on the road with Animalcouriers

Our first passengers of the new year travelled with courier Richard from Scotland and England to Scandinavia; with courier Ricardo from the UK to France and Monaco; and with courier Paul from Spain to England.

Scotland, England and Scandinavia

Courier Richard headed to Glasgow to collect young blonde German Shepherd Yogurt, who had proven a bit too much for owner Kiko. So she very responsibly arranged to return him to his equally responsible breeder, Kim.

The resident ducks (plus interloper) at Tebay services in Cumbria

Kiko saying a fond farewell to six-month-old Yogurt

Yogurt is a lovable fellow who proved to be a good traveller

A warm welcome back for Yogurt from breeder Kim in Kent, where he was also reunited with his mum and brother

In Ayr courier Richard met Cocker Spaniel Mylo and Maine Coon cross Pacino. They belong to Caleen who’s moved to Denmark with her husband, whose job has taken him there. Caleen’s mum Margaret has been looking after Mylo; she also has a Boxer of her own, so Pacino has had a peaceful stay at a cattery.

As part of the Christmas festivities at the cattery, at raffle was held, which Pacino won! So a prize tub of sweeties was delivered to Caleen along with Mylo and Pacino.

Margaret wishing fun and friendly Mylo a good trip

Gorgeous Pacino settles in for the ride

Caleen greets Mylo in Esbjerg

And Pacino gets a cuddle

On the way back south, courier Richard called in on Jean, who breeds King Charles Spaniels in Suffolk. Four-month-old Anita and Clinton were on their way to Peter in Sweden. They follow in the pawprints of another King Charles Spaniel owned by Peter, and also bred by Jean.

It was a close-run thing with the paperwork, but fortunately the vet and Defra pulled out all the stops, and Jean had the paperwork in her hands about an hour before we arrived to collect the pups.

At the Swedish end it was another close call, as we got to Peter less than 24 hours after the birth of his fourth grandchild!

Jean saying goodbye to Anita

Clinton gives Jean a goodbye kiss

These two cuties enjoyed a nap on the hotel room sofa

Peter greets the new canine arrivals

To France and Monaco

While courier Richard headed north, courier Ricardo made his way south. His first delivery was dear little Jack Russell Terrier Gary, who belongs to Chloe. She’s relocated with her partner from Glossop to Carcassonne, and we had the pleasure of reuniting her with Gary.

The Millau bridge looking all moody in the wintry weather

Gary travelled like a pro

A happy reunion for Gary and his folks in Carcassonne

In Monaco we delivered delightful hounds Matisse and Georgina to Colleen, following a family Christmas in London.

King Charles Cavalier Georgina and Coton de Tulear Matisse home boarded with us between Christmas and the New Year

The two dogs were perfect houseguests!

After delivering Georgina and Matisse, we admired Monaco by night

There was still a festive feel to some of the lighting

From Spain to the UK

Courier Paul collected three adorable dogs in Spain for UK reunions with their families.

Gorgeous King Charles Spaniel Charley travelled home with us to London following a holiday in Marbella

Lively little Monty returned to Surrey after a Christmas holiday in San Roque

Stately Boxer cross Louie and his mum have swapped Madrid for London

And finally… news of Igor

Handsome English Bull Terrier Igor travelled with us from Rome to the UK, but unfortunately his owner was denied permission to have a dog. So Igor went to board with Richard at The Mardens in Caterham, Surrey, one of the kennels we use regularly.

Igor made himself so much at home that eventually an arrangement was made for him to stay at The Mardens permanently. So now he’s always on hand to meet and greet any Animalcouriers passengers who stay there.

You can read a short interview with Igor that appeared in the local press.