In the absence of any sunshine and warmth, Dougie, Camille, Ruby and Hercules have put a spring in my step on this chilly Monday. These cute cut-out paper characters by Mibo are enough to give any mini  jet-setter the travel bug.

All that’s required is a pair of scissors, some glue and a bit of manual dexterity to get your little travelling buddies ready for take-off with their suitcases, camera, passports and sun hats to hand.

And what do the Jet Set Pets need once they’ve reached their sun-soaked destination? Someone to send their postcards home, namely Pigeon Voyageur, below.

Put his cap on, poke a tiny note into his beak and send him on his way, no stamp required. Just don’t expect him to come home again.