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Cat Rescue & Rehoming => Transport for Cat Rescue => Topic started by: JackSpratt on December 24, 2008, 18:19:53 PM
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Any help appreciated to get this lad to a wonderful new home. (tigerbaby!) If any of you can help, let us know! ;)
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If the transport can happen Friday I can offer help from North London (M25 area) down to Surrey.
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I can do the first/northern leg of any journey if that's any help - would prefer it to be next week if possible but am away at the back end of next week and back at work the week after that.
Or, if he is good at travelling and (Virgin trains allow it) he could come down on the train to London with me next Friday.....as long as someone could collect him from Euston at 9am! Given his circumstances though I'm not sure how wise this course of action would be!
Karen
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We could probably help between Manchester and Nottingham if it's at the weekend - unless from Blackpool you wouldn't go that way
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Hey all!
Thanks for all your offers to help - we will be back from 2nd of January onwards.
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In that case, H, I can help on the 2nd or 3rd (Friday/Saturday) if others can get him down to the M25.
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I'm free on the 2nd to do midlands area southwards if needed
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Looks like a plan is coming together here.......lots of luck in getting Buster home, I bet if he could hear that he would be so happy ;D
I wish I wasnt so far West cos would have helped.
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Yeah! It's looking good. :)
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I couldn't do the 2nd/3rd/4th I'm afraid. I could possibly take him somewhere on the 1st if someone wanted to keep him overnight for one or two nights to carry on the journey at a later date?
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Im free to help on the 1st if needed to have him overnight and then free the 2nd or 3rd i am supposed to be heading to oxford one of those days if that helps but if not dont mind taking a separate journey. Im in coventry so if i can help with either leg of journey or if needed to have him overnight i can.
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I think tigerbaby can't take Buster until the 2nd January - so any transport arrangements need to be after that date. All these offers of help are wonderful!
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Thanks for all your help - I can pick up anywhere in London too, and if Robin is at home then possibly by car.
Yes anytime from 2nd of January is good for us - gives us time to prepare his space and get all the necessary bits & bobs for his arrival. :Luv:
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Or, if he is good at travelling and (Virgin trains allow it) he could come down on the train to London with me next Friday.....as long as someone could collect him from Euston at 9am! Given his circumstances though I'm not sure how wise this course of action would be!
Karen
I wonder if that would be the best option ?
It would be alot quicker by train......
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and a lot less stressful journey as less stopping and starting and none of those ghastly motorway feeding stations ...
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Unfortunately guys i gotta pull out of this trip somethings come up best of luck to you getting it sorted xx
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Thanks all. Just keep posting if you can offer any help - I/we can pick up anywhere in London. xx
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So - which areas of transport are covered? I think Nicky will try and get help Blackpool way if we can establish where people are willing to help.
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So - which areas of transport are covered? I think Nicky will try and get help Blackpool way if we can establish where people are willing to help.
How about Karen's offer of bringing him down by train on the 2nd ?
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We can do the 3rd if thats any help? We're Liverpool so could do Charnock Richard (or other NW M6 services) to the midlands? ;D
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As said before im in coventry and can help on the 2nd. Could go either way whatever helps.
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So would Nicky need to get him to Coventry? Then he'd be with Karen by train to London, is that right?
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im a different karen not train one. i mean by car
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Hmm, so is the "train Karen" the one that's had to pull out? :scared: I'm easily confused you know!
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No "Sootyca" is the karen who can do the train run !
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I can do the train run for Buster if he can be collected from Euston at 9am (ish - need to double check arrival of train but I know it's early). I couldn't keep him with me any later as I have plans made and cats coming along wouldn't be wise!
There are a few problems that would need overcoming quite quickly -
1) Need to check with Virgin that he could come on the train(s) with me and hoping he doesn't mind travelling - especially as I have to change at Crewe I think! Crying cats and train for several hours would be a recipe for stress for me and everyone around!
2) Where I would keep him overnight the night before - small house, two resident cats that are shut in kitchen over night. Ideally I would be able to borrow a cage or crate for him to sleep in (obviously would be returned to where-ever after he has left - maybe could borrow from where he is coming from) and would pick up a litter tray somewhere for him. Buster would obviously have to be collectible (by me) on New Year's Day which may not suit his current carer.
