on the road with Animalcouriers

Our first stop yesterday in France was to deliver handsome puss Jules to his family waiting in Nantes. Austin and Alyssia, were extremely excited to see him. Jules said that he’d enjoyed his trip but was very pleased to be back with his family.

Then it was on to the Creuse region to deliver Sam’s dog, cat and geese. First out were the geese, Stephen and Kirsty. We were pleased to see how chilled they were after their trip, which had lasted more than two days. The geese have a wonderful new home, and Sam told us it was the bird space which persuaded her to buy the house — there’s a paddock, running water and a fabulous shelter. Sam’s Elkhound, Moleskine, who accompanied Sam on her leisurely journey from the UK, welcomed the geese first, then Vienna the cat and finally Bull Terrier Ianto. She was delighted to have the rest of her family around her! Sam soon wrote to say:

“Thank you so much. Ianto & Moleskine are playing rough & tumble in the grass. Vienna is asleep upstairs. The geese can’t believe their new surroundings.”

We then continued on to Cahors to deliver Waterdog Boris to his family. He knew as we walked up the drive that he was home.

After spending the night in Narbonne, we cross the border into Spain and made our way to Barcelona where we reunited cats Conan and Gypsy with Victor. Then it was on to the airport to meet Xanthe, who had flown in from Majorca to collect Border Collie pup Killibrae Kit. Little Kit will be travelling with her in the cabin to Palma. Xanthe already has Kit’s aunt and great aunt, so there will be quite a reception committee waiting at home.

Alyssia and Austin (with a little help from courier M) greeting Jules on his arrival in Nantes

Alyssia very excited to have Jules at home

Courier M and Sam with Stephen and Kirsty

The geese headed straight for the purpose-built new home

Almost a skip for joy as they try out their new environment, nibble at the grass and feel the wind in their feathers

Stephen and Kirsty are in complete agreement — they love their new home!

Sam’s Elkhound Moleskine, who didn’t travel with us, was quick to hop in and inspect our van

Boris was such a happy boy to be home, and the feeling was shared with the entire household

In Narbonne, resident Cocker Spaniel George strikes a pose.

Sunglasses off, a closer look at the wineglass! George is a past passenger of ours and knows all about Animalcouriers. He regularly welcomes us to his home, and quite likes to have a chat with our passengers and reassure them about travelling.

Nearly home! Conan and Gypsy supervise courier M as he prepares their travel boxes for transferring them from our van to their owner Victor

Conan very excited, knowing he’s almost home

Such a happy Kit in Xanthe’s arms

Wispa on the lookout, curious as ever

Dave gets up close and personal — it’s a challenge to photograph this handsome tabby as all he wants is a neck and chin rub. We have to try and snap him as he weaves back and forth.

Fifi strides towards us, while Lulu stays comfy at the back

Beau listens intently as we explain that she’ll be back with Moe very soon