After much planning the time had arrived when the trip from Washington DC to Beijing with two cats in tow had to be made. The cats formed part of a large amount of luggage that needed to be checked in (6 suitcases, 1 box and two cats in carriers in total).
Luckily, the cats could travel as checked baggage, rather than cargo and did not need to be quarantined. However, travelling through two airports, being handled numerous times and then sitting on a plane for 14 hours was still an adventure for one cat and one kitten. The cats adventure included having to be taken out of the carriers at airport so their carries could be x-rayed, then once we reached Beijing the cats had to be removed again, to be checked and photographed before being admitted into the country. Once we arrived the cats settled down from their adventure and seemed to be enjoying their new light and airy home.
Robin Bell 