3) Would need a carrier that can be left at the other side as there is unfortunately no way I can take mine down and back. Not sure how small collapsible ones go into but as I will already have a suitcase then travelling with a cat carrier as well on the way home would be a no-no - my back will not thank me for doing it one way let alone both ways (albeit lighter on the way back)!
On top of all this - if Tigerbaby is only back on the 2nd, that is the day I am travelling and he would need to leave me at 9am ish so it may not be the best option for her.
Other than that, for a car journey, I can pick up and take to anywhere within an hour or two from Blackpool any weekend other than this weekend. I'd honestly prefer the car option - I can get a carrier from Argos or somewhere that he can live in for the entire journey so there is no swapping him between legs. :)
Karen (the other one!)
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1) Need to check with Virgin that he could come on the train(s) with me and hoping he doesn't mind travelling - especially as I have to change at Crewe I think! Crying cats and train for several hours would be a recipe for stress for me and everyone around!
I might be abloe to answer that question, My friend works for Virgin so i have sent her a message to ask
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Yes as long as they are in a carrier (well they would be running free lol )
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Robin just told me Blackpool to Surrey is around a 7 hour journey! I didn't realise that - thought it would be more like 3 hours. (not good at the geography!)
Are cats ok to travel that LONG distances??? - will he be sedated? (not my question, someone mentioned this happens sometimes) Especially with a broken pelvis? Because I am thinking maybe would be more fair to Buster if he was rehomed within his area. I have to have a think about it.
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you should never sedate a cat for travelling as it can be fatal. 7 hours is a long journey for an injured cat though so if he can be homed in his own area that would be better for him
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It will be a long journey for him, even on a train - would be leaving home about 5.30am, get into Euston at 9am ish and then he needs to get across London to Surrey. I know mine would hate being in a carrier on train or car for that length of time - it depends on what sort of temperment he has I suppose.
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You are both right. He might end up very stressed and tense - probably not the best for him as he is trying to recover.. I don't know what to do now. But maybe it would be for the best if he stayed in his own area, as much as we would love to take him.
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Have a chat with the person who has him and see what she thinks. As I've said earlier, to minimise stress on him it's no problem to keep him in his carrier and leave the carrier with you at your end so he just has the travel to contend with.
You could always put it on the backburner for a month or so, see how he is recovering and see if there is any interest in him from someone more local to him. If there isn't then maybe look at taking him on again.
He does look so adorable though and it's a shame he may miss out on a good home just because of the distance involved. Maybe he could do it in easier stages - if someone midway could keep him overnight for example? That way he would only be doing the journey in shorter stages.
Karen
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You could always put it on the backburner for a month or so, see how he is recovering and see if there is any interest in him from someone more local to him. If there isn't then maybe look at taking him on again.
Good idea.
I am just thinking from personal experience with Jameson - he was crying all the way to the vets and back whenever we took him in the carrier, and that is only a 5 minute drive.
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If i were taking a cat on a long journey i would get a dog crate and set that up for them, 7hrs is too long to be in a carrier and i dont believe its safe to let cats out mid journey :shy: i see too many adverts for cats lost at service stations :(
His current carer would know how well he would/wouldnt cope the best. If he can travel then one car journey would be best for him imo
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Yes I think if he can be put in a car, and driven straight from Blackpool to us that would be the best. I haven't contacted his carer as I don't want to call at this time. I might drop her an e-mail now though.
Only problem is, from tomorrow I will be offline with no phone reception, so won't be able to check the progress until morning of 2nd Jan.
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TB not sure where Robin has checked but a car journey from Blackpool to yours is only about 4 hours, straight driving, that's give and take so make it 5 hours with stops and moving him from one car to another. It's still a long journey but just keep in mind that it is a bit shorter than 7 hours. ;)
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Ruth you took the words out of my mouth. It tooks far on the map but it is M6 mostly. We have done Liverpool to Dorking in under 3 hours (without stops obv)
To re-affirm we can do NW to Midlands on Saturday :)
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I normally make it to Cheshire in 3 hours from north London. And travelled with a noisy cat (Pippa Pipsqueak) who did actually sleep for a good portion.
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Brilliant!
Earlier this evening we sat down with our Tomtom to work out the quickest journey and didn't know whether the Tomtom calculated driving through London. Distance-wise that might be quicker, but due to London traffic it always add on a fair amount of time on our journey. I think it said 4,5 hours.
