Trusted Partner — Pet Relocation

International pet relocation handled end-to-end

PetCargo is the pet relocation specialist we recommend for Americans moving abroad. They coordinate USDA endorsement, IATA-compliant crate sourcing, airline booking, and ground transport on both ends. For brachycephalic breeds and other special cases that most commercial airlines refuse, they find a route.

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Bringing a pet abroad as an American involves a sequence of dependencies that any one mistake can derail: ISO microchip first, then rabies vaccination, then 21-day waiting period (for EU and many other destinations), then USDA-accredited vet exam within 10 days of travel, then USDA APHIS endorsement of the EU Health Certificate, then airline booking with an IATA-compliant crate. PetCargo handles all of it. They’re especially valuable for brachycephalic breeds (French Bulldogs, Pugs, Persian cats) that most major airlines refuse for safety reasons — they know which carriers and routes still accept them.

When to use a pet relocation service vs DIY

Use PetCargo when any of: you have a brachycephalic breed (most airlines won’t take them), you’re traveling in summer (temperature embargoes), you have multiple pets, you’re moving to a country with complex import rules (Australia, NZ, Hong Kong, UK rabies-free zones), or you simply don’t want to learn the USDA endorsement / IATA crate / customs declaration sequence yourself. DIY is fine for a small in-cabin dog with current vaccinations going from JFK to Lisbon. PetCargo earns its fee on everything else.

• USDA endorsement coordinated through VEHCS
• IATA-compliant crate sourced and shipped to you
• Airline booking with the right carrier for your breed and route
• Ground transport on both U.S. and destination ends
• Customs clearance at destination airport

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Editorial recommendation. Settleguru may earn a referral fee. PetCargo is an independent business; pricing varies by route, breed, and time of year.