Imagine being driven from your home in London to the Costa del Sol.  You're in a comfortable Mercedes with your beloved dog in a cosy cage behind you, your driver has taken care of everything - she knows when your dogs needs a toilet stop - and perhaps you do too?  she knows which hotels will welcome you, and she is a completely brilliant driver.  Well you needn't just imagine it, you can book Den to take you anywhere in Europe.

Diana Melly (Shepherds Bush) 

Thanks Den.
 
My drive with Den from London to Spain was a huge adventure.

Despite appalling weather I never for a moment felt nervous.  Den is  
a first rate driver and she makes it all fun with her pre-booked  
hotels and stops for the dogs to run under the trees.  

There is never a dull moment.

The car is very comfortable and I did a lot of snoozing and listening to my i pod.
 
My little dachshund Iris settled very well.
 
All in all it was a great experience. 

Nell Dunn (Chelsea) 

Dear Den and Julio!

Hi both, it's Arthur(Arti) here! Remember me, I own Debra and Peter and you transported us on Dec 12th from our home in Somerset to Villingen in the Black Forest, Germany! Debra asked me give you some feedback of our trip with you! Well I think you are fabulous, so is Julio and your Mercedes car is the best!! So all cats like me, and dogs like Julio any animal in fact, must travel this way. It was so comfortable, warm, enjoyable, easy, stress-free and relaxing. Everything was planned in advance by Den and she was really sweet to me and made me a nice bed in a big cage and she gave me water, litter tray etc. My mum had nothing to worry about, as I know she was worried and stressed before we left for our trip and when Den turned up on the day of departure she gave my mum a hug and she felt better! Den stopped the car a few times on the journey they all got out ( I stayed in my lovely cosy cage) they said they were stretching their legs! how funny is that! Anyway I snoozed and and when I opened my eyes I could see all that was going on! Julio kept me company all the way and made me feel welcome, he was a gentle calming doggie.

I will never forget Julio or Den and all animals should choose PetChauffer. You are guaranteed an excellent service.

So my advice is don't bother calling anyone else - it's a waste of time, SIMPLY RING DEN!!!! Love to all you travelling animals. ARTHUR  purrr x x x

Hi Den,

Lagar & myself want to thank you Den for such a wonderful travel experience.

On organising best route, Vet, Hotels & Ferry, in addition to having a timing deadline & linking all the itinerary in. I would not have known where to begin. You took away all of that worry, all we had to do was sit back and enjoy.  I never imagined the 3-day journey with a pet could be so stress free.

Your skill & knowledge came to the fore as we started our journey with you checking Lagar’s passport (which my vet had assured me was all okay). You discovered alterations that had not been stamped by my vet. You were immediately aware that this would prevent us departing customs check in France.  Without hesitation you digressed on our journey to meet up with my vet in Spain for her to correct the passport detail.
Going it alone, without your expertise, I would have made a two day journey through Spain & France only to be turned away … Thank you so much for your skills & knowledge.

Lagar loved her cage and travelled so safely in there. I was amazed how she took to it so quickly and couldn’t wait to get back in. I have also taken your advice and purchased a car safety harness for her.

The Mercedes is such a comfortable vehicle and great to have access to a fridge which ensured I could maintain my special diet needs on the journey by bringing along some of my essential food items.

We hope to travel with you again Den in the not too distant future and will be in touch. Once again many thanks.

Ann & Lagar Ratcliffe.
(Glossop, Derbyshire)

Hi Den,

We would like to say a big thank you to Den for all her help and time spent on picking up our dogs and us from Madrid Airport. It would have been an absolute nightmare, it was a lot of waiting around, her transportation for the dogs was excellent and they were nice and comfy, plenty of stops so that they could stretch their legs and we had a great laugh on the way back to La Marina, Alicante. Nothing was too much trouble and it was certainly a very long day for her, we have absolutely no hesitation in recommending PetChauffeur to anyone and would certainly use her services again.

 
Sharon and Steve Mayle  
Oscar and Bruno
(La Marina, Alicante)

Hi Den,

This is a genuine solution to the problem of moving your pets, who will be happier and less stressed in your company. The indoor kennels in which they travel may look like cages, but, to your pets, they are airy, comfortable, and reassuring spaces where they feel safe. My elderly dog relaxed all the way from Gibraltar to the UK. The frequent halts for walking were good for both of us. You'll enjoy the trip, appreciating the countryside. Den is both knowledgeable and capable, and she and Julio her little dog are delightful travelling companions.
 
