#154 BLACKIE (DSH) Calgary, NB - Drayson Valley, AB, Canada

BLACKIE #154, a year old Domestic Short Haired cat definately had nine lives and a loving family.

Driver Ray Cartwright was approached by his daughter, Kim, to transport Blackie from a vet hospital in Calgary, NB, back to his home in Drayson Valley, AB. Blackie had had cancer and was ready to go home but had to do it quickly for his urine was still radioactive from treatments.

The sending vet made it very clear to Ray Blackie could only be on his truck for no more than six hours. Ray made the trip in under four hours and safely delivered Blackie back to his owner, Dr. Thoms, who also happens to be Ray's brother-in-law.

Blackie reportedly meowed when put in the truck but promptly curled up and went to sleep for the rest of the trip. However, once he saw his master, Dr. Thoms, Blackie certainly made his joy at being among his loved ones known.

Ray, who crosses the USA/Canada border several times a week must carry a letter of explanation for a couple of weeks and present it to the authorities should he set off any chemical alarms because of his having been in the vicinity of the radioactive kitty cat. All in a days experience of a pet transporter.
Thanks Ray.

Operation Roger driver Ray C pu 10/20/06 del 10/20/06
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