rangeley Posted October 10, 2019 #21826 Share Posted October 10, 2019 3 hours ago, alexspepa said: Hey Everyone...I'm going to post this in the ask a question thread as well, but I applied for a new passport and received it in 16 days and I did not expedite...so if anyone is close to renewal now is a good time. Wow that is fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DUTRAVEL Posted October 10, 2019 #21827 Share Posted October 10, 2019 22 hours ago, allies_daphne said: Just wondering if anyone has had experience with obtaining an IHC via completely electronic means (can be electronically endorsed by USDA vet and also the USDA Ag office). If so, what was your turnaround time? I can find alot of information about the VEHCS system, but none that says what the actual time for endorsement once everything is submitted. We are 29 days away from our Panama Canal cruise, and will be doing this for Colombia. We have a vet appt 7 days before we sail, but 4 days before we fly to the port (with 2 days being a weekend). Just trying to anticipate if this could get endorsed prior to our flying out or not. If not, I think the vet has to email us the endorsed original as an attachment for us to print from the hotel or something. I miss the easy paperwork from the Bahamas...........LOL! Denise I have done the paperwork for Colombia, but it was before they started accepting the electronic version so I do not have any information on your question. On a port stop to Cartagena, they wanted $45 to inspect my service dog. Dianne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted October 10, 2019 #21828 Share Posted October 10, 2019 6 hours ago, alexspepa said: Hey Everyone...I'm going to post this in the ask a question thread as well, but I applied for a new passport and received it in 16 days and I did not expedite...so if anyone is close to renewal now is a good time. We need to update all three of ours, wish I had the stamina to get it done....Also, since we live in Arizona, we do not have a drivers license that will we will be able to us as ID by the end of 2020. Need to get the "real" one before time slips away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted October 11, 2019 #21829 Share Posted October 11, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, S.S. Cruisers said: We need to update all three of ours, wish I had the stamina to get it done....Also, since we live in Arizona, we do not have a drivers license that will we will be able to us as ID by the end of 2020. Need to get the "real" one before time slips away. Do you need to have the "real id" to get a passport? Maybe if you never had one? Edited October 11, 2019 by rangeley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted October 11, 2019 #21830 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Roz please let us know you are safe and not near these fires. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S. Cruisers Posted October 11, 2019 #21831 Share Posted October 11, 2019 19 hours ago, rangeley said: Do you need to have the "real id" to get a passport? Maybe if you never had one? I'm not sure, but we all three have expired Passports so we should be good. I can't believe a state issues "restricted" licenses as a normal business thing. I know it has gone on for years, but we didn't know they were "restricted" when they issued them to us. Oh , live and learn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 11, 2019 Author #21832 Share Posted October 11, 2019 10 hours ago, rangeley said: Roz please let us know you are safe and not near these fires. ❤️ I am near the fires. I live in a community that is surrounded by the hills in which the fires began and are still going. The air is acrid and the winds are very bad. I am able to stay in my home but last night it was touch and go. I was preparing myself to leave when the winds shifted and we no longer had to worry about the flying embers. Other folks were not as lucky and had to evacuate. I'm thankful that Horty and I don't have to flee our home and are safe. I hope that all of you are safe, as well, and have a good weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted October 11, 2019 #21833 Share Posted October 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, wizard-of-roz said: I am near the fires. I live in a community that is surrounded by the hills in which the fires began and are still going. The air is acrid and the winds are very bad. I am able to stay in my home but last night it was touch and go. I was preparing myself to leave when the winds shifted and we no longer had to worry about the flying embers. Other folks were not as lucky and had to evacuate. I'm thankful that Horty and I don't have to flee our home and are safe. I hope that all of you are safe, as well, and have a good weekend! Thank you. Glad things are ok and hope they stay that way. Asking myself why I would want to go there. I'll be glad to get on the boat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 11, 2019 #21834 Share Posted October 11, 2019 24 minutes ago, wizard-of-roz said: I am near the fires. I live in a community that is surrounded by the hills in which the fires began and are still going. The air is acrid and the winds are very bad. I am able to stay in my home but last night it was touch and go. I was preparing myself to leave when the winds shifted and we no longer had to worry about the flying embers. Other folks were not as lucky and had to evacuate. I'm thankful that Horty and I don't have to flee our home and are safe. I hope that all of you are safe, as well, and have a good weekend! Very relieved to know you two are OK. Please stay safe, Roz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 11, 2019 #21835 Share Posted October 11, 2019 Denise, I’ll be interested in hearing how the electronic submittal goes for Colombia. Haven’t had occasion to use it yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 11, 2019 Author #21836 Share Posted October 11, 2019 21 minutes ago, rangeley said: Thank you. Glad things are ok and hope they stay that way. Asking myself why I would want to go there. I'll be glad to get on the boat!! Oh! Yeah! Me too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 11, 2019 Author #21837 Share Posted October 11, 2019 12 minutes ago, Caribbean Chris said: Very relieved to know you two are OK. Please stay safe, Roz. Thank you Chris........BTW, I'm truly enjoying your new book. