When Your Pets Fly

Common Concerns About Live Animal Transport

Moving everything you own can be very stressful. Moving with a pet family is emotionally exhausting. Here are a some of the most common frequently asked questions about pet relocation.

Where do I begin?

You will need to learn about the import rules for your destination country to make sure it’s possible to relocate your pet. Certain countries have complete species and breed embargos while other countries don’t don’t allow pets to arrive from specific countries.

Once you have determined your country destination import rules you can then start to build a pet travel plan. This will include the veterinary visits for health documents or applying for the country’s animal import permit.

Can my pet fly with me inside the plane?

Pet owners prefer their pets right by their side when flying. Most airlines do permit small, tiny pets in the cabin if you are flying within the United States. All international pet travel requires pets to fly via manifest cargo, this excludes service dogs.

Is it safe for my pet to fly in cargo?

When you plan correctly and take all the necessary precautions, pet air travel is safe. Many airlines are pet friendly airline with established pet safe policies in place.

What is the cost?

Pet transport estimates depend on following factors: how many pets, species, breed, pet’s weight, pet size, origin and destination city, flight kennel type, transit charges and departure date.

My pet is sensitive, emotionally challenging and has unique needs can my pet still travel?

Some pets are naturally more happy-go-lucky, relaxed and ready to travel than others. Many parents of pets are more nervous than the pet could possibly be, remember animals have been managing stress longer than they have been sharing our homes.

Pet Travel in the U.S.

Traveling within the Unites States and even Hawaii, it is possible for the parent to arrange your pet’s itinerary but submitting international bookings may require agent or transport company assistance.

International Pet Travel

Please visit the USDA Aphis information page for pets traveling to other countries, this will be the first step. You will be able to select your country and review the live animal import rules, regulations, and a step by step list of requirements.

Southern California Pet Transport

We are a local pet relocation company located in Los Angeles.
We do not operate remotely from an office in another time zone.
We meet and greet every pet who travels through our city.

We work together with you and your veterinarian to prepare then finalize all documentation required to safely and successfully transport your pet.

Our handlers work closely with the USDA office vetinerarians, field officers and TSA agents on a daily basis. This means all of our pets in transit are well looked after.

Can I plan the move myself or do I have to hire someone?

In order to save time and reduce stress, most people prefer to hire a professional. A pet family of five relocating from Seattle to Mumbai a professional would handle the travel itinerary and customs clearance documents to make it easier. Remember one simple document error could result in unnecessary quarantine or in delayed customs import clearance.

For some people planning pet relocation the task is too complicated, cumbersome and time consuming to do on their own. They become overwhelmed with the amount of paperwork involved, from import permits to health certificates to customs documents.

Be aware that airlines have a long list regulations to meet when a pet travels; all travel kennels must be IATA approved, kennels must also be prepared for flight, health document compliance for destination country and airline live animal regulations.

We are here to help answer any of your questions.