Looking for some advice

[Coda'sMommy]

Not sure where to post this. I am originally from Iowa, and have been in Canada for 8 months. I had to leave my most precious friend in Iowa with my mother. I saved Coda from a feral life at the tender age of 3 weeks, I bottle raised and SPOILED him to no end. I DESPERATELY want to get him up to Canada with me!! But I can't make a trip down to get him right now. It looks like it may be 2-3 yrs before I can go down to the states. Does anyone know of an inexpensive way to get him shipped up to me?? I have already looking into the airlines, they will be of no help to me (closest place he could board is a 3 hour drive for my mother...closest he can land in Canada is an 8 hour drive). Any suggestions in this would be greatly appreciated. This picture of him is when he weighed in at 16 pounds, my mother says he is much heavier now.

[kb2yjx]

I am so sorry to read about your situation!! But, it sure sounds like you LOVE your boy!!! I sent a pm to someone who may give you a few ideas!! GOOD LUCK!!!

[Coda'sMommy]

I hope to hear from them soon, being away from him this long has been tough.

[Catty1]

Check this link, Roger: http://www.operationroger.rescuegroups.org/info/

Here's what they need: http://www.operationroger.rescuegrou...ay?PageID=4378

They transport animals...see if they will help.

How far are you from the US border itself? You might have a much shorter drive than you think.

Other options: http://www.boomerangpetcarrier.com/

Also - ask your vet! Or your local Humane/SPCA. They may be able to help you!

I hope Coda is snuggled in your arms soon!

[Coda'sMommy]

Well, I'm in Saskatoon, not certain, but think it's 8-10 hours to the US border. I'll look into both links you sent me and I appreciate it. Just wish I had family that would be coming up for a visit, that way he could just hitch a ride with them. But my mother (who is babysitting him) recently had back surgery, I don't see her flying or going for a long car ride either any time soon. When I came up here I thought getting him here would be much easier than it is proving to be. I thought i would have already been able to go back and get him, but financially that is out of the question for at least 2 yrs, which is WAY too long!!

[Karen]

Well, I'm in Saskatoon, not certain, but think it's 8-10 hours to the US border. I'll look into both links you sent me and I appreciate it. Just wish I had family that would be coming up for a visit, that way he could just hitch a ride with them. But my mother (who is babysitting him) recently had back surgery, I don't see her flying or going for a long car ride either any time soon. When I came up here I thought getting him here would be much easier than it is proving to be. I thought i would have already been able to go back and get him, but financially that is out of the question for at least 2 yrs, which is WAY too long!!

Hmm, any other students from the US there that you know? Maybe someone knows someone who will be visiting ...

[Coda'sMommy]

I posted an add at Craigs List, but they flagged it and took it down, although I'm not sure why. I've reposted the ad in a different area. Not really sure what area to post in for this. I'll have to make calls to the airlines tomorrow to find out about who has to be at the airport to transfer him from plane to plane.

[emily_the_spoiled]

I also have a number of friends in Edmonton, so if the plane has to land there, I can ask one of them to help us.

If the airline will let someone else sign for Coda in Edmonton, then we might be able to arrange sometime of transport on the Iowa end.

[Catty1]

I live close enough to the Calgary airport I could be of help.

I have plans to drive to Saskatoon (7 hrs) but not til spring...no date is nailed in stone yet. But depending on how things work out at the Iowa end, I could plan my trip around that. I'd be going for a 'long' weekend, so four days.

I'd take a 'water' break for Coda. Do you know if he likes or hates cars? I would use one of my own kitty carriers, cleaned out properly (they're only used 1 - 2 times a year).

Let me know.

Candace

[Coda'sMommy]

The ad I posted on Craigs List got a reply! There is someone driving to within 3 hours of here! AND the guy is coming from within an hour of my mother's!! My fiancee's x-brother in law has offered to drive me to Regina to pick him up. I am hoping and praying that this works out. If it does I could be holding my spoiled baby by the 16th of March!! Thank you ALL for your wonderful advice and offers to help. Now I just need prayers that it will all fall together.

[Catty1]

Prayers and fingers crossed!!! Do keep us posted!