Your pet deserves special care during the shipping process. These animals are a part of your family, and you want to protect them during travel. Whether you are buying a pet from a breeder in another state or are planning a household move, you will need to arrange for pet transport.

As soon as you know you are moving with your pet, begin preparing them for the process. Pets can be shipped by air or move-pet-by-car. Either way you ship your pet, you will need to purchase a travel kennel to keep them safe while they are in transit.

If you are shipping a pet internationally or do not have time to arrange pet transport yourself, hire a pet transporter. These professionals can take care of everything from taking your pet to the airport to filing the appropriate papers. When choosing a pet transporter, verify their licensing and ask questions about their experience.