Yes, we did bring Dimitri and Anya, our 13 year old cats. There were hurdles to jump through but we made it here without too much difficulty. As our veterinarian in Tucson, Dr. Sally Rademaker said, "it'll be harder on you than them." I'll post later about the requirements and forms needed, and especially the timing of everything, but suffice it to say United Airlines was great, the cats went as our carry on bags under the seat. Of course, there was a fee. We flew out of Phoenix (where the TSA agent had to come over and give them a scratch). We did this so we could make it in two flights, one to Dulles in Washington, DC, and then on to Geneva. So now the cats have their "Pet Passports" and are settling in just fine on the barge. They've found some favorite sun spots and today are enjoying the warmer weather. We've had cool rainy days since our arrival but that gave us time to work down below getting Alouette ready. Summer returned today.
As for us, its a challenge to get things done in a new town whenever you move - throw in the language barrier and jet lag, and everything we want to get done seems to take twice as much time. But the French people we've met are so helpful, we both understand more than we can speak, but they guide us through with smiles and charm and offer a lot of help. And of course it pays to have a good sense of humor. After all, this is a country of people who love Jerry Lewis, and I'm sure we must at times appear just as silly.
Have you made little life jackets for them yet?
ReplyDeleteLet us know when they begin to mew with a French accent and expect wine with every meal.