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The Journey Manual
The journey, page by page.
Five chapters covering the route, the van, welfare stops, arrival and the first days at home.
Romania to the UKThe Journey ManualFive chapters. Read in any order.
Chapter 01
The route
From Arad to the UK, planned around welfare, crossings and weather.
Built around welfare
Know what happens before the van arrives.
A clear journey is a calmer journey, for you and for your dog.
Welfare updates
See photos and updates from planned stops.
Doorstep handover
No car parks. The journey ends at home.
For the days around the journey.
Good to know
Questions adopters ask us.
How accurate is the ETA?
The ETA becomes more accurate as the van gets closer. Traffic, crossings, border checks, weather, welfare stops and delivery order can all change it, so treat it as a live estimate rather than a fixed appointment.
Can I meet the van somewhere else?
Our standard approach is home delivery. We avoid motorway and car park meet-ups because the safest handover is controlled, calm and close to the dog’s new home.
What if I am not available when the van arrives?
Tell us immediately if your availability changes. A responsible adult agreed in advance may need to receive the dog. Missed deliveries create stress and can affect the route for other families.
Can my other dog meet them on arrival?
Avoid front-door introductions. Keep resident pets separate at first, then introduce them slowly with distance, supervision and calm handling.
What if my dog seems scared or shut down?
That can be normal after transport and rehoming. Keep their world small, quiet and predictable. If you are worried, contact your rescue or a qualified behaviour professional early.
What if something goes wrong during the journey?
Welfare comes first. If there is a significant delay, health concern, route issue or emergency, the team will update the rescue and adopter as appropriate.