Our ferry took us from Lesvos island to the Athenian port of Piraeus. Once breakfast had been served to our five passengers from Lesvos, and they had been walked, we were ready to meet up with the next set of passengers for our UK-bound trip.
First up was Neo, a mixed breed dog who belongs to Christos and family. They’ve moved to Kent, and now Neo is off to join them. He’s been looked after by Giannis, a dog behaviourist, who wanted to check us out before allowing Neo to leave with us. We were flattered to get a big thumbs up from him!
Sarah brought us her Cocker Spaniel, Lino. Sarah and family are also relocating to Kent, where they’ll be near Sarah’s mum. The family is leaving Athens shortly and will soon be reunited with Lino.
We were pleased to catch up with our friend Cordelia, who’s been looking after tortoiseshell cat Zavia on behalf of her owner. Zavia is travelling all the way to Scotland from Athens. We also met Elena, who brought us young cats Willow and Gulliver whose owner has already left for the UK.
We then headed to our usual meeting place near Thessaloniki to collect Judi from Maria and her Mum in temperatures approaching 100F. The tarmac was somewhat toasty under Judi’s toes, so it was a quick photo op before she gladly stepped into the Animalcouriers van. Maria will be in England in time to receive Judi from us.
The area at Piraeus port where boats from the islands dock, bringing swathes of homeless people looking for a way to make the next stage of their journey
Giannis with Neo
Lino waiting his turn for a walk…
…getting quite excited at this point!
Cordelia chatting with courier M
Zavia is a very shy, very pretty tortoiseshell girl — we hope to get a better photo of her as we become closer friends
Super cute cats Willow in front, and Gulliver behind
Maria and her mum with German Shepherd Judi
Sammie all eagerly alert
We love Harvey’s hairy ears
Hector seems to prefer being called Hector, rather than Ben, so we’ve let Jonathan know!
Demetris perched on the front seat for a few minutes, watching other dogs being walked
Randall looking up at him, with Hector behind
What a bunch of pretties! Zavia does not look very happy about the venture.
Safe travels all your looking great.
Randall is a great name for that dog! All beautiful passengers. Such interesting places you go!
Our own Willow is a Calico.
The second picture of Lino brought tears to my eyes – looks just like our Sammy did minus the “foxy Grandpa” white patch under the neck and a longer snout. Great pictures!
The heat doesn’t look like it is bothering the pups and cats.
All look so relaxed & comfortable there Annie!!!
I wondered if Hector would like being Ben….I think Hector suits him better…like Hector from “Monarch of the Glen’ fame!!!
Harvey is a cutie..is he Nova Scotia Duck Trolling dog or part that? He has the ears, nose & coloring!!!!
Siddhartha Henry sends a “Mee-yow out” to Willow….I think he has a crush on her, lol….
Happy travels dear 4 leggeds!
Sherri-Ellen & Siddhartha Henry 🙂 🙂
Such a great group of smiling faces (humans AND animals!)…….everybody looks ready to travel!
Hugs, Pam and Sam
Hector has the most arresting eyes!
I’m most curious as to how you were “checked out” by the dog behaviourist? Of course, no doubt in my mind that you’d pass in a heartbeat.
Thanks Gunta! It is good though that people care enough about their charges and don’t hand them over to anyone 😉
Very true, but I couldn’t help but wonder what sort of criteria you were inspected by.
Hector looks very pleased to be going on a grand adventure.
Yes, he’s a jolly happy chap!
Winners in the most bright-eyed and bushy tailed category (even though I can’t see their tails) … Hector & Sammie