Booger (Rocki) is Going to her Permanent Home Tues

Laurie-

If you can, pick up a package of pipe cleaners and attach them inside the carrier to the slits, so they stick out (inside the carrier). If she gets stressed, she has something to bat at and relieve her anxiety. And once she arrives in Oregon, if you want me to visit her, just say the word and it is done. So glad she came home!

You're so wonderful! I took your advice already! You might not remember, you've already given it to me when we thought she was going before!

We've got pet nutri-drops, pipe cleaners, and some kind of shredded newspaper (to put in front of the cage door - it'll help her "hide" but "see.") I've got a cat-nip toy to put inside the crate, and a big bag of her food, so that her new mum has enough to "switch" her over a several day period to whatever she's using....

Should be OK, I hope. THanks, so much, again, for all.



I'm going to miss my Booger girl. She's the one who started it all.....

If you secure them tight enough, they will be fine. She will be anxious on the flight and they will help her relieve her anxiety. You put them up as high as they will go, so it takes some effort on her part to get them, thus taking more concentration.

Well, I didn't get to go. Gary is the better driver, and in this weather I don't feel comfortale.

There is a sheet of ice under the snow, and now it's sleeting again.

I forgot only one of us could go. There's still a bit too much tension around here with Spooky here less than a week. There's no separate room in which to keep her. The bedroom does have a door, but it closes in such a way that SHelly or Lazlo can crash it open. It's only if you're on the INSIDE of the bedroom that you can jam the door shut so the boys can't get in.

I'm so glad I said "good-bye" to Booger last night "just in case." I HATE that I don't get to go today, but I guess we're "parents" now, and that comes with certain responsibilities....

I normally enjoy having some time to myself. But not under these circumstances. The weather is so bad and the driving is so dangerous. I'll end up sitting here, worrying all day.

Just give us an update when Gary returns. Try not to worry!

I'm so glad Booger cam home and she is on her way to her forever home.

I told you that this board can do some magical stuff!!

I'm sure she'll make the trip just fine, its harder on you than her I bet! Let us know how she does, and when she is safe in Oregon!

((((((HUGS)))))))

I'll keep Gary and Booger in my thoughts today for a safe journey. And I'll be keeping you in my thoughts today for peace of mind. Boog will be very happy at Debbie's house. I'm glad she came home last night, and that you were able to say goodbye to her. You are and always will be her angel.

From Booger for being so kind to her when no one else was.

It snowed here all night and we're expected to get more later today. I heard the Niagara region will be the worst hit with up to 30 cm!

I'm sure Gary will have a safe drive and Booger will be on the way. She's just a beautiful soul and now your the one who helped her make her life complete at her new home.

Excellent job Laurie.

P.S. : Go drink some liquids!! I'm sure your dehydrated after all the emotions! That's an order!

My Goodness, what an emotional few days. Kassandra, I'm drinking! I haven't cried this much in such a long time! First Spooky, the Julius, then Booger, then Gary driving through such dangerous stuff, and now Munchkin.

Gary got home yesterday around 6:00pm. It was a long, long day for all of us. It should be a 3 - 3 1/2 hour drive to Philly. He left early in the morning and got there around 1:00pm. He got lost along the way (I'm usually the navigator. I wrote VERY precise instructions, but he missed one of his exits anyway. It is a tough one to see to begin with, and it was probably covered with snow or something).

Booger did NOT want to go. When he took her out of our crate to put in her plane travel crate, she crawled - where else? into his coat. Gary said it was too much for him, and that he started "kind of" crying.

He waded his way home in the snow. It didn't stop all day, and started sleeting again about an hour before he came home, so there was a nice sheet of ice waiting for him on these treacherous roads.

But he made it home safe and sound, and we both had a good cry together.

I can't believe I won't ever hear her little "palunk" of jumping onto the outside step again.

Oh - If the plane left on time, she should land in Portland at 11:00am. I'll call Debbie later this afternoon to make sure Boog is safe and sound in her new home.

I'm glad everyone's journey was safe. Have you heard from Debbie yet that Boog is safely ensconced in her new home?

It has been a rough week for all of you. Things do seem to be looking up, though. Booger's at her new furrever home, and Munchie's going to a good home today. Sad for you and Gary, but better for the kitties.

Oops! I should have said 11:00am Oregon time, so the plane lands around 2:00 East Coast time. If it was on time.

Laurie, I'm sorry that Gary was so sad, but I imagine you're very grateful to have a husband that loving and sensitive! God bless his heart; that really touched my heart. It's so hard to let the "children" leave the nest, but you know that it's impossible to keep all the cats you take care of. Your heart's bigger than your house, or anyone's pocketbook! (We---ll, maybe not Donald Trump's!) We'll look forward to hearing what Rocki's new mom has to say.

Jeanie, I'm the luckiest woman in the world. I have an incredible husband, I'm surrounded by cats, and I "have" TCS.

I'm so glad everything went well! I was going to PM you to find out what happened!

Glad to hear your hydrating yourself! Don't want you to get sick now, do we?

Laurie I am so glad that things have worked out for Boog and Munch too. You really have the biggest heart (it comes through so clearly in your posts!) and a wonderful husband and family of kitties in your home! Like someone else said, it IS suppossed to be a happy time!

Well, I couldn't get Debbie on the phone yesterday. It was just busy all the time. Turns out she was on line (with one line at home) and fell asleep.

I received this e-mail this morning:

Laurie,
I got online to check email and then fell asleep! I was exhausted it has been a busy couple of days.

She is great! Chloe said she handled the trip like an experienced traveler. She is calm, cool and acts like this has been no big thing, just another day in the park.

She will be very well loved. She's a beauty. What a sweet girl. She loves to be held.

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There was more to the e-mail, but that's the relevent part!

Booger DOES love to be held. Debbie's going to keep me up from time to time.

I'm so glad it sounds like things are going well!



I'm FINALLY smiling again!

Laurie, I am so happy that this is working out. I am still teary eyed thinking about everything you went through this week, but I am so happy that two of the kits have homes.

Laurie, That's just great !