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Two pet geckos from the Netherlands to London

We recently transported two pet geckos from the Netherlands to London on our way back from delivering a dog called Melly in Switzerland. Before that, we brought a cat called Carly from France to England and a dog called Lupin from Yorkshire to London. Carly, a cat travelling from France to England We collected beautiful black cat Carly in the Hérault region of France for her journey to England and a happy reunion with her owner, Sam, in Surrey. Carly took to travelling like a pro Sam overjoyed to be reunited with Carly Lupin, a [...]

By |2026-08-11T14:21:55+01:00Tuesday, August 11, 2026|pet transport|11 Comments
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Ragdoll cats Hamish and Charlie relocate from Scotland to Bristol

We recently helped Ragdoll cats Hamish and Charlie relocate from Scotland to Bristol. Before that, we transported pets to Germany and from Sweden, and met three toy poodles and a Bengal cat with the yummiest names. Hamish and Charlie, 2 cats from Aberdeen to Bristol Beautiful Ragdoll cats Hamish and Charlie travelled with us from Aberdeen to Bristol. Their owner just had a baby and needed to rehome them. Ragdoll cats are known for their calm nature. Intelligent, affectionate and gentle, these quite large cats are also playful to the point of being quite puppy-like. A magnificent cat! [...]

By |2026-06-16T09:12:51+01:00Wednesday, May 27, 2026|animal transportation, pet transport|5 Comments
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What pet owners need to know about rabies vaccinations for pets travelling to Great Britain

The UK government has issued new guidance on how long a pet (dog, cat or ferret) must wait for its rabies vaccination to become valid before entering or returning to Great Britain (GB). GB countries are England, Wales and Scotland. Since 1 December 2025, the waiting period after a pet's rabies vaccination before they can enter GB has become more specific. Previously, the waiting period was assumed to be 21 days for all vaccine brands. Now, however, it depends on the 'onset of immunity' period stated in the vaccine manufacturer's official datasheet. What is the minimum waiting period? The [...]

By |2025-12-03T11:23:54+00:00Wednesday, December 3, 2025|latest news, pet passport, pet transport|2 Comments
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Floki and Dusty relocating from the UK to Norway

When the Walker family were relocating from the UK to Norway, they asked to us transport their beloved pets, Floki and Dusty. So we headed to West Sussex to collect handsome Labrador/German Shepherd Floki and gorgeous grey cat Dusty. Leaving the UK We met the pets at the family home, then drove to Portsmouth to catch the ferry. Completing the final paperwork at home A proper family send-off for Floki and Dusty Floki was so good at the vet, taking his worming tablet — a requirement for his animal health certificate (AHC) [...]

By |2025-08-12T11:13:35+01:00Tuesday, August 12, 2025|pet transport|12 Comments
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On the road with Buddy from Norway to Somerset

Courier Gwen hit the road with Buddy from Norway, transporting him and his owner Richard all the way to Somerset. On the way to pick them up, she dropped off Leo the cat in the Netherlands. Other recent collections in the Nordics include dogs Pablo and Rory, and cats Hecuba and Ganymede. Pablo, a dog from Denmark to London We collected handsome hound Pablo in Copenhagen for his journey to London and a reunion with owner Ella. Pablo on board Pablo delighted to see Ella again Hecuba and Ganymede, two cats from Copenhagen to London [...]

By |2024-11-26T09:08:59+00:00Tuesday, November 26, 2024|pet transport, pet travel by road|19 Comments
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Delivering and collecting dogs and cats in Sweden and Germany

Courier Gwen was recently on the road, delivering and collecting dogs and cats in Sweden and Germany. Ralph and Raymond, 2 dogs from England to Sweden These two little darlings belong to Shane and Sinead. We collected them in Surrey for their journey to Sweden, where Shane and Sinead are relocating. The dogs' animal health certificates (AHCs) were prepared by Travel Vets, where courier Gwen met up with Sinead. Here she is saying goodbye to Ralph and Raymond. These good boys travelled very cosily in our van Here we are out for a stroll [...]

By |2024-07-24T09:58:36+01:00Wednesday, July 24, 2024|pet transport, pet travel by road|15 Comments
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Transporting cats, dogs, guinea pigs and budgerigars

Courier Gwen recently transported cats, dogs, guinea pigs and budgerigars. A large and varied pet family relocated from the Wirral to Scotland; while moving to England were a cat from Berlin and two dogs from the Netherlands. A dog, 3 cats, 2 guinea pigs and 3 budgies from England to Scotland The Woods family are living their dream in the Highlands of Scotland, having relocated from the Wirral. They needed an extended transport for their many beloved pets so they could make the move calmly and be ready to welcome the animals to their new Scottish home. So courier [...]

By |2024-07-12T13:47:52+01:00Friday, July 12, 2024|pet transport, pet travel by sea|13 Comments
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Trips with cats and dogs to France, Spain and Portugal

Couriers Ricardo and Gwen made several trips with cats and dogs to France, Spain and Portugal. These gorgeous pets were all over the moon to be reunited with their owners at their final destinations. Pets travelling between the UK and Spain We travelled with a snow-white puss and a family of three cats to Spain, and brought back two ginger brothers heading to the Isle of Man, and a dog relocating to London. Gorgeous Theo travelled with us from Somerset to Murcia in Spain, where Adam was delighted to receive him Handsome Casper, along with equally [...]

By |2024-05-15T11:05:39+01:00Wednesday, May 15, 2024|pet transport|22 Comments
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Pets travelling from England to Austria and the Czech Republic

Courier Gwen made a trip with pets travelling from England to Austria and the Czech Republic, returning via Italy and Belgium. Tau and Leelu, 2 cats from the UK to Austria We picked up Andrea's gorgeous Maine Coon cats, Tau and Leelu, from our boarding partner and collected their Animal Health Certificates (AHC) from our nearby government vet. The cats travelled with us from London to the Steiermark area of Austria, where Andrea was eagerly awaiting their arrival. Leelu (L) and Tau (R). A magnificent duo, who settled in well for the trip. We stopped for [...]

By |2024-02-26T11:29:13+00:00Monday, February 26, 2024|intra-EU pet travel, pet transport|19 Comments
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Catch up on end-of-year pet travels in Europe

To wish you all a happy new year, let's catch up on end-of-year pet travels in Europe. Pets travelling between the UK, Spain and Portugal We headed to Spain with gorgeous Rhodesian Ridgeback Shelby for owner Dee, and delightful Shar Pei Tori for owner Dani. On the way back to the UK, we collected Caroline's lovely Cocker Spaniel Nina (a returning client) and Persian cat Peppa, travelling to join John's family. Dee and Shelby reunited in Valencia — it was hard to tell who was more excited! Dani and Tori overjoyed on meeting up near Madrid [...]

By |2024-01-04T10:28:45+00:00Thursday, January 4, 2024|pet transport|13 Comments
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