After breakfasting with a fine view of Gibraltar yesterday, Animalcouriers set off through Spain to collect our UK-bound passengers.
First up was Rikki, a slinky black cat from Sotogrande. Pippa and her husband are going back to the UK. Concerned that this gentle ‘wuss’ of the cat world would be disrupted by the kerfuffle of the move, they’ve arranged for him to go on ahead to stay with Pippa’s sister in Hampshire until their new UK home is ready for him.
Then it was Arfa’s turn. This lovely Staffie is one of our regular passengers. He takes his trips to and from Spain very seriously and has told his owner, Matt, it’s Animalcouriers or he won’t budge! Arfa’s grandparents brought him to us at our regular rendezvous spot outside Aldi. Arfa’s usual compartment was ready and waiting for him, so in he hopped, stopping for a drink of water before lying down for a snooze.
From there we went to pick up Tommy, whose owner Nick had to go back to the UK before Tommy’s passport was ready. So Tommy’s been staying with Sarah and Eliane at La Residencia Canina. We’ve been calling here for more years than we can remember, and it’s a very caring environment for dogs and cats. Tommy is one of four cats whose owners moved away, leaving two behind. Clever Tommy attached himself to Nick and is now off to join him in Devon.
Our next collection was Great Dane puppy Fina in Almeria, who belongs to Perry. Fina has been staying with another old friend of ours, Joan, until she was old enough to get a pet passport and travel to the UK to join Perry.
We then drove on to meet Mateo, who came to settle Almona’s two young cats, Tigre and Hippi, into their travel compartment. Almona and Mateo had four kittens between them but have now split up. Mateo is keeping two, and Almona is taking two with her to the UK.
Our final collection last night took us to Javea to meet a bearded dragon called Dexter who belongs to Marijke’s son. They were struggling to find a way to get Dexter to the UK — until they found Animalcouriers. Marijke brought Dexter to us at our hotel with a supply of chopped veg and live worms which are apparently his favourite.
We stayed last night at the wonderful Hotel Palau Verd, in Denia — a tranquil setting where we and the pets all felt very welcome. We somehow managed to drag ourselves away this morning to meet Belgian Shepherd Duchess and Newfoundland Maisie. These two gentle giants belonged to Billy’s mum, who sadly died a little while ago. Louisa has been taking care of them until they could travel to the UK where they will have a new home with family members.
Quite a group of traveling companions plus lots of interesting scenery.
Yes, the trip is filling up. Rather pleasant views from the office.
Beautiful countryside there, and gorgeous animal pasengers, as usual. Glad to hear Duchess and Maisie have family to go live with. So sad to hear they lost their human. Your little Bearded dragon passenger is interesting. I’ve never seen one before.
It’s very lucky indeed that Duchess and Maisie can go to extended family. They’re such gorgeous girls. Although we have transported reptiles before, Dexter is rather a gorgeous specimen.
Arfa is one smart dog in his travel choices. Why travel coach when you can go first class. 🙂 –Curt
Ha ha – Arfa doesn’t do anything by half measures 😉
My little ones 🙂 cant wait to be reunited with them
Should be with you any moment now!
What a menagerie! And what a journey!
Yes, we do have a fine array of dogs and cats – Dexter does add a little spice!
My little ones 🙂 cant wait to be reunited with them. Have a safe journey all
Thank you so much Julia and Martin, it was a pleasure to met you in Denia hotel. We are so glad that Dexter is in very good hands. We wish you a good trip back to UK. Love, Marijke
Thanks Marijke, Dexter has been a lot of fun to have along on the journey and has coped very well. Should be home any moment now.
Lovely photos! 🙂 Have a safe journey! 😀 Much love, Roxy & Tigerlino <3
Thanks R&T!
What a great bunch and that hotel looks pretty special. Courier M might have to watch that waistline! 😀
Ahem, might be a little late for that 😉
Wow, you are quite the travel writer. If anyone wants to learn of the best places to stay in Spain and France, they only need to follow this blog. The pics are great and of course the stories of the pets travel adventures are the best. All the pets here are so hale and hearty looking.And the photos are marvelous.
Thanks, glad you enjoy our stories. We started blogging because there was so much to tell along the way. It turned out to have the added bonus of helping owners see their pets as they journeyed home.
That was a wise idea and it sure has made a great blog.
Just gorgeous photos of pets and people – love the wee dragon too! Best job in the whole world!! 🙂
Ain’t half bad 😉
Oh, that Elephant Mountain looks stunning. What a great travel with all the lovely animals. Pawkisses for a safe travel and a good arrival 🙂
It actually does look like an elephants head! Thanks, nearly home now.
Thanks for that Julia Tommy is looking well of course not keen on getting in a cat carrier but I know he enjoys a bit of road travel with the added bonus this time it won’t be to the vet!!
Tommy did just fine but no doubt he’ll be delighted to be home with you any moment now!
Beautiful photos! Wow! Dexter HAS to be one of your more unusual clients, right?
Hugs, Carrie and Pups x
Yes, Dexter isn’t an everyday passenger and it’s been very interesting and educational keeping him warm, well fed and comfortable!
I enjoyed the golf balls. There must be a lot of inaccurate golfers or big lakes about to produce that amount of cheap balls.
That’s exactly what we thought and balls at this price will only keep the extravagant shots going.
What a fabulous post – so much news and new passengers for travel adventures!! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the pictures and stories – okay two new things: bearded dragons (never had heard of across the Pond!) and kerfuffle, but I have to say it describes all of my moving experiences perfectly!! Thanks for the post…too fun. 🙂
There are certain words that deserve to be used as often as possible and kerfuffle is one of them 😀
Bearded dragon! How FUN!
Oh yes, nothing like keeping the couriers on their toes 😀
Wow you’ve really got a van full this time!!
Yes, a big cat troupe this time and a few of them were able to keep a good travelogue going 😉
Ha! What a travelogue should be — beautiful travelers, interesting sights, lovely hotel, appetizing food (okay – minus the worms)… Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed it – the worms went down well with someone 😉