S.S. Cruisers Posted July 16, 2014 #12176 Share Posted July 16, 2014 I also really hate when they make you put your purse or carry-on luggage on the carrier, then the carrier starts moving with your stuff on it and you can't move because people in front of you. Not that I have anything of great importance in my purse, but really don't want someone snagging it. I guess my ID would be a big deal! Especially if I was on vacation. I hear there are teams that specifically line up so that one or two people are between them. Then the person in front does exactly that, holding up the line and the stuff starts coming thru the carrier and then they get their choice of stuff that isn't theirs. I imagine by the time the person it belongs to gets through they could be in the next terminal. People can be such Jack Wagons. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 17, 2014 Author #12177 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) I also really hate when they make you put your purse or carry-on luggage on the carrier, then the carrier starts moving with your stuff on it and you can't move because people in front of you. Not that I have anything of great importance in my purse, but really don't want someone snagging it. I guess my ID would be a big deal! Especially if I was on vacation. I hear there are teams that specifically line up so that one or two people are between them. Then the person in front does exactly that, holding up the line and the stuff starts coming thru the carrier and then they get their choice of stuff that isn't theirs. I imagine by the time the person it belongs to gets through they could be in the next terminal. People can be such Jack Wagons. :eek: I totally forgot about that scam. I heard about it from a news report on T.V. Great! Something else to be concerned about! My purse is so dang heavy. The person who tries to steal it will be very recognizable, he'll be the one with the hernia, limping down the runway!!!!! Edited July 17, 2014 by wizard-of-roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denas Posted July 17, 2014 #12178 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi everyone. We finally got our service dog for our youngest son. She is a Golden Retriever trained in seizure-alert and mobility assistance for our 4 year old. And since we have a window right now when he is doing well (he spent 3 months in the hospital last fall) we decided to do a last minute Disney cruise in August that we just booked today!!! So, we have only had our dog for about a month and haven't cruised with a dog before (although we have cruised Disney). Biggest question is potty box. What will they put in it on Disney? Grass or mulch? She was actually trained with mulch at part of her training in a prison so she is fine with it (as I found out when she went in the kids playground) but want to be prepared just in case. Next question is kids club - anyone know if they will allow us to accompany our son with the dog in the kids club (otherwise he can't go). Finally, paperwork on Disney and for Nassau - what do we need to do and bring? We will be contacting guest services but have found in the past things are sort of all over. We were given instructions regarding special check in and lifeboat drills for example by special needs prior to our last Carnival cruise but no one seemed to know anything about it when we arrived at port and got on board so want to eliminate that hassle since we have added a service dog to the mix!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 17, 2014 Author #12179 Share Posted July 17, 2014 (edited) I don't know if we mentioned on this thread where to purchase the collars and leashes specifically for going through the scanners at the airport/cruise terminals, etc. If you guys have that information would you mind passing it along. I think it would be a good investment for me & Horton on all our future cruise and air travels. Edited July 17, 2014 by wizard-of-roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 17, 2014 Author #12180 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi everyone. We finally got our service dog for our youngest son. She is a Golden Retriever trained in seizure-alert and mobility assistance for our 4 year old. And since we have a window right now when he is doing well (he spent 3 months in the hospital last fall) we decided to do a last minute Disney cruise in August that we just booked today!!! So, we have only had our dog for about a month and haven't cruised with a dog before (although we have cruised Disney). Biggest question is potty box. What will they put in it on Disney? Grass or mulch? She was actually trained with mulch at part of her training in a prison so she is fine with it (as I found out when she went in the kids playground) but want to be prepared just in case. Next question is kids club - anyone know if they will allow us to accompany our son with the dog in the kids club (otherwise he can't go). Finally, paperwork on Disney and for Nassau - what do we need to do and bring? We will be contacting guest services but have found in the past things are sort of all over. We were given instructions regarding special check in and lifeboat drills for example by special needs prior to our last Carnival cruise but no one seemed to know anything about it when we arrived at port and got on board so