Well, everything except the slugs… We’re celebrating Easter by reporting on a recent UK trip made by courier Paul. Because private travel is quite restricted in the UK at the moment, we’ve had a number of requests recently to transport puppies between breeders and owners.
We were also really excited to get involved in moving some rather fascinating snails between Edinburgh and London Zoos.
Read on to find out more! In the meantime, we wish all our clients, friends and followers a very happy Easter.
Storm, a Sproodle puppy from Wales to Scotland
Gorgeous Sproodle pup Storm travelled with us from Lampeter in Wales to his excited family in Glasgow.
A very warm welcome for Storm from Carole and family
Indie, a Cockerpoo puppy from Shropshire to Cumbria
Young Cockerpoo Indie was the perfect traveller from Telford to her new home with Emma in Kendal.
Cuddles for dear Indie in Cumbria
Hugo, a Cavapoo puppy from Durham to Glasgow
Darling Cavapoo Hugo made the journey with Animalcouriers from Durham to Glasgow.
Happy hello hugs for Hugo from Deborah
Partula Snails from Edinburgh Zoo to London Zoo
Partula Snails, also known as Polynesian tree snails, are endemic to many of the volcanic islands of the South Pacific. They play an important role in the local ecosystem as detritivores, helping to recycle carbon in the forests.
Unfortunately, they’ve become almost extinct in the wild, as carnivorous Florida Rosy Wolfsnails that were introduced to combat an infestation of African Land Snails instead turned on the Partula Snails. Scientists were able to save 11 of the original 77 species, and zoos worldwide, including Edinburgh Zoo, are collaborating to restore their numbers and reintroduce them into the wild.
Because of the current international travel restrictions, the snails can’t be transported to the South Pacific at the moment. So London Zoo offered to foster a group of snails for Edinburgh Zoo, and we were asked to transport them.
This is Craig, who’s responsible for invertebrates, arachnids and similar creatures at ZSL London Zoo, taking delivery of the shipment of snails. The crate was sealed for protection and temperature control.
So here’s what Partula Snails look like (image from Edinburgh Zoo)
Wonderful little stories.
Lots of little stories at the moment but great results.
That’s wonderful you are able to still transport pets and snails.
Very reduced options but we’re making some households very happy 😉
Happy Easter you guys! I hope you’ve been able to have a safe, restful weekend. Sounds like Paul’s still been very busy and it’s wonderful you’re able to help during a time where it’s so desperately needed and so difficult. I’ve never even heard of Partula snails before today. It’s always sad when you read how certain animals are dwindling in numbers and on the brink of extinction so it’s heartening that something’s being done to support them. It’s also great that the zoos are working together to aid their journey. Great work!
Caz xx
Thanks, everyone had a very relaxing Easter! Hope you did too. There are sudden spurts of activity but the options are very small at the moment. We love the work that does on behind the scenes trying to support vulnerable species. The zoos are doing great stuff.
What an important snail mission! And during times like this, a new puppy sounds like a good mental health move. I’m glad that you were able to help out. Stay safe and well.
There are a lot of families working hard on their mental health! A great move.
That was a surprise!
Snails or puppies? 😉
Mew mew mew what a grate ttiel fore yore mew bloggie Miss Annie! Wee nevurr thott you wuud bee transportin snailss…butt youss’ REELLY did!! They sorta cute inn a snail sorta way!
Storm an Indie an Hugo are THE cutest Puppiess 😉
safe travelss efurryone. Wee purray fore you Miss Annie an yore Courierss nitely….
**purrss** BellaDharma an {{huggiess}} LadyMew
Yup, we’ll end up moving anything that’s legal and a reasonable size 😀
LOVED this post – quite interesting about the snails but give me any or all of these puppies Courier Paul transported! Thank goodness for these creatures and their safe travels!
You all take care, my friends.
The number of puppies and kittens on the move is very interesting. We think the kids are going to have great distractions during this difficult time 😉
Awwww….puppies finding their first homes and snails finding a PERFECT home! Great news for all!
Hugs, Pam
Some fun subjects!
I was quite relieved that you transported the puppies along with their tails! 😀
Oh, indeed! Luckily that’s not allowed anymore anyway 😉
Beautiful pups, and I love the story of the snails. An unusual set of passengers!
We do enjoy the non-standard passengers!
So glad that you deliver them all home safely, Annie and the snails too. It seems that they set the pace 😉 Clean Pawkisses for a Happy Wednesday. Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie 🙂 <3
Ha, good thing we didn’t take quite that long to get them to London 😀
Love, love, love all the poo mixes! Difficult to pick a favorite though Indie’s sweet face might have won this round. The snails are beautiful… we have a good collection of banana slugs in our little corner of the world. They’re pretty ugly and huge… not to mention the slime trails. Ooops, I probably shouldn’t have mentioned them.
Hoping everyone is staying safe and healthy! Happy travels.
Couldn’t possibly choose one! Dangerous 😉
What cool snails!
Thought of you!