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First off, there isn't really all that much of a "story". Everything went very smoothly and was pretty straightforward. I got in the car, I drove to the border, I crossed the border, I drove 4 hours to the airport, I got her and I went home without any incident. I think I got maybe 2 hours of sleep 'cause I had a lot of emotions the night before. I was so excited to see her, I was hoping that she wouldn't be overly stressed out and scared and I worried that she might not come due to the cold in Seattle. My boys' breeder shipped in a male from Russia the night before baby girl came and he ended up not coming as it was too cold in Vancouver, so I was thinking what if she can't get shipped out, then what? I was also trying to think of a name and everything I came up with just didn't feel right or sound right. As I said, the drive down to Seattle was pretty uneventful, so I can tell too much about that other than I was so glad it didn't snow until I got home! My cousin, Denice, and I talked about names off and on the entire 4 hours, but still no name for her, other than baby girl.
Needless to say she did arrive safe and sound. We made it back to my car as quickly as possible to get her inside and get the heater on for her and get her out of the kennel. She is very, very friendly and purrs a lot! She rode in Aunty Denice's arms all the way back, purring off and on, she really seemed to enjoy the ride and was very calm; actually she slept most of the way.
When we got to the border crossing, I was fully expecting to pay my 12% in taxes for her. When the officer asked what my purpose was, I told him that I went to Seattle to pick up a kitten. He looked in the car from his booth and this is how the conversation went:
What *IS* that?....Is THAT the kitten?!
(I swear I saw the color drain out of his face at this point)
Yes
Is it ok? What's wrong with it?!
She is a sphynx, it is a hairless cat...they are born that way. (Officer turns green!)
Oh. Do you have the rabies certificate?
I hand over her paperwork
My cousin says: do you wanna pet her?!?!
I say: she's so soft
Noooooooo, I'll take your word for it. You have a nice night and drive safe.
Thank you officer
I think he was a little afraid of her
It worked out great for me 'cause now I get to buy her and the rest of the brood more toys 'n' treats since I did not have to pay any duty!!!!
We didn't get home until around 11pm, but at least we were home, safe and sound! I put her kennel in a quiet spot in the house and let her come out on her own and she did very well. She wasn't afraid of the dogs and was very curious. Orion and her seem to be friends already, Dexter is indifferent (as usual) and Rupert, for some reason, is not liking her at all right now. Lots of growling, hissing and arching. Hopefully it won't last long. Rupert was initially like this when he first met the dogs and now he sleeps with them.
Not much has happened her first day home. She has slept most of the day, getting up every few hours to come and visit everyone in the house, so there hasn't really been much in the way of picture variety. She is very talkative and will come if you call her and she is so affectionate. I don't think I have ever had a cat so affectionate and loving.
And to top it off, she has a name!!!! As I was paying for the airport parking, I noticed the cashier's name and I just knew that was her name. I liked the way it sounded and for some reason when I look at her, it just seems to fit.
Everyone, meet Priscilla
Needless to say she did arrive safe and sound. We made it back to my car as quickly as possible to get her inside and get the heater on for her and get her out of the kennel. She is very, very friendly and purrs a lot! She rode in Aunty Denice's arms all the way back, purring off and on, she really seemed to enjoy the ride and was very calm; actually she slept most of the way.
When we got to the border crossing, I was fully expecting to pay my 12% in taxes for her. When the officer asked what my purpose was, I told him that I went to Seattle to pick up a kitten. He looked in the car from his booth and this is how the conversation went:
What *IS* that?....Is THAT the kitten?!
(I swear I saw the color drain out of his face at this point)Yes
Is it ok? What's wrong with it?!
She is a sphynx, it is a hairless cat...they are born that way. (Officer turns green!)
Oh. Do you have the rabies certificate?
I hand over her paperwork
My cousin says: do you wanna pet her?!?!
I say: she's so soft
Noooooooo, I'll take your word for it. You have a nice night and drive safe.
Thank you officer
I think he was a little afraid of her
It worked out great for me 'cause now I get to buy her and the rest of the brood more toys 'n' treats since I did not have to pay any duty!!!!We didn't get home until around 11pm, but at least we were home, safe and sound! I put her kennel in a quiet spot in the house and let her come out on her own and she did very well. She wasn't afraid of the dogs and was very curious. Orion and her seem to be friends already, Dexter is indifferent (as usual) and Rupert, for some reason, is not liking her at all right now. Lots of growling, hissing and arching. Hopefully it won't last long. Rupert was initially like this when he first met the dogs and now he sleeps with them.
Not much has happened her first day home. She has slept most of the day, getting up every few hours to come and visit everyone in the house, so there hasn't really been much in the way of picture variety. She is very talkative and will come if you call her and she is so affectionate. I don't think I have ever had a cat so affectionate and loving.
And to top it off, she has a name!!!! As I was paying for the airport parking, I noticed the cashier's name and I just knew that was her name. I liked the way it sounded and for some reason when I look at her, it just seems to fit.
Everyone, meet Priscilla
