In Anticipation of Chip's Arrival

As I sit here awaiting my cat's arrival via plane, I can't help but be anxious, nervous about the state he'll be in when he arrives. I hate flying pets, but in this case, it really seemed like the best option, and all I can hope for, is that Chip is his unflappable self when he steps out of his carrier and into my arms. I've never met a cat like Chip. He isn't fazed by anything. He spent the last week in the office of the TC SPCA animal control, and after about 5 minutes there he completely forgot about me and was ready to make it his permanent home. In fact, after my departure, my friend Kate gave me reports which consistently mentioned the fact that he couldn't care less that I had left him. Perhaps this is why no one ever considers cats to be (wo)man's best friend. Yet, for some reason, it is Chip's extreme disloyalty to me that makes me love him so much. It is the fact that he can acclimate to any situation that makes him such a great cat. So, here's to hoping that he'll be the same unfazed boy that he was before the flight. And, that he'll love life in Idaho with Stella and I.

**I dedicate this post to the wonderful animal control officers that made Chip comfortable, happy and spoiled while he waited to join the rest of the family in Idaho. And especially to Kate for taking him to the airport, making sure he was handled well by the cargo personnel and giving him lots of love.****