[gemy]

I emailed the CDC and told them that I had purchased a pup from a breeder and that it was only about 9 weeks old and asked what had to be done to have it approved to enter the US. They wanted to know where I purchased the pup, how old, why I purchased it, when was I going to travel with it, and would I be willing to quarantine the pup. I answered their questions and emphasized the fact that the pup was a personal pet to help ease the loss of a previous pet and that I felt it would be putting the pup's health in jeopardy if we had to travel in January as the only way I could get there was to drive and January weather is usually very snowy, icy, and cold. I agreed to quarantine at my home. They approved my request and emailed me a letter to give to the border patrol officer. The officer was very nice and didn't even have me fill out and sign the "agreement to quarantine" form that the letter indicated they would have me sign at the border. Kandie traveled very well...no car sickness, whimpering or restlessness. She was in a carrier next to me and she seemed to really enjoy the radio. I have a Jeep Patriot and had laid the seats down and covered them with plastic sheeting and pee pads so when we stopped she could walk around in the back and do her business without putting her feet on the ground. I tried to be responsible and am very concern about keeping her healthy. I wouldn't have driven over 1800 miles in 4 days RT and not care about this little baby