Animalcouriers have two trips on the go at the moment: while couriers S and G leave the UK and head south through France and on to Spain and Portugal, couriers M and J are on their way to Sweden via Switzerland, Italy and northern France.

Meet the pets travelling south with couriers S and G.

Travelling to France, Spain and Portugal

Leaving Le Havre yesterday morning

Spirit and Flight

We collected Colleen’s two stunning cats from Cambridgeshire earlier this week, and they’ve been homeboarding with us until it was time to head to France. Spirit is a seal-point Siamese and flight is a chocolate point Siamese. Their owners have relocated to Saint Projet and are so looking forward to the cats joining them.

Dignified Flight travels in a very relaxed style

Dignified Flight travels in a very relaxed style

Spirit shows a fine profile

Spirit shows a fine profile

Spirit indicates the special label on their cat box, featuring their smart show names

Spirit indicates the special label on their cat box, featuring their smart show names

Very alert when they realised their reunion was imminent

Very alert when they realised their reunion was imminent

A very happy reunion — the cats are sure to enjoy their new life in rural France

A very happy reunion — the cats are sure to enjoy their new life in rural France

Giant straw horse spotted near Saint Projet

Giant straw horse spotted near Saint Projet

Daisy

Cuddly cat Daisy also homeboarded with us while her owner went on ahead to Montazels. Daisy enjoyed plenty of TLC while she stayed with us. Her owner rescued her 15 years ago and has been eagerly awaiting her arrival, no doubt warning the local cats that queen D was on her way!

16-years-young Daisy, all set for her new life in France

16-years-young Daisy, all set for her new life in France

Treats and cuddles for Daisy on arrival at her new home…

Treats and cuddles for Daisy on arrival at her new home…

…then straight off to explore without a backward glance!

…then straight off to explore without a backward glance!

Bolly and Bertie

Another fine pair of felines, Bolly and Bertie are moving from Essex to Murcia in Spain, to join owner Tina.

Beautiful Bolly likes to pose for the camera

Beautiful Bolly likes to pose for the camera

Bertie most displeased to be photographed still in bed!

Bertie most displeased to be photographed still in bed!

Leo

Alejandro recently moved to Granada but couldn’t take his Bengal cat Leo immediately. So Leo’s been in the care of Alejandro’s friend Nacho in Bournemouth, where we collected him to join the trip.

Cool dude Leo calmly watches the world go by

Cool dude Leo calmly watches the world go by

Oliver

Cute Westie Oliver belongs to Immaculata and her partner, who are going to spend time with family in Spain over the summer. Oliver’s travelling with us, to join them in the beautiful Jaen area near Granada.

Oliver enjoying a walk in the Sussex sunshine before we set off for the ferry

Oliver enjoying a walk in the Sussex sunshine before we set off for the ferry

Beau and Miya

Courier Mike collected Boxer dog duo Beau and Miya in Belfast. With owner Rosaleen, they’re relocating to Javea in Spain.

Double trouble! Sweet and bouncy Beau and Miya trying out for the 'longest tongue' competition

Double trouble! Sweet and bouncy Beau and Miya trying out for the ‘longest tongue’ competition

Jerry

Staffie cross Jerry was due to travel on our last trip, but turned out to be 15cm taller than we expected. So unless we had folded him up, he couldn’t have fitted in the bedroom we’d assigned him. So he stayed at Freer Farm Kennels until this trip, where we could make sure he had a bedroom the right size. Now he’s finally on his way to Lagos in Portugal.

What a softie! The kennel staff were sad to see Jerry go, but we're loving having him on board.

What a softie! The kennel staff were sad to see Jerry go, but we’re loving having him on board.

Milo

Terrier cross Milo is travelling with us to Spain. He’ll be joining Marie at Chiclana de la Frontera.

Such a friendly boy, Milo has made friends with his travelling companions and loves his walks with us

Such a friendly boy, Milo has made friends with his travelling companions and loves his walks with us

Fabulous roundabout at Limoux, home of one of France's other bubbly wines

Fabulous roundabout at Limoux, home of one of France’s other bubbly wines

Travelling to France, Spain and Portugal

Spectacular sunflowers, as far as the eye could see, on our early morning walks with the dogs, while it was still fresh and cool

Here you can see the flowers' heads are still slightly dipped, as the sun isn't fully up

Here you can see the flowers’ heads are still slightly dipped, as the sun isn’t fully up

Travelling to France, Spain and Portugal

Irresistible blooms!

Jaco

In Spanish Catalonia we collected 70-year-old orange wing Amazon parrot Jaco. Yes, he really is 70! For the past 20 years he’s lived with eight dogs, so was quick to introduce himself to the dogs on board and start chatting away.

Because his owner has recently been ill, Jaco is being rehomed to friends in Cadiz who have other parrots. Moving birds can be tricky, so we’re pleased to be able to help this senior fellow on his way to his new home.

Amazing and confident Jaco, orange wing Amazon parrot

Amazing and confident Jaco