want to eliminate that hassle since we have added a service dog to the mix!!! Congratulations and welcome to our family. DKD is our Disney expert and I know he will have the information and all your good questions answered very shortly. Your dog can go into any area that your child can go into, that includes the Kids Club. They will probably request that you don't leave the dog alone with your son but I'm sure you wouldn't anyway. How wonderful that your son and you will have the assistance of a Service Dog. What a miracle. I'm sure DKD will see your post and will help you soon. Again, congratulations and good luck. You will make new friends everywhere you go. Give yourselves lots of time to go to anything onboard the cruise, because you'll be stopped constantly and asked a kagillion questions. People are amazed by our Service Dogs and I totally get how awe-struck they are when they see one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted July 17, 2014 #12181 Share Posted July 17, 2014 Hi everyone. We finally got our service dog for our youngest son. She is a Golden Retriever trained in seizure-alert and mobility assistance for our 4 year old. And since we have a window right now when he is doing well (he spent 3 months in the hospital last fall) we decided to do a last minute Disney cruise in August that we just booked today!!! So, we have only had our dog for about a month and haven't cruised with a dog before (although we have cruised Disney). Biggest question is potty box. What will they put in it on Disney? Grass or mulch? She was actually trained with mulch at part of her training in a prison so she is fine with it (as I found out when she went in the kids playground) but want to be prepared just in case. Next question is kids club - anyone know if they will allow us to accompany our son with the dog in the kids club (otherwise he can't go). Finally, paperwork on Disney and for Nassau - what do we need to do and bring? We will be contacting guest services but have found in the past things are sort of all over. We were given instructions regarding special check in and lifeboat drills for example by special needs prior to our last Carnival cruise but no one seemed to know anything about it when we arrived at port and got on board so want to eliminate that hassle since we have added a service dog to the mix!!! Welcome!!! I'm sure our resident "Disney Kids Dad" can answer all your questions. He's a Disney expert! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyKidsDad Posted July 18, 2014 #12182 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Hi everyone. We finally got our service dog for our youngest son. She is a Golden Retriever trained in seizure-alert and mobility assistance for our 4 year old. And since we have a window right now when he is doing well (he spent 3 months in the hospital last fall) we decided to do a last minute Disney cruise in August that we just booked today!!! So, we have only had our dog for about a month and haven't cruised with a dog before (although we have cruised Disney). Biggest question is potty box. What will they put in it on Disney? Grass or mulch? She was actually trained with mulch at part of her training in a prison so she is fine with it (as I found out when she went in the kids playground) but want to be prepared just in case. Next question is kids club - anyone know if they will allow us to accompany our son with the dog in the kids club (otherwise he can't go). Finally, paperwork on Disney and for Nassau - what do we need to do and bring? We will be contacting guest services but have found in the past things are sort of all over. We were given instructions regarding special check in and lifeboat drills for example by special needs prior to our last Carnival cruise but no one seemed to know anything about it when we arrived at port and got on board so want to eliminate that hassle since we have added a service dog to the mix!!! First, congrats on the service dog! We have cruised three times with our daughter and her service dog on Disney. Disney uses grass in the potty boxes. We have always had a balcony and have requested it be put out there. If you don't have a balcony then you need to get on the phone with the special needs department and find out where they plan to put it. As far as the Bahamas goes, here is a link to most of the information you will need. There is an import form you will need to fill out and fax to them to get the permit. You better do that QUICK. They do things very slowly in the Bahamas. As I recall it took me quite a while to finally get it. I think I even had to call them. http://myabaco.net/bring-your-pets-to-the-bahamas-pet-import-requirements There is a link in red part way down the page on the above site that takes you to the permit page. There is no fee for service dogs. Just make sure you write service dog on the form before you fax it over. But do this quick!! I can't tell you anything about the kids clubs. By the time my daughter got her service dog, she was too old for the clubs. Once again, get on the phone with Disney Cruise Special Needs Department, not Guest Services. I hope this helps. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. The below link is for the permit itself. I hope it works. http://www.bahamas.com/sites/default/files/Bahamas_Application_to_Import_Domestic_Animals_in_TIOTB.