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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 09:19

We will be relocating from Vancouver to Dubai this summer. The plan all along has been to move our Cat with us. My Husband recently had a friend that lives in Dubai suggest we reconsider movIng the cat. According to our friend most of The cats that are relocated to Dubai die a week or two later. Is this correct? It would be very hard on my Daughters to leave our cat behind but it would be worse to have the cat die as soon as we arrive. Your thoughts?

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Latest post on 17 May 2012 - 10:39

Wow! Thanks for all of the replies ladies. Super happy to hear That our friend's claim was not true. I am now sort of thinking it is my Husband's attempt to save $10,000dhs. The quote was from Move One and I am hoping it is a bit high. MaryCatherine, If you do not mind me asking what company did you use to move your cats? Milly Is an indoor/outdoor cat but really prefers to spend her days sleepIng on my Daughter's bed so I don't think she will have a tough transition. Ew I will have to have a litter box in the villa though won't I? We should find out later this month where we will be living. If we live in a busy area I will probably keep her as as an inside cat. As long as she is getting lots of attention she will not miss the great outdoors. She is actually afraid of bugs! Thanks again.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:58

To OP,I think the most important issue you have to consider is that employment in DXB can change at the drop of a hat,as many on this forum can attest to. Not meaning to put a wrench in the works but what you have to consider is,if things don't work out for you will you be able to re patriate your animals . Cost wise for some it is more expensive than their own tickets home. Many have come to DXB with dreams of hitting it big what with tax free income etc. but for some it doesn't work out.Hence the abandoned pets left behind.I am not debating the issue with regards to cats adopted here and those brought over here.Having worked with animal welfare organisations in DXB the whole abandonement issue is just tragic. As I have mentioned before on here when we left for DXB I weighed up bringing a few of our cats,we have 10 on our acreage!!.Luckily we had family to look after them at home,so decided to leave them be in Canada. Before anyone jumps on me about them being my kids etc.I think many may have got to know me as a fierce defender and protector of animals. To fill the void left in my life by not having my furbabies with me I decided to volunteer and foster. Having had many a posting abroad I have both brought my animals from home and left them at home,when it seemed necessary.Both choices have worked for us. It is a very personal issue and can only be decided by your family,however the person who said your cat won't survive is taking through their hat LOL. All the best with your new venture. N That's one thing we have factored in, the return cost of the pets, just in case. We have put the money plus a little extra aside, and we will add to it regularly. No matter what happens our 'babies' will definitely come home with us if / when we decide to return. <em>edited by Dilys on 15/05/2012</em>

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:43

To OP,I think the most important issue you have to consider is that employment in DXB can change at the drop of a hat,as many on this forum can attest to. Not meaning to put a wrench in the works but what you have to consider is,if things don't work out for you will you be able to re patriate your animals . Cost wise for some it is more expensive than their own tickets home. Many have come to DXB with dreams of hitting it big what with tax free income etc. but for some it doesn't work out.Hence the abandoned pets left behind.I am not debating the issue with regards to cats adopted here and those brought over here.Having worked with animal welfare organisations in DXB the whole abandonement issue is just tragic. As I have mentioned before on here when we left for DXB I weighed up bringing a few of our cats,we have 10 on our acreage!!.Luckily we had family to look after them at home,so decided to leave them be in Canada. Before anyone jumps on me about them being my kids etc.I think many may have got to know me as a fierce defender and protector of animals. To fill the void left in my life by not having my furbabies with me I decided to volunteer and foster. Having had many a posting abroad I have both brought my animals from home and left them at home,when it seemed necessary.Both choices have worked for us. It is a very personal issue and can only be decided by your family,however the person who said your cat won't survive is taking through their hat LOL. All the best with your new venture. N

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:39

Our 2 dogs have been from the UK to Oman, Oman to the UK, UK to Dubai. It has cost us a small fortune but would not have it any other way. They are happy wherever they are and if they are happy so am I !!

