Courier J flew to Athens with couriers Mary and Vicki to bring cats and dogs by air from Greece to the UK.
At our hotel in Athens, a new litter of stray kittens had appeared since the last time we stayed. This little one soon caught on to the idea of sharing bits of our breakfast.
Romeo, Tabitha and Nala from Lesvos
Anne Marie adopted this litter of three kittens during a recent trip to Lesvos. Now they’re on their way to join her at their new UK home.
Handsome Romeo — his sisters were rather camera shy
Aphy from Kefalonia
Aphrodite — Aphy to her friends — is a holiday romance. She was found by Olly and Paula when they were staying in Kefalonia. She’s travelling with us to rejoin them in Southampton.
Dear Aphy was a bit bewildered by the travelling lark, so we gave her lots of reassurance
Millie from Kefalonia
Gorgeous Millie was discovered by Jane on a recent holiday in Kefalonia. Millie has been cared for by a rescue group since Jane went back to the UK. Now ready to travel, she’s on her way to the West Country.
No wonder Jane fell for her — just look at that face!
Very chilled Millie!
Apollo from Athens
Apollo is yet another holiday romance. This clever young fellow befriended Alice when she was on holiday in Athens, and now he’s travelling to join her in the UK. Our friend and colleague Christine took care of him at her kennels and cattery, Chris’s Animal Hotel, until he was ready to travel.
Irresistible Apollo
He’s a playful little thing with a super long tail
Poppy and Millie from Crete
A gorgeous pair of Westies, Poppy and Millie are frequent travellers between Crete and the UK. We’ll be returning to Crete with them next spring.
Although 14 years old, they’re alert and curious about everything!
Flying from Athens to Brussels, then by road to the UK
We flew from Athens to Brussels, where we were met by couriers M and Paul. Couriers Mary and Vicki were whisked straight to the UK with four of our feline passengers, while couriers J and M spent the night in Brussels with the rest, walking and feeding and settling them all in.
Our friend and colleague Akis was on hand to help us at Athens check-in.
Couriers Mary and Vicki
Waiting at Athens check-in, with all our passengers in their pet travel boxes
Relaxed cats ready to fly
Pluto ready for his supper in Brussels
Aphy tucking in
Very hungry Apollo!
A snoozy post-supper Westie
News of past passengers
Darling Coco, adopted by Melissa when she was on holiday on Lesvos, travelled with us on a previous trip from Greece to the UK. Melissa keeps in touch to let us know how Coco is getting on.
We think it’s fair to say, this lucky girl landed right on her paws!
Shall I go as a ghost for Halloween?
No — better as a pumpkin!
We also received news of handsome Akita Sokratis, who recently travelled with us from the UK to Greece to rejoin owner Vasilios. Vasilios wrote to say:
“Hello all, I have been very busy since back — I forgot to thank you! Thank you very much for helping me get Sokratis back to Greece :)”
Vasilios sent a photo of his beloved hound, happy to be home in Greece
wow! even apollo a greek god was your passenger? ;O)
And a very gorgeous god he is!
Wonderful photos……..happy travelers and “repeat customers” too!
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
Thanks Pam and Teddy!
These stories restore my faith in humanity. These lucky creatures are safe, warm and wanted. We need a Peoples Couriers, too.
Thank you for all you do for these sweet children.
I still miss my Westie I had for 17 years.
Ah, can understand why you still miss your Westie.
They are the lucky ones. I hope they’ll all be very happy
Aren’t they just.
Aww..the cute kitty in the first picture touched our hearts, Annie <3 A lot on passengers on the trip and flight too 😀 We also come to bring you Extra Pawkisses for stopping by at my bloggie and bringing lovely Birthday wishes. Thank you sweet furriend
Always busy from Greece! You had lots of birthday wishes — bet it was a good day.
Great photography
Thank you.
It is always good to hear of kindness and respect for animals.
Every little helps.
Apollo looking very skinny! No wonder he was meowing loudly to be fed. 🙂 Given his beautiful eyes, I would have been scurrying to accommodate him, even without the yowl! –Curt
Mee-yow wow so many ‘doptions from far away to THE U Kay!! Furry impressive Miss Annie! Little Apollo iss adoorabell….sue-purr cute!
Efurryone lookss ree-laxed an catented….then again they are travellin with THE best Coureerss inn THE werld!
***purrsss*** BellaDharma an {{huggiesss}} LadyMew
Definitely a lucky and happy group!
You had some good looking passengers and it was kind of you to share your breakfast.
They often manage to persuade us 😀
They are all very beautiful! And thank you for all the work you do helping rescue organizations.
Thank you but they truly are the ones doing the good work.
Couldn’t miss out on some of my favorite breeds (my 2nd pooch was an Akita!) And Coco and the Westie stole some pieces of my heart.
You get to meet THE kewlest poochiess an catss an ratss an ellyfantss….umm no not ellyfantss….mew mew mew…