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 11, 2019 #21838 Share Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 3:49 PM, rangeley said: He seems to be doing fine on the new food. Really glad to hear that. Soon after Raylene came to me, she started throwing up every day for a month. I was a wreck worrying about it, but the change in food to a veterinarian-prescribed food completely solved the problem overnight. Seemed to be a food ingredient allergy. She’s had a couple of diarrhea episodes lately - the vet gave me probiotic chews which cleared it up fast. VetriScience Pro Line GI Balance Pro. Available on Amazon, too - not cheap but I’m going to carry a bag in my suitcase for future trips, just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 11, 2019 #21839 Share Posted October 11, 2019 9 minutes ago, wizard-of-roz said: Thank you Chris........BTW, I'm truly enjoying your new book. I’m so glad!! Your stories added so much to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rangeley Posted October 11, 2019 #21840 Share Posted October 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Caribbean Chris said: Really glad to hear that. Soon after Raylene came to me, she started throwing up every day for a month. I was a wreck worrying about it, but the change in food to a veterinarian-prescribed food completely solved the problem overnight. Seemed to be a food ingredient allergy. She’s had a couple of diarrhea episodes lately - the vet gave me probiotic chews which cleared it up fast. VetriScience Pro Line GI Balance Pro. Available on Amazon, too - not cheap but I’m going to carry a bag in my suitcase for future trips, just in case. So far so good. Although the food is still mixed with the rx food. I mixed it half and half until its gone. Probably a week or two, then just the new stuff. I was thinking of asking the vet for some anti diarrhea pills to take with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plant Posted October 12, 2019 #21841 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, wizard-of-roz said: I am near the fires. I live in a community that is surrounded by the hills in which the fires began and are still going. The air is acrid and the winds are very bad. I am able to stay in my home but last night it was touch and go. I was preparing myself to leave when the winds shifted and we no longer had to worry about the flying embers. Other folks were not as lucky and had to evacuate. I'm thankful that Horty and I don't have to flee our home and are safe. I hope that all of you are safe, as well, and have a good weekend! That's very scary! Take care and get out earlier rather than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plant Posted October 12, 2019 #21842 Share Posted October 12, 2019 58 minutes ago, Caribbean Chris said: I’m so glad!! Your stories added so much to it. Can you tell us about your book? Is it on Amazon? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 12, 2019 Author #21843 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, rangeley said: So far so good. Although the food is still mixed with the rx food. I mixed it half and half until its gone. Probably a week or two, then just the new stuff. I was thinking of asking the vet for some anti diarrhea pills to take with us. You can ask our server for some pumpkin from the kitchen, which will help in digestion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 12, 2019 #21844 Share Posted October 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Plant said: Can you tell us about your book? Is it on Amazon? Thanks! Yes, and thanks for asking! I guess it’s OK to say that it is called Traveling with Service Animals, by Henry Kisor and Christine Goodier, published by the University of Illinois Press on September 23 this year. Especially great input from Roz and Dianne, along with many other service dog teams around the US & Canada, about all forms of travel. As far as we know, it’s the only guidebook ever written for service dog handlers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaler Posted October 12, 2019 #21845 Share Posted October 12, 2019 4 hours ago, wizard-of-roz said: I am near the fires. I'm thankful that Horty and I don't have to flee our home and are safe. I hope that all of you are safe, as well, and have a good weekend! So glad you are ok. Hope you still have power. We are both chilling since I got my flue shot and Chavela got two shots. We are trying to get ready for future cruises and a trip to Texas next month. I wanted to make sure we had time to get over the shots without pressure. Vet is giving us heartworm meds and flea and tick meds. She said even through Chavela has no hair and fleas or ticks would show up, it is easier to take the chews then arguing with a foreign official. Hope you continue to be safe Roz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 12, 2019 Author #21846 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, lindaler said: So glad you are ok. Hope you still have power. We are both chilling since I got my flue shot and Chavela got two shots. We are trying to get ready for future cruises and a trip to Texas next month. I wanted to make sure we had time to get over the shots without pressure. Vet is giving us heartworm meds and flea and tick meds. She said even through Chavela has no hair and fleas or ticks would show up, it is easier to take the chews then arguing with a foreign official. Hope you continue to be safe Roz. Thank you. If I don't get a chance to wish you well on your travels please accept my early well wishes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexspepa Posted October 12, 2019 #21847 Share Posted October 12, 2019 14 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said: Yes, and thanks for asking! I guess it’s OK to say that it is called Traveling with Service Animals, by Henry Kisor and Christine Goodier, published by the University of Illinois Press on September 23 this year. Especially great input from Roz and Dianne, along with many other service dog teams around the US & Canada, about all forms of travel. As far as we know, it’s the only guidebook ever written for service dog handlers. Congrats Chris and Henry!...can't wait to read it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Chris Posted October 12, 2019 #21848 Share Posted October 12, 2019 2 hours ago, alexspepa said: Congrats Chris and Henry!...can't wait to read it. Thanks, Keith! It was a labor of love. Glad you got your passport so fast - hope you are off to fun new places. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted October 12, 2019 Author #21849 Share Posted October 12, 2019 The fires in my area are mostly contained and now the work begins. The air was horrible last night and made it very difficult to go out. Horton has a bed on the patio that he loves to lay in and watch the world around him, day and night. It was very difficult to convince him to lay inside last night. There's a large ranch population filled with lots of horses nearby. The horses broke out of their stalls and panicked with all the flames and smoke nearby. Thank goodness the owners and nearby ranchers were able to rangle the horses into a large paddock and put them into safe housing the following morning. The biggest problem is to get the horses to drink so they don't become dehydrated. It's so difficult to watch these beautiful animals when they're in "fear mode!" Life seems to be going back to normal in my beautiful valley here in California. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plant Posted October 12, 2019 #21850 Share Posted October 12, 2019 22 hours ago, Caribbean Chris said: Yes, and thanks for asking! I guess it’s OK to say that it is called Traveling with Service Animals, by Henry Kisor and Christine Goodier, published by the University of Illinois Press on September 23 this year. Especially great input from Roz and Dianne, along with many other service dog teams around the US & Canada, about all forms of travel. As far as we know, it’s the only guidebook ever written for service dog handlers. Thank you! I bought a copy today. I know I'll enjoy reading it and learning something new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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