Pet Relocation
International Dog Relocation
Your dog arrives safe and sound at your new home, wherever it is.
Your dog arrives safe and sound at your new home, wherever it is.
Dog relocation is the most common type of international pet relocation, and also one with very well-defined requirements: microchip identification, an up-to-date rabies vaccination, and a health certificate. Some brachycephalic (short-snout) breeds face air travel restrictions due to their respiratory sensitivity.
We coordinate every detail so your dog travels safely, in compliance with the destination country's rules.
A microchip, an up-to-date vaccination record including current rabies vaccine, a recent health certificate, and, depending on the destination, an antibody titer test or deworming treatment. We verify the exact list for your corridor.
The crate must let the dog stand and turn around comfortably. For large breeds we prepare reinforced crates; for brachycephalic breeds, we check airline policies, which sometimes limit cargo-hold transport.
Dogs can travel three ways depending on their size and the airline: in the cabin (only small pets that fit under the seat), in a pressurized, climate-controlled cargo hold (most medium and large dogs), or as cargo (for shipments not accompanying a passenger). Each option has different crate and documentation requirements.
The cargo hold, though it may sound unsettling, is a pressurized, temperature-controlled compartment designed for the safe transport of animals. We explain which option applies to your dog and what to expect in each case.
A well-prepared dog travels much better. We recommend familiarizing them with the crate weeks in advance, keeping up their exercise routine so they arrive tired and relaxed, and following the feeding guidelines for flight day. Sedation is generally discouraged due to the risks at altitude.
We provide a concrete preparation guide tailored to your dog's age, breed, and temperament, so the relocation is a safe experience.
Microchip, rabies vaccine, and health certificate.
Sized and built to suit your dog.
We flag breeds with air travel limitations.
We minimize stress at every stage of the trip.
About international dog relocation.
Many airlines restrict cargo-hold transport for short-snout breeds due to their respiratory sensitivity. We look into alternatives and airlines that do allow it depending on your route.
It depends on the dog's size and the airline's policy. Small dogs sometimes travel in the cabin; others travel in a pressurized, climate-controlled cargo hold.
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