Having rested after their round trip to Berlin, couriers J and M set off on a journey reuniting dogs with their owners in Italy. On the way back to the UK, they had dogs, puppies and a very talented cockatiel on board.
Ollie and Joe, 2 dogs from West Sussex to Tuscany
Adorable Jack Russell Terriers Ollie and Joe travelled with us for a reunion with Debbie and David in Anghiari, in the Tuscany region. The couple are living in a rental property while they renovate their nearby new home.
On the way to Italy we spent a night in Lucerne, Switzerland; and woke to the sight of the lake emerging from the morning mist
Our charges Ollie and Joe enjoyed a morning walk in the crackle of autumn leaves
However, the dogs weren’t too keen on the statues dotted around our hotel
We managed a couple of photos before they dragged us away!
The dogs flew towards Debbie as soon as they caught sight of her
Our hotel for the night had splendid views across the rooftops
Lucy and Miguel, 2 dogs from Sardinia to the UK
From Tuscany we headed to Livorno for the ferry to Sardinia, where two dogs were waiting for us at ZampeSarde, a shelter and adoption centre on the island.
Both dogs are holiday romances from last winter. Having fallen for Lucy, Roger and Jessica had begun to think they would never manage to get her to the UK. So they were over the moon when they eventually found a way. Meanwhile Miguel is en route to Nicholas and Dom in Bristol.
When we arrived, both Lucy and Miguel were bounding around their enclosure — they seemed to know something was up.
It was olive season in Sardinia
Approaching the ZampeSarde shelter
Lucy’s lovely face
A goodbye hug for cute Miguel
Paulo (R) who works at the shelter, with one of the shelter volunteers, seeing the dogs away
On board the ferry back from Sardinia to Livorno, poor Miguel was very unsure about taking a walk on deck
Lucy and Miguel were able to join us in our cabin
Lucy reaches her new family in Brighton — and seems to remember them
Hard to say who was more excited — Lucy or her humans!
Miguel arrives at his new home in Bristol
The whole family stayed up late to welcome Miguel. Lockdown provides the perfect opportunity for them to get him settled in. Miguel loves fuss, so plenty of cuddles will be on the agenda.
Harvey, a dog from Milan to Derbyshire
Once back on the mainland we headed to Milan to collect handsome Cocker Spaniel Harvey. His owner, Maxine, is leaving a few days later, so Harvey will be looked after by Maxine’s son until she catches up.
Maxine saying goodbye to Harvey
Dramatic sunset
Radio Gaga and Bohemian Rhapsody, 2 puppies from Bologna to London
This gorgeous pair of Lagotto Romagnolo puppies belong to Camilla, who’s already left for London. Their breeder, Maurizio, has been taking care of them until they could join our trip. Originally bred as gun dogs and, specifically, water retrievers, today they’re more often used to hunt for truffles.
Outside the breeding kennels
Goodbye cuddles from Maurizio
A lively, bonded pair of pups!
Nerone, a dog from Treviso to Hampshire
In Treviso we met another darling puppy called Nerone. She’s a Pastore della Lessinia e del Lagorai — a breed of herding dog traditionally used with sheep and cattle. She’s on her way to Antonio and Giulia in Hampshire.
Nerone saying goodbye to her breeder’s daughters
We popped into a supermarket for some disinfectant. Despite the fact that Italy was poised to enter lockdown, all the shelves were very well stocked — except for the wine aisle!
This friendly dog next door was keen to see what we were up to
Dino, a cockatiel from Lake Garda to the UK
Dino was a last-minute addition to our trip. When Jason needed to return to the UK he was struggling to find a way to take his beloved cockatiel with him. When he discovered we could help, he was over the moon, calling us ‘lifesavers’. Had Dino not been able to travel, Jason was seriously considering cancelling his relocation. And we can understand why — Dino is a beautiful, talented and highly entertaining bird.
Jason arrives to meet us with Dino
Dino on board
Dino’s rendition of the Game of Thrones theme tune
Dino performs the theme tune from The Addams Family
oooh so much cute pups! and even romagnolos… we never saw one for real, but we love this breed… they are on the bucket list of the mama she wants to see one of this wonderful guys…
Lovely to see these breeds doing well — gorgeous dogs!
Dino is amazing…….!! Lots of adorable travelers this time…………..
Hugs, Pam and Teddy
You can imagine the smiles on the faces during the journey!
Happy travels.
Thanks
They’re all lovely and Dino is awesome!
An empty wine aisle? Priorities! 😀
Dino is thoroughly awesome! We are relieved that the Italians know their priorities 😀
Managing to keep your service going in these times of ever changing rules must be a real headache…but so rewarding for people and their pets.
It is a headache and much of it is caused by the crazy busy times too. We almost feel like old hands at lockdown travel now.
So many lovelee poochiess travellin this time ’round Miss Annie!!! Our faverite iss seer Harvey!! Hope hee an his Meowmy were ree-united inn due course!
Mee has to say Dino Birdie stole THE show an yore bloggie!!! What an adoorabell an kewl Bird!!!
An Jason iss a furry deevoted PawPaw to think of not movin without his Dino!! Mee givess him 444 pawss UP!
Safe travelss efurryone….
**purrss** an ~~head rubss~~BellaDharma~~ an <3 an {{huggiess}} LadyMew too!
Yup, Dino certainly stole the show! Can’t stop watching the videos 😀
I am not surprised that your passengers didn’t care for the sculptures.
They are great ‘art’ critics.
Always bringing a smile to our faces – over here across the pond I am thankful for you, your couriers and your travelers.
My wish is for safe travels and good health for you all during the holiday season in what has been a difficult year.
Love and hugs
Thanks Sheila. We hope you are enjoying a smaller than usual Thanksgiving but with much thanks to give.
Dino is an amazing bird! I especially loved his version of the Addams Family intro. 🙂
I imagine wine and spirit sales have not flagged at all during the pandemic. 🙂
Isn’t he the best! Yes, wine & spirits haven’t seen any slow down 😉
Us too Miss Annie!!! Us too!!!
So this time I fell for Maurizio’s pups… they are adorable! Giggling at the sight of those empty wine shelves in Treviso! Last but not least, Dino is so talented and it’s cute that he perches on the banana! What an amazing bunch on this trip.
Dino was the star of the trip and kept us all very entertained!