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:36

I have taken my cats to UAE from Canada, back to Canada, and back to UAE. Were they happy about the trip? NO. Were we happy to be together wherever we were? YES. Am I committed to making sure my pets are with me no matter the financial cost to myself? YES. If you can answer the same to the same questions (whether you stay in UAE or move on somewhere else) then bring the cat with you. Otherwise, find someone who can make that commitment.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:35

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need? We need minimum 2 beds, plenty of outside space, for the dogs, max budget 90k. We've looked at Springs, Arabian Ranches, etc and they all look too small inside. Yes, the 2 bed springs and al reems are a bit small. A Palmera in the ranches might be ok, but I doubt you'd get one for less than 100k. What about the Layan and Al Waha? They are half villas but you can get them with a garden and they are definitely in budget.. You do not get your own garden with the 2 bed half villas in Layan and Waha. Only with the 3 and 4 bed full villas Thanks Roysie, I thought that was the case and we do need space for the dogs

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:32

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need? We need minimum 2 beds, plenty of outside space, for the dogs, max budget 90k. We've looked at Springs, Arabian Ranches, etc and they all look too small inside. Yes, the 2 bed springs and al reems are a bit small. A Palmera in the ranches might be ok, but I doubt you'd get one for less than 100k. What about the Layan and Al Waha? They are half villas but you can get them with a garden and they are definitely in budget.. You do not get your own garden with the 2 bed half villas in Layan and Waha. Only with the 3 and 4 bed full villas

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:31

Yes we did think about those, but I was worried about the neighbours if we have 2 dogs and 3 cats in the house. Also the villas in JVT have a maids room big enough to use when the family come to stay. I don't think I've ever had this much trouble finding a house in my life :( Stick at it. I'm sure you'll find something you love. It is harder here than back home but it is worth it in the end. Good luck with the search.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:19

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need? We need minimum 2 beds, plenty of outside space, for the dogs, max budget 90k. We've looked at Springs, Arabian Ranches, etc and they all look too small inside. Yes, the 2 bed springs and al reems are a bit small. A Palmera in the ranches might be ok, but I doubt you'd get one for less than 100k. What about the Layan and Al Waha? They are half villas but you can get them with a garden and they are definitely in budget.. Yes we did think about those, but I was worried about the neighbours if we have 2 dogs and 3 cats in the house. Also the villas in JVT have a maids room big enough to use when the family come to stay. I don't think I've ever had this much trouble finding a house in my life :(

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:17

We flew our cat over from UK to Dubai and she was absolutely fine. she took the whole experience in her stride. She was very much an outdoor cat but arriving in August she put one paw outside felt the heat and decided to stay inside! She was very happy to be in an air conditioned villa! She made no attempt to go out from that day on. However - not long before we were due to leave Dubai she did a disappearing act and was missing for around 10 days - she was found safe and sound at the end of our street in Arabian Ranches - a little thinner but absolutely fine! Since returning to the UK she has become a seasoned outdoor cat again - she's 14 and is absolutely fine. The animals are checked by a vet before they travel so they only travel if they pass the fit to fly tests. I agree with the OP use an agent as they can clear them through much quicker so they are not hanging around at the airport. we used Alison Dubai Doghouse for both trips and she was excellent.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 21:15

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need? We need minimum 2 beds, plenty of outside space, for the dogs, max budget 90k. We've looked at Springs, Arabian Ranches, etc and they all look too small inside. Yes, the 2 bed springs and al reems are a bit small. A Palmera in the ranches might be ok, but I doubt you'd get one for less than 100k. What about the Layan and Al Waha? They are half villas but you can get them with a garden and they are definitely in budget..

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 20:48

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need? We need minimum 2 beds, plenty of outside space, for the dogs, max budget 90k. We've looked at Springs, Arabian Ranches, etc and they all look too small inside.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 20:40

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!! If you don't mind me asking, what is your budget? What size villa do you need?

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 20:23

we brought our dog and cat with us from the UK and they are MORE than fine. Our cat used to be a 'come and go' cat with a cat flap. now she is very much an outdoor cat and now comes in when our dogs allert us that she is patiently waiting by the door to be let in. The fact that we are in the Ranches might help as there are plenty of parks for her to rome in. I am amazed how they have adapted to the heat. I have never heard what your friend told you, before. Good luck with the move. Thanks for telling us this. I feel more confident about them all coming with us. Even though we can't manage the Ranches, I'm sure JVT will be just as pet friendly.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 19:55

we brought our dog and cat with us from the UK and they are MORE than fine. Our cat used to be a 'come and go' cat with a cat flap. now she is very much an outdoor cat and now comes in when our dogs allert us that she is patiently waiting by the door to be let in. The fact that we are in the Ranches might help as there are plenty of parks for her to rome in. I am amazed how they have adapted to the heat. I have never heard what your friend told you, before. Good luck with the move.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 19:40

Not sure if this helps at all but we bought our cat over and I really regret it. He was an outdoor cat, 'King of the Street', used to roam in and out as he pleased - just had a really great life. Now we have moved here, he is indoors all the time and I think he's miserable. Whilst I don't agree with your friend that all cats that move here die (!), there is, in my opinion, a disproportionately high number of missing cats, and so we keep ours in all the time. Had I known this beforehand, I would definitely not have bought him. I know he's part of the family, but I just don't think it's fair on him.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:37

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice.. That's why we're having problems finding a villa with the budget we have!! Other half is looking at JVT as the outside space is so big and most of them haven't had anything done to them. One big patch of desert!!!

