September 7, 2007
The big day was finally here. I woke up counting the minutes until meeting Seiko & Tonya at the Richmond airport. It hadn't seemed real until then - probably a defense mechanism to protect my heart if something went wrong.
Tonya called once they cleared security at the airport. By then Seiko had a legion of admirers, charmed by her blue eyes and sweetness.
My car was loaded with a carrier, litter box, food, water, toys - anything a kitten might need after a long plane ride. And some special gifts for Tonya. I headed out for the hour drive to Richmond. I had never been to that airport before, though I have passed it many times on Meezer Express runs. The road to the terminal is confusing the signs are poor and the construction does not help. I made several wrong turns before finding the entrance to the parking garage. Once in the garage I there was no place to park except for the top level - somewhat scary because it is so high - but anything for a meezer princess.
I had some time to wait and by the time the plane arrived everyone in the waiting room had inquired about the empty carrier and knew Seiko's story.
And then they were there - finally. Tonya was everything I expected. - warm, kind, absolutely wonderful. And Seiko was everything and more than I expected. She was a good size too - I was expecting itsy-bitsy based on her trouble gaining weight. She was totally calm and composed even in the middle of an airport.
I think everyone falls in love with her instantly - her personality is so evident in her face. She knows no strangers and is afraid of nothing.
Several people wanted to know "how they could get an cat like that." Fortunately Tonya had some Siamese Rescue pamphlets to hand out.
It was obvious that Tonya and Seiko had really bonded in the time they were together. We exchanged paperwork and gifts and parted amid tears.
