Julie lived just outside Detroit and was preparing to move to France to be with her daughter. Her cat, Millie, had health and anxiety concerns, and Julie wanted a professional to remain personally responsible for her throughout the journey rather than asking Millie to navigate such a complicated move without dedicated support.
We arranged the flights and guided Julie through the USDA paperwork Millie would need for entry into France. Once every document and travel detail was ready, we collected Millie and began the journey from Detroit to Paris.
Beyond the Arrival Airport
Landing in Paris was only the first part of getting Millie home. After completing the arrival process, we traveled to Gare Montparnasse and boarded a train for the small city of Laval.
A few hours later, our prearranged driver was waiting at the station. We loaded Millie into the car and continued for another 45 minutes through the French countryside.
Home in a French Hamlet
The final destination was a gorgeous old stone hamlet, where Julie and her daughter were waiting with open arms. After an international flight, a Paris transfer, a train journey, and the final country drive, Millie was finally welcomed into her new French home.
For a cat with medical and anxiety concerns, completing every step with one responsible companion meant her care never disappeared between transportation modes. Millie’s journey ended not at an airport or train station, but exactly where it should have: safely reunited with her family at the door.
We’re grateful to Julie Phillips for sharing a Google review after Millie’s journey.
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★★★★★“Gabe was wonderful from start to finish in the process of taking care of getting my cat, Millie, to France. This was a very stressful time in general and having him handle the ins and outs of how to get her safely to France with the least amount of stress to me was totally worth it. I met with him personally and could tell he was an animal lover and would care for her like I would, but he was able to do it completely focused on her. The peace of mind knowing she was in the cabin with Gabe as opposed to cargo was priceless. Millie is my baby and I would not hesitate to use Cabin Companions if you are looking for quality service. He brought her right to my door and by the next day she was totally fine and happy with her surroundings.”
Julie Phillips · Five-star Google review
