TLDR: Japan requires advance notification to the Animal Quarantine Service at your intended port of entry at least 40 days before your pet arrives. This is a separate rule from the 180-day waiting period and must not be confused with it.…
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…
Last updated and reviewed on September 14
TLDR: Every dog entering the US needs to be at least 6 months old, microchipped, healthy on arrival, and have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt. A dog from a CDC-listed high-risk country needs extra…
When people ask whether their pet should fly as excess baggage or manifest cargo, they are usually trying to answer a bigger question: what is the safest and most practical option for this trip?
The answer depends on the airline,…
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…
Moving a Dog or Cat to the UK
The United Kingdom is one of the most common destinations for international pet travel, but it is also a place where the rules need to be followed in the right order. If…
If you are moving a dog or cat from the United States to an EU member state, the process is more standardized than many people expect. The United States is on the EU’s listed-country list, which means most…
USA Domestic Pet Transportation
Many airlines have tightened regulations on several breeds and species that could previously fly via their pet cargo programs within the United States. The good news is we can help, and we've moved many…
