finally with him and he's at his new home. Welcome to the United States Soledad,Sam, and Boo!!!

[boscibo]

That is great news! I'm so happy he's finally there, what a releif for you.

So sad he (and you) had to go through all that.

But now he's with you, and you're all together!

[marysmerrycats]

whew, glad he's back home with you and all is ok now! what an ordeal! glad everything has turned out well.

Boo, sniff the new house and get comfy in your new home... your mommy sure is glad to have you back with her!

just wondering, if you had not called to check on things, would they have let you know he was there? or would they just let you come to the airport again and then tell you oh he got here earlier and now he isn't clear to go with you...?
sheesh do these people realize he is your baby? a living being?

[lovemyshiba]

I"m sooo glad to hear that Boo has made it home safely!!!!!

[shais_mom]

I am soooo sorry you went thru this. But I still stand beside the fact you didn't leave him. You would have been just as miserable!


Welcome Home!

[Logan]

I couldn't be happier, unless it was my own.

[popcornbird]

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! Welcome home Boo! I'm SO happy to hear the great news! Boo must be so confused, but happy to be back with his mommy. Congrats on the successful (hectic, but still successful) travel with Boo. I know you would've been far more upset if you left him behind!

*wonders if kitties get jetlag* LOL Well, let us know if Boo thinks its time to sleep when its night in New Zealand.

[lynnestankard]

YIPPEE!!! BOO'S HOME!

What fantastic news Soledad - I'm so happy for you and Sam - the furboys back where he belongs {{{Hugs}}}} to all of you.
Lynne

[Soledad]

I could only sleep for a few hours because I was so unbelievably happy!!

Boo has been so good. He's being his usual love bug self and his wonderful behaviour has absolved me of any guilt. He is just such a resilient and laid back cat.

After less than 24 hours in this new place, he's treating it like his own and getting along very well with Wylie. He's never been around a dog before and it was tense at first, but they seem to be working out their boundaries and comfort zones.

I am still watchful of them together, but I think they'll be okay together. They've touched noses and I think Boo realises that though Wylie is much bigger than him, he is not a threat. Wylie has been absolutely saint like about it all. He handles the occasional hiss very well.

I am just so happy that Boo is still my little guy. You hear stories about cats being pretty upset by minor things like furniture being rearranged, and here he is after a two day trip on planes and cars in a new house with a new dog. He's a real trooper!!

Now I just have to make sure he handles being an indoor kitty and get him leash trained!!

[Soledad]

Mary - No, they wouldn't have notified me that he was there. It is absolutely unacceptable the way these people have handled it and once I get off of my Boo-induced high I will right the most scorching complaint letter ever. I just want to revel in my boys' loveliness for a while.

Pops - I think Boo DOES have jetlag. He's also pretty curious about his new home. He's slept a bit, but I'm sure he's too excited to get much and his body clock is off. No wonder I only got a few hours sleep.

[marysmerrycats]

soledad
sure, you still need more time to relax after a trip like that,gosh it's only been a couple days, and then with the Boo expereince, all the more, and I'm sure Boo is not rested yet either. it's alot for him to adjust to but it sounds like he's being a darling about it, with those eyes, how could he not be, he IS a darling I wish I could give Boo a big hug, the little sweetie. I think he is just so CUTE.
you really have NOTHING to feel guilty about! and aren't you glad you brought him with you, now? I mean, it would have been SO sad to have left him behind...

get some rest, and maybe after you are settled, we could get to see a pic of this sweet Wylie?

[Soledad]

You're absolutely right, Mary, I am glad I took him even with all the stress and worry.

He is such a charmer. The pet mover, Tony, said that after he had Boo go through his medical exam that he took him back to his house for a bit while he had some lunch. Tony was fixing himself some tea and opened Boo's carrier. He said Boo walked around like he owned the place and even laid on his feet as he had his cup of tea!

What a cutie.

Wylie is a big sweetie. He's about sixty pounds of pure joy and love. He's a 10 year old mutt - a Lab and Border Collie mix. He's a bit hyper, but he listens very well and is being very patient.

Now if only I could sleep!! I just can't get enough of these guys and I'm so excited to be back with them and my family!! It feels good to be home.