holmfirth Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hello, The stress is really starting to sink in as Maggie our dog leaves from Heathrow on Monday on QF2. I know she will be fine but I am so worried about her. Already excited about arriving in Sydney and collecting her on the 21st Jan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peemacgee Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 She will be fine, we brought our dog a couple of months ago to Sydney, eastern creek and they were great really looked after him, said he was tired from the flight but nothing more, probably slept for most of it, and now he loves his Aussie walks. What part are you moving to? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 14, 2011 Author Share Posted December 14, 2011 Hello, We have a short term let in Woolloomooloo and then plan to live around the Balmain area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 I also have a Maggie en route - she is onboard the Qantas flight due to leave in 40 minutes with her sister Mooh. From what I have been told they are fine on the flight and it's us that worry! Doesn't help much though. Can't wait until I can call on Friday to check on them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Hello DBC, hope Maggie & Mooh are both OK. Think Maggie knows something is up as she has had a few more treats than normal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 Satch definitely knew something was up before she travelled - but she's all fine now as well! (Currently wandering around the house carrying her puppytoy annoying my mum...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boganbear Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 LOL I was expecting a coffin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 I was just having a look at the QF2 flight and noticed it has arrived in Sydney, hope you hear soon that they have arrived safe and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 They've landed! Have to wait a bit longer to call Sydney to check but at least they are out of their crates now. I know what you mean about the treats, my two were much rounder by the time they flew and were getting away with murder too! I'll post on here tomoroow when I have checked on them so you know there is nothing to worry about with your Maggie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 15, 2011 Author Share Posted December 15, 2011 Thanks DBC that would be great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Morning holmfirth - just to let you know that I called Sydney to check on Maggie and Mooh. The staff were lovely and apparently my two are as bouncy as ever (they are chocolate labs) and trying to eat everything in sight. I was told that when they went in for their check up they dived head first into the food bin - I knew they were ok when I heard that! Just goes to show that the flight didn't affect them at all, it was just me worrying (I wouldn't listen to anjyone telling me that at the time though!) I hope that puts your mind at ease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hello DBC, Great news, and puts my mind at rest. You must feel so happy? Just taken our Maggie to her vets for the 4 day check. Her normal vet was illl today so we had a lovely vet from Australia who has also put my mind at rest as she worked at the quarantine in Sydney during her training. She was so helpful that she even recommend me to a vet in Balmain and sent them an email with all Maggies details asking for them to call me over the next few weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexswift Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Oh I was hoping it was the real Maggie on QF2 to come and show the school girl currently in charge of the country how to properly slap down the unions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Que Sera Sera Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 OMG that scared me half to death, if Maggie Thatcher was coming here, I think Id have to book the first flight elsewhere :swoon: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 That's really good - one thing off your list when you arrive! A good vet is pretty hard to find, found that a few here were more interested in the money than the dogs. Really pleased they are ok - they have Karen at Dog Walks looking after them too - have you got someone visiting Maggie when she is in quarantine or are you able to go yourself? Hope everything goes well on Monday - let me know how she gets on - best of luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Hi DBC, my friend Emma is planning to visit her as we don't arrive until the 19th Jan. Will let you know how everything goes on Monday. Have a nice weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoandJon Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Glad to hear the furries are all good If you're looking for a great vet in Melb's eastern suburbs I can thoroughly reccomend ours Perry @ Burvale is fabulous - obviously loves animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 I know Maggie is flying today so thought you might like to see the pictures we got this morning. http://www.dogwalks.com.au/cpg/displayimage.php?album=1052&pos=0 We are a bit put out that they don't look like they are missing us at all! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nurse1 Posted December 19, 2011 Share Posted December 19, 2011 she will be fine, I just got my two girls out of quarentine in perth , after a long month of wait, they are not good travelers but hey they made it and are happy as a pig in ****e now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 19, 2011 Author Share Posted December 19, 2011 Hello DBC, What an emotional day. We have had a few tears when we left her. Already counting the days until we pick her up. Thanks for posting the link to your 2, they both look very happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 20, 2011 Author Share Posted December 20, 2011 Maggie's flight has arrived in Sydney. Excited about giving the quarantine a call tomorrow to find out how she is doing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Brilliant news! I felt so much better when I knew they were out of their crates. The staff were lovely when I called and they will give you the direct line of one person that you'll be able to contact. Dog Walks posted some more pictures of my two yesterday - they really don't seem bothered by the whole thing at all! Hopefully your Maggie will be as easy going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holmfirth Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Hello DBC, Gave the quarantine a call at 3:00am and spoke with Laura who is looking after Maggie. She said that Maggie had traveled well but was so happy to get out the crate as she had not gone to the toilet during the flight and was she was bursting to go. Laura made me laugh as she said Maggie likes to lick her face a lot so I know that our little girl must be happy. Thanks for your emails the past week as it has helped keep me positive. As soon as I have some photos from the dog walker I will post them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBC Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It's always nice when you hear something about them that assures you they are ok - I was told that they put their heads in the food bin and tried to eat everything - I knew then that they were back to normal! Looking forward to seeing the pictures - my grandparents always had Westies, they are lovely little things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Really pleased your pooch has arrived safely. It's horrible when you know they might be stressed and you can't be there to comfort them. It's great knowing that they have been checked over, stretched their legs and had something to eat. Hopefully you will get some pics soon to reassure you that she has settled in. :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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