It was a very early start this morning, a little bit of a rude awakening at 2:30 but I’m sure it’s going to be a wonderful day, it always is when you are working with dogs.
I’ve got a 4:30 pick up around London area then we have to head West to Oxford with one little treasure going to their new home, then on to Bristol. I’ll possibly get 40 winks before I start to come home. I’m sure they’ll be lots of coffee on the way and no doubt the odd bacon roll or pastie like on previous trips. Old truckers habits die hard. They say there’s nothing wrong with a bit of comfort food to keep you awake.
Well certainly is a little bit chilly this morning just had my first coffee stop around the M25 and it’s 4:20 in the morning and I’m waiting for my pick up. as soon as the dogs are loaded, microchips and paperwork checked over I will be on my way.
Happy dogs happy me!
Well that was another smooth quick collection. Both dogs loaded, microchips , paperwork checked and correct. Now time to hit the road. The younger of two dogs was a little bit vocal when we first started but 10 minutes into the journey both are now sound asleep and the elderly gentleman is taking it all in his stride… straight in the van and lay down, I believe that is where he will stay now until he gets to his destination.
What a lovely warm welcome from the lady at the first dog drop off. I was greeted at 5:30 in the morning with a smile and home made sausage rolls fresh out of the oven.
One happy dog dropped to its new home and one extremely happy owner. Now on to Bristol with sausage rolls and coffee on board, lovely start to the day.
Nice smooth drive from Oxford to Bristol. Saturday mornings are always good for the motorway due to most of the crazy people Being at home.
What a Fantastic old fella Avis was, the last dog to be dropped and what an absolute superstar he was. not a peep out of him throughout the journey. He was desperate for the toilet when we got off the motorway and once that was sorted he was just as desperate to get back in the van!
I really find this part of working with dogs The most enjoyable especially the rescues like Avis. Such a happy friendly boy from the moment we met.He was just happy being around people. It’s a good job I don’t own a lot of land as it would get me in loads of trouble with wife because I would take them all home.
Homeward bound
And talking of home it’s now 7:40 and I am heading home.
I’m sure there will be a coffee stop on the way back but with any luck I’ll be back in a couple of hours to clean the van down ready for my next adventure #happy dogs happy me!!🥰
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