Australia has some of the strictest pet import rules in the world. Every dog and cat entering the country must complete mandatory quarantine, pass a rabies titer test, and meet a precise sequence of vaccination and documentation steps before travel…
All dogs and cats entering Australia complete mandatory post-entry quarantine at the government facility in Mickleham, Victoria, near Melbourne. Whether your pet stays 10 days or 30 days is determined by one decision made months before departure: whether the identity check was…
Moving a Dog or Cat to New Zealand
Planning pet travel to New Zealand can feel like a lot at first, but if you start early and map the steps out carefully, it is manageable. New Zealand has one of…
TLDR: Singapore's Animal Quarantine Centre is increasing its daily quarantine fees on December 1 2026. Fan-cooled quarantine rises from S$26 to S$36 per day. Air-conditioned quarantine rises from S$35 to S$44 per day. Any pet arriving on or after December 1 2026 must…
TLDR: Booking space at Singapore's Animal Quarantine Centre requires a non-refundable deposit equal to 10 days of quarantine fees plus transport charges. If the booking is cancelled for any reason the deposit is forfeited. AQC holds reserved space for only 3…
TLDR: Japan requires pets to arrive at least 180 days after the titer test blood draw date, with the blood draw counted as Day 0. Arriving even one day before the 180-day window closes triggers detention quarantine for the remaining days at…
TLDR: Japan requires pets to be at least 91 days old at the time of the first rabies vaccination, with the date of birth counted as Day 0. US veterinarians standardly vaccinate at 12 weeks, which is 84 days. Any vaccination given between 84 and 90…
The Animal Aircare Facility (AAC) at London Heathrow: What Pet Owners Need to Know
If your pet is traveling to the UK on British Airways or another IAG Cargo airline, it will likely be handled by the Animal Aircare Facility …