Many thanks from Pat and Kizzy!
Pat Read (Stafford)

Hi Den,

Kiki and I would just like to thank you so very much for bringing us safe and sound back to the UK. You organised every travel detail to perfection, and saw us through all potential obstacles with great skill and professionalism.

We shall be contacting you again, as we are planning to go to Spain for a long period in September and October, and will need to bring Kiki back. (I will fly her down in the cabin with me, with Spain Air)

Buffalo Bill was great!

Our very fondest regards,

Kiki & Tove Goddard (Epping Forest)

When we first contacted Den about bringing ourselves and our three little dogs over to the UK from Spain, our main concern was about them being in cages. However, Den reassured us that the dogs are quite alright, because they are right there beside us all the time.

This was certainly true and I was amazed at how at-ease they were, very comfortable and mostly sleeping. We were so pleased - to say the least!

If you are thinking of doing a similar trip - don't worry, the dogs feel safe and secure, and you can relax with them.

Thank you again, Den.

Barbara and Eddie Hankin (Glazebury, Cheshire)

Thank you so much for making the trip back to England so easy for my dog, cat and me! I very much enjoyed your company and, of course, Julio’s, who became great friends with my dog, Sam!

All the hotel rooms were booked well in advance and I was very impressed, as they were not only cheap, but very, very clean. Well chosen! We caught the very early ferry and checking the animals in went smoothly, even though we caught it by the skin of our teeth (but that’s another story!).

The actual journey was amazing, leaving Fuengirola in sunshine and reaching Northern Spain with snow on the ground. France is a great place to drive, with lots of stop-off points to walk our dogs and stretch our human legs as well. Drivers are well catered-for along the motorways.

Luckily we had some time on our hands, so we decided to go slowly and explore La Rochelle (great crepes) and Le Mont St. Michel.

Thank you Den, I could do it all over again. I wish I could – in reverse - and return to the beautiful Costa del Sol. I was really worried about taking my pets back to the UK, but Den made it so easy and comfortable, that we all sat back and enjoyed the ride.

Lynda Carter (Poole, Somerset)

Dear Den,

When we decided to return home to England, after living for over seven years in Spain, we wondered how we could get our dogs home by road, as we were not happy with the way they were transported by air when we went out there and were determined that they would never fly again.

On seeing your advert in the Costa Blanca News we looked on your website and were very impressed with what we read. When you mentioned that your pet dog Julio accompanied you on your journeys, that convinced us that you were the person we were seeking, as it told us that you were a true animal lover.

We were not disappointed. From the moment we met you, we knew that you were a person who was well organised. Everything went off smoothly and we felt very relaxed. We especially enjoyed your sense of humour and travel knowledge. The animal friendly hotels where we stayed and the restaurants where we ate were first class. Julio was a delight to travel with. It was an experience we shall remember for the rest of our lives.

We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone who is seeking someone to transport their pets by road.

We have also found two wonderful new friends in you and Julio. We will keep in touch and hope to meet you again from time to time.
 
Best Wishes For The Future
 
Jack & Peggy McDonald (Somerset)

We had a very smooth trip down to Marbella from Hertford and Mac and Nell were very happy in their cages. The hotels we stopped at overnight were very comfortable and we had some excellent meals.  There were plenty of stops for refreshments etc. and Den was a very pleasant and efficient chauffeur and travel guide.  Den is full of interesting information and tips and we shall definitely be using her services again.

Margaret Walker (Marbella, Spain)

Dear Den,

From the moment I received your email in response to my enquiry for driving my Great Dane dog & 2 cats back to England from Spain, I was reassured.

It was very important to me that my pets had as stress-free journey as possible. It was also important that I accompany them along with some personal possessions.

Your professional service offered me this perfect solution & I was not disappointed. On the contrary, it became clear from the beginning that you are an animal lover, a very experienced driver & a great companion throughout the journey home.

Your organisation skills, booking appropriate animal-friendly hotels & door-to-door service really did take the stress out of the journey for me & my pets.

I have already recommended you to family & friends.

Many thanks again & best wishes

Ruth Davies (Northants)

Hi Den,

I just wanted to write and thank you again for taking such good care of me and my French Bulldog, Frodo, on our trip from the Costa Blanca to England. I have to be honest and say I wasn't looking forward to such a long trip but as there was no way I could consider leaving Frodo with strangers I felt I had no choice. As it was, the journey was very relaxed and good fun. The fact Frodo could stay with me over night and knew I was with him at all times in the car made all the difference, to both him and me. I felt completely relaxed knowing everything was organised from the hotels, ferry, legal paperwork to most importantly the meal stops (!!). Now Frodo is settled in his new home (despite the weather) and is still the same happy, playful, noisy little dog he was before. I would recommend Den to anyone wanting to move their animals without causing them any stress or discomfort. For me this was and is the only option.

