WinstonToBC
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If you have seen my previous posts it revolves around me going to Florida to bring my dad's Eclectus to Canada. I inherited my father's cherished Winston upon my father's passing. It was a year in the making to ensure all my paperwork was in order. I feel blessed that I found an awesome foster momma for him as when I saw him when I first arrived in Florida, he looked so happy and healthy. Here is a summary of our 16 hour travel from Florida to
Summary of Trip:
1. TSA agents were awesome in Fort Myers. No stress, positive experience. I asked for a private room and there was no issue.
2. Flight one: Winston was awesome.
3. Flight two: Winston was hilarious. He was laughing and saying hello.
4. Port of Entry in Seattle: The officer was fantastic. Looked at my papers, took some pictures, and stamped his export as cleared.
5: Flight three: 40 minute flight to Victoria. Poor boy was exhausted. He was quiet but started to look a little stressed.
6: Customs: Pretty much how I thought it would go. They needed to confirm a couple of things, but gave us the thumbs up after 10 minutes. I had a stack of papers, so obviously I had done my research.
7. New Home: He was nervous to get out of his carrier, so I put his carrier in his cage and he got out. He seems to like his mansion. Dogs are interested in him so Winston is a bit nervous. But, he is laughing and talking a little bit.
8. The next morning: Fed him breakfast, took him out of the cage to explore the family room, gave him a slice of banana as a treat, and he went to the playtop on his cage and watched The Backyardigans.
For anyone that is bringing a bird from the U.S. to Canada my advice is to do your research and get a stack of papers to show. I had things I did not really need like a health certificate and proof of ownership, but it showed that I did
my research. And, get names of people who have given you information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is your go to agency in Canada. They helped me a lot! Show you did your research and your process will go smoother.
I will post pictures soon as my phone won't allow me to copy the image links.
Winston is officially a Canadian! ❤️
Summary of Trip:
1. TSA agents were awesome in Fort Myers. No stress, positive experience. I asked for a private room and there was no issue.
2. Flight one: Winston was awesome.
3. Flight two: Winston was hilarious. He was laughing and saying hello.
4. Port of Entry in Seattle: The officer was fantastic. Looked at my papers, took some pictures, and stamped his export as cleared.
5: Flight three: 40 minute flight to Victoria. Poor boy was exhausted. He was quiet but started to look a little stressed.
6: Customs: Pretty much how I thought it would go. They needed to confirm a couple of things, but gave us the thumbs up after 10 minutes. I had a stack of papers, so obviously I had done my research.
7. New Home: He was nervous to get out of his carrier, so I put his carrier in his cage and he got out. He seems to like his mansion. Dogs are interested in him so Winston is a bit nervous. But, he is laughing and talking a little bit.
8. The next morning: Fed him breakfast, took him out of the cage to explore the family room, gave him a slice of banana as a treat, and he went to the playtop on his cage and watched The Backyardigans.
For anyone that is bringing a bird from the U.S. to Canada my advice is to do your research and get a stack of papers to show. I had things I did not really need like a health certificate and proof of ownership, but it showed that I did
my research. And, get names of people who have given you information. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is your go to agency in Canada. They helped me a lot! Show you did your research and your process will go smoother.
I will post pictures soon as my phone won't allow me to copy the image links.
Winston is officially a Canadian! ❤️