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DisneyKidsDad Posted July 18, 2014 #12183 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Congratulations and welcome to our family. DKD is our Disney expert and I know he will have the information and all your good questions answered very shortly. Welcome!!! I'm sure our resident "Disney Kids Dad" can answer all your questions. He's a Disney expert! Thanks guys!! Nothing like putting a guy on the spot. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted July 18, 2014 #12184 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think you can handle it. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denas Posted July 18, 2014 #12185 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks. Did talk to special services today and got the potty box info and forms. However, they told me that adults are only allowed in the kids club during open houses and there was no exception. So that means that Jake can't go into the club except during open house time? Doesn't seem right to me. I know when we sailed Carnival last year, we explained Jake's situation and they allowed us to send an adult with him at all times so he could be in the club even though their policy was no adults in kids club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 18, 2014 Author #12186 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Thanks. Did talk to special services today and got the potty box info and forms. However, they told me that adults are only allowed in the kids club during open houses and there was no exception. So that means that Jake can't go into the club except during open house time? Doesn't seem right to me. I know when we sailed Carnival last year, we explained Jake's situation and they allowed us to send an adult with him at all times so he could be in the club even though their policy was no adults in kids club. You WILL be allowed to accompany Jake because of his special circumstances. They use the term "no exceptions" for children who don't have special needs like Jake, with a Service Dog, and may have family who will disrupt the area. Speak with the Hotel Manager and [although we don't want to have confrontations on vacation] make sure that he/she has contacted the Kids Club folks and informed them of yours and Jake's dog's presence, with Jake, in ALL areas of the ship where he is permitted to go!!!! This also means that Jake will ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult, as well! Sometimes we have to use our "firm" but "friendly" voice when dealing with staff, who are not familiar with children with special needs and Service Dogs, onboard our cruises! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 18, 2014 Author #12187 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Congratulations and welcome to our family. DKD is our Disney expert and I know he will have the information and all your good questions answered very shortly. Welcome!!! I'm sure our resident "Disney Kids Dad" can answer all your questions. He's a Disney expert! Thanks guys!! Nothing like putting a guy on the spot. :eek: You, sir, are SPOTLESS......I knew you'd be able to help Jake's parents. When it comes to Disney and our dogs, you're our "go-to" guy! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted July 19, 2014 #12188 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Hi there, can you all help me with a pharmacy? Roxie's vet no longer carries her arthritis medication. She's doing well on it and her antihistamine, so I didn't want to changes meds. He wrote me a prescription and told me I can get this online. I found a few: 1-800-PetMeds, Drs. Foster and Smith, Pet360, EntirelyPets. Price is comparable. Have you used an online pharmacy? Which do you recommend? Thanks in advance! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted July 19, 2014 #12189 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Dobiemom:I know I have seen the name Entirely Pets. Can't remember if it was here or else where. But someone shopped with them and mentioned them. I know, I know, I am not a lot of help, but I did try to find it on here. Maybe the Pet rescue Hundenruhe Haven is the one that uses them. Anyway, thought I would mention my worthless -2 cents. BOL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 20, 2014 Author #12190 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Hi there, can you all help me with a pharmacy? Roxie's vet no longer carries her arthritis medication. She's doing well on it and her antihistamine, so I didn't want to changes meds. He wrote me a prescription and told me I can get this online. I found a few: 1-800-PetMeds, Drs. Foster and Smith, Pet360, EntirelyPets. Price is comparable. Have you used an online pharmacy? Which do you recommend? Thanks in advance! :) Marcia, I've used Fosters and Smith, Entirely Pets and PetMeds. I found 1-800 PetMeds to be pricey. Entirely Pets has the best delivery and are equal to Fosters and Smith in price. I hope this helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobiemom Posted July 20, 2014 #12191 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Dobiemom:I know I have seen the name Entirely Pets. Can't remember if it was here or else where. But someone shopped with them and mentioned them. I know, I know, I am not a lot of help, but I did try to find it on here. Maybe the Pet rescue Hundenruhe Haven is the one that uses them. Anyway, thought I would mention my worthless -2 cents. BOL :) Marcia, I've used Fosters and Smith, Entirely Pets and PetMeds. I found 1-800 PetMeds to be pricey. Entirely Pets has the best delivery and are equal to Fosters and Smith in price. I hope this helps. Thank you both. I'll try Entirely Pets first. