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The Top 5 Dog-Friendly Cities in International

The holidays may be over but spring break is approaching quickly. Check out our list of the top dog-friendly cities in America so that your pet can have as much of a vacation as you. 1. Chicago, IL The Windy City is home to some 600 dog parks and is easily accessed through its many sidewalks like The 606, an elevated walkway exclusively for pedestrians and bikers like you. Not to mention, the Chicago White

January 10, 2020

Future

2019 Chicago IPATA Conference Recap

The IPATA Conference (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association) is always one of our favorite events of the year! The 2019 conference was held in Chicago, so we packed our bags and flew to the windy city. We had a great time strengthening relationships with our partners and colleagues around the world, including Heathrow ARC, Dogtainers Australia, Bliss Italy, PBS UK, and many other IPATA members. Insightful Facts and Key Takeaways A big topic of

December 12, 2019

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Cat Travel

Pre-Flight Checklist For Your Pet

Flying your pet in the cargo is a breeze when you’re well-prepared and informed! Use the checklist below to ensure you have everything you need for the purr-fect trip: Checklist and Reminders for your Pet’s Flight in the Cargo: –All necessary vaccinations and documentation –ID tags –Pet license –Ensure your pet is microchipped – IATA compliant crate – your pet should be able to sit, stand and turn around comfortably, and there should be at

October 29, 2019

French bulldog wearing sunglasses and enjoying his trip with AirPets International.

Dogs

Keep Your Pet Calm and Carry On

Summer is around the corner, and it’s bringing fireworks and thunderstorms with it. Do you know what you need to do to keep your pet calm during this season of celebrations and scary noises? Check Your Calm Before the Storm During a summer storm, the first thing you can do to keep your furry friend calm is to reflect on your own state of mind and behavior. Dogs and cats are intuitive animals and are

June 15, 2019

Golden retriever sitting and looking up with a lifted paw.

Dogs

Older Pet Tips

Everybody gets older every day and that includes your pet. Older pets have different needs than younger ones and here are a few things to take into consideration as your pet gets older. Depending on your pet’s size, health, nutrition, breed and some other factors, their approximate age in human years varies, the following charts published by the American Veterinary Medical Association can give you an estimate. Regular vet visits. If you’ve had

June 7, 2017

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

March 31, 2017

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

March 20, 2017

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.

February 8, 2017

Happy young labrador sitting near big luggage in the living room waiting for his flight with AirPets.

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

January 10, 2017

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

December 27, 2016

Pet News & Resources

The Top 5 Dog-Friendly Cities in International

2019 Chicago IPATA Conference Recap

Pre-Flight Checklist For Your Pet

Keep Your Pet Calm and Carry On

Older Pet Tips

Shipping Your College Pet

Hade & Garfield: Pets Move To Germany

Travelling With Multiple Pets

What To Expect After Shipping Your Dog

Choosing A Pet Relocation Company

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