The experts move the pets to their new homes in a safe, humane and stress-free manner via land, rail, ship or air. These professionals pet handlers are trained to understand pet behavior, recognize potential problems or needs, and respond to them quickly and affectionately.
By arranging for all necessary health papers, providing airline or shipping crates, plus boarding before or after flight, the entire process is made completely smooth. A thorough investigation is carried out relating to any requirements for importation by a foreign country. The staff of the large moving and packing companies is also equipped to handle all species of animals including: pets, reptiles, birds, exotics & zoo species, and livestock and horses.
There are two main types of packing and moving services available for the pets:
Accompanied Service- It allows the client and the pet to travel together on the same flight. The pet checks-in at the passenger terminal and rejoins the client on arrival in the baggage hall at the destination airport (subject to the jurisdiction).
Unaccompanied Service - This service is available when the client is unable to travel with the pet. Here, the pet is collected from the door step itself, packed by the experts and then finally taken to the cargo. The entire documentation, like health certificate etc can be arranged by the service providers also.
Some of the reputed agencies giving the certifications for pet moving services are:
- The Independent Pet and Animal Transportation Association International (IPATA).
- The American Boarding Kennels Association (ABKA).
- Professional Handlers Association · Animal Transportation Association (AATA).
Some of the common guidelines for per container requirements are:
- The container must be large enough for the pet to stand up, turn around and lie down in a natural manner. Hence, correct size is important.
- The container must be strong enough to protect the pet during transport, secure enough to contain it and have sufficient ventilation on all four sides to ensure the air quality in the container does not deteriorate.
- The door must be secured in such a manner that it does not open accidentally or pet cannot open it during handling and transport.
- The floor must be provided by a leak proof dropping tray and filled with absorbent materials.
- The container must have a water pot and a food container accessible from outside.
- Fiberboard or wire mesh containers are not suitable for air transportation.
- Shipper's instruction for the animal's care must have been affixed to the container.
- All of the relevant health documents must be on hand.
