We recently collected handsome Siamese cat Emilio from Lisbon and delivered him to his new home in Harrogate. The story behind Emilio’s relocation is rather a sad one, which his family have invited us to share.
Emilio was adopted by Rachael and Rob in Lisbon four years ago, when his original owner moved to China. Rachael and Rob adored Emilio, and he was central to their plans to move back to the UK from Portugal in 2020.
Tragically, Rob passed away in September at the age of 31, shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Rachael moved back to the family home in North Yorkshire, and her mum, Linda, sprang into action to get Emilio back to the UK for a reunion with Rachael.
Linda describes it as ‘an organisational nightmare’. Emilio’s rabies vaccination was out of date, and the local vet advised the family that they needed to take the threat of a ‘no deal Brexit’ very seriously, and get Emilio back into the UK before 31 October.
With the help of friends and advice from us, they managed to get Emilio vaccinated and travel-ready. He was collected by courier Glenn in Lisbon in mid October, and transported across Spain and France. He boarded at a cattery in Calais until he could cross the Channel. Couriers J and M collected Emilio in Calais a few days ago, and drove him to Harrogate.
Linda takes up the story:
“Emilio was reunited with Rachael here in North Yorkshire on 30 October, two days after Rob’s funeral. You were brilliant. It meant the world to us to have pictures and videos of Emilio as he went on his ‘road trip’ and boarded at Calais. You constantly gave us sensible, helpful advice and reassured us when we were panicking.
Emilio is now happily settling into his new home and showing no signs of stress at all. I would recommend you wholeheartedly to anyone who needs to transport a loved pet across borders. We thought your charges were very reasonable considering the service you offered. Nothing can take away the pain of Rob’s death, but you brought a bit of light into a very dark situation and we are very grateful.”
Linda very thoughtfully sent some beautiful photos. This is Rob, getting an adoring look from Emilio.
And here’s Rachael welcoming Emilio on the evening of his arrival in Harrogate
A sad but beautiful story, Annie. I am sorry for Rachael’s loss of Rob, but so glad she could be reunited with Emilio. Many thanks to Animal Couriers for taking such good care of this family in their time of need.
It is a very touching story. Emilio will certainly help Rachael with a strong link to Rob.
So happy for Rachael and Emilio.
It was very good to see them together again.
Thank you for sharing this emotional story. So glad Rachael and Emilio are back together.
A very sad one but a happy ending for these two.
Oh, my. Such a tragic story, but thankfully you were able to reunite Rachael with her sweet Emilio.
I appreciate your sharing this one. Makes me feel so grateful for life and longevity.
Very sad indeed. Rachael and Emilio will help each other now.
That’s a sad story. I’m glad you could help by getting Emilio to Rachael.
We were very happy to be able to help.
So sorry for the tragedy in their lives but thankfully Emilio gets to stay with Rachael – he certainly seems to have adored Rob and looks quite happy to be reunited with Rachael. It’s lovely when stories have happy endings!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
Such a relief there was a happy ending for them both.
Emilio and Rob together in the picture♥ A very sad story. I hope Emilio helps Rachael to work through her grief. Thanks to Animal Couriers for getting Emilio back to Rachael and a big hug to Rachael’s Mom for getting things moving quickly.
A picture of adoration. Rachael’s Mum did a great thing for them both.
Oh my goodness, that’s painfully said about Rob. So young, too. I’m so sorry. Having so many hurdles to jump through trying to get Emilio back home for a reunion was the last thing the family needed, so it’s wonderful you were there to give a helping hand. I hope Rachael and Emilio get lots of snuggles together through such a difficult time ♥
Caz xx
A very sad story but Rachael now has Emilio for those snuggles.
Another sensitive delivery made by AC. A sad story, but certainly Emilio will help ease the grief. –Curt
It felt the least we could do to speed that reunion.
OMC what a sad story for deer Miss Rachel an fore Rob…hee sure looked like a nice Hu’man!! Wee are furry sorry hee iss gone to Purr Land. An Emilio iss goin to wudner where his frend iss…butt at leest hee has Miss Rachel to love him. They has each other thanx-fullee durin such a sad an tragick time….Miss Annie an Coureerss thanx fore takin such guud care of Emilio an gettin him back to Miss Rachel!!!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma
Emilio obviously adored Rob but he’s now with Rachael which is a relief all round.
LadyMew said Emilio will help Miss Rachael purrocess her greef….an help her thru this sad time….poor Miss Rachel an poor Emilio…what a tragick thing to happen!