13 March 2006

We have already explained somewhat how Flight Sponsoring works for our organization and naturally, for our four footed friends.   Below, are some pictures and a small explanation of how we had "Sammy" and "Misero" flown here to Germany.  I naturally will not name the Flight Sponsor, but will again thank them profusely here.  The young lady shown in the pictures is Fredrika, from Sweden, who has volunteered her time and energy to help the local Animal Protection Association (PAG) for a few months.  

Anyway, the story began when the PAG was fortunate enough to find a couple willing to sponsor two dogs for transport from Tenerifa  to Bremen.  Both dogs needed to leave the Island at the earliest opportunity, Misero was adopted, sight unseen (just pictures) and Sammy just needed to give up his foster home on the Island.

In this case, Fredrika with dogs and transport carriers arrived  at the Tenerifa South Airport prior to the sponsors.  She met up with sponsors, introduced them to the dogs, helped them check in and get the dogs and carriers through security, payed any and all fees and waved at the plane as it took off.

The sponsors and the dogs arrived in the evening and were met by a representative of FALG, who relieved the sponsors of their responsibilities.   Our representative then transported both dogs to their new foster home.  Mirero was picked up the next day by his new family and Sammy is adjusting to fields of green (farm).