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An Aleefcom Paxi – or taxi for pets – collects a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA -
The couple who run Aleefcom offer various services for animals, including dog walking and the provision of pet supplies. EPA -
Aleefcom paxi deals with an average of 70 requests every month. EPA -
Team Aleefcom play with dogs at a boarding kennel. EPA -
The couple collect a dog in Cairo for transport elsewhere in the Egyptian capital. EPA -
A vet examines a dog. EPA -
The team will entertain dogs for a fee. EPA -
A snake is one of many creatures that Aleefcom will handle. EPA -
As well as dogs, the company has dealt with cats – including lion cubs – snakes and even crocodiles. The price starts at EGP £150, about $10. EPA -
A paxi picks up a reptile. EPA
The Cairo pet taxi service - in pictures
According to the owners of Aleefcom paxi, it’s not only cats and dogs that have used the service
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