Courier Gwen travelled to Slovakia with Betty the Pug, who was relocating with her owner Miriam. Darling Betty was super company along the way. She made the most of the P&O pet lounge and deck facilities on the crossing, and behaved beautifully in our hotel rooms as we drove through France, Germany and Austria.

Betty left from Haywards Heath with her travel bag carefully packed by Miriam

Betty left from Haywards Heath with her travel bag carefully packed by Miriam

Betty travelled comfortably in our van

Betty travelled comfortably in our van

She enjoyed a stroll on deck on board the ferry

She enjoyed a stroll on deck on board the ferry

We spent two nights in hotels along the way

We spent two nights in hotels along the way

Betty happy was happy to test the beds!

Betty happy was happy to test the beds!

She enjoyed plenty of opportunities to stretch her legs

She enjoyed plenty of opportunities to stretch her legs

Charming woodland in France

Charming woodland in France

Meeting a friendly cat

Meeting a friendly cat

In Rottenbach, Austria, we admired the late Gothic parish church…

In Rottenbach, Austria, we admired the late Gothic parish church…

…and this rather racy car!

…and this rather racy car!

Miriam thrilled to be reunited with with Betty in Velky Meder, Slovakia

Miriam thrilled to be reunited with with Betty in Velky Meder, Slovakia

On the way back, courier Gwen stopped at a brocante (second-hand store) in northern France. These sculptures of female figures have something about them of Niki de Saint Phalle. Not so sure about the goats!

On the way back, courier Gwen stopped at a brocante (second-hand store) in northern France. These sculptures of female figures have something about them of Niki de Saint Phalle. Not so sure about the goats!

Also on offer: a tandem. A new mode of transport for Animalcouriers perhaps?

Also on offer: a tandem. A new mode of transport for Animalcouriers perhaps?