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A British solider’s cat called Kettlebell relocates from Ukraine to the UK

Towards the end of 2025, a British solider's cat called Kettlebell relocated from Ukraine to the UK. Although we didn't ultimately transport him, we helped with advice and support. Here, with permission from David, is Kettlebell's story. Content warning: suicide David's son Tom was a British serving soldier deployed in Ukraine, north of Odessa. Following an episode of severe bombing, Tom heard a mewing sound coming from a building that had been razed to the ground. The source of the sound turned out to be a tiny black kitten. Tom adopted him on the spot and named him Kettlebell. [...]

By |2026-02-05T11:56:12+00:00Thursday, February 5, 2026|Ukrainian pet transport|8 Comments
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Sunshine, sweet treats and Santas in Scandinavia

Animalcouriers made several trips to and from Scandinavia, enjoying sunshine, scenery and sweet treats on the road as we transported cute cats, dashing dogs and gorgeous guinea pigs. Our destinations included Copenhagen in Denmark, Stockholm in Sweden, Helsinki in Finland, Oslo in Norway, and a side trip to Prague in the Czech Republic. Valhalla, a dog travelling from the UK to Sweden Stunning Malinois Valhalla, full of energy, travelled with us from the UK to join owner Christina in Stockholm. A few weeks later, she was ready for her return trip with us to London. Valhalla shows her [...]

By |2025-12-22T10:47:50+00:00Monday, December 22, 2025|Merry Christmas|7 Comments
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Travelling with regular passengers Balofo and Ziggy from Portugal

We had the pleasure of transporting regular passengers Balofo and Ziggy from Portugal to London, along with their cute new companion, Canela. We also transported a cat called Carly to France, and brought dogs Poppy, Gus and Anastasia back to the UK. Carly, a cat going from England to France Adorable Carly belongs to Samantha. We collected her from Samantha's parents in Surrey for her relocation to France, where her new home is near Montpellier. Very laid back, Carly took being on the road completely in her stride. A goodbye hug for Carly from Samantha's parents [...]

By |2025-12-10T10:59:00+00:00Wednesday, December 10, 2025|animal transportation|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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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
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Reintroducing ospreys to Spain

Animalcouriers were asked to help with an exciting project reintroducing ospreys to Spain. The project involves teams in Inverness (Scotland) and in Pego and Madrid (Spain). We're quite experienced with young raptors now, having helped in previous years with osprey chicks going to Spain and Switzerland, and red kite chicks heading to Spain. Chick selection The osprey chicks were born in Inverness at the Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation. They were carefully watched over by wildlife officer Ian, who selected 12 of them to travel to Pego, near Denia. Ian selecting chicks An osprey chick close up Chicks on the road [...]

By |2025-10-02T15:03:59+01:00Thursday, October 2, 2025|wild bird air travel|8 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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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
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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
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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
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