So we added on an hour on top of that to allow bad traffic etc - but I think it came to 5,5 hours. Does that sound realistic?
either way the vet nurse said if he is travelling straight to us he should be fine as he has made such good progress and is almost a 'normal' cat now :Luv:
SO.. thanks to everyone that has offered to help. Anytime on or after the 2nd of January is good for us. I can pick up anywhere in London (via public transport, or car if R is around - Im hoping for the latter!) although if anyone happens to drive through Croydon that would be perfect - it's fairly easy access to get in & out of, and is not as muddled up as central London traffic.
I will be offline from tomorrow morning (11am ish) til evening of Jan 1st. I have left my mobile number with JackSpratt if anyone needs to get hold of me - although due to me going to Cornwall I won't have any network coverage apart from while travelling on the 30th Dec and again on the 1st of Jan.
I am sure Baby Buster will be perfectly fine, am so relieved to have gotten his health update through JackSpratt. I feel a bit more calm and confident now that we are doing the right thing.
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I am about 20mins from you and it took me almost 6hrs to get to Blackpool (with a couple of stops)
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A couple of stops would add about an hour to the journey so it sounds right.
I would have thought that it should be able to get him to you in one day if the relay is set up.
Personally I would think car the best way rather than the train, cos accidents in cages are not easy to sort out and dont think other passengers would appreciate the smell in a confined space. At least you have options in a car :shify: :shify:
I remember only going one stop with Kocka and me trying to stare intently out of the window cos of an accident in her cage. And cos cats are so clean she was very upset about it and was therefore moving around a lot and making matters worse!
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Me and Steve collected Byron from London and brought her up to Barnsley - about 4hrs I think, like you TB I asked about sedative as they had vet at Wood Green but they said she should be ok and she never made a noise the whole way (but she is a placid cat) If it's at the weekend and you need any help from us don't forget give us a shout.
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Yes the weekend is good for us! I am very bad at route planning so if you have any good ideas just post here!
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I can't help in any way this weekend I'm afraid, but next weekend (10th/11th) wouldn't be a problem. I could do the first leg from Blackpool to say anywhere easy to get to off the M6 southbound if it doesn't happen this weekend..
From memory I think the best way to get to the south east is M6/M6 Toll/M42 and M40 then to M25.
Karen
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Just wanted to say good luck to you Tigerbaby. :) 6 hours may seem like a long time for him to travel, but given that he'll have a lifetime of love and care from you it seems a small price to pay. ;) :hug:
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I can't help in any way this weekend I'm afraid, but next weekend (10th/11th) wouldn't be a problem. I could do the first leg from Blackpool to say anywhere easy to get to off the M6 southbound if it doesn't happen this weekend..
From memory I think the best way to get to the south east is M6/M6 Toll/M42 and M40 then to M25.
Karen
that's why I put on my first post it depends which way you're going as OH thinks it may be quicker to go from Blackpool bypassing our area ie M6 rather than M1
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M55 =M6=M1 straight into london
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Just wanted to say good luck to you Tigerbaby. :) 6 hours may seem like a long time for him to travel, but given that he'll have a lifetime of love and care from you it seems a small price to pay. ;) :hug:
My sentiments exactly. :)
So what's the best plan folks?
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M55 =M6=M1 straight into london
The M1 is a nightmare into London due to heavy roadworks near Luton. I find it much quicker and problem free to go M6 then M42 and M40 to the M25 which is better to get to Surrey as its a shorter route down to Croydon via the west of London (and faster).
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The roadworks are fine now at Luton, i was there 3 weeks ago and altho busy no queues at all traffic flowing freely,,but i agree with M40 THEN M25
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Thanks BL. It does depend on the day, Sunday was chocka.. I was stuck for an hour. The other route is still faster and less hassle.
Ok so can we start, in TB's absence, to get some form of plan together as to who will do which part of the route and when? Karen can't help until the following weekend so what is everyone else like? Is everyone else ok with that weekend or is there anyone else that can do the Blackpool route down this weekend if others can't.
I can still do the last leg pick up from M25 or even M40 (Bucks area - any service station) and then onwards down to Croydon to TBs.
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M55 =M6=M1 straight into london
The M1 is a nightmare into London due to heavy roadworks near Luton. I find it much quicker and problem free to go M6 then M42 and M40 to the M25 which is better to get to Surrey as its a shorter route down to Croydon via the west of London (and faster).
