At Airpets International, we take the stress and difficulty out of relocating your pets so you can travel with peace of mind. Whether we transport your pets in the air or on the ground, we promise they will arrive at their destination just as happy and healthy as ever before.
We are proud pet parents ourselves, and we are committed to taking care of your pets with the same level of love and care that we give our own.
Our pet relocation services are customizable for pets of all breeds, sizes, and desired destinations. We work with your unique pet relocation requirements every step of the way.
We have over 40 years of animal care experience combined with 30+ years of pet shipping proficiency, so you could say we know a thing or two about pets. We are also airline and governmental regulation experts that keep up with country-specific rules and requirements, so you don’t have to.
After many years in the business, Airpets International has developed strong relationships with every major airline to serve virtually every country. We are the pet travel company that airlines turn to when they need relocation assistance.
CHIEF TRAVEL OFFICER
Born in Germany and raised in a military family, I’ve cultivated a global perspective through extensive travel across various continents and most of the 50 United States. Initially aspiring to become a veterinarian due to my deep love for animals, I transitioned away from this path upon realizing my aversion to witnessing their suffering.
Following my high school years in Northern Japan, I pursued higher education in Arizona, earning a bachelor’s degree before settling in Florida to establish a successful career spanning 15 years in the real estate sector. Continuously seeking knowledge, I obtained a master’s in business administration and became a Certified Professional Accountant. Despite professional endeavors, my passion for animals remained steadfast, evident through my lifelong dedication to rescuing and caring for cats and dogs.
In 2001, my introduction to doggie daycare ignited a profound interest in the pet care industry. Determined to pursue this newfound passion, I meticulously planned and saved, culminating in the realization of my dream in 2009 when I acquired a pet boarding and transportation business from Dr. Dale Hodgson, former IPATA President. Under his mentorship, I honed my skills in managing such facilities and pet transportation services.
Joining IPATA in 2009 marked the beginning of an enriching journey, highlighted by meaningful connections and opportunities for professional growth. Throughout my tenure, I’ve undertaken diverse responsibilities, serving as Chairperson for the Awards and Country Profiles Committees, actively engaging in the Education and Content Planning Committees, and currently fulfilling the role of Secretary for the Executive Committee. With over 15 years of industry expertise, I am dedicated to advancing IPATA’s objectives and supporting its ongoing efforts in animal welfare and industry excellence.
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Where are you from? A tiny town in Southern Illinois called Nashville.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Operations Manager – I oversee day to day operations and make sure everything is running smoothly. If issues arise, I work with the team to get things straightened out and back on track. My main focus is happy clients, a happy team, and safe moves.
What’s your favorite part of your job? I love seeing all the happy reunions and especially love when we have the opportunity to have a furry traveler pop in for a visit!
Do you have any pets currently? I currently have 2 cats but am a dog person at heart.
What is a fun fact about yourself? I’m in love with the ocean. My retirement plan is to buy a sailboat and sail around the Caribbean.
Favorite place you have visited and why? I was previously a travel agent for 16 years and visited so many wonderful places that it is hard to pick just one! If I had to choose, I’d say Costa Rica. The wildlife is so diverse and abundant. The people are very warm and welcoming. They also have the most delicious fish tacos I’ve ever had!
TRANSPORTATION SUPERVISOR
Where are you from? Born and raised in Providence, Rhode Island. Going from the smallest state in the country to one of the largest has been quite an adjustment, but I love it so far!
What’s your job title and what does that entail? I’m the Transportation Supervisor. I help ensure that your loved ones make it from Point A to Point B safely and promptly. Their well-being is of utmost importance to me, and I care for each one as if they were my own!
What’s your favorite part of your job? Favorite part of my job is without a doubt seeing pets reunite with their families! The excited tail wags and loud meows put a smile not just on the owner’s face, but mine as well.
Do you have any pets currently? I have 3 cats and 1 dog of my own! My cats Sam, Renly, and Oberyn are all boys and made the journey with me all the way from Rhode Island. Meera is my sweet girl that I adopted after moving to Texas.
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I’m a huge film and TV guy. I log and sometimes write reviews for everything that I watch. Half of my brain is filled with useless movie knowledge that is only ever put to use at a bar trivia night.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? Vermont! A few years back my friends and I rented a cabin in the woods for the weekend, and it’s one I’ll never forget. The scenery alone makes it worth the visit.
PET RELOCATION SPECIALIST
Where are you from? Erie, PA.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Pet Relocation Specialist – logistics and management of relocations.
What’s your favorite part of your job? Seeing photos and receiving updates of client pets.
Do you have any pets currently? Yes, “Booger” (Mini Poodle X).
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I have a total of 11 siblings.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? Niagara Falls, NY – it’s simply beautiful!
FLEX-DRIVER
Where are you from? Franklin, North Carolina!
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Flex driver-on ground transport or pet nanny for flights. I make sure your loved ones get form point A to B safely.
What’s your favorite part of your job? Meeting all the different fur babies!
Do you have any pets currently? 4 cats (Sammy, Max, Leo and Casper) and a Corgi (Bella).
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I petted a kangaroo once.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? NASA because I would love to either live on the Moon or Mars – fingers crossed I get to see it in my lifetime.
