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HIGHLAND COUNCIL ALLOWS INVERNESS CABBIE TO TAKE ELDERLY CHIHUAHUA WITH HER TO WORK


Popular driver, Michelle Chester- field, who works for Inverness Taxis says she is delighted to have Benji by her side following the sudden death of two of her three pets. “I can’t believe it,” Michelle said. “I knew my work would let me because Gavin from Inverness Taxis is a good boss. All the team in the office are so nice. I’m probably the only cabbie in Scotland that has got a dog. I’ve never heard of it before.” Michelle was devastated when chihuahua’s Tootie and Minnie died just weeks apart from silent heart disease. She is now left with Benji who will turn 15


in


September. Unfortunately Benji is poorly and needs medication four times a day. Benji is also very sad without Tootie and Minnie.


The good news is that Michelle has been given clearance by Highland Council licensing to take Benji to work for the time he has left. Benji has a special dog seat belt when travelling and Michelle can see to Benji’s needs daily without


having to travel 10 miles home. Michelle also said that she spoke to her regular customers to update them on her plans, and that they were all very supportive. She says she is “overwhelmed” by the reaction. “A few people have said to me they will phone and ask for me again because they want to see Benji. The kids adore him and he just loves everybody. “I’m just glad that I’ve got the opportunity to take him with me and have his last days with me. He could go next month or in six months – you just don’t know how long he’s got. “He loves people and he loves the car. He just loves being with me all the time.”


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