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 18:32

Mine didn't settle to life indoors very well, so we found a villa with a garden they wouldn't be able to get out of. They wont go out much through the summer, but will be able to if they wish...which I think is half the thing with them. They hate not having the choice..

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:40

How to pets who have only known life in the UK cope with the extreme heat here ?? Much of the time they can't even walk on the pavement without burning their feet !! I'm hoping ours will become indoor cats once out there. And we did discuss it with the kennels who are arranging their import permits, who gave us all the encouragement we needed. Cats are very adaptable

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:36

How to pets who have only known life in the UK cope with the extreme heat here ?? Much of the time they can't even walk on the pavement without burning their feet !!

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:35

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. Would imagine that only a non cat owner would suggest such a thing.. Oke oke, point well taken. And FYI I have owned and loved a cat (who was dumped by someone else). I had to leave her at my parents when I moved to the US, they have taken good care of her until she passed away. But IMHO it's ludicrous to start comparing cats to kids as one of the posters did.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 17:33

Believe me we have gone through days/weeks of talking, crying and every other emotion you can think of about whether or not we brought our pets with us. We decided early on that we had to bring the dogs, we knew they would be reasonably safe with us, it was the cats who were the problem. I kept on seeing threads about missing cats, dead cats and stray cats who need a forever home. Our 3 cats are mainly outdoor cats and as we live on the edge of a forest they love to roam. Obviously once they move out there things will have to change. We even thought about leaving them with a friendly neighbour who already has two cats, asking our daughter if she wanted them or getting a tenant for the house on the proviso that they loved cats and would look after ours. Then we realised (as we had know all along) that they are part of our family and there was no way we could leave any of them behind. We are now paying more for the animals relocation and hopefully they'll all be fine once they get used to a new area.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 16:03

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. Would imagine that only a non cat owner would suggest such a thing..

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 15:44

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. what a ridiculous suggestion. maybe she should do it with her kids too? Not really when you consider how many expats brought animals with them to the UAE, then subsequently dumped them on the street when they left? Where do you think all these Jumeirah Village cats have come from? do you have any statistics to support this or is it just hearsay? One of my geriatric adoptees was dumped by her owners because they couldn't be bothered to take her with them, and having connections with many animal organisations here, I can tell you that there are many, many animals who were brought to the UAE, then cast aside. Just hop onto dubizzle and see how many animals there are 'needing a good new home' because the owners are 'relocating and can't take them'. edited by Chocs01 on 15/05/2012 Yes, but are you sure they were brought to the UAE, then just left once here? I doubt that is the majority, the majority is more likely animals adopted here then dumped when they move home. Im sure there are cases where people dump pets they brought over here, but I doubt that is the main cause for the stray animal population.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 14:14

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. what a ridiculous suggestion. maybe she should do it with her kids too? Not really when you consider how many expats brought animals with them to the UAE, then subsequently dumped them on the street when they left? Where do you think all these Jumeirah Village cats have come from? do you have any statistics to support this or is it just hearsay? One of my geriatric adoptees was dumped by her owners because they couldn't be bothered to take her with them, and having connections with many animal organisations here, I can tell you that there are many, many animals who were brought to the UAE, then cast aside. Just hop onto dubizzle and see how many animals there are 'needing a good new home' because the owners are 'relocating and can't take them'. edited by Chocs01 on 15/05/2012 What a ludicrious suggestion, a cat is for life, whether or not it was a rescue. There are many orphans in Africa, following your logic we should all give our kids away and start adopting the orphans! I don't doubt for one second that there are many abandoned cats in Dubai who need homes, but one cat does not make another. A bond formed between a cat and its owner is not exhangeable, or at least it should not be. And OP, I know plenty of people who brought their cats with them, all went fine. We have to and while they were not too pleased to be stuck in a crate for hours, the minute they were let loose, they were back to their happy, normal self. edited by SeaofLove on 15/05/2012 You and I know a cat is for life, but many other people view them as disposable. I never for one second said she should do it, just that it wasn't a 'ludicrous suggestion'. I think it is a ludicrous suggestion simply because a cat is for life. For the other poster to suggest that she give away the current cat in order to adopt another one is to me, ludicrous, regardless of how many cats need a home in Dubai. Anyhow I was only quoting you because IMO, despite the sad situation here, it is still no excuse for that suggestion. At no point did I credit you for that bad idea.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:38

