PET OWNER
"Hayley made an intimidating move feel ordinary. Rocky was waiting for me with a wagging tail and zero stress. Couldn't ask for more."
Liam O'Connor
Rocky's family · Melbourne
ALL SUCCESS STORIES
AIR · 🇦🇺 → 🇦🇺
Meet Rocky.
A 5 years australian shepherd who travelled 880 km from Sydney to Melbourne, safely in the hands of Hales.
880 km
Distance
2 hrs
Duration
$460
Final price
1
Countries
THE TRAVELLER
Rocky
Dog · Australian Shepherd
- Age
- 5 years
- Weight
- 24 kg
- Comfort rating
THE ROUTE
🇦🇺
Sydney
Australia
🇦🇺
Melbourne
Australia
Transport partner
Hayley Pemberton · "Hales"
PHOTO JOURNAL
Rocky's journey, in moments
JOURNEY TIMELINE
From booking to belly rubs
- 1
Booking confirmed
Nov 12 · 08:00Qantas Pets, direct cargo.
- 2
Documents verified
Nov 13 · 09:30Health check cleared by vet.
- 3
Pet picked up
Nov 15 · 04:45Rocky greeted with morning cuddles.
- 4
Journey started
Nov 15 · 07:20Boarded QF425.
- 5
Midway update
Nov 15 · 08:30Smooth cruise at 36,000 ft.
- 6
Destination reached
Nov 15 · 09:35Melbourne Tullamarine cargo.
- 7
Reunited with family
Nov 15 · 11:10Home in Fitzroy.
LIVE UPDATES
Real messages from the road
Hales
Online · on the road
Rocky is in. Looking very dignified in his crate.
04:50
Loaded. Captain confirmed climate at 19°C in cargo hold.
07:18
Wheels down! Picking him up from the cargo terminal now.
09:40
Delivered. He recognised your perfume from 5 metres 🥹
11:10
BOTH SIDES OF THE STORY
Reviews from owner & partner
TRANSPORT PARTNER
"Rocky is a gentleman. Walked into the crate himself. A handler's dream."
Hayley Pemberton
Verified partner · Air
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