I agree, M40 onto the M25 would be alot better
then croydon is only a few miles off the M25
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So is the plan to transport Buster next weekend? Will keep Nicky in the loop.
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If i had been here I would have gladly helped but I am in Cardiff next weekend so i wouldnt be able to help but hope all goes well xxx
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OK, so who can help which weekend? I think knowing which weekend is the most convenient for the most people is probably a good start. :)
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Well I have already said when i can do which is this saturday (NW-Midlands) but time is getting a bit tight now with it being Thursday.
Maybe it is better doing next weekend when Helena can be in the loop too
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I can do the middle phase of journey say midlands m6 area to m25. I can do this weekend or i can do next sunday but helping on our stall at cat show on 10th so it would depend on what time of day.
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I can only do this weekend, M25 to Surrey. After next weekend I'm tied up in classes so unfortunately can't do any other.
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I could do the M25 to Surrey part of the journey next weekend (9/10 Jan) if that is any help
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So, we have either got this weekend:
M6 - ems (nina+kiki's mum)
M6 - M25 - Karen (covcats)
M25 - Surrey - Kittybabe (Ruth)
Or next weekend
M6 - ems (nina+kiki's mum) or Sootyca
M6 - M25 - Karen (covcats) on 10th depending on time
M25 - Surrey - Sandplangham
Ems, if you did the first run this weekend (if it could be sorted in time) would you be picking up from Blackpool or would you need someone to do Blackpool to wherever you are? The following weekend I could pick up and run to anywhere on M6 corridor to pass on to you or Karen (covcats)
I'm offline now until Sunday but it looks like it may be covered if people are willing to do approx 2 hours of driving or so each way - unless others can step in as well to help. It's just a case of deciding on which weekend and sorting out handover points. I think I have included all offers on here but forgive me if I have missed anyone out!
Karen
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Thanks Sootyca - that was what I needed someone to do. Lost what was happening a little!
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Ideally if somebody could get him nearish Liverpool that would be better, other wise we are going to have to go North to then go South. Maybe Charnock Richard services?
Also I might struggle for next weekend I'm afraid
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I think Nicky finding someone to transport Buster tomorrow are slim. So Sootyca, where could you get Buster to and from in the chain?
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I'm back!!!!
Ooh looks like we got a good plan coming together! Well I am here 24/7 from now on so anytime is fine for me (apart from daytime 7th)
I will work my schedule around you guys so just let me know the day and approximate time and I will be here for it......
THANKS!!!! xxxxxx
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Well you are not going to believe this... My neighbour has just knocked and very apologetically just told me that she has smashed into the back of my car! >:( My back bumper and wheel arch is not looking good so I'm off the road I'm afraid. Jon is in work otherwise we could have come in his car. I can't believe it! Of all the days! :-[
Really sorry guys, i'll see can i sort anything for next weekend
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Gah! Nicky just emailed me and said she could possibly get Buster to Liverpool tomorrow - kind of irrelevant now!
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Sorry JS :-[
I feel awful but i really can't drive my car, especially not on the motorway for that distance
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Bless you, I wasn't having a go at you. We'll get there! ;)
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Don't worry Em - that is just hard luck! Hope your car is ok.... how typical.
We'll get there - as I said we will be here so anytime is good for us.
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Only just seen this. I'm in Bolton so could manage the bit that Em was going to do. Pity I didn't see it sooner because tomorrow would have been more convenient than next weekend. Is Sunday out of the question?
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What do people think? Would Sunday work?
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We will be in, so it's good for us.
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ok for me im heading that way anyway sunday to visit my brother
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This is looking good- let's wait for Ruth to see whether she can do the last leg on this Sunday! Fingers crossed.
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I could do the last leg on Sunday (M25 to Surrey) if Ruth can't
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That would be fab! (I noticed further down that you said you could do the next weekend, but wasn't sure whether you could do this Sunday!)
In that case, would you be able to drop off at our house, or would you like us to pick up somewhere?
In that case... how about this:
First stretch: CarolM
2nd stretch: Karen-covcats
3rd stretch: Sandplangham
What does everybody think?
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It would probably be best to drop Buster off at your house, less stress for him
Will PM you soon
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Great! This is looking fantastic!
Oohh think I have to go shopping for his arrival.... I am a *little* bit excited.
