As most of you know, we just recently returned from our first trip back to sunny CA! We had a GREAT two weeks seeing friends and family (more on that later) and also spending time with our dog, Cooper. Part of our plan on this trip was to bring Cooper back with us to Shanghai. The pic above is her in her travel crate on the airplane. It was a long flight, with the first leg going from LAX to Detroit and then onto Shanghai. Total airtime was a whopping 19 hours and as you can tell by the look on poor Cooper’s face, it wasn’t a great experience for her! That being said, she did really well despite only going to the bathroom one time (in the middle of the Detroit airport) and having to stay in the crate for so long. Luckily, we were able to keep the crate on our lap for most of the trip and we could open the side flap a little, so she could look outside the window and watch the clouds. Right now, Cooper is in quarantine, but she’s being delivered to her new home, our apartment, on Sunday. I wonder what she’s thinking about this weather. Right now we’re enjoying 95 degree temperatures with 90% humidity– lovely. Hello summer!!!
Ahhh - I love her! She will be so happy when she arrives on Sunday.
awwww what a cute photo, I’m sure she will think it’s worth it to be with you guys though!!
See below for a good report from Cooper’s vet!
Dear Rob,
Cooper is doing well at the q’tin, all normal in eating, spirit and behavior. She has passed the tests as well.
The pict. that came thru e-mail showed her expressiveness better. It made me laugh, but I feel for her when she tried to dig out of the crate. she gets to be in something bigger while in quarantine, right? She will enjoy her walks around your apt. complex with her shoes after Sunday arrival. Autumn sends her regards along with Evy.
Poor baby…she looks so sad but I’m sure she is happy just to be near you. After crate living your apt will seem huge to her.
Bravo for Cooper! She did a great job for a first time flyer. Seems she is most adaptable. The picture is very funny.
Re temp and humidity, we should feel right at home when we visit later this month. Can’t wait to spend time in Shanghai with you guys.