My axolotls are lost in the mail :(

obllori

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I feel sick. I ordered two axles from Ontario, and they were shipped to me Monday morning via Xpresspost, which is two day service to me in Newfoundland. They still haven't made it, and the latest update when I check online this morning is showing Monday as the expected delivery day!! It hasn't showed any progress since they were scanned during pick up on Monday. This isn't going to end well, is it? Those poor babies 😢
 
I feel sick. I ordered two axles from Ontario, and they were shipped to me Monday morning via Xpresspost, which is two day service to me in Newfoundland. They still haven't made it, and the latest update when I check online this morning is showing Monday as the expected delivery day!! It hasn't showed any progress since they were scanned during pick up on Monday. This isn't going to end well, is it? Those poor babies 😢
If they were allowed to fast properly to clean out their digestive systems (so they dont foul their water) and they were packaged correctly, Ive heard of them being able to survive 7-10 days in transit. It's definitely scary, but they could still be ok.
 
If they were allowed to fast properly to clean out their digestive systems (so they dont foul their water) and they were packaged correctly, Ive heard of them being able to survive 7-10 days in transit. It's definitely scary, but they could still be ok.
The breeders fasted them for 48 hours prior, so I hope they do survive this. Thank you ❤
 
Hey there obllori!
Saw your post and had to chime in too; I completely feel you....I ordered a new one a couple weeks ago; (kinda think it could be the same breeder too!) If it was the same person, I gotta say I totally trust her and her way of shipping them if it helps to hear from fellow owner going thru exact same thing. I know your scared though, and it's okay! You're gonna be a great ma if you do worry about their voyage home. Lol but i live in michigan, and thought shipping would be quicker than usual this time but I've luckily been messaging the breeder I bought from everyday that the axie hasn't showed up, even when i dont get notified about shipping one day, I still keep her updated. The breeder I'm working with has been supportive and concerned for the axie everyday, she replays quickly to messages, and told me everything she did to prepare the little guy for the voyage home (fasting, heat packs ect.) If you are by chance going thru the same person I am then besides being worried sick over your axies health at this point, dont stress over the rest! The lady I went thru is awesome, neither of us could of changed how long usps takes with their "priority" mail but I do know that younger axolotls tend to be a little hardier than adults are! Sometimes axies can even go up to 2-3 weeks straight without food too! I hope it all works out for both you and I though! Sending positive vibes, and a few pics of my male, James pond.
 

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Hey there obllori!
Saw your post and had to chime in too; I completely feel you....I ordered a new one a couple weeks ago; (kinda think it could be the same breeder too!) If it was the same person, I gotta say I totally trust her and her way of shipping them if it helps to hear from fellow owner going thru exact same thing. I know your scared though, and it's okay! You're gonna be a great ma if you do worry about their voyage home. Lol but i live in michigan, and thought shipping would be quicker than usual this time but I've luckily been messaging the breeder I bought from everyday that the axie hasn't showed up, even when i dont get notified about shipping one day, I still keep her updated. The breeder I'm working with has been supportive and concerned for the axie everyday, she replays quickly to messages, and told me everything she did to prepare the little guy for the voyage home (fasting, heat packs ect.) If you are by chance going thru the same person I am then besides being worried sick over your axies health at this point, dont stress over the rest! The lady I went thru is awesome, neither of us could of changed how long usps takes with their "priority" mail but I do know that younger axolotls tend to be a little hardier than adults are! Sometimes axies can even go up to 2-3 weeks straight without food too! I hope it all works out for both you and I though! Sending positive vibes, and a few pics of my male, James pond.
Thank you so much!
James Pond!!! OMG I love his name! My two are coming from a place called A'lotl Axolotls, just north of Toronto. How long did it take for your boy to make it to you?
 
Thank you so much!
James Pond!!! OMG I love his name! My two are coming from a place called A'lotl Axolotls, just north of Toronto. How long did it take for your boy to make it to you?
any news on your axies?
 
WHAT!? Oh no, were you able to inform the mail service that the mail contains living animals. How dare they, endangered species, how dare they.
 
any updates? have they been reposted?
 
WHAT!? Oh no, were you able to inform the mail service that the mail contains living animals. How dare they, endangered species, how dare they.
Canada Post now knows, but there's such a disconnect with the people you talk to on the phone and the agents who handle the packages that it's too little too late :(
 
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