The extension of the UK lockdown means we’re receiving quite a number of requests to collect puppies and kittens from their breeders and deliver them to their new owners.

Although we feel that, normally, it’s best for the new owner to collect their pet, we understand that the current circumstances make that difficult. We’ve taken advice from Defra, the RSPCA and the Kennel Club, all of whom say what really matters is that young puppies and kittens go to their new homes once they’re ready, so that they can be properly socialised into their new families. All three organisations have approved Animalcouriers to undertake these trips.

So we’re very pleased to help with this special type of transport wherever we can, while prioritising the health and safety of our couriers. We aim to complete these trips in one day, but longer trips can be discussed. We’re doing our best to meet deadlines but are asking our clients to be flexible to help us work as efficiently as possible.

Here you can meet a few more of the gorgeous puppies we’ve recently transported.

Puppy from Durham to Birmingham

This delightful puppy joined us in Chester Le Street, en route to new owner Alex in Birmingham.

What an adorable young pup!

What an adorable young pup!

Safely handed over to excited new owner Alex

Safely handed over to excited new owner Alex

Puppy from North Yorkshire to Hampshire

We collected this splendid Polish Lowland Sheepdog in North Yorkshire for delivery to Alex in Hampshire.

Alex's cuddly pup took to travelling like a pro

Alex’s cuddly pup took to travelling like a pro

Alex delighted to take delivery of his pup in Hampshire

Alex delighted to take delivery of his pup in Hampshire

Raphael, a puppy from Derby to London

We met handsome little Raphael, Raffie to his friends, a Miniature Poodle pup in Derbyshire. His journey with us was to join new owner Kim in London.

Kim welcomes cute Raffie to his new home in London

Kim welcomes cute Raffie to his new home in London

Puppy from Essex to Cheshire

Another miniature — this is Ralph, a Miniature Dachshund puppy, collected in Essex for new owner Joanne in Cheshire.

Joanne delighted to take delivery of dear little Ralph

Joanne delighted to take delivery of dear little Ralph

Puppy from Wales to Surrey

This charming Border Terrier puppy joined us in Wrexham in Wales, on the way to new owner Michael in Surrey.

Michael gives his new pup a warm welcome

Michael gives his new pup a warm welcome

Fizzy, a puppy from Shropshire to London

In Much Wenlock (one of our favourite UK place names!) we met beautiful Fizzy, a Vizsla pup. Fizzy travelled with us to Wimbledon where new owner Ben was waiting.

Ben thrilled to receive Fizzy

Ben thrilled to receive Fizzy