Expert support for international pet travel, from airline booking and documentation to ground transportation and arrival.
International Pet Travel and Relocation Support Services
No two international pet journeys are exactly the same. Airline restrictions, country-specific entry requirements, veterinary documentation and travel logistics can vary depending on your pet, route, destination and how your pet will fly.
Paws en route helps bring the pieces together. Whether you need support with one part of the process or a fully managed international pet relocation, we can help coordinate the documentation, travel requirements and logistics for your pet's journey.
Get a Custom Pet Travel QuotePaws en route helps bring the pieces together. Whether you need support with one part of the process or a fully managed international pet relocation, we can help coordinate the documentation, travel requirements and logistics for your pet's journey.
Support for Every Stage of International Pet Travel
Choose the support you need or let us coordinate the complete journey.
Air Travel Booking & Coordination
Pet acceptance policies, aircraft restrictions, seasonal embargoes and route availability can all affect how your pet travels. For pets flying as manifest cargo, Paws en route can help identify suitable travel options and coordinate the air booking.
Pet acceptance policies, aircraft restrictions, seasonal embargoes and route availability can all affect how your pet travels. For pets flying as manifest cargo, Paws en route can help identify suitable travel options and coordinate the air booking.
Pet Travel Documentation
International pet travel can require veterinary certificates, vaccination and microchip records, and government-endorsed paperwork. We help you understand what documentation is required and support you through the preparation process.
International pet travel can require veterinary certificates, vaccination and microchip records, and government-endorsed paperwork. We help you understand what documentation is required and support you through the preparation process.
Import Requirements & Permits
Every destination has its own pet entry requirements. We can help navigate import permits, special testing and approvals, and coordinate customs clearance requirements where needed for your pet's arrival.
Every destination has its own pet entry requirements. We can help navigate import permits, special testing and approvals, and coordinate customs clearance requirements where needed for your pet's arrival.
Journey Support & Contingency Coordination
From travel preparation through arrival, we help coordinate the details of your pet's journey. If delays or itinerary changes affect travel, we can help arrange appropriate care, overnight accommodation and feeding while coordinating the next steps.
From travel preparation through arrival, we help coordinate the details of your pet's journey. If delays or itinerary changes affect travel, we can help arrange appropriate care, overnight accommodation and feeding while coordinating the next steps.
Airport & Ground Transportation
Need help getting your pet to or from the airport? Ground transportation can be coordinated as part of an international relocation or as an individual service, depending on your pet's journey and location.
Need help getting your pet to or from the airport? Ground transportation can be coordinated as part of an international relocation or as an individual service, depending on your pet's journey and location.
Destination & Partner Coordination
International pet travel can involve multiple providers and handoffs. Through our global network, we can help coordinate trusted destination support, airport handling and onward transportation where required.
International pet travel can involve multiple providers and handoffs. Through our global network, we can help coordinate trusted destination support, airport handling and onward transportation where required.
Why Pet Owners Choose Paws en route
- IPATA Membership:Paws en route is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), connecting us with a global network of professional pet shipping specialists.
- Support for Complex Journeys: International routes, large pets, cargo travel, documentation requirements and multiple handoffs can create challenges that are difficult to manage alone. This is where experienced coordination matters most.
- Flexible, Modular Support: You may not need a fully managed relocation. Choose support for specific parts of the journey or ask us to coordinate the complete process.
- One Journey, Coordinated Across Multiple Steps: Air travel, documentation, ground transportation and destination support often need to work together. We help connect the pieces.
How Will Your Pet Travel?
The way your pet travels depends on their size and breed, the airline, route and destination requirements.
- In the Cabin: Some smaller pets may be able to travel with you in the aircraft cabin, subject to airline and destination requirements. You can typically book your pet's in-cabin travel directly with the airline, while Paws en route can help you navigate the documentation, veterinary and entry requirements for your destination.
- As Checked Baggage: Some airlines allow eligible pets to travel in the aircraft hold as accompanied checked baggage. The pet owner can typically arrange this directly with the airline. Paws en route can support you with the required travel documentation and destination requirements so your pet is prepared for the journey.
- As Manifest Cargo: For larger pets, certain international routes or destinations, manifest cargo may be required. Cargo pet travel involves specialized airline booking procedures and may require an authorized pet shipping professional. Paws en route can coordinate the air booking, documentation and other logistics required for your pet's journey.
Not sure which travel option applies to your pet? Tell us about your journey and we'll help you understand your options and the support you may need.
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Popular International Pet Travel Destinations
Planning pet travel from Canada? Explore some of the international destinations pet owners commonly travel to with their pets.
- Australia
- Barbados
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Dubai
- France
- Hong Kong
- India
- Ireland
- Italy
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Spain
- Thailand
- United Kingdom
Don't see your destination? Paws en route supports international pet journeys to destinations around the world.
Operating Philosophy
R.E.S.T Assured
R.E.S.T. Assured is our pet transportation solution and operating standard which is based on our philosophy of a PETS First transportation service and is designed to meet pet parents’ expectations. The word R.E.S.T. explains how we deliver our service.
Reliability
Our technology, people, and process ensure dependability through preparedness.
Experience
Our people, technology, and procedures ensure that the service is delivered by caring, qualified and pet experienced professionals who have been thoroughly vetted.
Safety
Our people, and processes ensure the safety and well-being of pets are a priority while in the care of Paws en route pet guardians.
Trust
Our technology, people, and processes ensure a guardianship model where pets are respected, treated like a part of the Paws en route family and will be protected and handled with the utmost care.
