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Post by seafolly Wed Dec 12, 2012 5:03 pm

Hi!

I recently booked a flight to Richmond, Virginia for December 21st and will be staying for about ten days. Am I right in thinking I can buy a mouse down there and bring it back? All those amazing genes are south of the border and I'm reluctant to continue with my line without bringing in new, trusted mice.

I checked the Canadian Food Inspection Agency site and it seems like it's allowed...I'm just not sure if a) anyone from here is in the area and b) what paperwork/fees would be involved. And of course the practical issue of how. Wink

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Post by doganddisc Tue Dec 18, 2012 9:49 pm

I so wish I were closer to VA- I'm going to have two BEW texel boys ready soon!
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Post by mouselover01 Tue Dec 18, 2012 10:24 pm

Bah, sorry! I am in NY BUT, I think I've offered in the past. If you'd like to meet me by the rainbow bridge crossing and bring them over that way, let me know.

I don't have anything available but RF is "coming up" and could potentially PU for you.
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Post by Mrs. Beach Wed Dec 19, 2012 1:29 pm

Seafolly! I live about two hours' drive north of Richmond in Silver Spring, MD, and have some mice available. What are you looking for?

I think your biggest problem would be bringing the mouse or mice on the plane. You need to check with the airline on that.
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Post by seafolly Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:26 pm

Thanks so much everyone! Big smile Candycorn offered to meet me in VA which is amazing, assuming I could find someone nearby like Ann. Big smile

Yes, the biggest snag is the airline. So far it seems like all things are a go BUT the mouse would count as the sole carry-on. Unfortunately I'm bringing down my DSLR (I'm a photographer so that's the source of my income) and my laptop and cannot check those so I may be out of luck due to that carry on limit! Sad

I truly appreciate the offers though! And BEW texel? Be still my heart!
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Post by seafolly Thu Dec 20, 2012 4:28 pm

mouselover01 wrote:Bah, sorry! I am in NY BUT, I think I've offered in the past. If you'd like to meet me by the rainbow bridge crossing and bring them over that way, let me know.

Eep I was there a few weeks ago! I'll have to look into bringing them over by car. Surely if the airline is flexible with domestic mice (not requiring papers) a car would be easier. I'm so happy this isn't my only shot. Happy
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Post by Mrs. Beach Thu Dec 20, 2012 7:47 pm

Seafolly, just make sure the airline knows you have a live animal in your only carry on. It seems to be important to them! (Unless you don't want them to know.)
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Post by mouselover01 Sat Dec 22, 2012 8:12 pm

How would you sneak a mouse in a carry-on. Surely they'd know when it goes through that machine.

I would think that going over the border via car would be cheaper and easier Happy
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Post by seafolly Thu Jan 03, 2013 2:21 pm

It wouldn't have been sneaking - from what I understand the mouse carrier would be the only carry on allowed. aka I would have had to check my laptop and DSLR which was simply not worth the risk. I'll have to sort out another trip to Niagra. Happy
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Post by Mrs. Beach Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:15 pm

Seafolly, you need to call the airline ahead of time and ask if it's OK to take live animals on board. Many airlines have rules against this.
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Post by seafolly Sat Feb 09, 2013 4:44 pm

Air Canada was okay with it. Happy They just limited the animal as your only carry on. And I did not want to part with my laptop or DSLR.
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Post by Mrs. Beach Sat Feb 09, 2013 6:07 pm

!!! Good to know !!!
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