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 20, 2014 Author #12192 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Horton gets Virbac CET Oral Hygiene chews daily. They're the most amazing and safe dental chews. I heard about them from CCI when I was graduating with Brenda in 2002. It cleans the tartar off their teeth and keeps their breath clean. They're expensive everywhere else but at Entirely Pets I've found them for more than half the price. I buy more than $85 worth and get free shipping. If I order them in the morning, I get delivery the next day. I bring a bag of the Extra Large Chews [30 per bag] to work and cut them on our electric paper cutter. I cut them into thirds or fourths and instead of giving him a big chew I give him several smaller ones throughout the day. It keeps him busy and he looks forward to the treat, it helps to break-up what can be a boring day at the office for him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted July 20, 2014 #12193 Share Posted July 20, 2014 Roz: Can't Horty file for you, or something? Oh, yay, that's right, he doesn't have thumbs, might be hard to hold the papers. Hummm, maybe he could push the mail cart around the office delivering and picking up mail. No, again, you wouldn't see him all day and I am sure the mail wouldn't get delivered in a timely manner, because everyone will want to chat with him. He is such a handsome boy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted July 20, 2014 #12194 Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Hello everyone. Hope everyone is well including all our four legged pals. Trudy how is Rose settling in? I've been thinking about you all but haven't had much time to post as I will explain. Aruba is doing grand ... Growing an inch a night It seems and those long legs, just call me Betty Grable! She is now 20 weeks old and a guesstimate 15 kilos! She thankfully jumps out of the car now, and helps me get her in by putting her front paws up on the back bumper of my car. I've not been in touch as we have a very poorly pussy cat who suddenly developed hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver). Thankfully tests have shown there is no pancreatitis, no tumour, blood clotting is normal (this would show lack of vitamin K) - she just would not eat, hence the rapid weight loss and jaundice. So for the last week, I have been "force feeding" her. I hate that word "force", so I am calling it "comfort feeding"! From 6am till bedtime around 10pm, I am feeding her with special a/d food with a syringe roughly every two hours. She has not complained at all and could I'm sure scratch and protest, but between us we've now got the feeding sessions down to a fine art and she's put on a little bit of weight - which is great! Hopefully she will start to eat on her own soon. I'm tempting her with all sorts as you can imagine, but nothing gets touched. But I'm staying positive. I'm still getting out with Aruba, doing her command training, but have to get my timings to work it all in between feeds. Aruba is so good now with her basic commands, but the ones she responds to best of all are "Breakfast?" "Lunch?" And "Tea"!!! LOL!!! Funny that, eh! We took her to a large Marks and Spencer store and she was so good, ignoring the food and standing well when I stopped to look at things. Took us ages as everyone wanted to say "hello" and we had a queue at one point waiting to "speak" to her! It's so funny, I just love it and people are so nice - it makes my day to hear them praise her and I hope it makes those people's day when she gives them one of those lovely doggy looks that make people smile! :D. She's my little star, my Aruba (oh my I'm getting too attached to this puppy!) Take care all of you. Puppy kisses from Aruba xxx Edited to add: loved catching up with all your news, welcome to our new people. Roz - egg is a boogar to get off of anything!!! LOL!!! Nancyfancypaws, Mr Horton could be the tea boy with his tea trolley! Mind you he would probably eat all their biscuits! haha! Edited July 20, 2014 by fairbourne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted July 20, 2014 #12195 Share Posted July 20, 2014 VEry interesting! ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 21, 2014 Author #12196 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Roz: Can't Horty file for you, or something? Oh, yay, that's right, he doesn't have thumbs, might be hard to hold the papers. Hummm, maybe he could push the mail cart around the office delivering and picking up mail. No, again, you wouldn't see him all day and I am sure the mail wouldn't get delivered in a timely manner, because everyone will want to chat with him. He is such a handsome boy! :D Very funny! I double dog dare you not to fall in love with this handsome boy! He's pretty dang incredibly good looking! I'm crazy about this boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 21, 2014 Author #12197 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Hello everyone. Hope everyone is well including all our four legged pals. Trudy how is Rose settling in? I've been thinking about you all but haven't had much time to post as I will explain. Aruba is doing grand ... Growing an inch a night It seems and those long legs, just call me Betty Grable! She is now 20 weeks old and a guesstimate 15 kilos! She thankfully jumps out of the car now, and helps me get her in by putting her front paws up on the back bumper of my car. I've not been in touch as we have a very poorly pussy cat who suddenly developed hepatic lipidosis (fatty liver). Thankfully tests have shown there is no pancreatitis, no tumour, blood clotting is normal (this would show lack of vitamin K) - she just would not eat, hence the rapid weight loss and jaundice. So for the last week, I have been "force feeding" her. I hate that word "force", so I am calling it "comfort feeding"! From 6am till bedtime around 10pm, I am feeding her with special a/d food with a syringe roughly every two hours. She has not complained at all and could I'm sure scratch and protest, but between us we've now got the feeding sessions down to a fine art and she's put on a little bit of weight - which is great! Hopefully she will start to eat on her own soon. I'm tempting her with all sorts as you can imagine, but nothing gets touched. But I'm staying positive. I'm still getting out with Aruba, doing her command training, but have to get my timings to work it all in between feeds. Aruba is so good now with her basic commands, but the ones she responds to best of all are "Breakfast?" "Lunch?" And "Tea"!!! LOL!!! Funny that, eh! We took her to a large Marks and Spencer store and she was so good, ignoring the food and standing well when I stopped to look at things. Took us ages as everyone wanted to say "hello" and we had a queue at one point waiting to "speak" to her! It's so funny, I just love it and people are so nice - it makes my day to hear them praise her and I hope it makes those people's day when she gives them one of those lovely doggy looks that make people smile! :D. She's my little star, my Aruba (oh my I'm getting too attached to this puppy!) Take care all of you. Puppy kisses from Aruba xxx Edited to add: loved catching up with all your news, welcome to our new people. Roz - egg is a boogar to get off of anything!!! LOL!!! Nancyfancypaws, Mr Horton could be the tea boy with his tea trolley! Mind you he would probably eat all their biscuits! haha! Oh! No! Fairbourne, you have your hands full. I will say a prayer for your pussy cat and hope that she is doing better every day. That is a really tough illness for them. Big hugs, kisses and lots of love are being sent to all of you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted July 21, 2014 Author #12198 Share Posted July 21, 2014 ??? Nancy, why the avatar of Brenny? WHY? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trudle Posted July 21, 2014 #12199 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Nancy, why the avatar of Brenny? WHY? Its not Nancy that has the avatar of Brenny it is mrluckycharms. And yes, why does he have it. Hope all is well with everyone and their furry girls and boys. I wrote a long note the other day and just about when I finished the electric went out===for just a second=====and of course, when the lights came on, the note was gone and I didn't feel like writing this long note again. Nancy, you are so funny. I love reading your notes. Wish I were clever with words. :rolleyes: fairbourne, So sorry to hear about your kitty, hope she is doing better. Prayers going your way. so happy to hear that Aruba is doing good. Rose====we had to bring her back to where she was living. She was just so unhappy here, no matter what we did for her. She was so happy to get back to where she lived, she needed the company of the other dogs that they had. She stayed there for another couple of weeks and now she has a new home that has another dog to keep her company, so I hope she stays happy. We felt so bad to bring her back but I think we did the right thing, for her. She seems to be happy now. So I am happy for her. Soon we will look for another dog. CCI had a couple of release dogs but they were, in ways, like Rose, so we didn't look into them. Well I have to run. take care everyone. And have a great week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairbourne Posted July 21, 2014 #12200 Share Posted July 21, 2014 Oh! No! Fairbourne, you have your hands full. I will say a prayer for your pussy cat and hope that she is doing better every day. That is a really tough illness for them. Big hugs, kisses and lots of love are being sent to all of you. Thank you for your good wishes and your prayers are appreciated :) We were at the vets today and her bloods are mainly normal, and her jaundice is down from 80 to 70 (whatever that means but I know it's going in the right direction!). She hadn't put on any weight, but she hasn't lost any either, so I'm now increasing her daily allowance of the a/d food and hoping this will put some weight on. We are not out of the woods by a long shot but I'm quietly confident. Roz, ignore the poster -- he should be banned and he has no business with having your Brenny as his avatar! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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