The Australian 'family' of a rescue pooch from China are heartbroken they won't be reunited with his 'cute little corgi booty' for Christmas, so they're making do with video calls.
abc.net.au/news/kumquat-animal-quarantine-delays-/101775294The Australian owners of a beloved rescue pooch stranded in the frosty northern hemisphere say they're heartbroken he won't be in Australia for Christmas due to quarantine delays.Rene Macarthur and Ira Filontseva got Kumquat as a rescue puppy in China before they returned to Australia
First, Kumquat had to wait at least six months then pass a rabies test. Then had to transfer to a rabies-free country, in this case South Korea, before getting clearance to fly down under. Mr Macarthur said he missed special moments with Kumquat, who's "got so much joy in his face". Moments like sharing walks and welcome home greetings.Kumquat's upkeep and other costs in quarantine limbo now exceed $20,000 — a price his owners are willing to pay to make sure the "family" is reunited."He's our baby. You can't put a price tag on a family member."Quarantine delays are blamed for Kumquat languishing in the system.
"As Christmas approaches, many families want to see their pets home before the end of the year," a department spokesperson said.
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