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. what a ridiculous suggestion. maybe she should do it with her kids too? Not really when you consider how many expats brought animals with them to the UAE, then subsequently dumped them on the street when they left? Where do you think all these Jumeirah Village cats have come from? do you have any statistics to support this or is it just hearsay? One of my geriatric adoptees was dumped by her owners because they couldn't be bothered to take her with them, and having connections with many animal organisations here, I can tell you that there are many, many animals who were brought to the UAE, then cast aside. Just hop onto dubizzle and see how many animals there are 'needing a good new home' because the owners are 'relocating and can't take them'. edited by Chocs01 on 15/05/2012 What a ludicrious suggestion, a cat is for life, whether or not it was a rescue. There are many orphans in Africa, following your logic we should all give our kids away and start adopting the orphans! I don't doubt for one second that there are many abandoned cats in Dubai who need homes, but one cat does not make another. A bond formed between a cat and its owner is not exhangeable, or at least it should not be. And OP, I know plenty of people who brought their cats with them, all went fine. We have to and while they were not too pleased to be stuck in a crate for hours, the minute they were let loose, they were back to their happy, normal self. edited by SeaofLove on 15/05/2012 You and I know a cat is for life, but many other people view them as disposable. I never for one second said she should do it, just that it wasn't a 'ludicrous suggestion'.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 13:29

Our cats were street cats rescued in the UK and who then joined us when we moved to Dubai a year later. They didn't love the journey, but there were no problems, and they got over it the minute they left their sky kennels. I would love to know if the abandoned animal problem out here really is due to expats bringing pets in from abroad then abandoning them once here. Its so expensive to bring cats over here, I can't make sense of why anyone would do that. I'm not saying it doesn't happen (and I think it did happen when the economic crash happened and people had to repatriate quickly and without an income to support the repatriation of their pet too) but I suspect that many of the abandoned animals were adopted here and seen as a bit of a disposable commodity once their "families" left. Just guessing, I don't really know.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:53

We were recommended by the company who are flying our pets out, to get them on a direct flight. Not having a break is supposed to be less stressful. I would have thought that too. Just wondered if it was recommended.[/quote It was slightly more expensive, but as was explained to us a lot less stressful for the pets. They won't be taken off one plane, and then have to go through it all again just as they think it's all over and they spend less time in their sky kennels

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:45

Hi Daysyday, This is NOT an answer to you question, but want to mention it anyway: Have you considered finding a good home for your cat in Canada, and adopting a kitten or abandoned cat here? There are sooo many cats looking for a good home, it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I presume your DD's will open up to a new cat quickly, most kids do. what a ridiculous suggestion. maybe she should do it with her kids too? Not really when you consider how many expats brought animals with them to the UAE, then subsequently dumped them on the street when they left? Where do you think all these Jumeirah Village cats have come from? do you have any statistics to support this or is it just hearsay? One of my geriatric adoptees was dumped by her owners because they couldn't be bothered to take her with them, and having connections with many animal organisations here, I can tell you that there are many, many animals who were brought to the UAE, then cast aside. Just hop onto dubizzle and see how many animals there are 'needing a good new home' because the owners are 'relocating and can't take them'. edited by Chocs01 on 15/05/2012 What a ludicrious suggestion, a cat is for life, whether or not it was a rescue. There are many orphans in Africa, following your logic we should all give our kids away and start adopting the orphans! I don't doubt for one second that there are many abandoned cats in Dubai who need homes, but one cat does not make another. A bond formed between a cat and its owner is not exhangeable, or at least it should not be. And OP, I know plenty of people who brought their cats with them, all went fine. We have to and while they were not too pleased to be stuck in a crate for hours, the minute they were let loose, they were back to their happy, normal self. <em>edited by SeaofLove on 15/05/2012</em>

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:44

We were recommended by the company who are flying our pets out, to get them on a direct flight. Not having a break is supposed to be less stressful. I would have thought that too. Just wondered if it was recommended.

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