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Cat Forum / Cat Anecdotes / January 2006Home in one piece :o))
Hi folks, I've collected him and we're home. :o) I have to say that Virgin Atlantic were EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD in their handling of Robbie. There was also a pet dog on Robbies flight, who like Robbie, is scared of men. Virgin staff at Washington Dulles contacted London Virgin staff who arranged for an all female crew to pick the animals up from the plane. They also made sure that the only people handling Robbie at the Animal Reception Center at Heathrow were women. I was informed by the Virgin Pet-Liaison guy that yesterday Virgin flew their 5000th animal into Heathrow. Apparently out of all 5000 animals Virgin have not had a single animal health or paperwork problem because their requirements and procedures are so stringent. I can't recommend Virgin highly enough. Robbie is now busy exploring my study, where he'll stay for the next 24hrs to settle and relax, and then I'll slowly reintroduce him to the rest of the guys over the weekend. Thanks for all the wellwishes and purrs - they definitely helped because everything went very smoothly and without any hitches whatsoever. Helen M > Robbie is now busy exploring my study, where he'll stay for the next > 24hrs to settle and relax, and then I'll slowly reintroduce him to the > rest of the guys over the weekend. Thanks for all the wellwishes and > purrs - they definitely helped because everything went very smoothly and > without any hitches whatsoever. Great news!! I will stop worrying now ;-) Kudos to Virgin- that is excellent that they handle *all* their passengers so well. :-) Deb.  Signaturehttp://www.scientific-art.com "He looked a fierce and quarrelsome cat, but claw he never would; He only bit the ones he loved, because they tasted good." S. Greenfield >I have to say that Virgin Atlantic were EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD in their >handling of Robbie. There was also a pet dog on Robbies flight, who like >Robbie, is scared of men. Virgin staff at Washington Dulles contacted >London Virgin staff who arranged for an all female crew to pick the >animals up from the plane. They also made sure that the only people >handling Robbie at the Animal Reception Center at Heathrow were women. How very thoughtful and way-above-the-call-of-duty!! I'm thrilled for you and Robbie. So glad he's home. Jane - owned and operated by Princess Rita > I've collected him and we're home. :o) Delighted it went so well. Purrs for a smooth re-integration. Gordon & the FF > I have to say that Virgin Atlantic were EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD in their > handling of Robbie. Thanks for this. My brother may have to ship his cats once he's sorted out whether he's going to stay in Hong Kong (They're with his ex in NY and I think he was thinking it would be kinder to leave them with her especially the older one) but one reason he's been putting off making the decision is he had a vile time with BA last time he put a cat on a plane so telling him about Virgin will be good news and might persuade him to put them on a plane (I know he misses them) Lesley Slave of the Fabulous Furballs Wow, big up to Virgin, that's great. Not like another airline I heard about (KLM) that was shipping some squirrels and didn't have the right paperwork and destroyed the animals by putting them through a shredder! I can't believe it's true, it was several years ago but I'm sure it was on the news, how disgusting is that? > Wow, big up to Virgin, that's great. Not like another airline I heard > about (KLM) that was shipping some squirrels and didn't have the right > paperwork and destroyed the animals by putting them through a shredder! UGH! How on earth did they manage that?? Joyce one reason he's been putting off making > the decision is he had a vile time with BA last time he put a cat on a > plane so telling him about Virgin will be good news and might persuade > him to put them on a plane (I know he misses them) > > Lesley/// BA are a complete waste of space. I had serious problems with them when flying a margay one time. I would *NEVER* use them. I know I'm raving on about Virgin a bit, but they really are utterly superb. I flew Pandora and Tiger home from the USA with Virgin 2 years ago and they were exceptional *THEN*. They have since improved!! (If that's possible). Unlike other airlines, they have a dedicated staff for the PETS flying scheme and it makes a difference. They fly on average 60 animals a week into Heathrow. I really can't recommend Virgin highly enough. Helen M > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Helen M HoorahandPurrs that Robbie settles in promptly. Another Hoorah for the Virgin personnel who handles Robbie > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Helen M I'm so pleased to hear all went well. :-) Welcome back to Britain, Robbie. SignatureAdrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) A House is not a home, without a cat. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk >Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > >Helen M Wonderful! I'm so glad he got home so well. If I ever make it to England, I'll have to be sure to check out Virgin. That's great they went to all that trouble for the animals! Ginger-lyn Home Pages: http://www.spiritrealm.com/summer/ http://www.angelfire.com/folk/glsummer (homepage & cats) http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~summer/index.htm (genealogy) http://www.movieanimals.bravehost.com/ (The Violence Against Animals in Movies Website) >>Hi folks, >> [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] >> >>Helen M Such great news! We're delighted for Robbie and you. Thanks for the great information about Virgin and how they treat animals. Charleen Mr. Pumpkin Aggie Marble Victor Velcro Great news, Helen! I'm glad to hear that Robbie back with you safe and sound. Debbie dberry@mitre.org > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > -- > Posted via Mailgate.ORG Server - http://www.Mailgate.ORG > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > animals up from the plane. They also made sure that the only people > handling Robbie at the Animal Reception Center at Heathrow were women. Wow! That is outstanding! I suspect that very few companies would go that far. I will certainly keep Virgin Atlantic on my "good list". Joy > I was informed by the Virgin Pet-Liaison guy that yesterday Virgin flew > their 5000th animal into Heathrow. Apparently out of all 5000 animals [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Helen M > Hi folks, > > I've collected him and we're home. :o) Yay! Welcome home, Robbie! SignatureMarina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. marina (dot) kurten (at) iki (dot) fi Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki So glad to hear Robbie is home without undue stress. Hurrah! Lily & her mama SignatureIrulan from the stars we come to the stars we return from now until the end of time > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > > Helen M Yay, great news! I hope all goes as well with Vino when the time comes. SignatureBritta "There is no snooze button on a cat who wants breakfast." -- Unknown Check out pictures of Vino at: http://photos.yahoo.com/badwilson click on the Vino album > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Helen M Hooray! I'm happy to hear that Robbie's long trip over the pond went so smoothly. Even with that, the poor fellow's bound to be bewildered at all the unfamiliar sights, sounds and smells around him in his new home, and the absence of familiar hoomins. Give him an ear scritch from me! Melissa > Hi folks, > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > animals up from the plane. They also made sure that the only people > handling Robbie at the Animal Reception Center at Heathrow were women. <snip> > Helen M That's so wonderful to hear! Best wishes, Polonca and Soncek > Robbie is now busy exploring my study, where he'll stay for the next > 24hrs to settle and relax, and then I'll slowly reintroduce him to the [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Helen M Excellent. I hope the re-introductions aren't too traumatic. Love Jeanette |
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