At Healthy Pet Transport, we specialize in moving pets by air, as it’s widely recognized as the safest, fastest, and least stressful method for pet transportation. While we primarily utilize air transport, we understand that there are situations where air travel may not be feasible. In such cases, we offer ground transportation services.
Unlike many ground pet transportation services that transport a large number of pets on each trip, resulting in extended travel times with multiple stops, our ground services are handled on a client-by-client basis. Each pet is transported individually to ensure the shortest travel time possible and minimize stress for your furry friend. Your pet’s safety, comfort, and well-being are our top priorities, whether they’re traveling by air or ground.
Yes, pet transport costs are considered a moving expense.
We recommend getting the pet crate ahead of your move to allow your pet time to get accustomed to it.
No! Airlines do not accept sedated pets. There are over-the-counter products available. We suggest trying them several times ahead of travel to see how your pet reacts to them.
The majority of pets we move are for relocation purposes. Internationally, we ship many puppies, kittens, etc., for breeders. Domestically, pet transport services rarely fit into the budget of a pet purchase. Please see our pet scam warning if you are adopting a pet.
Never. If someone claims that we do, please contact us.
We advise our clients not to feed food within 8 hours of travel. Your pet will always be offered water. We will ensure the shortest travel time available.
No, it must be a plastic crate with a metal gate that has wing nuts and bolts together. No clip-together crates are accepted by airlines.
No, each pet must be in his or her own separate crate for transport.
The majority of pets we move are dogs, cats, birds, and other small pets such as ferrets, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc. We can handle any type of pet move anywhere in the world. Contact us for more information on our services.
Call major airlines and inquire about moving a pet. Try to take your pet as excess baggage.
Yes, but you will have to call the airlines and book your seats with them. We only move pets and cannot guarantee passenger space on board.
No, a medium-sized ziplock bag with food can be taped to the top of the crate. All other accessories must be shipped separately, i.e., UPS, FedEx, DHL, or U.S. Postal Service.
Please do not contact us for this type of information. We are a pet relocation service. We do not provide specific requirements for entry to specific countries, nor do we provide flight details such as airlines, flight numbers, and other information as enforced by the TSA. If you choose to have Healthy Pet Transport move your pet, we will provide all specifics and answer all questions you have regarding your move upon booking with us. A basic overview of travel requirements can be found on our services page.
It depends on your specific move. For most domestic moves, at least seven days prior to your move, but generally, the more time, the better, especially for international moves. Some countries require certain bloodwork documentation that takes up to six months to prepare to avoid quarantine. Be sure to call well ahead of time for any international pet transport.
Yes, as long as you have a travel-approved crate/kennel that your pet can stand up and turn around in without slouching. It must be plastic with a metal gate and sold at pet stores. Some international travel requires that we provide brand new crates if we are handling your pet’s relocation. This is only for certain countries specified by the TSA. Note: It must not be collapsible, and no Nylabone kennel! We use Vari brand, but any other brand with the same dimensions and is travel-approved would be fine. No wire kennels can be used.