Kind regards and safe trip back to you and Julio

Debbie and Frodo Farr  x  (Herts)

I can thoroughly recommend the service provided by Denise. She moved myself and Bobby - my rather aggressive Labrador-Alsatian cross - from the North-West of England to Malaga, Spain.

We travelled in comfort, door to door, and Denise was an entertaining and relaxing companion. Every detail of the trip — such as staying in animal-friendly hotels and travelling at a relaxed pace was planned by Denise.

Denise made a lengthy and tiring journey into an enjoyable experience — thank you for a job well-done!

Andy Donnachie, Lancashire. UK

Den,

We would like to THANK YOU for bringing us safely home to Co. Kildare in Southern Ireland, from Benalmadena Pueblo in the South of Spain. It was a most enjoyable trip and you were great company.  It was wonderful to meet Julio, your lovable gentle little dog.

For anyone considering bringing their pets from Spain to Ireland, I would certainly recommend they use Den.  I have in the past flown with our small dog Gizmo and it was an absolute nightmare for all of us. I now wish I had met Den when we first travelled to Spain and back to Ireland. When we travelled with Den, in her extremely comfortable car, Gizmo was with us at all times during the trip. We stayed in animal friendly hotels so Gizmo was able to stay in our room at night. Den had planned every thing from accommodation, euro tunnell, ferry crossing and vet appointment for tick and tape. She took care of every little detail and told us to sit back and enjoy the trip. Den's love of animals and her relaxed personality made the trip go without any hitches.

Thanks again Den, we now have two new wonderful friends, you and Julio! We will keep in touch.

Sheila, Tony and Gizmo Tobin. (Co. Kildare. Ireland)

I first used PetChauffeur when I brought my 2 rescued dogs over to Spain from West Africa. I was met at Barajas airport, Madrid, by Den and she drove us to Marbella. I was impressed with her service and also liked her very much. After a year I decided to return to London with the dogs, because they had been in Spain for over a year they wouldn't need to go into quarantine ... both had pet passports. I had no hesitation in contacting Den again and even though I was given cheaper quotes elsewhere I felt that the professionalism offered by her was second to none. Den checked everything for me and ensured there would be no snags. My 2 dogs had already been through so much trauma in their lives that I wanted to keep the journey as stress-free as possible and that is what she provides. She takes the stress and anxiety away and I felt totally secure with her. Den's knowledge and obvious adoration of animals is very apparent. In fact, Milly and Melon should be writing this themselves!! It would be a glowing testimony.

I really enjoyed my time on the road and hadn't expected to. Den and I got along famously and the time flew by. I can honestly say that my dogs and I recommend her services ... she really is FABULOUS. If you love your pet/s and are worried about the journey, put yourself in the professional hands of Den. You won't regret it. 

Lynne Adesanya, (Chelsea, London)

Dear Den,

I often think of the lovely journey back here from Spain, You were so good, it was a wonderful experience. Many thanks to you.

Love Liz and Tony Scott. (Lincs)

Hi Den

Many thanks for a delightful journey back from Sussex to Spain, with my daughter and my Jack Russell, Zak. Apart from your very pleasant company and lots of wonderful things we saw on the way, life was made to enjoy and we certainly did this, with sightseeing and lots of stops for ourselves and our dog. This has been my 2nd trip with you and would really recommend you to all. I don't like flying so this is a good option for me, you have everything planned before you reach us and we had no worries about anything, including worm and tick treatment, ferry bookings etc, you made it seem such an easy journey. Anyway many thanks once again and I shall definitely book again with you when I need to go back to UK. Thanks Den, keep in touch.

Bye for now

Gill Barallon, (Empuriabrava, Costa Brava)

Dear Den,

Having travelled with you on several occasions I felt it time to express my satisfaction in writing. You have transported my little dog, Posie, and myself to and from the UK several times. Each trip went smoothly with no hitches and was a perfect delight in your most entertaining company. Your obvious love for animals and their handling, along with superb driving, instilled total confidence in us both.

I would strongly recommend your services to anyone whose animal welfare is foremost in their interests - and they are worth every penny. I shall definitely be using your services again, this year hopefully.

Marion McCartley, (Málaga, Spain)

Dear Den,

Just a note to say thank you for transporting Gini and myself to the UK from Southern Spain this summer.  Before embarking on the journey I was concerned about the long journey and how Gini would react. I must say I was pleasantly surprised to find the journey enjoyable and Gini was comfortable throughout.

