spursdebs Posted February 14, 2013 #26 Share Posted February 14, 2013 In answer to the question about dogs getting motion sickness.... In my experience the answer is NO! Travelling in aircraft, helicopters ships and boats is no big issue just as long as they have the confidence to get into these craft. By that I mean going up ladders\stairways to get into these craft, being lifted in a harness or carried into them. Once aboard they may well look out the window (aircraft or helicopter) or just lay down and rest. There are I believe 12 kennels aboard the Queen Mary 2 and MUCH respect to the author for considering this. A Jack Russel!! I thought you said you had a dog, not a hairy rodent!!!! :rolleyes:;):) No the hairy rodent looking one was dog before, Laso Apso called Ozzie after the great Mr Ardiles!! lol I do believe you can't book the kennels till you have booked a cruise and might have to go on a waiting list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle25490 Posted February 14, 2013 #27 Share Posted February 14, 2013 You won't see dogs and cats wandering about the ship because they are kept in the kennels on deck 12. They poop on the deck which is then washed down and is kept scrupulously clean. In that case I could bring my cat when it's cruise-time for me :D Although I'm very attached to my dear cat, I've already arranged a holiday for him too, staying at my parent's while I'm away, which won't be for quiet some time unfortunately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 14, 2013 #28 Share Posted February 14, 2013 In that case I could bring my cat when it's cruise-time for me :D Although I'm very attached to my dear cat, I've already arranged a holiday for him too, staying at my parent's while I'm away, which won't be for quiet some time unfortunately. Just to avoid any possible confusion when people are searching the board once this thread has died and gone to thread-heaven, it's probably worth say that, of the three ships in the current Cunard fleet, only QM2 has kennels - the Vista Sistas have no such facility. In addition, unless things have changed recently, my understanding is that the kennels are only available for crossings and not for cruises. Shame really - your cat would have loved it!! :D:D J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle25490 Posted February 14, 2013 #29 Share Posted February 14, 2013 You won't see dogs and cats wandering about the ship because they are kept in the kennels on deck 12. They poop on the deck which is then washed down and is kept scrupulously clean. Just to avoid any possible confusion when people are searching the board once this thread has died and gone to thread-heaven, it's probably worth say that, of the three ships in the current Cunard fleet, only QM2 has kennels - the Vista Sistas have no such facility. In addition, unless things have changed recently, my understanding is that the kennels are only available for crossings and not for cruises. Shame really - your cat would have loved it!! :D:D J Haha, I am actually planning a crossing on QM2. East or westbound, still undecided. Hopping from island to island or far off lands in Asia or Africa just ain't my thing lol. Although I've never been there and done that, so can I really say I don't like it? One to think about for sure!:cool: Indeed - the cat would have LOVED it. I think "Luxury" is hit middle name :D:D, he doesn't mind at all to be spoilet rotten :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 14, 2013 #30 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ...Indeed - the cat would have LOVED it. I think "Luxury" is hit middle name :D:D, he doesn't mind at all to be spoilet rotten :p Yes, all my cats have been exactly the same. They would certainly feel that they were born to travel on the Cunard flagship in the lap of maritime luxury. Not sure how they would have felt about living next door to d*gs though! :D Cue comment from Sir Martin/Lord Stanley! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted February 14, 2013 #31 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Haha, I am actually planning a crossing on QM2. East or westbound, still undecided. Hopping from island to island or far off lands in Asia or Africa just ain't my thing lol. Although I've never been there and done that, so can I really say I don't like it? One to think about for sure!:cool: Indeed - the cat would have LOVED it. I think "Luxury" is hit middle name :D:D, he doesn't mind at all to be spoilet rotten :p Probably not. I've sat in the Soton terminal waiting to board and watching the animals arrive. The dogs always went by on leashes. They looked happy, tails wagging. Every cat I saw was in a carrier, and NOT looking at all pleased with life. Your cat will be better off with your parents than in a cage on a ship. If your parents are anything like mine, your cat will get plenty of spoiling with them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted February 14, 2013 #32 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Yes, all my cats have been exactly the same. They would certainly feel that they were born to travel on the Cunard flagship in the lap of maritime luxury. Not sure how they would have felt about living next door to d*gs though! :D Cue comment from Sir Martin/Lord Stanley! J Humans in kennels, cats in QG, dogs weighted down and chucked overboard. Seemples. Sir M and Lord S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 14, 2013 #33 Share Posted February 14, 2013 ...Your cat will be better off with your parents than in a cage on a ship... A cage?!! Sir M told me that his firm - Norfolk Naval Architects (all your ship design problems sorted good) - had designed and installed all the kitty cabins and that they were simply scaled down versions of a Q1 suite. Are you saying that this is not the case? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 14, 2013 #34 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Humans in kennels, cats in QG, dogs weighted down and chucked overboard. Seemples. Sir M and Lord S You two morphed into meerkats now have you? :D:D OMG! Don't tell me you're selling insurance as well :eek: J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle25490 Posted February 14, 2013 #35 Share Posted February 14, 2013 Probably not. I've sat in the Soton terminal waiting to board and watching the animals arrive. The dogs always went by on leashes. They looked happy, tails wagging. Every cat I saw was in a carrier, and NOT looking at all pleased with life. Your cat will be better off with your parents than in a cage on a ship. If your parents are anything like mine, your cat will get plenty of spoiling with them! Absolutely, that's why that plan is made now, long before I book my trip! