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We get asked a lot of questions from pet owners about traveling with a pet by air. After all, we live in a mobile age and people move all over the world every day. Certainly, they want to bring their … Continue reading
Category Archives: International pet travel
The Guardian posted a sad, but important article recently about a dog traveling to the United Kingdom from South Africa whose microchip was faulty. Because of this, and according to the Department of Environmental Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) policies, … Continue reading
Just like humans, every dog is different. They have unique personalities and needs that good pet owners are aware of and respond to. No matter how independent they may appear, every dog depends on their owner for their basics: food, … Continue reading
When it comes time to fly with a pet that is too large to fit in the cabin, no one likes the option of transporting a pet in the cargo hold. As a pet owner, you can help minimize those … Continue reading
Many of our pet owners fly with their pets when going on vacation or traveling to see family or loved ones. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, in 2012, 623 million people flew safely in the United States alone. Whether … Continue reading
We get a lot of questions about traveling to Australia with a pet. It is an exciting and beautiful destination and worth spending time exploring with your pet. Australia just announced changes to its import policies which will make it … Continue reading
The BBC is reporting that concerned animal welfare and veterinary groups are concerned with a heightened risk of rabies in the United Kingdom after the Pet Travel Scheme was changed last year. According to the Department of Food, Environment and … Continue reading
This is a great blog post with tips for traveling with pets: http://www.flipkey.com/blog/2013/10/01/experts-tell-all-top-tips-for-traveling-with-pets/. We are quoted along with other experts on pet travel. We encourage you to be an educated and pro active pet traveler, especially if you have not … Continue reading
For those planning to travel with their pet in the coming months, be very aware that the United States Federal Government shutdown has caused all the USDA offices to operate with limited staff at best. It will be difficult to … Continue reading
Thinking of taking your pet to India with you on vacation? Think again because your pet will be refused entry. New amendments to laws governing pet import state that the import of two pet animals as baggage shall be allowed … Continue reading