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Local Pet Transport | International Pet Immigration

Pets Travel is South Africa’s leading animal transport service. Local Travel or Pet Immigration, we have you covered.

We understand how difficult moving can be, especially immigrating. So we are here to assist you in making your pet’s move a simple, loving and carefree experience. 

With over 54 years of experience in pet care and transportation, our hands-on approach guarantees a secure and relaxed adventure for your pets.

Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.

~ Anatole France

Animal Travel Service

we are your local and worldwide pet connection

Pets Travel is not just a business. We aim to provide a caring and loving environment for your pets during this stressful time.

We honour the love and bond you have with your pets, and therefore the emphasis is on comfort and peace of mind for you and your pets.

Every member of our team has an innate love and passion for animals, and will treat your pets as if they are our own. The animals always come first. Their safety and comfort are our number one priority.

With many years of experience comes the perfect plan for your pets journey, we work around each pet’s personality and temperament. If your pet is curious, we will transport them in an open crate so that they may have a view of their adventure. Should they be shy or anxious we will design a comfortable space that will give them a sense of security. 

All our crates are made to IATA specifications.

services include

Veterinary care, custom designed crates, made to suit your fur kids and their individual needs., we provide on-site kenneling and will be by your animal’s side throughout their stay with us., customised animal transport designed for comfort, safety and peace of mind., animal behavourists \ pet handlers to assist in planning your pet’s journey., grooming services to make sure your pet is sent on their journey in absolute comfort..

Just a quick little mail to thank you sooo much for all of your assistance with the safe transportation of my little boy. He arrived safe and sound. I couldn’t be happier and more impressed with Pets Travel and the service that you have delivered! Many thanks and tons of appreciation,

Hi Christine 

Dear Christine and Mr. Prathapan

Nyla has arrived safely at home. She is looking healthy and happy.

Mr. Prathapan, we would like to thank you so much for doing such an excellent job in getting Nyla to us safe and sound. Thanks to yours and your staff’s diligence and care, she made it here so smoothly. We didn’t have to worry about anything. Thank you so much once again.

Christine, thank you so much to you too. For the smooth handling of everything at this end and for the regular updates on Nyla in quarantine. It made us rest easy once we knew she was doing good. Thank you so much.

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Personalised Pet Travel

Moving with your furry children, international pet transport.

Because every Pawsenger’s needs we meet, are different.

Pet transportation services, also known as animal travel services , provide a vital solution for pet owners seeking to move their beloved companions across distances safely and efficiently.

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Our competent staff has 5 years of experience with the successful relocation of thousands of pets Internationally – with a personal touch.

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At Pets Abroad, We specialise in getting your dogs & cats from Gauteng & surrounding areas to their final destinations abroad stress-free & with ease.

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Pets Abroad is an International domestic pets travel company situated in Johannesburg, South Africa – continuing to grow and perfect the trade.

International Pet Travel Services

Pet Travel, immigrating or emigrating with pets can be a daunting task. Pets Abroad is an International pet and animal immigration and travel services company situated in Johannesburg, South Africa.

We specialise in getting your dogs and cats from Gauteng and surrounding areas to their final destinations abroad stress-free and with ease.

Our competent staff has 5 years of experience with the successful relocation of thousands of pets Internationally.

We understand that pets travel is very stressful and hectic exercise.

Therefore our aim is to take care of ALL the requirements needed to get your pets to their new home swiftly and comfortably and without any stress.

We do this by offering a one-on-one, specialised and personal service. In this manner you are always dealing with the same person, re-assuring you that every detail of your pet’s relocation is taken care of.

Being a family owned business we regard your pets as our family and therefore we will be with you at every step of the relocation.

Immigrating with your furry children can seem like a daunting task with endless amounts of paperwork and confusing requirements.

Airline Bookings

It is our priority to ensure that we book the most suitable & shortest route to get your pets to their destination in the fastest possible time.

We work closely with kennels in the Johannesburg area and can assist you with getting a quotation should your dog require kennelling prior to travelling.

PET TRAVEL CONTAINERS

We will provide you with an IATA Approved wooden travel crate that will be a suitable size for your pet, based on their measurements.

STATE VET ENDORSEMENTS

We collect the health certificate and all your pets document from you or your local vet and submit these to the State Vet for endorsement.

CUSTOMS CLEARANCE

Pets Abroad take care of all aspects of import and export customs for your pets. So you don't need to worry.

COLLECTION & DELIVERY

We will collect your pets from home on the day of departure, so you can concentrate on getting yourself ready to travel.

What we need from YOU

By following this step by step guide to pre-relocation requirements you will have your pets ready for relocating within the estimated departure time., 01. microchip.

If your pets are not yet Micro-Chipped, this would be your 1st Priority. All destinations require pets to be microchipped with an ISO internationally recognised micro-chip. 