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I'm in the same situation that Em was in that If I pick him up in Blackpool I have to go North in order to then go South if you see what I mean. I can do that but it would be much more convenient if somebody could get him to say the M61. Whereabouts would I be dropping him - I would be going down the M6 not the M1
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So where would Nicky need to get him to from Blackpool? I'll try and call her this evening if people can let me know soon. *insert fingers crossed emoticon here!*
EDIT - received this:
"was only possible this morning for Buster (meaning today) .... definitely can't do tomorrow dont think. I do have a cousin who lives in Blackpool but visits Liverpool on a regular basis as her boyfriends family live there. She is going to Liverpool this morning and may revisit next week."
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Newest email:
"Hello, we may have transport tomorrow for Buster !!!!" ;D
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As said before im going from coventry to aylesbury tomorrow to visit family but i dont mind coming up first to help carol shorten her journey as she will have to go up to come down. So i can go up first but would it be possible for the next leg to meet nearer aylesbury on m40 than m25.
Also what is he being transported in is he staying in one carrier or are we swopping him at stops. Just wondered because im now doing it on route to visiting family i will have my family with me and the car is full so i would need him to be able to fit on my lap in carrier (husband driving).Im sure my carrier would but wasnt sure how he was coming. oh and does anyone have any idea of the times yet as i have already had sister in law on phone this morning asking when we are coming.
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Have pm'd Karen and am happy to meet up on the M40 with Oxford services as a possible meeting point.
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Great stuff! I will log in a little later to see the progress as we are going grocery shopping now. :)
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Have pm sandplangham back so we are sorted on meeting up on last leg now
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Sorry to butt in but just wanted to say ....
YOU GUYS ARE TOTALLY AMAZING :Luv:
Good luck xxx
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Brilliant.
Now we just have to wait and see whether Buster CAN be transported from Blackpool tomorrow... fingers crossed..
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this so exciting, wish i was closer :wow:
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Just to let you know I've not gone to ground. I'm still waiting to hear whether we have transport from Blackpool to nearer me or whether I have to collect then when I know that I can finalise things with Karen for the handover.
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Nicky can definitely do Blackpool to the first stop tomorrow - contact details via PM please, Carol. I'll pass them on to Nicky and you can talk directly to the Blackpool transport that way. :)
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Sorry to butt in but just wanted to say ....
YOU GUYS ARE TOTALLY AMAZING :Luv:
Good luck xxx
What she said. I'm excited too, what a wonderful bunch you all are. :Luv2:
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OMG, just catching up with threads, and read all this ;D ;D
You guys really are fab, you know that :hug:
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So.... is this definately happening tomorrow? I am very excited!
Sandplangham I will mail you our contact details once this has been confirmed!
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Sorry only just caught up with the thread. Glad to hear that this is happening :)
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I'm just waiting for the Blackpool transport to contact me then we can finalise the arrangements.
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Just sent a message asking if you'd heard anything - if you haven't heard soon I'll try ringing Nicky to let her know she has an important email! ;)
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Still waiting I'm afraid
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PM for you. :)
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OK all systems are GO GO GO. I'll be picking Buster up at the Charnock Richard services on the M6 at 10 -00 am and will be handing him over to Karen at the Corley services on the M6 about 2 to 2.5 hours later (hopefully!)
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Brilliant news! ;D
Sorry again that I couldn't be of more help
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I am so thrilled for Buster, Helena and Robin that this is all happening. Well done everyone for the amazing effort to get this little family together. Makes me all warm and fuzzy :Luv2:
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OK all systems are GO GO GO. I'll be picking Buster up at the Charnock Richard services on the M6 at 10 -00 am and will be handing him over to Karen at the Corley services on the M6 about 2 to 2.5 hours later (hopefully!)
:yayyy: Definitely merits a dancing banana!
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OK all systems are GO GO GO. I'll be picking Buster up at the Charnock Richard services on the M6 at 10 -00 am and will be handing him over to Karen at the Corley services on the M6 about 2 to 2.5 hours later (hopefully!)
:yayyy: Definitely merits a dancing banana!
or 2
:yayyy: :yayyy:
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:yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy: :yayyy:
I can't believe all this. I am beyond humbled!
I will mail Sandplangham now with our address!
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have pm'd sandplangham. Picking him up from carol hopefully at 1215 and should be with sandplangham at oxford services around 2pm again hopefully.
