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Planning a move with your pet? Air Animal^® Pet Movers provides veterinary-led pet relocation services to help families safely move their dogs and cats across the United States and around the world.

Moving to a new home is exciting, but relocating a pet can be complicated. Airline rules, veterinary requirements, health certificates, vaccinations, microchips, government regulations, and destination-specific entry requirements can make pet travel seem overwhelming.

You don't have to figure it all out yourself.

Since 1977, Air Animal Pet Movers has helped families navigate the complexities of pet transportation and international pet relocation. With more than 175,000 pets safely relocated and more than 65,000 families served, Air Animal brings nearly five decades of experience to every move.

Pet Relocation Requires More Than a Plane Ticket

Getting a pet from one destination to another is only part of the process.

Depending on where your pet is traveling, there may be specific requirements for:

• Vaccinations and boosters
• Microchipping
• Veterinary examinations
• Health certificates
• Rabies vaccinations and antibody testing
• Government endorsements
• Import permits
• Airline requirements
• Quarantine or inspection requirements
• Transportation crates and travel arrangements
• Arrival transportation

International pet travel can be particularly complicated because requirements vary from country to country—and sometimes change.

Missing a deadline or completing a document incorrectly can delay your pet's journey or create unnecessary problems at the destination.

Air Animal helps pet owners understand what is required and when it needs to be completed.

Veterinary Expertise Makes a Difference

Air Animal was founded in 1977 by Dr. Walter Woolf, V.M.D., a veterinarian who recognized that pet transportation required specialized knowledge of animal health as well as transportation logistics.

That veterinary foundation remains an important part of the Air Animal approach today.

"Our goal has always been to make pet travel as safe, predictable, and stress-free as possible for both the pet and the family," says Dr. Walter Woolf, Founder and CEO of Air Animal. "We understand that a pet isn't cargo. They are a member of the family, and every move deserves that level of care and attention."

Air Animal's experienced team understands that every pet is different. A young, healthy dog traveling domestically may have very different requirements from an older cat relocating internationally.

That is why pet relocation should be planned around the individual pet, the destination, and the travel itinerary.

A Personalized Pet Travel Plan

One of the biggest advantages of working with a professional pet relocation company is having someone manage the details.

Air Animal's Move Managers work with pet owners to develop a personalized plan for their pet's journey. They help identify requirements, establish timelines, coordinate with veterinarians and airlines, and keep the family informed throughout the process.

Instead of searching through government websites, airline policies, and veterinary requirements on your own, you have an experienced team helping you navigate the process.

Why Start Planning Early?

Many pet travel requirements are time-sensitive.

Some vaccinations must be administered a certain number of days before travel. Certain destinations require blood testing, waiting periods, government endorsements, or additional documentation. Airline policies can also affect how and when a pet can travel.

Starting early gives you more time to complete requirements correctly and address unexpected issues before your departure date.

The earlier you contact Air Animal, the more options we have to create the right plan for your pet.

Pet Transportation From Start to Finish

Air Animal offers several levels of pet transportation services, allowing families to select the assistance they need.

Book & Fly

For pet owners who primarily need help arranging their pet's airline travel, Book & Fly provides guidance and travel arrangements designed around the pet's specific journey.

Origin Pet Express

Need help getting your pet from home to the airport?

Origin Pet Express provides transportation and assistance at the beginning of your pet's journey.

Destination Pet Express

Destination Pet Express helps with the other end of the trip, providing transportation from the arrival airport to your pet's new home.

VIP Pet Relocation

For families who want comprehensive assistance, Air Animal's VIP service provides a more complete, hands-on approach to pet relocation.

From planning and documentation to transportation and coordination, Air Animal can manage the details so you can concentrate on your own move.

International Pet Relocation

Moving a pet internationally requires careful planning.

Every country establishes its own requirements for animals entering the country. Those requirements can include specific vaccinations, microchips, health certificates, laboratory testing, government documents, import permits, and other procedures.

Air Animal's experience with international pet relocation helps families understand the requirements for their destination and prepare their pets according to the applicable rules.

"We've learned over decades that the details are what make the difference in a successful pet move," says Dr. Woolf. "Our job is to anticipate those details, keep the process organized, and give families confidence that their pet's journey is being handled properly."

Keeping Pets and Their People Together

At the heart of every Air Animal move is a simple idea: pets are family.

Whether you're relocating for a new job, moving overseas, returning home, or simply taking your pet on an extended journey, Air Animal understands how important it is to have your pet safely beside you.

For nearly five decades, Air Animal has helped families navigate the challenges of pet travel.

More than 175,000 pets have been safely relocated, and more than 65,000 families have trusted Air Animal to help keep their pets and people together across the miles.

Planning to Move With Your Pet?

Don't wait until the last minute to find out what your pet needs to travel.

Contact Air Animal Pet Movers early in your planning process. Our experienced team can help determine your pet's travel requirements, create a personalized relocation plan, and coordinate the details of the journey.

Whether you're moving across the country or around the world, Air Animal is here to make pet relocation easier—for you and your pet.

Ready to start planning? Request your Pet Move Proposal today.