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Mimi and Rufus don't know it yet, but they are going to Paris next year. To stay. For three years.

I'll have to video Rufus's reaction the first time he walks the streets and sniffs all those doggy smells, he will go berserk I'm sure.

First things first, a Pet Relocator. A quick rummage through the internet revealed that there are not many of such operators in Singapore. I called Pet Movers first, because I've seen their vans driving around town and I think they operate the main and possibly the only animal quarantine facility in Singapore. A ballpark quote was more than $3000, Gulp! The next agent I called, name now forgotten, was too busy to answer my enquiries. More rummaging and a third name came up- Peter's Pet Services. Peter is a chatty and terribly helpful person, and he promised that it would not cost more than $800 even taking into account vet's fees, and he cited some impressive references. I remembered mentioning to the vet about our move and his assistant had given us a contact card so I dug in their medical files and reassuringly, it was also printed with Peter's details. Peter is also reasonably confident we can get both of them back into Singapore without going through the quarantine ordeal when the posting ends. Peter, we are depending on you for everything, OK?

My friend J had been urging us to get carriers for the dogs early so they can get used to being in them and of course, to rehearse for the long flight. So I asked Peter to send the crates early, he agreed that it was a good idea. But a 32 kg dog fell on his ankle and injured him so he was out of action for a while and was only able to deliver the crates last Sunday.

The crates come in two parts. We start with the lower portion, which we make more homely with towels and their favourite toys. But what makes them get into it is their favourite meat treats. Next week we'll try adding the roofs..