konotahe Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Some of you will remember the on going saga about how to get your pet to CR, which went on far too long. However, I do have a update for those using United. While it is true that United requires you to ship your pet as cargo and use PetSafe to arrange the shipment and a broker to meet you at customs. After buying a shipping container which the airline would approve---I sent my app. off to PetSafe.(As a side bar, I took my cat to get his shots for the trip, while waiting for a reply. Something happened with the shot and my cat is dead. That is why it has taken me so long to post.) Anyway, I get a reply from PetSafe; it seems where United uses a feeder airline, that airline's rules apply. The airline here allows you to carry on you pet in a pet container. And, the pet stays in it all the way to CR. Makes no sense but if you are catching a feeder to a United Hub, check with the local airline. My container went out yesterday. I have never been so happy to see something head down the highway. A party Sat. at my daughter's----then a week long farewell tour and on Sept. 5 we catch the big bird South. Pura Vida, Ed & Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewart.tb Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh no ... I'm so sorry to hear about your cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
costaricafinca Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Sorry to hear about the loss of your 'family member'. I'm sure you will find another pet, after your arrival, to help you both feel at home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konotahe Posted August 16, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Thanks all. He started a fever and couldn't get over it. The Vet did blood and X-ray said the cat was in perfect health, but he was dying. I took him to a Vet to get his kitten shots and for a 11 years he did fine; this was the first time he had been back to a Vet. This is the last one. We lived on a farm for 14 years and one of the reasons we moved was I got tired on putting our animals down. I still start to get up from my chair and look to make sure I don't step on him. One more thing to leave in the States. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunja Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 Oh, wow, I am soooo sorry for your loss. Pets wrap their paws around your heart forever. He was lucky to have you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanaJ Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 So sorry to hear about the loss of your kitty. Dana Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demgems Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I just lost my 14 1/2 yr old "puppy" - my very first pet and faithful little companion - so I can feel your pain. Sorry for your loss! dem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReevesTribe Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 (edited) We had an indoor cat that had her shots as a kitten, but I stopped taking her to the vet at about age 3 because of the stress on her when she went to the vet (she had to be handled with bird gloves & then go under observation because they thought she was having a heart attack after being extracted from her kennel & vaccinated). We decided to bring her to Costa Rica with us & she also had a bad reaction to the shots...she died about 6 weeks after we arrived in Costa Rica. She was 13 but in perfect health up until she was vaccinated that last time. Sorry that it happened to you, too. Jessica Edited August 17, 2012 by ReevesTribe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epicatt2 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I will add my condolences for the loss of your cat. They become so much a part of our lives that it is terrible when we lose one. After enough time has elapsed you will be able to find another cat to help fill much of the void. Sincerely, Paul M. == Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
konotahe Posted August 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 "We decided to bring her to Costa Rica with us & she also had a bad reaction to the shots...she died about 6 weeks after we arrived in Costa Rica. She was 13 but in perfect health up until she was vaccinated that last time." I had no idea something like that would happen; I had never heard of it happening before. And, you are all right, when an animal is with you for a long time they become a part of your life and it hurts when they are gone. I'm sorry so many of us share this pain, but we can get some comfort, knowing our pets were loved and cared for while they were here. Thank you for your kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salish sea Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Oh, Ed (and Janie), I'm also sorry to hear about your cat. My fingers are crossed for your move to go smoothly. (We just unpacked the last of our 27 boxes yesterday, and it felt great to finally be DONE.) with kind regards, Gayle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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