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lizzardo · 07-22-2010, 12:03 PM

Hi

I have been in contact with a great family staying at the ABC who has fallen in love with a cat they named "Balashi". Their 11 year old son in completely head over heels in love with him and asked him mom if he could use his 'Aruba money' to take him home. Only problem is that they are flying Spirit airlines which is the only airline that does not allow pets at all.....

If anyone is coming back soon, would you take Balashi home with you so he can have a happy life with this family. There is no money involved.
We would pay for his ticket and we will find a way to get him delivered to you on the day you leave.

We are seeing if we can board him at the local vet but the family (and I) are devastated at this turn of events. He has been checked out
at the vet and is fine.

Thank you for reading this!

lizzardo · 07-23-2010, 05:32 PM

Update: Balashi has found a ride. I am so happy for him and his new family! I want to thank both Deborah and Beth's family for helping to give Balashi a new home where his is loved, fed and safe! These boards can be just so wonderful!!

sunnysmiles · 07-23-2010, 05:33 PM

Yay! That's so wonderful!!!

*Andrea J.* · 07-23-2010, 07:50 PM

happy happy joy joy

now it is time for folks to step up and adopt mark68's kittens.

reminder "mark68" has taken ownership of CAFE CAPRI, not too far from Amadeus.
a great pace for lunch, snack, late night hanging out with the MJ and Amadeus staff throwing back a cold one.

SuperBunches · 07-23-2010, 11:41 PM

I have been so busy packing, I did not see this thread. I did, however, see the plea on Facebook. I am very happy to be bringing Balashi back to his new family in New Jersey!

This puts a whole new spin on the vacation. I am so proud to be a part of this adoption. I will definitely be posting to keep everyone updated on Balashi's trip to the good old USA!

Deb

SuperBunches · 08-01-2010, 04:06 PM

I am very happy to report that Balashi has made it to his final destination in New Jersey. His new family picked him up at my house in Pennsylvania this morning. "One Happy Island" apparently applies to the Aruban kittens as well; he is truly one of the sweetest little kitties I have ever met.

He purred continuously from the time we got him home and took him out of the carrier. He ate a very hearty meal and then just relaxed on our laps and purred.

The airport folks must be very used to this kind of thing. We made it through all of the lines as if nothing different was even happening. I had to stop at the USDA counter, but the officer just looked at his vaccine record and sent us along.

Balashi's new family is very nice, and I am confident he will live a very happy life in New Jersey!

*Andrea J.* · 08-01-2010, 04:20 PM

thank you for being the "messenger/carrier".
:-)

07-22-2010, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	Urgent: Anyone heading to PA/NJ soon? Hi I have been in contact with a great family staying at the ABC who has fallen in love with a cat they named "Balashi". Their 11 year old son in completely head over heels in love with him and asked him mom if he could use his 'Aruba money' to take him home. Only problem is that they are flying Spirit airlines which is the only airline that does not allow pets at all..... If anyone is coming back soon, would you take Balashi home with you so he can have a happy life with this family. There is no money involved. We would pay for his ticket and we will find a way to get him delivered to you on the day you leave. We are seeing if we can board him at the local vet but the family (and I) are devastated at this turn of events. He has been checked out at the vet and is fine. Thank you for reading this! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

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07-23-2010, 05:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
lizzardo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 840	Update: Balashi has found a ride. I am so happy for him and his new family! I want to thank both Deborah and Beth's family for helping to give Balashi a new home where his is loved, fed and safe! These boards can be just so wonderful!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ House for sale in Arashi - reduced for quick sale http://arashibeachhouse.com Aruba Kitten Rescue www.arubakitten.org

07-23-2010, 05:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
sunnysmiles Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Natural Pool, Druif Beach, Eagle Beach, California Lighthouse, Helicopter Posts: 467	Yay! That's so wonderful!!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Laura

07-23-2010, 07:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	happy happy joy joy now it is time for folks to step up and adopt mark68's kittens. reminder "mark68" has taken ownership of CAFE CAPRI, not too far from Amadeus. a great pace for lunch, snack, late night hanging out with the MJ and Amadeus staff throwing back a cold one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

07-23-2010, 11:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
SuperBunches Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I love the beach (who doesn't?), anywhere that I can snorkel, The Donkey Sanctuary (much to the dismay of my daughter), the lighthouse. Posts: 120	I have been so busy packing, I did not see this thread. I did, however, see the plea on Facebook. I am very happy to be bringing Balashi back to his new family in New Jersey! This puts a whole new spin on the vacation. I am so proud to be a part of this adoption. I will definitely be posting to keep everyone updated on Balashi's trip to the good old USA! Deb Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-01-2010, 04:06 PM	#6 (permalink)
SuperBunches Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I love the beach (who doesn't?), anywhere that I can snorkel, The Donkey Sanctuary (much to the dismay of my daughter), the lighthouse. Posts: 120	I am very happy to report that Balashi has made it to his final destination in New Jersey. His new family picked him up at my house in Pennsylvania this morning. "One Happy Island" apparently applies to the Aruban kittens as well; he is truly one of the sweetest little kitties I have ever met. He purred continuously from the time we got him home and took him out of the carrier. He ate a very hearty meal and then just relaxed on our laps and purred. The airport folks must be very used to this kind of thing. We made it through all of the lines as if nothing different was even happening. I had to stop at the USDA counter, but the officer just looked at his vaccine record and sent us along. Balashi's new family is very nice, and I am confident he will live a very happy life in New Jersey! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-01-2010, 04:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,259 Images: 80	thank you for being the "messenger/carrier". :-) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.