We recently headed to Spain to transport Elsa the Dachshund from Valencia to Essex. Other recent pet passengers travelling from southern Europe to the UK include Troy and Lucy from Portugal; Lana, Mila, Ziggy and Balofo from Spain; Jake from Greece; and Maud from France. You can read their stories here.

Elsa, a dog from Spain to England

Darling Elsa, who belongs to Celia, hopped on board with Animalcouriers in Valencia. We spend the first night with her in Torrenostra, the second night in Narbonne, and the final night in Reims, before crossing the Channel for a reunion with Celia’s daughter.

The view of Spinnaker Tower as we left Portsmouth on the overnight ferry

The view of Spinnaker Tower as we left Portsmouth on the overnight ferry

Elsa the Dachshund: Irresistible Elsa

Irresistible Elsa

Elsa the Dachshund: Elsa standing out against the pavement in Valencia

Elsa standing out against the pavement in Valencia

Elsa the Dachshund: Our little flat in Torrenostra was right by the beach, perfect for an evening walk with Elsa

Our little flat in Torrenostra was right by the beach, perfect for an evening walk with Elsa

It truly was a beautiful spot

It truly was a beautiful spot

Elsa the Dachshund: Very well behaved in our bedroom

Very well behaved in our bedroom

Elsa the Dachshund: A rural morning walk with Elsa in Narbonne

A rural morning walk with Elsa in Narbonne

A joyful reunion with Celia's daughter

A joyful reunion with Celia’s daughter

Troy and Lucy, 2 dogs from Portugal to Scotland

We collected Catherine’s beloved Troy and Lucy in Portugal for their journey to Scotland.

Catherine delighted to have her dogs back in her arms

Catherine delighted to have her dogs back in her arms

Lana and Mila, 2 cats from Spain to England

We collected these delightful young cats from their breeder in Girona for their journey to their new UK homes in the London area.

Lana a Mila were a bit shy at first

Lana a Mila were a bit shy at first

Here you can see just how beautiful they both are

Here you can see just how beautiful they both are

Ziggy and Balofo, 2 dogs from Spain to London

We collected lovely Ziggy and Balofo in Spain for their journey to London and a happy reunion with owner Thyana.

Pinscher Ziggy enjoying a leg stretch

Pinscher Ziggy enjoying a leg stretch

Thyana reunited with Balofo in London

Thyana reunited with Balofo in London

Jake, a dog from Greece to England

Handsome Jake, a rescue dog from Greece, travelled with us to new owner Lita in Cumbria.

Lita welcomes Jake to his happy new life in Cumbria

Lita welcomes Jake to his happy new life in Cumbria

Maud, a cat from France to Scotland

We collected stunning tabby cat Maud in the French town of Montélimar, which is world famous for its nougat.

Maud's owners, the Christmases, gave her a proper send-off

Maud’s owners, the Christmases, gave her a proper send-off

Such a pretty girl! And a very relaxed traveller all the way to Scotland.

Such a pretty girl! And a very relaxed traveller all the way to Scotland.

Bonnie over the moon to receive Maud 

Bonnie over the moon to receive Maud