02. VACCINATIONS

All pets need the 5 in 1 vaccination for Dogs and the 3 in 1 Vaccination for Cats. This can be done by your local vet.

03. RABIES SHOT

All pets are required to have an up to date Rabies Vaccination. This can also be done by your local vet.

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Partners Pet Relocation is a full-service pet relocation company with national and international coverage through our partner offices in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban, George and other RSA main centres.

Our team will ensure that your pet travels safely and comfortably door to door within South Africa or worldwide.

Travel Tips For Pets

• Around 10 days before a flight, assist your pet to become accustomed with the pet carrier in which it will be travelling.
• Place the carrier near your pet’s foods and entice it to enter the carrier with a toy, treat and praise.
• Exercise your pet before travel and maintain normal feeding and walk routines.
• If your pet is not familiar with driving in a car, reduce your pet’s anxiety by taking it for short drives.

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Transporting Your Pets

Professional pet transport , you can rely on.

With more than 40 years of experience, Animal Travel is Cape Town’s oldest and most reputable pet transport service.

Conveniently situated just next to Cape Town International Airport, our offices also sport Cape Town’s only on-site pet lounge and overnight facility.

Owner Estelle Fourie has handpicked a team of animal lovers to carefully help owners move their furry friends across the globe. Our comprehensive list of services means we’ll be there for every step of your fur child’s journey. We’re a proud member of the Independent Pet and Animal Transport Association (IPATA) and are internationally recognised for our high standards, safety and ethics. Animal Travel Services is a BEE Compliant company.

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Animals-en-Route 

Welcome to animals-en-route, animals-en-route is family-run, pet transport business with 25 years’ experience in pet relocation and pet transfer internationally as well as within south africa.  we are on hand to advise our clients on documentation and other legal requirements, country rules and regulations and setting up the most effective and safe means of pet relocation.  animals-en-route provides personal and professional service to all clients and pets. whether it’s your beloved cat or dog who needs a pet passport, you can trust animals-en-route to make sure he or she reaches her destination safely., our services include:.

• Pet transport
• Documentation, Customs and Clearance for animal relocation
• Containers and Crates for pet travel
• Quarantine and health advice on moving your pet 

Phone:    083 226 3813    071 881 2228

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ANIMAL TRAVEL 

Johannesburg.

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+27 (0) 10 500 5350

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+27 (0) 74 830 0118

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Contact our dedicated Pet Travel Specialists.

For a more detailed Animal Travel and Pet Travel Costing it would be preferable to complete our quotation form.

In doing so it allows you to not only obtain an no obligation estimate, as a pet parent you will be informed with the rules of entry for your pet to the designated destination.

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We specialize in International Pet relocations, Importation of Pets and relocations worldwide.

Please Note: we do NOT relocate horses, fish, cows, farm animals, rodents, snakes or any exotics or animals of this nature.

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Welcome to PETport!

Here in South Africa , we might not get distracted by lions roaming the streets, but we do have a few office cats purring around. We take working with pets to a whole new level, which is why we pride ourselves on passion and personal care whether you are relocating to a new home or planning a holiday.

PETport is one of the very few REGISTERED PET TRAVEL companies in South Africa, with over 50 years of experience passed down from one generation to the next. It’s practically in our blood. We are the best choice you will find when transporting your fur-babies, fluff-babies and feather-babies.

Our consultants have received the IATA LAR training certificate, and PETport is registered with two major international animal organizations; IPATA and ATA and have been a proud IPATA member for 7 years with many more years of involvement in the IPATA organization that we love so much!

Our PETport consultants adhere to a strict code of ethics . We have a long and steady relationship with all our international agents, getting your babies over the waters safely. We work closely with quarantine masters and our state vets to identify fraud or incorrect books and documents to ensure the safety of all pets who travel.

Let’s get down to logistics:

• We provide a free quote via email, telephonically or via a visit to our offices.
• We offer crate training for nervous pets
• We handle documents
• And most important; we keep you up to date with the process every step of the way.

We don’t just want your pets to be a statistic on our delivery list, but to be part of our process. That’s why we provide personal attention to each pet, every relocation and every client.

Each branch ensures:

• Custom hand crafted and sterilized pet travel crates.
• A naturally non-carcinogenic pet travel bed for international travelers.
• Climate controlled vehicles for a comfy road trip.
• 24-hour emergency contact number
• On site veterinarian
• If you find yourself if a spot, which ever side of the Karoo you are; we offer superior boarding kennels onsite that offer each pet a safe and homely stay.

We support an open-door policy! You are welcome to pop in for coffee to discuss logistics and even bring your fur-baby along for the drive.

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We look forward to being part of you and your pet’s new adventure.

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• Emergency: +27 (0) 79 893 7111
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• Office: +27 (0) 21 180 4996
• Emergency: +27 (0) 79 323 1767

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