Shipping your pet within the U.S. is much easier than meeting a foreign country’s requirements, but you still must meet veterinary and airline regulations in order for your animal to fly.

Entering a foreign country with your pet can be confusing and fraught with red tape and paperwork. The easiest way to insure a smooth move for your pet is to use a pet shipping service. People who understand the complexities of ever-changing foreign regulations, airline procedures and complicated paperwork are worth the savings in time and frustration. Even your veterinarian may not be a reliable source of info since the forms and requirements can differ significantly among countries. Not all vets are licensed by the USDA for animal export. And remember, if your move is due to employment relocation, these pet shipping fees are tax-deductible.

There have been several horror stories where pets didn’t meet foreign travel requirements and weren’t allowed to board a flight with their owners. It takes several emergency trips to an airport to intercept pets that needed further documentation and additional requirements to meet foreign regulations before they could finally travel. Don’t let a similar situation happen to you.

Research and knowledge are the keys to a successful experience. Evenso a pet shipping service can make this portion of your move effortless. Moving within the U.S., can be achieved through air or ground transportation. Health certificates and adherence with transport regulations are still required. Domestic airline do’s and don’ts differ wildly among carriers. With overseas travel, the more time you have in advance of your departure to plan for your pet’s travel can help save time and money.

An experienced pet shipper can easily explain and estimate what you and your pet will need. They can help with veterinary certifications, travel arrangements, equipment, possible boarding, USDA documentation and other necessary services.

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