FLEX-DRIVER
Where are you from? Born in Winchester England and relocated to Dallas Texas in December 1989.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Pet transportation within the domestic US. This includes driving pets to/from customer homes, delivery and pickup of pets from international and domestic airlines. Additionally, I provide air pet escorts, meeting the owners at airports and accompanying their pets in cabin aboard the flight to their destination where they are handed over to family members.
What’s your favorite part of your job? The meeting and caring of the pets that I provide transport for, as each one has its own unique personality.
Do you have any pets currently? Yes, I have Bentley, he is a wonderful 13-year-old black lab/retriever mix.
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I have a pilot’s license and love to fly as much as I can.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? I have traveled the world and have been lucky to travel to all seven continents. My two favorite places so far are Tanzania to experience the great migration on the Serengeti game reserve. And Antarctica to experience the wonderful scenery and abundant wildlife.
FLEX-DRIVER
Where are you from? Nebraska.
What’s your job title and what does that entail?
Flex driver, pick up and take pets to and from airport and customer.
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Delivering pets to their owners.
Do you have any pets currently?
Not at this time. Recently I moved and just got fence installed, so won’t be much longer before I get another dog or two.
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
Recently retired and enjoying a slower pace of life
Favorite place you’ve visited and why?
Hawaii, 40th Anniversary ( renewed vows ).
PET RELOCATION SPECIALIST
Where are you from? Fort Worth, Texas.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Pet Relocation Specialist. I assist the move coordinators to help lighten their workload and to help achieve a smooth handoff between the travel consultants to the coordinators.
What’s your favorite part of your job? I have a passion for helping others and love seeing a task through to completion.
Do you have any pets currently? Yes! I have one 12 year old Korat cat.
What’s a fun fact about yourself? By the time I turned 25 I visited 16 countries.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? Mykonos, Greece- the views are incredible and the food is AMAZING. Also Tenerife, Spain- We did so many fun excursions there and Spain has some of the best beaches in the world.
PET TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Where are you from? I wasn’t born in Texas, but I got here just as fast as I could!!! I do still love the home of my youth in Kentucky. My fondest early memories are from playing out on family dairy farms in Indiana.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Pet Travel Consultant- I have the pleasure of explaining the process to clients and finding the services that best fit their needs. It is often like putting together a complicated puzzle, but it is also really fun at the same time!
What’s your favorite part of your job? Seeing pictures of other people’s beautiful pets and knowing that they will be reunited in travel as well as my coworkers who are amazingly brilliant individuals who have huge hearts to help animals and humans alike. Our owner is very involved and available to us which is very refreshing. I’m new to the industry, but enjoying the job very much! I love that my office is next to Rachel because she makes me laugh…a lot!
Do you have any pets currently? I have 2 rescue pups- a very loyal and loving Chocolate Labrador Retriever (Roxy) and a really fun and silly Pit Bull Mix (Raven). They are truly the sunshine in my life and I absolutely love my pool time with those 2 rambunctious swimmers!
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I love driving fast and blaring my music! Also, I am married to someone who loves animals just as much as I do and he has his own business educating the public on reptiles, invertebrates, and commonly misunderstood creatures.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why?St. Lucia is special to me as it was where I married my wonderful husband, Eric.
PET TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Where are you from? Born in Winchester England and relocated to Dallas Texas in December 1989.
What’s your job title and what does that entail? Pet transportation within the domestic US. This includes driving pets to/from customer homes, delivery and pickup of pets from international and domestic airlines. Additionally, I provide air pet escorts, meeting the owners at airports and accompanying their pets in cabin aboard the flight to their destination where they are handed over to family members.
What’s your favorite part of your job? The meeting and caring of the pets that I provide transport for, as each one has its own unique personality.
Do you have any pets currently? Yes, I have Bentley, he is a wonderful 13-year-old black lab/retriever mix.
What’s a fun fact about yourself? I have a pilot’s license and love to fly as much as I can.
Favorite place you’ve visited and why? I have traveled the world and have been lucky to travel to all seven continents. My two favorite places so far are Tanzania to experience the great migration on the Serengeti game reserve. And Antarctica to experience the wonderful scenery and abundant wildlife.
PET TRAVEL CONSULTANT
Where are you from? A far, far away land, on the other side of the seven seas. They call it the Land Downunda
What’s your job title and what does that entail?
Pet Travel Consultant
What’s your favorite part of your job?
Helping people to bring their beloved animals to wherever it may be around the world and discovering new breeds of dogs and places on Earth! There’s so many!!!!!!
Do you have any pets currently?
I have 3, 1 resides with my Mum overseas and the other two are stuck with me!! They are both rescues who found my Husband and I on the streets. We are truly lucky to have them in our lives.
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
Favorite place you’ve visited and why?
Borneo, Indonesia! I went on a Trip for 8 days with students from a Captive Animals and Vet Nursing class to study Primate Species. We slept in the Jungle, on the Black River and travelled through Tanjung Puting National Park in 50 degree Celsius heat on the local Klotok Riverboats. It was the most incredible experience, being amongst some of Natures most fascinating animals. I was also lucky enough to hand an Orangutan some Banana off of the boat with supervision from a local Borneon Guide! Life changing and so beautiful.
PET RELOCATION SPECIALIST
Where are you from? South Africa
What’s your job title and what does that entail?
What’s your favorite part of your job? Being able to relive stress off clients and helping get their much loved pets around the globe with them wherever they go.
Do you have any pets currently?
What’s a fun fact about yourself?
Favorite place you’ve visited and why?
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