Hi, everyone out there! I am hoping you can help me with some issues and would appreciate your feedback. I am returning to Calgary, Canada on Tuesday to prepare for my move here at the end of June. Yes, I realize it is not the most opportune time to travel but circumstances dictate.
I am bringing my three small dogs and a cat and need to know what I must do in preparation. I understand vet and paperwork. To a point. Yes, I have secured accommodation that will accept my pets. WHEW!
Further, I want to then understand what difficulties I might face while in transit as I know I will have two of my animals.. on board with me and hopefully--either a traveling partner who is coming from Calgary and for a small fee --would bring my other two. Either that or my Ecuadorian friend here --also American --might be able to come to Calgary to help me. The timing however is a bit awkward for her. Will I have any serious problem in transit through the United States?
I know that I will be bringing some of my personal belongings as well--clothing--byebye winter gear--and selected books --etc. My question about all of this is whether or not it might be possible to rent a quarter of a container to bring a small load. No furniture or big pieces except of course my TV and small stereo radio/CD player.
Because I intend to re-locate--don't read --retire--here--I would especially like to know what paperwork I need now to start this process. I intend to live here as I love it and I do speak Spanish enough right now to get by. I understand from another ex pat--American--that I must do fingerprinting and criminal check up there muy pronto. I am not sure what else I might need to do right away. I would be going back to Canada likely next year at this time to sell my house--so could do more then. What does everyone think? Please know that I appreciate whatever help you can offer this remarkable young at heart woman--(wink!)