Animalcouriers left the UK with a crew of delightful dogs and cats on board. Everyone will reach their French, Spanish and Portuguese destinations in time for Christmas.
We were unlucky enough to get a puncture on our way to the coast, but Mercedes 24 quickly came to our rescue
Coconut
Shelby from America has been living in the UK, but her visa recently expired. So she headed to Paris, leaving her little dog Coconut, a terrier cross, with friends in London. Now that Shelby has found somewhere to live in Paris, Coconut was able to travel with us to join her.
Coconut — cute as a button
Reunion at Charles de Gaulle airport — so much excitement, no-one could keep still!
Alfie
We collected lovely Golden Retriever Alfie in Dorset, for his journey to Spain. Owners Dee and Paul can’t wait to be reunited with him.
Alfie settling in for the first leg of his journey
Alfie enjoying a morning walk on one of our stopovers in France
Tachi
Handsome hombre Tachi moved to Edinburgh with Gonzalo five years ago. Now, rather than facing another Scottish winter, they’re both heading home to Madrid. Tabby-and-white Tachi is a very sociable puss, who loves a chat and a stroke.
Gonzalo arriving with Tachi…
Tachi snuggling in for the journey
A happy reunion in Madrid. (We wouldn’t usually hand a cat over without putting it in a carry box, but we were told Tachi wouldn’t try to escape — and indeed he didn’t!)
Pepe
Chatty Yorkiepoo Pepe is swapping Skegness for Spain. Raymond has been caring for this little livewire, so that his daughter Caroline and granddaughter Kitty could go ahead and get their restaurant in Valencia set up.
Goodbye hugs for Pepe from Raymond
Pepe coming to after a nap in his very cosy bed
Pepe was so excited to find Catherine and Kitty waiting for him
Lola and Dolly
Fine feline pair Lola and Dolly belong to Lorraine, who’s relocated to Spain. She’s opened a bar in Catral, called The Village Inn, and hopes everyone will call in.
We collected the cats from Lois at West End Cattery in Dover
One half of this gorgeous pair — Dolly
A very attentive look on Lola’s face
Lorraine was thrilled to see her cats again
Benji
Gorgeous tabby Benji, a Bengal/Persian mix, is relocating with his owners Joana and Carlos to Portugal. Carlos’s mum in Lisbon will take care of him until Joana and Carlos catch up.
Joana, Carlos and Benji at their South London flat
Very alert Benji on board
Ben, Sam, Cushy and Smudge
Poodle Ben, Labrador Sam, and their feline friends Cushy and Smudge, are relocating from Bury to Lagos in Portugal.
Perfect pair Cushy and Smudge. Quite often, cats don’t have much appetite when they travel, but these two are very happy to tuck in to their tea!
An especially cute look from Cushy
Smudge keen to see what’s going on
Courier Mike with Ben and Sam
Nellie
Beautiful Nellie, an Egyptian cat, is moving with us from London to Estepona in Spain.
Nellie has stunning silver stripe markings
She likes to watch out for us as we come and go with the dogs. We’re sure she spots lots of things we don’t even notice!
Pepe looks so happy at the reunion!
He’s a well loved little fellow!
Pepe is super cute :o) it is a little like this song by chris rea… driving home for christmas … thanks to the guys with the star for helping out immediately :o)
Yes, they’re all driving home for Christmas! Lots of families on the move — it’s a busy time. Pepe is indeed super cute 😉
That is awesome! Hope everyone had a safe trip!
Kim
They’re all lovely but Alfie has the sort of smile that makes you want to give him a big hug!
You’re with courier M then on the Golden Retriever front! He is a sweetie.
All are beautiful, but really love that silver tabby Nellie!
I always have a big daft grin reading your passengers adventures! Happy New Year!