Your professionalism and the organisation of the whole trip including hotels and documentation was excellent and I would readily recommend you and your services to anyone considering moving their pets from one country to another.

Many thanks for an enjoyable trip.

Kind regards,
Barbara Foster (Marbella, Spain)

Our 6 animals (4 dogs and 2 cats) were our biggest worry when leaving Spain to return to the UK. I heard horror stories with regards to putting them in the hold of an aircraft which only substantiated my fears. Then there was all the paperwork, passports and signatures. It was number one priority to make the move as less stressful for our beloved animals as we could.

Den was recommended to me by my somewhat eccentric cattery owner! On speaking to Den she put our minds and worries to rest. Some of the paperwork can be confusing, however Den was more aware than my vets and explained all the requirements that had to be met. She explained the whole procedure for the animals and us humans! I wanted her to meet the animals prior to the trip, as she would be travelling with them for 3 days. Den dutifully came and on meeting with her we all bonded with her straightaway. Further more us humans could travel with our animals.

Den organised everything for us which was wonderful, accommodation, ferry crossings etc. Although what really made an impression on us was what a great person she is. She is kind, friendly and warm to both animals and owners and her great ability to manage and plan. Moving is such a stressful time but when you have to move your animals too that stress doubles. Den took all our stress away, supplied a wonderful service and even shared her evenings with Bilbo Baggins!

Without hesitation I would recommend Den for all the above reasons and many more. She made the move for our animals something to celebrate.

Thank you so much Den from Barnaby, Bilbo Baggins, Huckleberry Finn, Layla, Tuitti Fruiti and Tinker Minx!!

I cannot recommend Den Brown highly enough. I travelled to Spain from the UK with my two cats in August this year, and although the cats were not used to travelling at all, they were relaxed and happy throughout the long journey. There is not one detail that Den overlooks in her planning and on the journey. She is a true professional, and her high standards of care and professionalism are borne from a deep and abiding love and understanding of animals - and also people! Den is calm whilst being totally in charge of all arrangements, she is a wonderfully safe driver, with a positivity that seems to make everything flow easily and smoothly. And for owners who travel too, she is a lovely mixture of fun, sensitivity and consideration, and also a mine of information! Den has the experience and knowledge to cover any and all situations which could arise, but the flexibility to meet any specific needs of the animals and their human companions. She is perceptive in her assessment of each individual's needs - and animals just feel so at ease with her.

I honestly do feel very lucky that I was put in touch with Den when arranging my travel to Spain, it was a great journey, a really positive experience. She's brilliant! (and thank you to Julio, her little dog, too).

Sarah Chalkley. (Nerja, Andalucia)

Having made the decision to emigrate from England to Spain, one of our biggest concerns was how we would transport Ellie, our beautiful 7-year-old Labrador, to her new life in the sun. Neither of us was comfortable with the idea of putting her on an aeroplane. Apart from the real horror stories we'd read about animals being lost, stolen, injured and even killed en route at airports in various countries (including Spain), we knew at the very least that she would be deeply stressed at being separated from us, put on a big noisy jet and flown to a strange place, not understanding what was happening to her.

We knew she had to travel over land but how? We didn't want to bring our English car over as they can be difficult to sell or re-plate in Spain. No UK car hire company would allow us to take a vehicle out of the country. We didn't want to use a conventional animal courier company because, again, we didn't want Ellie to have to travel without us. We were becoming increasingly perplexed until we discovered Den, the Pet Chauffeur! Her service was the answer to our prayers!

Den arrived on our doorstep in Scarborough (England) bright and early one February morning and, after loading a few small personal possessions (which were too precious to send with the removal men) into Den's luxury Mercedes 7-seater, Ellie jumped aboard and into her spacious, secure travelling crate. She had constant access to water and was able to keep an eye on us throughout the three-day journey. Having never been more than fifty miles from home (and only on a couple of occasions) in her life, Ellie took to international travel like a natural, just as Den had reassured us would be the case. She stayed with us overnight firstly in Le Mans (France) and then Pancorbo (Northern Spain) in comfortable pet-friendly accommodation selected by Den. There were regular stops for food, exercise and toilet (for us and Ellie!) and by the time we pulled into our new home in Nerja (Andalucia) we had all not only thoroughly enjoyed the experience but we had also made a valued new friend.

We would not hesitate to highly recommend Den's PetChauffeur service to anyone who believes that they and their pets deserve to travel in style!

Ian and Julia . Nerja, Spain

Thanks for making my journey into my new life so pleasant. Hope the way back was OK. Jemima is settling in fine. Take care. Will keep in touch.

Chris Edwards, Marbella, Spain