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balf Posted February 14, 2013 #36 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I have read that when a dog is lodged in kennels he will bond with the first person who feeds him. This will be his pack leader until his people collect him. If you bring a dog trans Atlantic to holiday in UK, for whose benefit - you or the dog? David. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted February 14, 2013 #37 Share Posted February 14, 2013 A cage?!! Sir M told me that his firm - Norfolk Naval Architects (all your ship design problems sorted good) - had designed and installed all the kitty cabins and that they were simply scaled down versions of a Q1 suite. Are you saying that this is not the case? J Oh, dear! Did you book the Sir Martin Luxury Travel upgrade for your cat? I think the pictures in the brochure were photoshopped to improve their appearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted February 14, 2013 #38 Share Posted February 14, 2013 I think the pictures in the brochure were photoshopped to improve their appearance. What a pity Mr Cruachan doesn't apply the same technique to photographs of himself.:D:D Sir M and Lord S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 14, 2013 #39 Share Posted February 14, 2013 What a pity Mr Cruachan doesn't apply the same technique to photographs of himself.:D:D Sir M and Lord S No Photoshop required for little ole moi Sir M. Look at this - nine and a half stone soaking wet through! Not an ounce of fat there. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted February 15, 2013 #40 Share Posted February 15, 2013 No Photoshop required for little ole moi Sir M. Look at this - nine and a half stone soaking wet through! Not an ounce of fat there. J Some time back in the 80s, I mislaid a particularly unpleasant-looking rat that had taken quite a time to capture and secure. Always good to solve a mystery - it's lurking under your nose. Do you still have it by any chance? Sir Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 15, 2013 #41 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Some time back in the 80s, I mislaid a particularly unpleasant-looking rat that had taken quite a time to capture and secure. Always good to solve a mystery - it's lurking under your nose. Do you still have it by any chance? Sir Martin That's not a rat you idiot. That's a mousetache! By the way, despite the fact that that photo was taken nearly ?5 years ago, some of that kit still fits me! J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted February 15, 2013 #42 Share Posted February 15, 2013 I have read that when a dog is lodged in kennels he will bond with the first person who feeds him. This will be his pack leader until his people collect him. If you bring a dog trans Atlantic to holiday in UK, for whose benefit - you or the dog? David. Not Jean Luc and I really don't think that is the way it is with dogs. I think you have your animals mixed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceanPatter Posted February 15, 2013 Author #43 Share Posted February 15, 2013 As the original poster, I do have to say that this thread has meandered a bit (humorously) ... from dogs to cats to rats to mice(tache) ... oh my! It is nice, however, to see the transatlantic exchange going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjoisey Posted February 15, 2013 #44 Share Posted February 15, 2013 As the original poster, I do have to say that this thread has meandered a bit (humorously) ... from dogs to cats to rats to mice(tache) ... oh my! It is nice, however, to see the transatlantic exchange going on. wait till they start on formal wear for the pets:rolleyes:you aint seen nuttin yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 15, 2013 #45 Share Posted February 15, 2013 wait till they start on formal wear for the pets:rolleyes:you aint seen nuttin yet Funny you should mention that. Now, do you think that a cat should wear self-tied or pre-tied? Cue Sir M. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 15, 2013 #46 Share Posted February 15, 2013 As the original poster, I do have to say that this thread has meandered a bit (humorously) ... from dogs to cats to rats to mice(tache) ... oh my! Thread meandering, aka thread drift (or possibly dread thrift) is the USP of this board. It has made for some lively discussions on far ranging topics down the years. It is nice, however, to see the transatlantic exchange going on. It may not be as transatlantic as you think if you mean the exchange between me and the dead cat! :D J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real PM Posted February 15, 2013 #47 Share Posted February 15, 2013 Isn't it fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norfolk Brit Posted February 16, 2013 #48 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Funny you should mention that. Now, do you think that a cat should wear self-tied or pre-tied? Cue Sir M. J Only cads and bounders wear pre-tied. Does that answer your question? Sir Martin:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruachan Posted February 16, 2013 #49 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Only cads and bounders wear pre-tied. Does that answer your question? Sir Martin:D Perfectly thanks! Oops, sorry - I wasn't wearing my reading glasses. I thought you said "only cats and flounders". Are you calling me a cad and a bounder? :eek: J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glojo Posted February 16, 2013 #50 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Perfectly thanks! Oops, sorry - I wasn't wearing my reading glasses. I thought you said "only cats and flounders". Are you calling me a cad and a bounder? :eek: J Dab-ling in the unknown pout ing or carp ing on about fishy topics might see us fall off our pirch and is it only pike-ys that have pre-tied items. Will they fall off when doing the conger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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