How Pet Relocation Works?

A woman in a red dress holding a small poodle and standing next to a chair with a light-colored poodle on top, all set against a plain white background.
  • Every relocation starts with information.
    We need:

    • Where your pet is flying from

    • Where your pet is flying to

    • Planned travel month or date

    • Pet’s breed, age, weight, and measurements

    • Any special health considerations

    This lets us map out the best plan — tailored to your pet.

    Why this matters: Different countries, airlines, and routes have unique requirements. Getting the facts up front avoids surprises later.

  • Once we have your information, we’ll prepare a complete checklist that shows:

    • Required veterinary exams

    • Vaccination and rabies protocol

    • Import permits (if needed)

    • Microchip, health certificates, and test timelines

    • Airline-specific documentation

    You’ll receive a step-by-step to-do list with clear deadlines and links to official resources.

    We handle the paperwork planning — you don’t guess.

  • Different airlines and routes may impact:

    • Whether your pet can fly in-cabin

    • Whether it must fly cargo or manifested live animal

    • Available flights on your preferred dates

    • Layovers and connections

    We take your pet’s profile and travel dates and:

    • Compare airline policies

    • Check regulations for every stop

    • Choose the best route for comfort and compliance

    You don’t have to contact airlines — we do it for you.

  • Pets flying internationally must travel in approved crates that meet airline and IATA standards.

    We:

    • Advise on the correct size and type

    • Confirm that it complies with destination regulations

    • Ensure proper ventilation, strength, and safety features

    This prevents last-minute airline rejection.

  • Once all documentation, routing, and crates are sorted:

    • We generate a final timeline

    • We confirm airline bookings

    • We track documentation deadlines

    • We send you a clear calendar of next steps

    You’ll always know:
    What’s next
    What’s due
    When things happen

  • Before your pet travels, we will:

    • Review all documents with you

    • Check airline rules again

    • Confirm the expected travel window

    • Answer your questions

    You’re never left guessing — we’re here until departure

  • After your pet lands:

    • We coordinate customs clearance if required

    • We confirm pickup timing

    • We support any destination-specific steps

    • We confirm your pet is safely reunited with you

    This depends on the route and rules of the destination country — but we are here all the way through.

  • We take care of:
    ✔ Document research and timelines
    ✔ Airline policy tracking
    ✔ Booking coordination
    ✔ Crate compliance checks
    ✔ Regulatory changes
    ✔ Updates and unexpected changes

    So you can focus on your move and your peace of mind.

Still Unsure?

If this process feels overwhelming — that’s normal.
We’ll take the guesswork off your shoulders and guide you step-by-step.

Book a free consultation or end us your travel details, julia@flyyourtail.com