There were happy UK reunions for pets who travelled with us from Portugal and France. Meanwhile, courier Richard made a quick trip from Buckinghamshire to Cornwall, and courier Paul popped down from Kent to the Costa del Sol.

Eddie from Portugal, happy to be back with Cintia and family in Bromley, Kent

Eddie from Portugal, happy to be back with Cintia and family in Bromley, Kent

 A big smile from Diana in Redhill, when courier M delivered Teddy all the way from Lisbon

A big smile from Diana in Redhill, when courier M delivered Teddy all the way from Lisbon

Raeka, who travelled with us from the Portuguese Algarve, knew she was home as we pulled up. She waited eagerly with her tail wagging for owner Ginny to open the front door and welcome her home.

Raeka, who travelled with us from the Portuguese Algarve, knew she was home as we pulled up. She waited eagerly with her tail wagging for owner Ginny to open the front door and welcome her home.

Tinker, who travelled with us from France, was delighted to be reunited with Janet, and immediately set about exploring her new Nottinghamshire home

Tinker, who travelled with us from France, was delighted to be reunited with Janet, and immediately set about exploring her new Nottinghamshire home

Wonky, Fluffy, Smudge, Max, Kai and Cassie

Dinah and her husband have moved from Buckinghamshire to Cornwall. They’ve owned and loved German Shepherds for many years, and the mantlepiece in their new home already has a gallery of pictures of dear friends past and present.

These days, in addition to three German Shepherds, the couple also has a trio of cats — Wonky, Fluffy and Smudge. Our job was to collect all six pets from their temporary lodgings in Aylesbury. The cats got on board first and calmly walked themselves from their carry boxes into their shared bedroom. It was a different story with dogs Max, Kai and Cassie, who were so exuberant we had to board them individually!

All six were very good travellers and there was hardly a peep from they all the way. On arrival, they were delighted to be reunited with Dinah and her husband.

Wonky — who has a rather endearing moustache-like white mark

Wonky — who has a rather endearing moustache-like white mark

Slinky Smudge

Slinky Smudge

Beautiful Fluffy

Beautiful Fluffy

The three amigos — Max, Kai and Cassie

The three amigos — Max, Kai and Cassie

Rosie and Poppy

Gorgeous Labs Rosie and Poppy travelled with us from Kent to Benalmedena in Spain, to rejoin owner Julie and family.

Julie sent us this super shot of her beloved hounds, all settled in to their new home on the Costa del Sol

Julie sent us this super shot of her beloved hounds, all settled in to their new home on the Costa del Sol