While couriers J and M travelled to Scandinavia, couriers Richard and Paul were making their way back from Spain and Portugal with eight dogs on board.

Holly, Stanley, Harvey and Ricco

Sarah has relocated from Valencia in Spain to Bedfordshire. Her four canine guardians travelled with us to join her.

Stanley, the biggest of the four and leader of the pack

Stanley, the biggest of the four and leader of the pack

Senior member Holly, 14 years young

Senior member Holly, 14 years young

Handsome hound Harvey

Handsome hound Harvey

We love the ears of Chihuahua cross Ricco

We love the ears of Chihuahua cross Ricco

Sarah's dogs delighted to be reunited with her, despite the hailstorm that greeted them at their new home

Sarah’s dogs delighted to be reunited with her, despite the hailstorm that greeted them at their new home

Solo, Ollie and DeDe

Collecting Avril’s dogs was a pleasure, as all three were highly entertaining and we enjoyed a very welcome cup of tea. After moving from Turkey to France, Avril is now back in the UK to be near her son and his family in Northamptonshire.

Shih Tzu Ollie is quite forward and enjoys giving a high five

Shih Tzu Ollie is quite forward and enjoys giving a high five

DeDe might look cute but she rules the roost completely

DeDe might look cute but she rules the roost completely

Avril adopted German Shepherd Dog Solo from a Turkish rescue centre. He was ill and covered in sores, and Avril just fell for him. She nursed him back to health, and today he's a social older gent in super condition.

Avril adopted German Shepherd Dog Solo from a Turkish rescue centre. He was ill and covered in sores, and Avril just fell for him. She nursed him back to health, and today he’s a social older gent in super condition.

A photo op for little DeDe as Avril greets her constant companions at their new UK home at the Billing Aquadrome

A photo op for little DeDe as Avril greets her constant companions at their new UK home at the Billing Aquadrome

The Aquadrome is a fantastic environment for people and pets alike

The Aquadrome is a fantastic environment for people and pets alike

Wilbur

We scooped up Wilbur at a kennels in Calais, where he’d been waiting to join our trip. His owner moved back to the UK a little while ago, and now Wilbur has joined the family.

Wilbur at his new London home

Wilbur at his new London home