Save Money on Animal Transport

Transporting animals can be stressful for you and the animal, but there are ways to make it easier. uShip is an online marketplace similar to eBay, where you provide information about the transport service you need and animal transporters submit bids to complete the job. Oftentimes, they are going along that route anyway, so you save money over hiring dedicated transport exclusively for your animals.

You might adopt an animal as part of a rescue program or because you are moving to a new state. Regardless of the reason for moving the animal or the type of animal, uShip transporters are at your service. They have experience with animal transport, including pets such as cats, dogs, horses and livestock, and you can read customer reviews before accepting a bid.

The key considerations vary by the type of animal transportation you require. You want to ensure that the travel kennel or travel trailer is the right size and style for your animal. That will greatly improve the comfort and safety of your animal during transit. Once you have identified an animal transporter you would like to work with, it is important to ask about the frequency of water breaks and feedings, and if the animal will be given a chance to get out and explore. When transporting cats and dogs, uShip transporters sometimes like to have them ride along in the cab, so talk to your chosen animal transporter if that is or is not something you want for your pet.

International animal transport can be complicated and expensive. It is important to speak to a veterinarian or other pet specialist far in advance of the move date, so you have time to comply with the destination country’s specific standards, paperwork, and health requirements.

Domestic and overseas animal transport do have some things in common. Always talk to the animal transport company about its registration and insurance coverage. Also, asking for customer references can give you peace of mind. uShip has a network of high-quality, reliable animal transporters, which makes arranging animal transport much less stressful.