Alligator-eyes

Thanks guys.

They know we were looking into it.

I think that it's not going to be as bad as I think it will be. I was out in Australia for two years straight after university and also lived in Italy for a year, so they're used to me not being around all the time.  

I wasn't sure where to post this, so apologies if this is not the right place.

Our visas have been approved and it's definitely happening. How do I tell my family?? 

On 7/25/2017 at 08:47, Saz459 said:

The whole thing is a bit of a rollercoaster of emotions so I'm struggling to approach it with a clear head. Neither my husband or I think it is fair to move the cats all the way to Cairns, especially given the drastic change in environment but neither can we face placing them in a rehoming shelter or to a family who won't care for them. We have had them 9 years now so they are very much apart of the family.

 

I feel for you..the thought of me leaving the cat behind makes me so sad but everyone in Australia seems to hate cats, I don't know what to do.   What did you decide on? 

Hi

Does anyone have any experience of the VIT registration process?  It seems to be quite a long form to complete yet there doesn't seem to be any way to save the form to come back to at a later date.  Am I missing something?! 

I have been researching cat containment systems today. Does anyone have any experience of the Oscillot systems? They seem like the best one that isn't just like a big cage. 

Thanks everyone, we are looking at moving to Victoria- the Melbourne suburbs or Geelong area. 

He is microchipped and neutered but doesn't wear a collar. 

I'll look into the councils rules on cats once we've decided for sure where to live and look into cat runs and fences. 

13 hours ago, TeacherClem said:

Congratulations on your grant! Unfortunately I can’t help with your question, my wife is a Primary school teacher though so interested to hear the responses you get.
I was wondering if you would be willing to share your timeline up to your grant? How long did you have to wait? We submitted ours in July and hoping it comes soon! Good luck finding your answers

We started ours in June I think, at the end of August we were asked to submit more information which we did by the end of September. Visa approved on Tuesday! 

Just got visas approved! My partner got the skilled migrant visa and I’m going in as his partner.  I’m a primary school teacher looking to move to Victoria (Melbourne suburbs or Geelong area). Are there any other teachers in that area on here? 

I’ve just started looking into registering to teach in Victoria which seems to be a long process!

Are cane toads as deadly for cats?

Hi

We just got our permanent visas approved so now it’s very real! 

I’m really upset at the thought of leaving my cat behind when we go, I’ve looked into various companies to help with the move and waiting for a few quotes.  But I’m concerned about the wildlife-cane toads, snakes, poisonous spiders etc. He is currently my spider catcher and does like to bring in a mouse or two, I’m concerned he might try to catch something that will end up killing him as he’s grown up being able to catch anything.

Does anyone have experience of moving with a cat (particularly one which likes to have freedom outdoors) and if there has been any issues with wildlife?