Yes. Most of the pet moves PetRelocation handles involve pets traveling without their owners on the same flight. Unaccompanied pet shipping is standard practice for international moves, and the logistics are manageable with the right setup.
When you are not flying with your pet, someone needs to handle two things: getting your pet to the departure airport and meeting them at the destination. That person can be a friend, family member, or a professional ground transporter.
For professional ground transport, IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association) maintains a directory of accredited pet transport agents who handle airport pickup and delivery. If you need door-to-door service on both ends, PetRelocation's Complete Support tier covers ground transportation coordination as part of the full move.
Whether or not you are on the same flight as your pet, the destination country's import requirements apply in full. Health certificates, vaccinations, microchipping, import permits, and any quarantine requirements are determined by where your pet is going -- not whether you accompany them.
Before finalizing any shipping arrangements, confirm your destination country's current requirements. If you are moving to Taiwan, start with Taiwan's pet import requirements.
If you want help coordinating the full move -- airline booking, cargo arrangements, paperwork, and ground transport -- start here and a PetRelocation consultant will put together a plan for your route.