[kara]

I just flew from Ft. lauderdale, FL to Indianapolis with a layover in Detroit and then I had to drive 3 1/2 hours home to Hatfield, Indiana/ Beech Grove, Kentucky and on the way back had to drive 3 1/2 hours to Indianapolis then flew to Ft. Lauderdale with a layover in Memphis with Matise at the end of July, 2 very long days of travel. He did great we were so happy, it was his first big trip! I flew NWA(They were awfully rude by the way). They wouldn't let me take Matise out, which they aren't supposed to, I know , I would hold the carrier on my lap and slide my hands inside so that he could know I was right there and I wasn't going to leave him. the only time he cried was when I had to put him on the floor for landing and take off. I am a really bad passenger because when the attendants weren't around I took him out and held him in my lap with his blankie over the top of him. Then one of the attendants saw him and said I had to put him back-but they were so RUDE about it like what I had done was like the end of the world they could have been nice about it. Anyway, the minute the plane landed I took him out of his carrier even though you are not supposed to. I told you I am a really bad passenger..... I went to the vet before I left to get an ok to go and they gave me a sedative with EXACT dosing instructions but I didn't use it. Oh and I got the carrier I was going to use like 3 weeks before I left and started putting him in there a little at a time then built up the time so he could get used to it. I also took food and water and pee pee pads for when we had to wait during a layover. Also becareful they don't get to hot, I traveled in july and Matise got a little hot in the plane on one of the legs of the flight. Good Luck and have a great flight. If you have any other questions feel free to ask.