Pet News & Resources

There are many things you can know and do to ensure your pet’s move is as stress-free as possible. We’re here to provide the latest pet news and the best resources to help you get ahead of the curve and set up your travel plans today.

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Dog Shipping

First Time Flying With A Pet

  We know that your first time flying with a pet can be stressful and sometimes confusing. Our team of pet relocation experts share some of their advice to help you and your pet get to your destination safe and sound. Plan ahead: Whether it’s your first time flying with a pet or the 30th time, planning ahead can help you avoid most of the stress related to your pet’s relocation. Depending on where you

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Dog Travel

Pet Travel During Holidays

We normally try to avoid pet travel during Holidays as this is a very busy time of year for the airlines. But if you absolutely must ship your pet during the holidays, these are a few tips from our pet travel experts. Try to extend your holiday a few days to avoid the crowds, sometimes just leaving a day early and coming back a day later can be enough. The number of passengers and baggage

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Pet transportation

Things To Know About Pet Relocation

Five things to know about pet relocations! Planning is everything for pet relocation: Depending on where you plan to relocate your pet, planning can take a few weeks or up to six months. Some countries require a waiting period after certain tests, or quarantines before entering. By planning ahead of time you can make sure the pet relocation goes smoothly. Pet relocation health certificate: A health certificate is a requirement for most pet relocations. But

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Pet transportation

Pet Health Certificate

Ensuring your furry friend’s well-being during travel is a global concern, and a vital component of this is the pet health certificate, also known as the certificate of veterinary inspection. Though primarily associated with air travel, it is advisable for road trips within the US as well. This crucial document attests to your pet’s good health and suitability for travel, with its specific requirements varying depending on your destination. To navigate this intricate process smoothly,

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Crates

Tips For Big Dogs Traveling

Embarking on a journey with your big dog requires careful planning and consideration to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for your furry friend. One of the key elements in this preparation is selecting the right crate, tailored to meet your big dog’s specific needs. In the following guide, we’ll delve into essential tips and considerations for traveling with large dogs, covering everything from crate customization and plane size to ground transportation and pet-friendly accommodations.

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Airport Survival Kit For Traveling Pets

Getting together a survival kit for traveling pets is not very hard and it can make your trip (and more importantly your pet’s trip) a lot more comfortable. It only takes a little foresight to greatly improve your pet’s relocation. For a full list of what’s allowed in your carry on please follow this link.   You should carry the equivalent of at least one meal for your pet, just in case your flight is

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Ventral: Red River Hog Travels From Oklahoma To London

Ventral is a Red river hog who moved from his home in the Oklahoma City Zoo to London Zoo. Our team of pet travel experts assisted in his move. We met Oklahoma City Zoo staff at the airport. Then took Ventral (the hog) to meet with fish and wildlife to arrange for his travel to London. Where Is The Red River Hog From? Red river hogs, like Ventral are originally from Africa and are found

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Pet transportation

Shipping Your College Pet

Many colleges within the United States allow pets in their dorms. So you will need to know about shipping your college pet. Knowing the basics of pet travel can be very helpful and professional pet shippers can arrange every detail of your pet’s relocation to and from college. Most of the pets allowed are small, though some campuses will allow dogs and cats. But since we usually talk mostly about dogs and cats, lets find

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Pet transportation

Hade & Garfield: Pets Move To Germany

Hade & Garfield: pets move to Germany Hade and Garfield moved from Tulsa, Oklahoma to Alsbach- Hahnlein, Germany. Planning started months before their flight, they were both microchipped and received vaccinations to be allowed in the European Union. Our ground transport team picked these two up in Oklahoma and drove them in our climate controlled vehicle to our pet resort in Hurst, Texas. They spent the night with many other furry friends before taking off

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Dog Shipping

Is Flying A Dog Safe?

Is Flying a dog safe? Here at Airpets International, we receive many inquiries as to whether flying a dog is safe. Many people are misinformed and lack all the facts about flying a dog. Professional pet shippers, airlines and veterinarians alike have done extensive research about the safety of flying a dog in a commercial airplane. This is why there are so many restrictions in place for flying dogs, including seasonal bans, crate size requirements,

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