Some of the pets we transport by road fly in from abroad. Other pets start their journey in the UK and fly out to destinations like the Cayman Islands and Singapore. In some cases, we offer homeboarding for outbound pets — especially puppies and kittens like Stella, Walnut and Whisper (below), for whom the socialising nature of a home environment is often preferable to a kennels or cattery.
Major, a dog from the Cayman Islands to Scotland via Paris
Bonnie’s beloved dog Major couldn’t fly direct from the Cayman Islands to the UK because the Animal Reception Centre (ARC) at Heathrow Airport was fully booked. So Bonnie arranged for Major to fly into Paris Charles de Gaulle airport instead, where we collected him for his onward journey by road to Scotland.
Charming Major waiting for the ferry at Calais with courier Dom
2 dogs and 2 cats from Hong Kong to the UK via Frankfurt
Dogs Prince and Barley, along with cats Tullah and Rocco, flew into Frankfurt airport from Hong Kong. Courier Trevor was on hand to scoop them all up for their journey to the London area and a reunion with owner Jessica.
Majestic Prince
Dear Barley at Calais
Beautiful Tullah
Delightful Rocco
Rashka, a dog from the UK to Sweden
Gorgeous Black Labrador Rashka, whose journey started in Oxford, stayed with courier Helen for a couple of nights while she waited to join courier Paul’s road trip to Scandinavia. Helen said she was a joy to have around.
We love Rashka’s grin!
Rashka enjoys a game
Rashka fetching a slipper
Rashka throwing up a few zeds after all that playing!
Rashka reunited with owner Hanna in Skane
Stella, a puppy from the UK to the Cayman Islands
Having left her breeder in January, cute puppy Stella went to stay with foster parents. They organised all her vaccinations and paperwork ready for her to fly to her new owner in the Cayman Islands. When her owner had unexpected surgery, Stella’s flight had to be delayed to allow her owner time to recover. So Stella spent the extra time homeboarding with courier Helen.
A little cautious at first, Stella soon warmed up and found she simply loved being with everyone.
Adorable Stella
Stella’s winning ways
Stella’s owner kindly sent a photo showing Stella’s safe arrival in Cayman
Walnut and Whisper, 2 kittens from the UK to Singapore
The breeder of super-sweet Ragdoll kittens Walnut and Whisper is a returning Animalcouriers client. She asked us to help send the kittens to their new families in Singapore.
Walnut and Whisper stayed with courier Helen ahead of their flight and were, she reports, lots of fun to have around.
Stunning Walnut and Whisper
Kittens exploring their temporary home
Nearly time for a kitten snooze…
Happy pets.
Oh my, that Stella is a stunner!
And I love the names Walnut and Whisper – why can’t we ever be that clever??
So glad all journeys are staying safe!
Onward.
The best part is that Animal Couriers does whatever is necessary to not only make the animals who are traveling as comfortable as possible but to feel at home and cared for until they reach their destinations. That’s definitely “going the extra mile” !
Hugs, Pam
“Major”, what a powerful name for a dog! I always like reading the pet names and seeing their sweet faces.
I’ve seen a lot in the news recently about airports like Heathrow being jam-packed with huge delays. It’s great you’re able to help out because otherwise pet parents could get rather stuck with situations like that.
Little Rocco and Tullah with those big peepers are just adorable. All that fluff, you just want to give them a cuddle! Not that cats often allow us mere humans the honour of a cuddle (only when they deem it appropriate, and always in a bargain for their dinner or treats).
I hope the beautiful Walnut & Whisper love their new home & that the owners give them all the love in the world!
Caz xx
Those kittens are cute!