Ground Transportation
If youre moving with your pet within the continental United States, ground transportation may need to be an option you consider. Due to COVID-19, there are not as many airlines accepting pets as there previously were. Furthermore, if your dog is a large breed or snub-nosed pet, then there are no airlines that will fly them within the US at this time.
Keeping in mind that your dog’s travels may not align with your own travel plans, it may be a good idea to look into hiring services to transport your dog to and from the airport. Hiring a professional pet-taxi or driver with a climate-controlled vehicle may not be as inexpensive as you think when you take into account the time spent on the drive, the distances traveled, fuel costs, and traffic.
Also, if you plan on having someone check-in your dog at the airport for you, it may take a few hours to ensure that all of the paperwork is in order and that your dog is weighed and prepped for departure.
Depending on where you are moving, you may need to take your dog’s veterinary paperwork to get a government approval or endorsement before travel. Some countries even require multiple endorsements, such as a Consular and a USDA endorsement.
Again, it is important to be aware of the rules for importing a dog to your destination.
Some countries will only allow pets to enter with an import permit at hand. As you can imagine, getting a formal approval from a government to bring your pet overseas can often come at quite the price.
If you discover your destination requires an import permit, try looking for these fees on that country’s government website.
Once your dog arrives, there are clearance steps that need to be taken. These can include brokers, taxes, tariffs, and other country-specific fees that need to be paid in order for your dog to be released to you.
Most airlines will be happy to share any of these customs fees with you when you book your dog’s flight. If that’s not the case, check your destination country’s government website to see if there are any customs fees indicated there.
If you’re moving to a country that requires a quarantine period, like New Zealand or Malaysia, you will need to take into account the fees required to keep your pet at the quarantine facility. Remember that these facilities offer more than just accommodations for your pet — they provide food, outdoor time or walks, and medical care if needed.
While some people choose to handle their pet moves on their own, many pet owners eventually decide that they’d rather have a service organize it all. Managing the costs and logistics of a pet move can be complicated and stressful, which is why hiring an all-in-one service brings relief to most. It’s more expensive to hire a service since you’d also be paying for the management of your dog’s move, but it’s just one thing less to worry about!
Don’t just take our word for it — here is some insight from other pet owners who are happy they sought PetRelocation’s assistance with their dog’s travels:
“High heels, lots of treats, and a smiling dog as she pulled away made me exhale and focus on the next 3,000 things I needed to do before I made the move the next day.” Read More
“We are so happy that we didnt try to do this ourselves and we picked PetRelocation, and especially Evelyn and Kelcey, who helped us out with everything.” Read More
“From the very first email we received from PetRelocation, the stressful process of moving our precious puppy back to Australia has been completely stress-free.” Read More
“Every question and concern was addressed immediately and we became more confident that Maya would arrive and be released without any issues.” Read More
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Moving a pet to the USA
Compared to Australia and New Zealand, most pet regulations around the world are generally less strict (hooray). If you want to bring your pet to America, here’s what you need to know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) require that all animals be ‘healthy’ before they enter the US. Most animals need vaccinating against rabies before they travel to America, but the CDC actually have some fairly relaxed rules when it comes to dogs.
If your mutt is coming from a ‘rabies free’ country and it has lived there for at least six months, it doesn’t need a valid rabies vaccination certificate. You just need to get a certificate signed by a vet confirming that your pet’s home country has been rabies free for at least half a year prior to travel. The list of nations that the CDC considers to be ‘rabies-free’ is generously long, and you can read it on the CDC website. Microchips and rabies blood tests are also not required. Unsurprisingly, things are even easier for cats; it doesn’t matter where they’re from, they don’t need a valid rabies vaccine.
However, we should mention that all pets are subject to thorough inspections upon arrival in the States, and they might be turned away if they bear any evidence of disease. So, if you want to be cautious we recommend giving your pet all the treatments before it travels.
Quarantine is generally avoided by most pets coming into the States – except birds. They need to spend a minimum of 30 days in quarantine after they have arrived.
If you’ve got a furry friend (i.e. a pet) that needs taking abroad, the world of international pet relocation can seem pretty muddling.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Starwood, who are experts in the field. With their global door-to-door service and almost forty years of experience, Starwood will take genuinely good care of your pet. Simply fill in this quick form and receive a free quote today.
How Much It Actually Costs To Own A Puppy For The First 6 Months
Pet shipping costs vary widely and depend on a number of factors including the size and species of your pet, and where you’re shipping it to and from. As a rough estimate, it should cost anywhere between and to ship your pet to another country.
The list of costs involved in relocating your pet to a new country is pretty long, but if your pet means the world to you then it will all be worth it. This guide breaks down exactly how much you should expect to pay to ship your four-legged friend overseas.
If you’ve got a furry friend (i.e. a pet) that needs taking abroad, the world of international pet relocation can seem pretty muddling.
That’s why we’ve partnered with Starwood, who are experts in the field. With their global door-to-door service and almost forty years of experience, Starwood will take genuinely good care of your pet. Simply fill in this quick form and receive a free quote today.
Speaking very generally, you’ll find that the typical cost of moving a cat abroad is usually between and , while dogs can cost anywhere between and .
The table below shows you the cost of shipping your pet from the UK to popular locations around the world. Over in the USA, companies such as Pet Relocation generally charge between $2,500 to $3,000 for moving one small pet internationally.