Preparing the kids for the trip

Dan and I don't have a traditional family but our children are 3 pugs:  Precious, Bella, and Jeter.  We have been researching a number of options to move our dogs to Seattle.  Because of their snub noses, they are not able to fly in the cargo area on an airplane.  They are also too big to fit underneath the seat so driving them is the only option.

I was very concerned that Precious would not be able to make the trip because of her rheumatoid arthritis.  The vet cleared her to travel but she is getting to a point where we might consider putting her down.  She has been suffering for 2 years and the arthritis has crippled her so badly that she can't walk.  We started a new course of treatment and we will make the difficult decision over the next 2 months if she will make the trip.

We are taking Bella on the trip but we decided to adopt out Jeter.  Jeter joined us about a year and a half ago when we rescued him from a shelter.  We nursed him back to health and have given him a good home.  He is a lot younger than Precious and Bella and he will do better with dogs his own age while he is still active.  In addition, we have struggled with finding a place to rent in Seattle because most places have a two dog limit.  The Pug Rescue will be picking up Jeter this week and placing him with a good home.

We found a carrier to put Precious and Bella in the back seat.  I think they like the accommodations.