Hey all. My mom made a bunch of catnip toys for me to donate at the shelter when we arrive next week. I'm really kind of nervous about taking them through customs.

I thought I'd staple a printed page from the animal shelter to the bag. Any other suggestions? Should this be in my checked bag or carry on?

FYI, they are infant socks sewn shut with catnip inside and ribbon on the outside.

Thanks

I brought a bunch of toys, some with catnip and never even thought about it. They were in my checked luggage and were still there when I arrived so I guess they didn't alarm anyone! The shelter is so cool and all the volunteers are great, and so many cute kitties and dogs! have fun and thanks for thinking of the animals!

We used to have a sniffer dog at the airport but he has passed on. However, there are a few stray cats!!!

I'll just bundle it all up like a square grouper and hope for the best. lol

We are flying Miami > Aruba > Bonaire so I guess we'll hit customs in Aruba. I'll leave them right on top in my checked luggage with a descriptive note.

Thanks for the input.

Last I heard, catnip was not illegal or restricted in any country.
I would say don't worry about it...

Aaron, I was worried myself in May as we had a pile of stuff packed to donate. I spoke with a friend who is a shelter volunteer and she advised if questioned at customs to explain it is a donation. They are very much aware that people are bringing in most the the items being sold at the shelter store.

That being said, I have yet to be checked coming in.

Patrick