We found ourselves dealing with delayed flights for Kismet, flying from Turkish North Cyprus to the UK, and Myla, heading from London to Grand Cayman.
Kismet, a dog flying from North Cyprus to the UK
Gorgeous Kismet took off from Turkish North Cyprus to London. Her journey involved a stop in Istanbul, Turkey, where she boarded her connecting flight to London’s Heathrow Airport.
Unfortunately, her flight got into Heathrow rather late, and it then took ages to complete the clearing process. We knew it would be alright in the end as we check all the documentation well in advance to avoid last-minute problems. Her owner wisely sat waiting with a coffee, and we provided updates throughout.
After a worrying wait, Kismet made it through for a rapturous reunion!
Myla, a dog flying from the UK to Grand Cayman
In Bath we collected delightful Myla, a six-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, for her journey to Grand Cayman.
The outbound flight from Heathrow was badly delayed, so BA kindly took Myla off the plane so that she could have a run around, a drink and a rest at the airport’s Animal Aircare (AAC) centre, whose staff kept Myla’s owners updated. Some three hours later, Myla was reloaded onto the aircraft, ready for take-off with a brief stop in Nassau.
After more than 13 hours in transit (including her three-hour break at Heathrow), Myla finally touched down in Grand Cayman, ready to start her new life with Greg, Vanessa and ‘big sister’ Ruby.
Beautiful Myla
Owner Vanessa was on the same flight as Myla and was smart enough to request a reassuring photo of Myla being loaded back on the plane!
Ruby waiting to share her ball with Myla
And finally… 4 dogs fly from South Korea to Paris
At Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris, we met up with a quartet of charming dogs who flew in from South Korea. They were rescued from the streets — and potentially the meat market — by Renata, who is dedicated to saving as many of these dogs as she can.
We drove the dogs from Paris to the UK, where new homes and families awaited them.
A handsome fellow
All alert and curious
Relaxed enough for a snooze
That’s great, everyone made it. So sweet, the dogs from South Korea were rescued and adopted.
Renata does fabulous work rescuing the street dogs and finding new homes.
The look on Myla’s face kind of sums it all up – for the dogs AND the whole transport crew! Nobody likes delays but these days they are somewhat inevitable I imagine! Love the photos.
Hugs, Pam and Teddy too
Yes, delays are a common problem but if the airlines and handlers are on top of it, pets don’t face any problems.
In the air with Animal Couriers! Loved all these pictures and the sweet patience of the dogs!!
I, too, am so thankful for the rescues in South Korea. If I were 15 years younger, I would want to help them all, too!! Congratulations to Animal Couriers for their courageous crossings!!
Renata is an inspiration. They need many more like her!
It is great that everyone made it in the end but delayed flights or cancelled flights when transporting animals must be a nightmare. As usual I loved your great photos.
Serious delays can be problematic if it’s hot but Animal Reception Centres are great at taking the stress and strain out of it.
Mee-yow Kismet iss a cutie pie1! Myla iss stunnin!! Her eyess are so soulfull Miss Annie!
Did wee reed THAT rite? A Meat Market??? Ummm how cuud anyone eat a Poochie??? shudderss Thank you Miss Renat fore savin those 3 pawsum poochiess!
~~~head rubss~~~BellaDharma~~~ an {{hugs}} BellaSita Mum
Sadly you did read that right 🙁 There are moves to ban the market of dog and cat meat…
An Peepss eat catss two?? shudderss dubbly hard Oh Miss Annie wee can not even fathom such ackshuns…..
I bet the reunion with the owners always makes the trip worthwhile.
Oh yes! Over and onwards 😉
So many long journeys and just as many happy endings, which I love. Blessings to Renata for her efforts to rescue as many street dogs as possible. They all looks like great pups, I’m so happy they have a fresh start with families. Kismet looks just like my old neighbour. When he’d hear my garage door open, he’d come from next door for his cookie. We just loved him. xK
Renata is quite marvellous! Funny how they can spot a softy from a mile off 😀
They are a gorgeous bunch of travellers!
We do get the most gorgeous pets!
Beautiful dogs! You really get the most gorgeous pets!
Thank Cat the doggies were saved. The look really happy now Double Pawkisses for a Happy Week ahead, Annie and team, and safe travels too