When we route our clients through Los Angeles—oftentimes on cross-continental moves to places like Australia and New Zealand—we love booking their pets’ layover stays at Kennel Club LAX! We’ve always had a great…
When planning for something as complex and personal as a move with your pets, it’s best to hear from others who have already done it. That’s why we follow up with our clients to share their…
This blog post was updated on March 3, 2020, to reflect the most recent information we have on summer airline embargoes.
Transporting pets during the summer can be a little extra challenging due to the possibility of high temperatures and resulting airline…
Doing it on your own?
There are several options for booking domestic and international pet travel. The best airline option will depend on your pet’s breed, your destination, and routing options, among other factors.
Some pet owners find…
TLDR: For New Zealand, the microchip must be implanted before or at the exact same time as the rabies vaccination and titre test. An RNATT or rabies vaccine conducted before a microchip is confirmed in place is entirely invalid. This…
TLDR: New Zealand allows Bengal cats to enter if they can prove five generations of domestic ancestry. Without pedigree documentation establishing that lineage, entry will be refused. Australia banned Bengal cats entirely as of March 1, 2026, with no exceptions. Owners moving…
TLDR: As of March 1, 2026, New Zealand removed the crate seal requirement for pets traveling from Category 3 countries including the US mainland. Crates no longer need to be sealed before departure. However, Certificate B still contains the seal wording from before…
TLDR: If your pet travels to New Zealand with any medication, the ACVM 21 form must be completed and physically presented in hand to the border inspector on arrival. The form cannot be submitted remotely or pre-lodged before travel. If a…
