pet travel by road

Cats Flo and Elsa swap London for Paris

On recent trips we took two cats called Flo and Elsa from London to Paris, and a dog called Alfie from London to Monaco. In between, we arranged for Yorkie pup Meelo to fly from the UK to Dubai. Flo and Elsa, 2 cats from London to Paris We collected Flo and Elsa from owner Jonathan in London for their journey to Paris. We crossed from England to France with Eurotunnel, then headed to central Paris, where Jonathan was waiting to welcome his girls to their new home. Flo and Elsa exploring their new Parisian abode Darling [...]

By |2026-04-15T14:00:19+01:00Wednesday, April 15, 2026|bespoke trips, pet travel by air, pet travel by road|6 Comments

Middle East airspace: impact on pet travel

We're saddened by the current situation in the Middle East and its impact on so many people. Animalcouriers clients using our air freight and road transport services for pet travel may be affected in several ways, outlined below. Like you, our aim is to keep pets secure and comfortable, and make their travel as safe and calm as possible. What is the impact on outbound pet travel by air (air freight)? If you're considering a move or relocation with your pet(s) to the Middle East, Cyprus or Turkey, or you already have a quotation in hand with us, please [...]

Cats Momo and Pollie relocating from Munich to London

Cats Momo and Pollie relocating from Munich to London were among our first pet passengers of 2026. We also transported nine cats from Wales to Sweden, one cat from England to Denmark, another cat from London to Liverpool, and four dogs from France to Surrey. But first, meet our final passenger of 2025: Angel. Angel, a dog travelling from Monaco to London Dear little Chihuahua Angel hopped on board in Monaco for her journey to London. She came well supplied with a cosy jumper and blanket, and stayed in our hotel room as we overnighted on the drive north. [...]

By |2026-02-16T10:02:13+00:00Monday, February 16, 2026|pet travel by road|5 Comments

Transporting frequent passenger Kira from Finland to Jersey

We had the pleasure of transporting frequent passenger Kira from Finland to Jersey. This gorgeous girl is a Border Terrier who, with her loving family, splits her time between Finland, London and Jersey. Courier Gwen collected Kira at the marina We took the ferry from Turku in Finland to Stockholm in Sweden We shared a pet-friendly cabin — the bed got Kira's seal of approval! Admiring the natural beauty of Sweden… …as we approached Stockholm… …on very calm waters Kira enjoying a leg stretch in Sweden [...]

By |2025-11-07T10:08:53+00:00Friday, November 7, 2025|dedicated trip, pet travel by road, pet travel by sea|9 Comments

To Slovakia with Betty the Pug

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 travelled comfortably in our van She enjoyed a stroll on deck on board the ferry We spent two nights in hotels along the way [...]

By |2025-08-07T10:52:34+01:00Thursday, August 7, 2025|pet travel by road|13 Comments

Travelling in southern Europe with cats, dogs, a kitten and a tortoise

Courier Ricardo made two trips to southern Europe, travelling with cats, dogs, a kitten and a tortoise. Lilly, Mary and Teo, 3 dogs from the UK to Italy Lilly started her journey in Sheffield, Mary hopped on board in Kent, and Teo set off from London. We collected Breton Spaniel Lilly in Sheffield from Andrea. Lilly is on the right. Lovely Lilly was a great traveller A happy reunion for Lilly with owner Sylvia in Cosenza in southern Italy Beautiful Collie cross Mary thrilled to see owner Tatiana in Naples [...]

By |2025-07-22T12:02:15+01:00Tuesday, July 22, 2025|pet travel by road|17 Comments

Murphy and Baby from Poland to London

Courier Gwen recently brought Murphy and Baby from Poland to London. Murphy is a mighty (and mighty sweet) Great Dane, while his companion Baby is a super smart Pointer. Murphy and Baby greeted courier Gwen in Warsaw This bonded pair quickly settled in and were super travellers on our two-day trip Charming street art spotted in Warsaw An eye-catching David Bowie mural in the city We took regular breaks for the dogs to stretch their legs Murphy and Baby slept comfortably in our hotel room each night [...]

By |2025-07-15T11:48:50+01:00Tuesday, July 15, 2025|pet travel by road|11 Comments

To Austria with dogs Otis and Lily from Kent

Courier Gwen travelled to Austria with dogs Otis and Lily from Kent, and returned via Germany with a cat called Smokey. Before that, she fitted in a quick trip to North Yorkshire. Fiona, a dog from the UK to Greece Courier Gwen travelled to North Yorkshire to collect Deborah's lovely dog Fiona for her onward journey to Messinia in Greece with another Animalcouriers colleague. Deborah went on ahead to make sure she was ready to roll out the red carpet for Fiona on her arrival. Deborah seeing Fiona away at the start of her journey to Greece [...]

By |2025-06-09T11:20:08+01:00Monday, June 9, 2025|pet travel by road|16 Comments

Happy Christmas reunions for pet passengers and their families

Here, you can read about some of the pets who travelled with us in December in time for happy Christmas reunions with their families. As we come close to the end of 2024, we'd like to take the opportunity to wish our friends, followers, clients and partners all the best for the festive season and the new year. Stay warm, take good care of yourselves, and give your pets extra Christmas hugs! Billy, a dog from Jersey to Spain We collected gorgeous Cocker Spaniel Billy from Lara in Jersey. Billy belongs to Lara's Mum, Nathalie, who was waiting for [...]

By |2025-01-28T09:49:50+00:00Tuesday, December 24, 2024|pet travel, pet travel by road|16 Comments

Elsa the Dachshund from Valencia to Essex

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 [...]

By |2024-12-06T10:25:58+00:00Friday, December 6, 2024|pet travel by road|8 Comments
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