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.