Couple’s Kitten Rescue: Missing Pets After Plane Hold
Summary of the Kitten Rescue Story
This article details a harrowing experiance for a couple from Lancashire, England, who rescued five kittens from Greece.Here’s a breakdown of the events:
The Rescue: The couple agreed to rescue five kittens, including one blind kitten, from a local rescuer in Greece after learning they were in a life-or-death situation.
The Journey: They arranged for the kittens to be flown from Greece to Paris with Aegean Airlines, than planned to drive from their home in Lancashire to Calais to collect them. Two kittens traveled in the cabin, while three were placed in the hold.
The Disaster: upon arriving in France, they received a text message informing them that Aegean Airlines had lost three of the kittens. They were in a state of panic, unsure if the kittens had even left Greece or were left on the tarmac.
The explanation: It was discovered the three kittens hadn’t been unloaded in france and were accidentally sent back to Thessaloniki on the same plane. They were essentially “forgotten” in the hold.
The Fear: The couple feared the worst, believing the kittens might be dead due to the stressful conditions in the hold (cold, noisy, no food or water).
The Resolution: After a two-day wait, Aegean Airlines agreed to fly the kittens back to Paris via Athens, this time in the cabin with a dedicated handler.
The story highlights the risks involved in animal transport and the couple’s dedication to saving these vulnerable kittens.
