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.

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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Crates

Travelling With Multiple Pets

We talk a lot about the importance of hiring a professional pet shipper when you are moving with one pet, and this is even more so when you are travelling with multiple pets. One reason for this is that airlines don’t allow more than one pet (in cabin) per passenger. And even if you can find someone to travel with you airlines only allow one pet in first class and one in the main cabin.

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Dog Travel

What To Expect After Shipping Your Dog

Though most pets adjust really fast to new environments, there are certain behaviors that can be expected after shipping your pet. Behavioral changes like house soiling, signs of hunger at the wrong times, not wanting to be left alone (showing signs of separation anxiety), reacting to new sounds, etc. are all behaviors that can be expected from cats and dogs relocating. The way your pet reacts to their new environment can vary widely, depending on

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Choosing A Pet Relocation Company

Shipping a dog can be quite complicated to do on your own so hiring a pet relocation expert is a great idea. But how do you choose a dog relocation service? Are they really dog shipping experts? Are they all the same? Well, No! They are not all pet shipping experts and they are not all the same. But we are here to help you make an informed decision with your pet’s relocation. There are

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Dog Travel Summer Tips

As the scorching Texas sun heralds the arrival of summer, pet owners embark on their vacation plans, often eager to include their furry companions in the adventure. However, the rising temperatures also bring the risk of overheating for our canine friends. To ensure a cool and comfortable journey, here’s a compilation of our favorite “dog travel summer tips.” Frozen Water Bottles: Freeze plastic water bottles to create a portable, long-lasting refreshment solution. This is especially

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Cat Travel

Traveling with your feline friend can be a rewarding adventure, and just like dogs, some cats love to explore new places. In fact, there are a few famous cats, such as Amelia, also known as “Tropicat,” who sails around the world on the Swell, Jesper, the Norwegian cross-country hiking and skiing cat, and the dynamic duo Bolt and Keel, who have a passion for hiking and kayaking. If you’re considering taking your cat on a

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Pet transportation

Imported Russian Red Foxes

This is the story of Mikhail and Nikolai, two Russian Red foxes with a tale that took them from the vast landscapes of Russia to an unexpected adventure in Texas. They were imported Russian red foxes that were denied and left without a proper home. What happened? In a pet shipping saga, Airpets International received a call from British Air seeking assistance. The challenge? Two Russian Red foxes had arrived at DFW airport but were

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