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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:41

Have my cat since he was 2 months. Brought him here when he was 3 y.o and he will be 10 soon. Even after DD come into my life, still love him to bits. One of the reason why DH and I agree that we couldn't adopt or re-home another pet is that we are not sure we could afford to include the new pet into relocation cost should that ever happen. Someone I know, adopted a dog and a cat here. Told me that if they are relocating, the dog would go with them but the cat....well, she will need new home :(

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:38

We're bringing our 2 dogs and 3 cats with us later this month, there was no way we could leave them behind. Mind I am dreading seeing any abandoned pets as I think I will struggle not to want to take them home. I already sponsor a dog at Kyrenia Animal Rescue in North Cyprus, which is where one of our dogs came from. She managed a very long journey, with 10 others and has settled very well. 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.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:28

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'. <em>edited by Chocs01 on 15/05/2012</em>

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:26

I shipped my two cats here from the UK in 1999 when they were two. I am pleased to say they will both be celebrating their 16th birthday in November.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:25

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?

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:20

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?

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 12:09

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?

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 11:15

it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I So when she leaves Dubai, should she also leave this cat she has adopted and get a new one in another location? I think that sounds far sillier That's not what I said. I am only asking if she is able to find a good home for the cat in Canada. Dubai has a huge cat problem, Canada has no such thing. Still, its the fundamental issue. I am all for adopting new cats, but saying leave yours at home and get a new one here, your DD will open up to it quickly is the wrong attitude IMHO Back to OPs question, I brought my small dog and older cat (who has now passed away from old age) to Dubai 14 years ago from NZ, and they were fine. Of course they didn't enjoy the trip, but were most happy to see me when they arrived and adapted really well to the climate and life in the UAE. I also know several friends who have brought their pets cargo without a problem, none of them have had their animals pass away due to the trip, here or home again.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:56

it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I So when she leaves Dubai, should she also leave this cat she has adopted and get a new one in another location? I think that sounds far sillier That's not what I said. I am only asking if she is able to find a good home for the cat in Canada. Dubai has a huge cat problem, Canada has no such thing.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:49

it seems a bit silly to bring another one. I So when she leaves Dubai, should she also leave this cat she has adopted and get a new one in another location? I think that sounds far sillier

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 10:44

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.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 09:37

My cats arrived fine. A bit subdued, but otherwise fine. They are 12 and 13; so no spring chickens! Arriving in the middle of summer could be tough with the crazy heat though. Use a specialist company to do everything. They usually get them cleared pretty quickly, which means they'll not be hanging about the airport anymore than necessary.

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 09:35

Do cats 'do' the long distance journey well? Should they be on a direct non-stop flight or is it better to have 2 flights so that they can be checked on half way?

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Latest post on 15 May 2012 - 09:28

Sadly your friend is talking complete rubbish! I would say there are very few incidents where the cats die once they get here and there would have to be a very good reason for it. Cats are extremely adaptable creatures.

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