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.
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
Spirit shows a fine profile
Spirit indicates the special label on their cat box, featuring their smart show names
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
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
Treats and cuddles for Daisy on arrival at her new home…
…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
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
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
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
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.
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
Fabulous roundabout at Limoux, home of one of France’s other bubbly wines
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
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
Always a pleasure to view your wonderful blog.
Thank you so much!
Great photo captions. Safe journey.
Thanks Jovina – so far so good.
A beautiful collection – of course I’m partial to the meezers and the Bengal – but wow, Jaco! I hope he settles into his new home, it can’t be easy for him.
Suspected as much! Jaco will have a period of adjustment but hopefully having parrot mates will make it a lot easer.
Wow. The siamese breed sure has changed since my mother breed them in the 60’s.
Isn’t it interesting how breeds change over time!
A cute lot of cats and dogs. Love the sunflowers, and so happy to hear Jaco made it to his new home.
We find it very hard to pass a field of sunflowers without taking a snap. We’re all rooting for Jaco settling well in his new home. Such a venerable fellow.
Happy to see you’re still doing such a great job with these beautiful animals.
Hugs to all.
Thanks David – busier than ever!
You get to see some really cool sites on your journeys and so many beautiful animals.
We’re very lucky all round!
Wonderful photos! The sunflowers, those gorgeous Siamese! It’s all a win!
It has all the things that tick boxes!
please blog about the trip to Sweden:)
Posted now!
What a gorgeous group you have this round! You are right, birds are tricky, especially elderly and most likely very attached to his human companion. Good luck and safe travels! Love the amazing photos!
Thanks Marty! We’re really hoping that Jaco settles well with his new family and fellow parrots.
Fantastic…lots of kitties and k9s and then a 70 year old parrot…in my age range 😀 😀 😀
Imagine having a parrot that has reached your age with you!
Such beautiful passengers, and so many interesting photos of the countryside! Rick and I loved the wine bottle with flowers at Limoux. The field of sunflowers is amazing. First time I have ever seen a straw bale horse, too! Always a pleasure to stop by here.
Thanks for making this blog. It is pretty interesting. I love exotic parrots