I have to figure out Boomer's future when it comes time for us to leave this base... I'm still going to be over here for another 2.5 years or so, but I figure that this decision is one that must be made early or I'll never keep myself to it. I know that there are many families here on base that would give Boomer a loving home if we were to go that route... Which do you think would be better for him? He'll be about 4.5 years old when it comes time for us to leave... SO should we put him through the agony of being alone with a bunch of other animals in a cold lonely cargo bay for a 16 hour or so flight..... Or should we find a loving family to pass him along to before we leave. It's not a matter of loving him or not, I'd be crushed to leave him behind. The thing is that he is already very skittish. When v-e-t time comes, he goes limp and his heart rate rockets up as soon as he sees his cage... I don't know how humane it would be to make him get in the cage (without food, litter,or water per vets orders) and leave him alone. I was considering buying a carrier that will fit under the seat in front of me, so that he can be up in the cabin with me, but the problem with that is that we don't get to choose our flight and there are only one or two airlines that come out here that will allow pets in the cabin. Do you think it would be better to find my Boomer a loving home here, and then rescue another little kitty at our next location? I know you might think it's too early to be thinking about this, but I want to make sure that whatever we decide will be what's best for Boomer, not what's best for me... Thanks for your input, I hope this all makes sense