On our most recent trip taking in France, Spain and Portugal, we met pets of all sizes — from a diminutive rabbit to a Mastiff weighing 60 kilos!

Lucia

Gorgeous Italian Spinone pup Lucia travelled with us from her breeder, Mary, in Fareham to Wendy in the south of France.

Mary says goodbye to Lucia

Mary says goodbye to Lucia

Lucia is a gorgeous gentle young girl

Lucia is a gorgeous gentle young girl

Pixie

Rescue cat Pixie travelled with us to her new owners in Spain. We met them in France, near the pretty town of Ceret, which is very close to the Spanish border.

A happy first meeting for adorable Pixie and her new family, Anne and her husband

A happy first meeting for adorable Pixie and her new family, Anne and her husband

Georgie

We collected Georgie, a Jackchi (Jack Russell–Chihuahua cross) from Essex, and drove him to Barcelona to rejoin owner Louise.

Louise overjoyed to be reunited with her darling Georgie

Louise overjoyed to be reunited with her darling Georgie

Freddie

Handsome Schnauzer Freddie, whose journey began in London, also travelled with us to Barcelona, where we reunited him with Cristina and her husband.

Freddie bestowing delighted licks on faces!

Freddie bestowing delighted licks on faces!

Yoshi

Fabulous Bengal cat Yoshi has relocated from Sweden to Spain with owner Maria and her husband. We collected him in Sweden and he spent a few days with us in the UK, before continuing on to Oliva in Spain on this trip.

Hugs and kisses for splendid Yoshi from Maria

Hugs and kisses for splendid Yoshi from Maria

Louie

Lively Collie mix Louie belongs to Denise. We collected him in Norfolk and he travelled with us all the way to Alicante in Spain, where Denise was eagerly awaiting his arrival.

A very happy Louie, with an equally happy Denise

A very happy Louie, with an equally happy Denise

Dobbie

Sam is leaving the Spanish coastal town of Javea to return to Canvey Island. He’s taking with him Dachshund Dobbie.

Dobbie is named after the house elf in Harry Potter — the resemblance is uncanny!

Dobbie is named after the house elf in Harry Potter — the resemblance is uncanny!

Like his fictional namesake, Dobbie was abused by his previous owners, even suffering a broken leg. Fortunately he's found a good friend and protector in Sam.

Like his fictional namesake, Dobbie was abused by his previous owners, even suffering a broken leg. Fortunately he’s found a good friend and protector in Sam.

Lotte and Lucy

Springer Spaniel Lucy and her best mate Lotte are relocating from Spain to the UK with owner Jenny. Their new home is in Exeter.

Jenny's lovely dogs

Jenny’s lovely dogs

Courier Gwen gently leads them to our van

Courier Gwen gently leads them to our van

Midi

We collected mini Dutch rabbit Midi from Manuel in Barcelona, and delivered her to Alex in London.

This little cutie loves crunching on a carrot

This little cutie loves crunching on a carrot

Pelut

Pyrenean Mastiff Pelut is a gentle and well behaved giant who charms everyone he meets. We collected him from Armanda in Vallgorguina in Spain, and took him all the way to Renfrewshire in Scotland.

Armanda wishing Pelut 'bon voyage'. So that he could travel comfortably, we converted the two biggest bedrooms in our van into one!

Armanda wishing Pelut ‘bon voyage’. So that he could travel comfortably, we converted the two biggest bedrooms in our van into one!

Mirabelle

We met beautiful tabby cat Mirabelle in south west France. She travelled with us to Middlesex, where owners Franke and Sophie have moved for work.

Such a pretty girl!

Such a pretty girl!