Another hurdle is behind us

**Sirrahsim** · 09-12-2005, 03:08 AM

Boomer went to the vet and got his health certificate today. He got a perfectly clean bill of health. Now we just have to figure out a way to keep his paperwork with his cage. If they lose anything enroute then we are in trouble!

**Maya & Inka's mommy** · 09-12-2005, 03:13 AM

Yippie for Boomer!!

**orangemm** · 09-12-2005, 04:35 AM

Yay Boomer! Won't be long now, you'll be on your way!!

**jenluckenbach** · 09-12-2005, 06:08 AM

First, make copies!! Then place 1 copy in an envelope and tape it to the cage (outside). Then take another copy and tape it to the top, inside of the cage. Make sure to keep a copy as well.

Glad everything is going well.

**trayi52** · 09-12-2005, 06:32 AM

Good for Boomer!

**sirrahbed** · 09-12-2005, 08:26 AM

Yes, Missy COPIES for sure! I am also wondering if they have their own system to bag the documents and attach them? Could you put them in a baggies and tape them?? I was reading last night that the crate has to have a label with my address, too.

YAY Boomer! We will see you in just a few days now

**Cinder & Smoke** · 09-12-2005, 08:55 AM

Boomer should be WEARING a tight enough Collar that he can't
possibly get it off (or get a paw stuck under it) with
TWO custom engraved Tags:
1) with a "From:" tag with your first initial + last name + phone number
2) with a "TO:" tag with Deb's initial + last name and two phone
numbers - home and cell + city if there's room.
3) Current Rabies Tag

DON'T rely on paperwork on or in the carrier to be his only ID!

And find out WHERE the "Original" Vet Health Certificate and
Rabies certification papers need to be -
shipped with the carrrier/crate or turned in to someone?

You should MAIL copies of ALL his paperwork and flight receipts
and airbills to Deb.

Deb:
Do you know "exactly" where to go to "claim" him??
What building to go to and what TIMES you can get to that building?

Airport CARGO areas have as much or more security than the passenger
terminals do - often with Pass Card or Combination locks that the
truck drives have and no human guards to "talk to".

"Enjoy" the Flight, Boom!

Hope you get a "window seat"!

**sirrahbed** · 09-12-2005, 09:06 AM

Hey Phred! I have printed off a map from the website that shows a diagram of the airport and it has two "cargo" buildings but they appear to share the same parking area and are near one another. They are both separate from the terminals. I will also call tomorrow just to confirm his flights before we leave to pick him up. I also printed myself a copy of his airbill. The freight handler e-mailed me pdf copies of the stuff he did. No time to mail the health cert though...Thanks!!

Missy are you able to scan me a copy of the health form?? Maybe Mr. Yamaguchi would do this for you? He has been so nice!

Missy - the ID tags - great idea! Does your exchange area have one of those machines that engrave tags? Maybe the clothing sales area?? I know you are getting short on time here - but that is a good idea.

**kuhio98** · 09-12-2005, 09:18 AM

Fingers and whiskers crossed for Boomer. I know he's going to do just fine.

Will they allow a traveling pet to wear a collar? Just wondering because I watched a TV show called Miracle Pets the other day. That airlines required that the pet not wear a collar while in transit. They wanted the collar with all the tags clipped to the outside of the cage.

**sirrahbed** · 09-12-2005, 09:48 AM

Good question Lisa - I called the airline pet desk again and she said that the pet needs to keep their collar on (Continental policy I guess??)
Other things I learned: "Michelle" this time...
*They suggest taping a baggie of extra food to the top of the carrier
*the cargo folks will bag and attach the forms to the carrier when he is checked in
*Narita/Continental does contract with Nippon to handle all live animal cargo and many airports use contractors also if they do not have their own facility.

I am getting nervous and excited here, can you tell??

**christa** · 09-12-2005, 10:14 AM

Oh goodness . . . I got chills reading this thread! I'm nervous for Boomer! Poor baby . . . he's gonna have a rough day but it's soooooo gonna be worth it to get to stay with his "little" brother!!!

*Praying for Boomer* I know that he'll have plenty of guardian kitty angels around him the whole way!!!

**Shady** · 09-12-2005, 10:36 AM

Glad to hear it's all systems GO for Boomer's trip home.

I am hoping that before you know it, it'll be all over and Boomer will be safe and sound with Debbie.

**jazzcat** · 09-12-2005, 03:26 PM

Wow, so much to do. It will be a big adventure for little Boomer.

I can't wait till he's safely with grandma and grandpa!

**BitsyNaceyDog** · 09-12-2005, 03:57 PM

I've never flown an animal anywhere, so I'm not sure about this, bit I was thinking- it may not be too badly of an idea to give him a mild tranquilizer while he is on such a long trip, to calm his nerves. I don't know anything about tranquilizers or if they are safe, but it's something I'd consider asking my vet about. I'm not sure if this is something that's been mentioned yet. I'm sure others here will know more about it than I do (after all I know nothing at all about it).

**caseysmom** · 09-12-2005, 04:06 PM

I think in one of the threads missy stated that boomer was not allowed to me sedated in anyway....I know I use benadryl with my puppy for long trips but they are probably afraid of breathing problems.