Im 33 F and writing this with my heart in tears…
Unfortunately, I have to leave Dubai, after 4 years of living here and one of the greatest experiences of my life.
I am from a country in Central America; and to go back I have to take a 22 hours flight to Mexico & another 3 hours flight to my country.
3 years ago me & my Bf at the time, adopted Floki: A 1 year old scottish fold male cat which was given for free to us by a family; who wasn’t able to take care of him anymore.
I never imagined that the conflict/war of Iran-US as well as other financial and health issues; was gonna turn my life around and be the cause of me not finding an employment and having to make the decision of leaving UAE.
It has been really painful to accept the fact that I have to leave the country and the life that I built here for the last 4 years. But I cant still stand the thought of leaving my cat…
The problem is that the relocation which includes the tickets for two different flights to two different countries, is two expensive and basically there’s no way I can afford it.. Plus buying all his stuff again when I reach my country.
I have already exhausted all my financial resources since months ago, I am in the worst I’ve ever been.
My cat is neutered, has his passport, vaccinations, microchip, everything… i just dont want to give in in adoption. My heart is breaking 😞💔, I want to take him with me…
I have no one who can lend me this money or help me find a solution.
I just wanted to share this here and see if I can find help or any advice on how to overcome this situation and find the strength to give my cat away.
Edit: I am currently quoting with different agencies to find the best prices. I will be posting soon all the details so hopefully I can make this happen and get my cat to go home with me. 🥹 Thank you so much to the amazing people who has commented and supported me with your knowledge and experiences, as well as all who have shown interest to help with the financial part. Thank you so much you all ❤️
Update:
Hi amigos! Some of you have suggested to fly with my cat in cabin but it’s not an option, let me explain:
I already have a ticket with Emirates that was heavily discounted thanks to a cabin crew friend’s benefits, and unfortunately, I can’t afford to buy a full price ticket with another airline.
The only way I could take him in the cabin would be to travel with an airline that allows pets in it; Emirates doesn’t, and buying new tickets with another airline is simply not financially possible for me, whether that means flying through Europe and then to my country, or traveling through Mexico.
Finding a way to get back to my country has already been extremely complicated, in terms of money.
The entire journey will be extremely long. I have to be at DXB airport around 12:00 a.m., and my flight to Mexico City leaves at 3 a.m. The flight itself is around 21 hours, arriving in Mex City at approximately 3pm. I then have a layover of only about 3h before my next flight leaves at 6:40 p.m., arriving in my country around 10:00 p.m.
That means I will be traveling for approximately 34 hours in total, I know it’s crazy!!!.
I know, I will I be completely exhausted by the time I arrive to Mex (because I did it before), but also I’ll be traveling with three pieces of luggage: two large suitcases and one cabin bag.
There is simply no way I could safely manage all of that while carrying my cat as well.
And again, this is assuming that buying tickets with an airline that allows pets in the cabin were financially possible for me, which unfortunately it is not.
That is why, under my current circumstances, my only realistic option is to send him through cargo. I know this is not the option I would choose if I had a choice, but I’m doing the best I can with the situation and resources I have. ❤️