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Good luck for a safe journey ;D
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I am really nervous now.. oooohh... feelings of excitement mixed with feelings of.... I don't know what or how to describe this. All I know is that I look forward to tomorrow but I am scared at the same time.
Thanks to everyone for helping out with this. I will thank each of you properly when everything is sorted. It means the world to us :hug: :hug: :thanks: :thanks:
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Best of luck for a safe journey tomorrow
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Sorry to butt in but just wanted to say ....
YOU GUYS ARE TOTALLY AMAZING :Luv:
Good luck xxx
Couldn't have put it better - what a fantastic bunch you all are :hug:
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These people are total stars and I can't thank them enough :Luv:
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i am so pleased this trip is on go and what a wonderful group of purrs peeps. have a safe trip all :hug:
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Me & OH would have loved to do part of the journey but it was quicker bypassing the M1 (our area) and going the direction you are. Anyway really glad you've got this sorted and very best of luck all!
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Hope you have a safe journey and take care to all the wonderful people who are making this possible for Buster and TB :hug:
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Safe journey everyone, H, I'm so pleased for you and Robin. Seriously, wonderful news. Wish I could have been of more help with the final leg of transport but am so pleased sandplangham is going to delivery your new baby to you.
This forum just rocks :Luv:
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Safe journey to all involved.....and of course Buster !!
Can't wait to hear from Helena later :Luv2:
xxxx
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Hope all goes well today :hug: xx
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just to keep you updated ive just got back home from picking buster up. Got to load family up and setting off with him in a min to meet sally. Buster is doing really well with journey he is so lovely. So all going well so far
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How exciting! Buster's such a lucky boy having all these kind people help him on his journey to his forever home :hug:
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Safe journey to everyone involved in the "Buster relay" I'm sure Buster will be taking it all in his stride as I'm sure he will have his guardian angel "Jameson" traveling with him. :Luv2:
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Safe journey to everyone involved in the "Buster relay" I'm sure Buster will be taking it all in his stride as I'm sure he will have his guardian angel "Jameson" traveling with him. :Luv2:
:'( :Luv2:
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Glad it's going well. :)
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Just got back home after a white knuckle ride through Staffordshire where its almost white-out conditions due not to snow, but to freezing rain :scared: Buster is a star - I'm in :Luv2: Not a peep out of himn the whole way but he was very responsive when spoken to. Tigerbaby - you'll never replace Jameson but I'm sure it won't be long before Buster carves a place in your heart.
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Awwwwwww, Buster sounds adorable :Luv: :Luv:
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OMG! Just seen the updates and it's made me cry again! With happiness I think! I have cried over Jameson so many times today already but I think Buster is going to be perfect for us. :Luv:
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Buster is coming home hunnie :hug:
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Had a text from Karen to say that she's handed Buster over to Sally and he was just as good on her run as he was on mine :Luv2:
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Bless that brave boy Buster, I am so pleased to hear it's going well :)
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Had a text from Karen to say that she's handed Buster over to Sally and he was just as good on her run as he was on mine :Luv2:
So won't be long now !!
I have gone all goose pimply :Luv2:
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I know I keep watching the clock ;D
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I know I keep watching the clock ;D
i've just had a little cry....gosh this is soooo emotional
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I know I keep watching the clock ;D
i've just had a little cry....gosh this is soooo emotional
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I think we are all sitting here watching the clock with bated breath waiting to know hes arived at TB
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So excited, I too am watching the clock, was going to have a nap but don't want to miss anything! I have also had a tear in my eye a few times today, it's all very emotional.
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I've just got home from my weekend away and am really thrilled to see that it has all come together and that Buster should be in his new home soon! Just a shame I never got to meet him (ironically it would have been a smooth train journey for him on Friday as well as the train only had about 10 people on it - and it was a long cross country train!!!).
Well done everyone who was able to help him get to his new home and for all the offers of help that weren't needed!
Karen
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Are we nearly there yet? :naughty:
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I cant wait!!!! :briggin:
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I know! I have a thousand and one things to do but keep refreshing "just in case" :waiting:
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I'm waiting too to hear too :Luv:
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just got back from dropping off Buster with Helena. He was a little superstar for the whole trip.
