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Gemma's LONG flight!

Hi everyone, a few of you asked for me to post after Gemma made the long trip from Shanghia China to Cleveland, OHio. The whole thing was pretty uneventful..she was on the plane with us from Shanghai to Newark. The flight attendant was nice enough to check to make sure she made it on the plane and also told me the pilot was aware so he had the climate controlled area ready for her. Upon arrival in Newark (15 hours) she was taken to the pet hotel for Contentinal. She needed several hours to clear customs but we were able to check on her. They had already walked her, given her a short bath and had her bedding in the washer. The place was really clean and the staff said how friendly she was and that they had taken her out to play and get some energy out. She had to stay overnight in Newark while we went ahead to Cleveland. The next morning a pet relocation company delivered her to our home in great condition. I think she did have a small bladder issue from trying to hold as much as she could but it was better in a couple of days.

Much better than expected! She  seems to be doing wonderful here in America. Fewer tail pocket issues and food issues. I've had her on California Natural food (low fat) and her itching is minimal.

Thanks everyone for your positive thoughts! :)

Lisa and Gemma

Veronica's picture

I'm so glad to hear Gemma

I'm so glad to hear Gemma made it to the US safe and sound! And it sounds like you had great people helping her along through the whole trip, which must have been quite a relief on your nerves.

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FANTASTIC ! ! ! ! !

I'm glad the trip went as smoothly as it did...

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WELCOME HOME

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Deb and MacKenzie and Ester's picture

So glad it all went well

and glad you posted.  I have been wondering about you and Gemma.

What an ordeal for her

glad it went well and all of you are safe and sound.

Thanks for posting

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RobinandLeo's picture

Good news

Glad to hera all of you made it OK.

CathyandAudrey's picture

wow!

I bet you were a wreck! So glad to hear she made it safe and sound!

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Cathy and Audrey  

Emma's picture

Thanks for the update

Good to hear all went well.

karonelaine's picture

Awesome

That is story of a life time. I was so worried she would not make it. You hear so much about how they can't fly. Glad she safe and sound and at home with you 

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Karonelaine

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Welcome Home!

To both of you!  :)

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AmyandSophia's picture

Hi Lisa! Welcome home!

So glad Gemma made the trip well:-) I look forward to seeing pics and hearing stories of her now that you are back home! All is well:-)

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Amy and Sophia

Shannon and Winston's picture

Fantastic News!!!!!!

I was just wondering about you two the other day.  I'm so glad to read this post and see that everything went smoothly for both you and sweet Gemma! :)  Welcome home!

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Shannon and Winston :)

My swimming bully buddy!

My swimming bully buddy!