Stylish Gucci joins the trip as we drive along some stripy German roads

We colleced Toy poodle Gucci in Germany this morning. She is off to live in Reading to start a new life, with a new owner. It was an exciting day for Gucci and her hair had been done especially for the journey.

Tor is proving rather difficult to photograph. He’s full of puppy playfulness – he will jump, run, leap and somersault – anything but sit still for a photograph! Luckily his owner Karen has sent some photos of him so you can see what a gorgeous fellow he is. He’s a chilled  traveller.

Not forgetting someone back at the office with a true passion for liquorice, Courier S has ensured her stock cupboards are refilled with salty and sweet delights.

Gucci checking for crumbs

Tor – look how tall I am already

A close up of the gorgeous fellow

Alice was full of beans this morning – perhaps she’s caught the puppy bug?

Big fluffy Oreo likes to see everywhere we go. He seems to be really enjoy his journey

Pretty but why? Anyone know why there are stipes on these roads?

Nordic naughties

From Sweden to Germany, where we met Zentaur and Oreo

Having picked up Swedish Vallhund Alice in Malmo yesterday, Animalcouriers started the journey back towards the UK via Denmark and Germany.

In Sulsdorf we collected adorable Giant Schauzer puppy Zentaur. He’s off to join his new owners in Lancashire where he’ll be known as Tor.

We then stopped off in the centre of Hamburg where laid-back cat Oreo joined our trip. He’s travelling with us to start a new life in London.

Pretty blossom in Denmark

On board the ferry from Denmark to Germany — a train driving up alongside her rather spooked courier S!

Back in Germany, courier S is ready for a Wurst or two

Zentaur has a final hug with his breeder — bet his new owners can’t wait to cuddle this big bundle of joy too!

Alice gives Tor a ‘welcome aboard’ smile

Perfectly named black-and-white puss Oreo

Mr Lumley says “Goodbye Sierra Leone, hello Auckland!”

It’s taken a while to prepare Basenji cross Mr Lumley for his move to New Zealand. He’s named after Lumley Beach in Sierra Leone, where his owners spent the past three years working.

To meet the residency requirements set by New Zealand Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry (MAF), Mr Lumley had to stay in the UK for six months, so his owners arranged for him to board with a pet sitter on the West Sussex coast. They came to the UK to see him through his final preparations in the 30 days leading up to his departure date.

Animalcouriers advised on the New Zealand entry requirements and worked with the vet to obtain the Defra export certificate and ensure all the paperwork was in order. We booked Mr Lumley’s flight from the UK to New Zealand, and arranged for his travel box to be delivered a couple of weeks in advance so that he could get used to it before departure.

Mr Lumley gets ready to head down under

Alice is swapping Sweden for the UK

Having dropped off Fudge and Angel in Germany, Animalcouriers headed via Denmark to Sweden to collect Swedish Vallhund Alice.

Her grandpa drove her over 1,000 km from Sweden’s skiing region to meet us in Malmo, where it was strangely quiet after the Eurovision song contest the night before. Alice is on her way to join the rest of her family who’ve moved to Watford. We know some little girls are waiting impatiently for this most important member of the family to arrive!

Banana and avocado parfait — strange but true, this dessert was served with kiwi, strawberries and grapes at a hotel in Germany run by students who’re learning all about the hotel and restaurant trade

The Rodby ferry takes about an hour and links Germany to Denmark

The bridge, made famous by the eponymous TV series, that stretches across the sea from Denmark to Sweden. Even in thick fog with a limited view, it was still amazing

Darling Alice

Where we went to play

Hopefully Alice understood the rules — courier S’s Swedish is somewhat limited!

Alice shows her best profile — she’s a fine example of the Swedish Vallhund breed

Alice picks the comfy bed

Very jolly bathroom tiles

Alice waiting patiently at the vet’s for her parasite treatment

A tiny Chihuahua pup moves to Kuwait

Little Josephine homeboarded with Animalcouriers while we prepared the paperwork for her move to Kuwait.

Dogs travelling to Kuwait must have their Defra export certificates checked by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and then legalised by the Kuwaiti Embassy.

Lyn, who looked after Josephine, had become so fond of her she had to come back twice to kiss her goodbye!

Josephine getting over her jet lag with her new brother Finlay

Fudge and Angel swap their UK homes for Germany

Yesterday Animalcouriers collected handsome Border Terrier Fudge from Shropshire and beautifully behaved Colliedoodle Angel from Dorset. We spent last night in Calais in northern France, where everyone had a good rest before heading towards Germany today via Belgium and the Netherlands.

Fudge enjoying a walk in the Netherlands

Angel could possibly do with a visit to the hair stylist!

Both dogs had their eye on courier S’s lunchtime sausage!

Fudge’s new 200-year-old home in Springe

Fudge with his family — both little girls were very excited to have their favourite playmate back and immediately started a game of tag

Angel arrived in Bremen where a special home-cooked chicken supper was waiting for her. She’ll have a relaxing evening getting to know her new family and surroundings

The colourful houses in Bremen brighten up a rainy day

Maisie, Anak and Mr M are on their way to Bermuda

Pretty young dog Maisie and her feline companions Anak and Melchizedek (aka Mr M) set off for Bermuda today. Their owners went on ahead just after Easter to find the right house for this trio. This took a little longer than expected, but Maisie, Anak and Mr M are finally on their way.

Animalcouriers originally collected them from Edinburgh in March. Maisie has been staying with family members in Surrey, while Anak and Mr M have been boarding at Burntwood Cattery.

Earlier in the week Animalcouriers took all three pets to the vet to have their export certificates completed and the required parasite treatments done, before the Bermuda import permits could be issued.

Their owners are worried that Maisie won’t recognise them when she arrives in Bermuda, but we’re sure she will. She’s a very affectionate and laid-back young dog, who we feel will take everything in her stride.

Maisie patiently waits her turn at the vet

So relaxed, she even snatches 40 winks!

Tick and flea treatment for Anak

Mr Pooley the vet checks the paperwork

Mr M keeps a watchful eye on proceedings

Anak takes in his surroundings

Maisie in her travel crate, getting close to departure time