We left him being cuddled and loved big time. ;D ;D
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Glad you got back OK. In case you haven't seen it Helena has another thread on General cat chatting where whe has just posted and is promising photos and a video shortly
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oooh Glad everyone is back home safe and well .... Well done to all involved.
Off now to check the other thread :)
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Well done team! A good day's work :wow:
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Very well done everyone! ;D
Simply superstars! :)
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Thanks to everyone involved in this - this would NOT have been possible without you.
Considering he has been travelling since 9.30am he is doing so well, he is a little trooped indeed and I am so amazed at how well he has settled in so far.
What can I say? Huge thank you's aren't enough! This means so much to us. xxx
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Well done guys x
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Definitely. A big well done to everyone who helped Buster get to his new home. :)
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I love Purrs and how everyone pulls together to make things happen . :) ..... Anyone ever thought of standing for Parliament :naughty: We could change the world ......
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Just got back from my brothers who i had to visit after dropping buster to sally. Couldnt wait to come home and check how he was doing. He is a wonderful cat not fazed at all, even by the noise of my five kids in the car too. Mind you i did explain his situation to them before i picked him up and told them they had to be quiet and they were i couldnt believe it, so any time im going on a long trip in the car with the kids i think i am gonna have to cover a cat carrier with a towel and pretend theres a sick cat in it. :rofl:
He is such a lovely cat im sure he will settle fine in his new home. And im so glad i was able to help.
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You guys are amazing for making this happen, and once again I'm humbled to be involved with such a fabulous group of people :hug: :Luv:
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Just got back from my brothers who i had to visit after dropping buster to sally. Couldnt wait to come home and check how he was doing. He is a wonderful cat not fazed at all, even by the noise of my five kids in the car too. Mind you i did explain his situation to them before i picked him up and told them they had to be quiet and they were i couldnt believe it, so any time im going on a long trip in the car with the kids i think i am gonna have to cover a cat carrier with a towel and pretend theres a sick cat in it. :rofl:
He is such a lovely cat im sure he will settle fine in his new home. And im so glad i was able to help.
fab idea :evillaugh:
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"I want to cry, he looks so happy!!! Thank you so much !!!
I don't know where to post or what to do but I would like to thank you and EVERYONE involved with Buster for pulling together to get him to his new home. Buster has been through the mills and to see him settled and happy means the whole world to me. I cannot thank everyone enough -
THANK YOU XXXXXX"
From Nicky after seeing one of tbs videos. ;)
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Ooh JackSpratt, which video did you show her?
Also, did she say anything about if he requires any special care, or anything else we need to know about? Did he have his injections while at the vets, and is he deflead/dewormed? We are going to register him at our vets soon(ish) to have him microchipped etc too.
He is doing brilliant - right now hunching down ready to attack my fingers as I type this :Luv:
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Sent her the first link. :)
Glad he's doing well - have sent an email asking for the info. Hopefully will hear back today.
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Tell her she is a star - I just love people who are passionate about what they do, and stick to their guns for what they believe in.
'Buster' is such a sweetheart - just looking at him melts my heart.
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Tell her she is a star - I just love people who are passionate about what they do, and stick to their guns for what they believe in.
I second that. Its obvious that 'Buster' has had some pretty fine care to be such a well adjusted and trusting soul after all he's been through. I had a phonecall from Linda (I think that was her name) last night who had been fostering him, who was desperate to know how his journey had gone. She too was over the moon when I told her how well he has settled in. There have obviously been a lot of very dedicated people involved in his care (she did say she was his second fosterer) so I think they all deserve a huge pat on the back.
Nicky mentioned his X-rays which are still at the vets so she couldn't send them down with him yesterday but she said she will post them on. I'm sure his new vet will appreciate having them.
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Great - yes they will be useful for when we take him for his first appointment.
Anyone know what the injury is called (broken pelvis) ie the medical term for it, as they will ask when I insure him if he's had any previous medical treatments?
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'Buster' is such a sweetheart - just looking at him melts my heart.
awwwww
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Such fab people who looked after and cared for Buster and all those involved in the relay and also to his new owners ;D ;D :hug:
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Great - yes they will be useful for when we take him for his first appointment.
Anyone know what the injury is called (broken pelvis) ie the medical term for it, as they will ask when I insure him if he's had any previous medical treatments?
I don't think it has a special name ... just fractured / broken pelvis.
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Ah ok, thanks Sam.