As a pet owner, one of the first things you think about if you have to relocate, is how to transport your pet to your new home safely and in as comfortable a way as possible. With so many pet transport companies out there, it is important that you know how to choose the best Pet Transport Services for you and your pet’s needs. This will take a lot of careful planning from you, whether you are moving to the next town, to another state, or even perhaps to another country in the world.
Things to consider to make sure that you select the right pet transporter include:
Does the company have offices throughout the country?
A company that is located all over the country will more than likely have the type of network available to transport your pet efficiently to your new home. It is way better for the same company to do all pick ups and collections, instead of a string of agents.
Does the transporter cover all aspects of the trip?
It is important to find out whether the company covers everything to do with your pets move. In other words, do they offer door-to-door services that include all pick up and deliveries and can they provide special dietary foods or proper boarding facilities for your pet if required?
Does it offer international transportation?
If you are relocating to another country, will the company be able to handle all the quarantine and import arrangements if necessary? Are they able to arrange permits and all other important travel documents and appropriate crates for the long trip?
Is the company IPATA rated?
Find out if the transporter is registered with IPATA, the International Pet and Animal Transport Association, with partner agencies worldwide.
Which airline companies does the company work with?
If the company works through most of the leading airlines in the country, then they will probably be able to arrange better rates and appropriate flying times for your pet.
What do their other clients say?
If possible, speak to other people who have worked through the same company and hear what their opinion is of the transporter’s services. If you are unable to do this, then make use of online resources to check the reviews of the company’s previous clients.
There are benefits to taking a bit of time to choose the right pet transporter when you are planning to relocate. They are experts at what they do, so you can rest easy, knowing that your pet will be well cared for from collection, until he/she is delivered safely to your new home.
