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From Greece with two family dogs and a rescue cat

Couriers Paul and Trevor recently returned from Greece with two family dogs from Turkey and a rescue cat on board. Kouriakis, a cat from Greece to England Dear little Kouriakis (also known as Kourkounel) was rescued by Makri. Kouriakis has been staying with Makri's father while she arranged his journey to the UK. Unfortunately, her father broke his leg, so Makri needed to find a way for Kouriakis to travel as soon as possible. Fortunately, Animalcouriers were on their way to Greece to collect Murphy and Baby, two dogs belonging to Gulce and Mert, and had room on board [...]

By |2023-03-09T10:20:26+00:00Thursday, March 9, 2023|bespoke trips, pet travel by sea|13 Comments
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A trip to the Nordics and back with dogs, guinea pigs, a cat and a parrot

Courier Trevor made a trip to the Nordics and back with dogs, guinea pigs, a cat and a parrot. A truly international group of pets, they included a dog whose journey had started in Australia. Fibi, a dog from Scotland to Norway Sweet Cockerpoo Fibi travelled with us to rejoin her owners who've relocated to Norway. Having started her journey in Scotland, she joined courier Trevor's trip in Surrey. Fibi waiting in the shade with courier Trevor at Calais Fibi enjoying a walk in the park near the Gostrup Park Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark [...]

By |2022-09-29T09:42:53+01:00Wednesday, September 28, 2022|pet travel|22 Comments
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A long-awaited reunion with Barsik on Ukraine Independence Day

We were delighted to facilitate a long-awaited reunion with Barsik on Ukraine Independence Day for owner Valya. Valya — who's from Pryluky, about 40 miles east of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv — is staying in the UK with sponsor Ruth in North Yorkshire. Valya's beloved cat Barsik, a handsome tabby, entered the UK on a special licence and had to go straight into quarantine. As a kitten, Barsik had an accident that has permanently affected the mobility of his back legs. But he's adapted well, as animals often do. The cattery where Barsik spent his four months of quarantine [...]

By |2022-09-14T16:02:31+01:00Thursday, September 1, 2022|Ukrainian pet transport, Ukranian pet resources|14 Comments
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Trips to northern Sweden and the west coast of Portugal

On recent trips to northern Sweden and the west coast of Portugal, Courier Ricardo enjoyed radically different climates and landscapes. Harry and Jimi, 2 cats from London to Sweden On his journey to Sweden, courier Ricardo had Harry and Jimi for company. These delightful cats made the journey from London to Västernorrland in the north of Sweden, to rejoin owners Clare and Philippe. Tabby and white Jimi getting comfy on the trip Philippe pleased to receive Harry and Jimi at their Swedish home One of Sweden's many stunning lakes Nimbus, a dog from [...]

By |2022-07-21T11:36:44+01:00Thursday, July 21, 2022|pet transport|14 Comments
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Santa and Persek from Ukraine reach the UK

Santa and Persek from Ukraine reached the UK with owners Tania and Alina. Courier Ray collected this gorgeous dog and magnificent cat, along with their mother-and-daughter owners, at a shelter in Calais and brought them to the UK. Duncan Murray-Clarke, owner of Service Dealer, was on hand to welcome Tania and Alina and their pets Santa and Persek on arrival in Dover. Working with industry partners, Duncan's business has made donations to a number of organisations supporting Ukrainian refugees, including a generous sum to Animalcouriers. Duncan said: "Animalcouriers did this collection free of charge, so we are making a donation [...]

By |2022-06-07T13:28:13+01:00Tuesday, May 24, 2022|Ukrainian pet transport, war in Ukraine|12 Comments
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Reuniting families with pets making complex journeys

Since the start of the year we've been involved in reuniting families with pets making complex journeys. Some of these families have waited weeks or even months to see their beloved pets again. Archie, Suzia and Jasiu, 3 dogs from South Africa to the UK This fabulous family of three hounds flew from Johannesburg to Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. We collected them at the airport's Pet Hotel for their onward journey to the UK and a happy reunion with Mark. Jack Russell Jasiu, Dachshund Archie and Cocker Spaniel Suzia Mark shared this great photo of his [...]

By |2022-07-04T17:13:31+01:00Tuesday, June 8, 2021|bespoke trips, channel hopping, Covid-19, pet air travel, pet travel|23 Comments
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The story of Emilio from Lisbon

We recently collected handsome Siamese cat Emilio from Lisbon and delivered him to his new home in Harrogate. The story behind Emilio's relocation is rather a sad one, which his family have invited us to share.Emilio was adopted by Rachael and Rob in Lisbon four years ago, when his original owner moved to China. Rachael and Rob adored Emilio, and he was central to their plans to move back to the UK from Portugal in 2020.Tragically, Rob passed away in September at the age of 31, shortly after being diagnosed with a brain tumour. Rachael moved back to the family home in North Yorkshire, and her mum, Linda, sprang into [...]

By |2019-11-02T15:45:54+00:00Saturday, November 2, 2019|pet travel by road, quarantine services, reference|21 Comments
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Travelling back to the UK with pets from Portugal, Spain and France

Animalcouriers travelled back in the UK with pets from Portugal, Spain and France. We had two vans on the road, so that we could collect pets from all over Spain as well as Portugal. We met up in France for the last leg of the journey home, with two degus and a hamster on board in addition to our more usual canine and feline passengers. Lily We collected six-month-old Persian kitten Lily from Anna just south of Lisbon in Portugal. Lovely Lily travelled with us to Beatriz in London. Anna was all ready for us with Lily in her [...]

By |2019-03-10T15:38:26+00:00Wednesday, February 13, 2019|Brexit, pet travel by road|22 Comments
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Meet our first passengers of the new year

Our first passengers of the new year travelled with courier Richard from Scotland and England to Scandinavia; with courier Ricardo from the UK to France and Monaco; and with courier Paul from Spain to England. Scotland, England and Scandinavia Courier Richard headed to Glasgow to collect young blonde German Shepherd Yogurt, who had proven a bit too much for owner Kiko. So she very responsibly arranged to return him to his equally responsible breeder, Kim. The resident ducks (plus interloper) at Tebay services in Cumbria Kiko saying a fond farewell to six-month-old Yogurt Yogurt is [...]

By |2019-01-13T18:00:24+00:00Sunday, January 13, 2019|pet transport, pets on holiday|37 Comments
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A meeting of Animalcouriers vans in Bologna

As couriers J and M were leaving Croatia, courier Gwen set off from the UK. The two Animalcouriers vans met up in Bologna in Italy. Late-night rendezvous in Bologna On the trip from Hungary and Croatia to Italy, the temperatures ranged from plus 15C to minus 2C. We also experienced thunder, lightning, rain, sleet, sun, clouds, light breezes and, finally, snow! Couriers J and M transferred the five hounds from Croatia to courier Gwen for their onward journey to the UK. Courier Gwen, meanwhile, handed couriers J and M two Lurchers, Jim and Weasel, who had [...]

By |2018-11-27T11:18:16+00:00Monday, November 26, 2018|animal rescue, pet travel by road, reunited|19 Comments
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