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Awe gee aren't some of you being a bit hard on this girl? The situation is being exaggerated all out of reasonable limits.

I have the same problem with transportation but for me it was easier to have my kitten flown in and it is cheaper (for me) that way. I did at first before I actually reserved a kitten consider taking a train or bus to whatever city it would be in but the journey seemed epic and I took the easy way. I still have to go through a lot to get to the airport and back, does that make me an unfit owner to be?

Also having been looking for breeders around the same time that she was I can say that there really are not a lot to choose from without going several hundered miles, which by the way is not halfway across the country. There are however quite a few local byb I see advertising daily on kijiji and she did not go to one of those, so what does that say. I also looked at the breeder she chose but preferred the kitten from the breeder I chose which is only slightly closer than hers.

I know I'm new here but I really feel bad for her as I don't think she's going to skimp on her cats needs. She wants a kitten very badly, there are some difficulties in procuring it and maybe an other option would be better but she's locked in now to both the kitten and it seems the train ticket.

Gnexus, I wish you and the kitten the best. I feel terrible that I am quite close but unable to help you.

Wow. Reading this entire forum actually made me quite annoyed with the lot of you, with the exceptions of snow and Gnexus.

First thing is first, not everyone can pull money out of their bums. There is not reason to look down on Gnexus for trying to find a good breeder that is cheap. I'm sorry all of you have stuck up your noses at someone who cannot financially afford a freaking $1800 cat. He should be able to afford the food and whatever else the cat needs.

Second, a 6 hour train ride is not going to cause this kitten any long term damage. I own a bengal and he was fearless. All the bengal's I've had the pleasure of meeting were fearless. They are part WILD ANIMAL, they are not the docile little fragile creatures you're making them out to be. Sure it's a kitten but by 3 months old my kitten was somehow getting on the railing in my house.

Third, I don't think the OP put this up here to be put on trial by a bunch of pompous pricks like you, I think he posted to get some ideas on what he should do to make the cat as comfortable as possible because he cares for her. From what I read off of his post he is really excited to get this kitten and wants to make her as comfortable and happy as possible.

Lastly, one of you said you're surprised that he isn't strapping the cat to the hood of a car (like Mitt did). Really? Taking a train ride is the same as leaving an animal strapped to the top of a car that is going anywhere from 56-112 kmph?

This is suppose to be a forum where we talk about bengals and help and support each other, not flame someone for trying their hardest. Jeesh.

Here is a thought, instead of patronizing me why don't don't you offer suggestions on how to make the short train ride less stressful.

How about something like this ?

http://www.petnaturals.com/vitamins_sup ... s-cats.php

I tried to be polite but also expressed my concerns.

For me, as a breeder, i would simply not allow it and lose the sale.

It is too much in a young kitten, to put them through that. I would not ship my kittens out on long haul flights, nor any flights where they have to go in the hold. I understand that others do that but i am not comfortable in such small and young kittens.

The OP claimed that you cannot carry pets as hand luggage on planes in Canada but Air Canada allows it as i posted a link. This was not commented on by the OP.

The whole journey in total is VERY long. The stretch in the luggage carriage is also very long and does make me sad for the kitten. What provisions have you got for your kitten to toilet and also eat/drink on this long journey? It will be a very stressful time for such a young kitten at a time when they are at their most stressed in their young life. I commented before that stress can trigger problems this is so very true and can be a major issue. This can mean there are implications in the long term. You might be lucky though.

It is very nice for your friend to come on here to back you up. Interesting that they have a bengal and yet know so little about them. They are not fearless as kittens especially when they left the only home they have ever known less than 24hours before. They are not really 'part wild animal' unless they are an early generation kitten. Passed 4 generations and the wild animal part is teeny weeny. That said. This journey would damage an EG more, i fear, as they bond closely with their owner and so would find the whole scenario terrifying. And that is a bengal that has far more wild blood in it. I wonder what generation these bengals that your friend has met???? I breed and i would not allow any of my kittens to leave in this way. Some breeders may care more about the money than the kitten and that is a real shame. If it were me, i would try to think of ways in which i could help. I have given potential buyers other breeders names i would recommend who are closer to them in the past. I also met one halfway as they could not travel all the way to collect their boy due to family problems at the time. I realise that the distance is greater in this situation but i would like to think i could be a bit more helpful.

You are also buying 'sight unseen' all be it for photographs. This is a risk that many people take, nothing that wrong with it (although i would not do it as, after hearing and seeing horror stories, i would want to check things out for myself). You don't really know how well socialised your kitten is. Unfortunately, some breeders do not put in the required time and effort to socialise the kittens they breed, so you are starting off at a disadvantage from the beginning.

You, despite spending a few hours with your kitten before the train journey, will still be a stranger to her. She may be scared of everything including you. She made be scared of everything and is happy that a stranger gives her some attention. I doubt for 1 second that she will not be scared - she will be scared for the whole journey (all 19+hours of it). That breaks my heart - honestly.

I think 7 hours IS a large amount of time considering that the whole journey is lasting at least 19 hours. The plane journey would have been a shorter journey in total and the kitten would be in the hold for less time than in a NOISY train carriage. Trains are very very noisy. [quote=Gnexus01]That saved me almost $200. Win for me[/quote]I fear that you chose a cheaper option instead of thinking of your kitten

I really do hope your kitten copes with the journey. I would never wish any harm or upset on our furry friends. I just could never do that to a kitten. Your kitten may be fine but it will be in spite of it's first 24 hours with you.

I am sorry if this offends. I don't care so much about your feelings, i care about the cats/kittens. I feel you could have done things far better. Your first post on this thread suggested that someone had advised you to try the train option but i noticed that nobody on here had said that to you. We are all experienced cat owners as well as experienced bengal owners. There are owners and breeders here. Yet you chose to book the train option before asking advice here. The only person that has posted in your support is another person who has a similar problem (but seems to have put a lot more thought into it than you)... oh and your friend that joined in order to support you (or yourself under a different name ).

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