on the road with animalocouriers

On the runup to the end of last year, we were travelling with pets to and from France, Spain and Portugal, and had the pleasure of reuniting lots of cats and dogs with their delighted owners.

Cleo and Ziggy, 2 cats from England to Spain

Glamorous tortie Cleo and her ginger-and-white chum Ziggy travelled with us from North Yorkshire to Asturias.

Owner Alba saw her beloved pets away

Cleo and Ziggy en route

Sedalinia was on hand in Asturias to welcome Cleo and Ziggy

Charlie, a dog from Northern Ireland to Portugal

Charlie, a Jack Russell Terrier belonging to Marta, travelled from Country Antrim to Portugal.

Very charming Charlie

On receiving Charlie, Marta’s sister immediately range Marta to let her know he’d arrived safely

A view of Lisbon’s Basilica de Estrela, which was built in the 18th century in late baroque and neoclassical style

Patch, a cat from Wales to Portugal

Handsome puss Patch made the journey with us from Porthcawl to Portugal for a happy reunion with Martin.

Smiles all round as Martin is reunited with Patch

Piata, a dog from Portugal to England

Cute Corgi Piata hopped on board in Lagos for the journey to London and a reunion with owner Isaura.

Katia gave Piata a proper send-off

Piata enjoying a walk along the way

Douglas, a dog from Portugal to England

Lovely Labrador mix Douglas joined us on the Algarve for his journey to Lancashire, where Tina was waiting for him.

Gentle fellow Douglas

Arpege Mystique and Myra, two kittens from England to France

We had the honour of transporting these two stunning Tabby Point Siamese kittens from their breeder in Warwickshire to new owner Lynda in the Dordogne.

Arpege Mystique

Arpege Myra

Thrilled new owner Lynda

Statue of Liberty spotted on a French roundabout!

Albus, a dog from England to Spain

Cheeky mini-Dachshund Albus joined us in England for his trip to Andalucia.

He’s a lovely little chap

Albus happily reunited with Philip

Vadar, a dog from Portugal to Ireland

Irresistible Pug Vadar joined us in Estoril for his journey to Dublin.

Nothing like his namesake!

Roxas and Namine, 2 dogs from England to Spain

French Bulldog Roxas and Jack Russell Terrier Namine travelled with us from England to Baiona, where Fernando was eagerly awaiting their arrival.

Fernando over the moon to have Roxas and Namine back with him

12 cats and 3 dogs from Portugal to England

When the Ward family relocated from Garvao Beja to Hampshire, they asked us to transport their dearly loved collection of 12 cats (Lucky, Summer, Millie, Fleur, Lulu, Deedee, Buffy, Socks, Smudge, Ginny, Misty and Pixie) and three dogs (Trapper, Tarn and Baloo).

Beautiful Buffy

Friendly Summer

Adorable Baloo

Santine, a dog from Spain to England

We met up with dear Santine in Spain for her journey to London, where Lesley was waiting for her.

Santine enjoying a leg stretch

A glorious sunrise north of Valencia as we headed towards the UK