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| Sasha meets her health support team - Dr David Donahue, Jody Milefski, Office Manager, and 'Olivia', Office Canine Advocate. |
Hi Susan and Mike,
Sasha is doing really well. She is a bright, happy, healthy puppy. And absolutely gorgeous. We are both smitten.
At the Canadian border, the officer ensured that we had her health documents and asked how much we had paid. For residents of Ontario, 13% HST duty on her purchase price is due to the provincial government, so your buyers should be prepared for that. Each province has its own sales tax fee. The documentation that you gave to us was perfect though Canada Customs never actually read it.
The rabies shot requirement is waived for young puppies. That's it. If one is well prepared it is easy! I recommend that you advise your clients to contact Canada Customs and Revenue Agency to re-confirm this information.
On the way home from Lewiston, Sasha grizzled (whimpered) for a few minutes until we gave her the soft toy - which seemed to calm her. After a quick pit stop she slept all the way to Toronto. We really appreciated the toy and the special leash. Both were immediately pressed into service and are key parts of her puppy kit. That sweet pink blanket has kept her warm as we transport her from the car in the plummeting temperatures.
As you can well imagine, Sasha has kept us pretty busy as she discovers her new world here. She has already been introduced at her veterinary clinic in Toronto. She eats well and asks often to go out. She`ll even sleep happily in the car if we play the Brandenburg concertos! Now up north, there has been a fresh fall of snow so Sasha has been discovering and playing in it.
We thank you again for a very special puppy. We`ll stay in touch.
Pat & Ron
Arrival in Toronto.
Sasha meets her health support team - Dr David Donahue, Jody Milefski, Office Manager, and 'Olivia', Office Canine Advocate.
