It has been two years since David Foster's job has allowed him to travel from his base in C o Antrim on his mission to help vulnerable, rescued and abandoned animals overseas.
But next month he is taking to the skies again as his suit-and-tie job calls him to South Africa.
And the founder of PlayforStrays will be using it as the perfect opportunity to transport hundreds of toys to rescue groups whose dogs and cats live without the stimulation and luxury of simple play things.