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International Pet Relocation Services

Our international pet relocation services include everything you need for successful, stress-free pet relocation. Relocating your household can be one of the most stressful processes in your life. Adding a pet to the mix can undoubtedly add to the stress, and most people are unaware of how complex this process can be.

At Continental Pet Relocation, we do all the leg (paw) work for you, so you focus your energy and attention on all the other essential aspects of your pet’s relocation.  Every decision we make regarding your pet’s routing, itinerary, crate size, and planning is based on ensuring your pet’s highest quality of welfare.

Pet travel is a complicated, detailed process as each country has its import requirements that vary depending on your pet’s species, breed, and age. Airlines’ and countries’ regulations are constantly changing, and we keep up to date with all requirements to ensure your pet is compliant.

The logistics of your pet’s travel include meeting all IATA requirements with approved travel crates and minimum required connection times if your pet does not have a direct non-stop route. With a team of expert Pet Travel Consultants, Pet Handlers, and Veterinarians to make this possible, Continental Pet Relocation can facilitate the safe transport of pets worldwide, ensuring that all pets receive the best care and arrive with complete documentation to meet country import requirements.

Our Services

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Pet Shipping Services

We offer full door to door international pet shipping tailored to fit your and your pets needs

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Military Pet Shipping

We honor the men and women serving our country and offer a military discount for pet relocation services

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Document Services

We offer guidance to ensure your pet meets all airline and the country requirements.

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US Import Services

We provide domestic pet import services for pets arriving in the US from another country

Preparing Your Pet For International Pet Relocation

You can do a few things to ensure your pet is as well prepared as possible to enjoy a safe and comfortable flight. Pets can pick up on your energy, so remaining calm and confident in the pet travel process is essential. 

We recommend getting your pet’s travel crate in advance of travel to allow them time to become acclimated to the crate. Creating a positive environment with a favorite bed, blanket, toys, and feeding time are helpful in crate introduction. You can also include one of your t-shirts for travel inside the crate so your pet will have an item with your scent on it. 

Make sure your pet’s vaccines are all up to date, and all original vaccine documentation is kept in a safe place to avoid the possibility of the movers packing essential documents. For older pets or snubbed-nosed pets, we recommend having a more thorough vet exam, including blood testing, to ensure they are healthy for international pet relocation. 

During travel, some pets can be anxious, and owners may ask about the possibility of a sedative. The airlines do not accept pets that have been sedated. Sedated pets can become disoriented, dehydrated, unable to stabilize themselves, and experience travel sickness.

Why Chose Us

Over 20 Years Expirience

We are family owned and operated and have shipped thousands of pets worldwide!

Thorough Communication

We are available 24/7 and with you every step of the way! We are known for our meticulous attention to detail and will keep you fully informed from starting the process until you are reunited with your pet! We will communicate with you and your vet about international pet relocation to provide all requirements.

Document Preparation & Review

We provide you with everything that your pet requires to export and import and review to ensure that all requirements are met. This is a non-negotiable part of our service.

Pet Safety Priority

We select the best routing for your pet and only work with trusted airlines and agents worldwide. Pets traveling as manifested cargo are the preferred method of transport, with climate-controlled & pressurized cargo holds. Pets booked as manifested cargo is handled by live animal specialty teams, transported to/from aircraft in climate-controlled vehicles, and loaded last and offloaded first.

Exceptional Ratings & Reviews

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Expert Preferred Partner Network

Our worldwide preferred partner network team specializes in Pet Relocation to ensure that your pet receives the best care and professionalism during their journey.

Customized Scope of International Pet Relocation Services

  • ARRANGE VETERINARY SERVICES FOR EXAMS, TREATMENTS, TESTS, AND VACCINATIONS
  • PET FLIGHT BOOKINGS
  • VETERINARIAN CONSULTATION
  • DOCUMENT PREPARATION & REVIEW
  • EXPERT-LEVEL CONSULTATION AND GUIDANCE
  • DOOR-TO-DOOR RELOCATION SERVICES
  • GROUND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORTS
  • CUSTOMS CLEARANCE SERVICES
  • IMPORT PERMIT
  • QUARANTINE RESERVATIONS
  • PRE-DEPARTURE BOARDING FACILITY
  • COURIER SERVICES FOR USDA ENDORSEMENT
  • ACTIVE MILITARY PCS DISCOUNT 
  • TRAVEL CRATE

Read Our Reviews

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Based on 187 Reviews
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With snow storms and a pandemic Heather managed to get my cat from Atlanta to Dublin! She communicated so well with me and I couldn’t be more grateful for all of her help. I would highly recommend Continental Pet Relocation to anyone trying to get their pet across the ocean!

Alice Boyle 03/01/2021
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Heather was easy to get in touch with. The process went smoothly and our three animals arrived safely and happily in Germany. We will recommend this company to our friends and use them to bring our fur babies back home.

Bobby Cyr 11/13/2019
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Continental Pet helped me relocate my cat, Panther, to England Oct 2020 and they did a wonderful job. Kristi and Heather were flexible with our last minute bookings and all the paperwork changes that Covid-19 entailed. They helped me through each phase of the process and gave me really useful checklists far in advance for the vet visits and forms needed for travel. Panther was so cared for! And Kristi and Heather made themselves available at all times for texts and calls. Can't recommend them enough! I wanted the best for my little guy and know I got it using their services.

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I am very thankful I picked Continental Pet Relocation to coordinate my Great Dane and Irish Wolfhound safe travel from USA to Europe. The team was on top of every detail concerning the move. The move overseas was already stressful but knowing my dogs travel was taken care of by the professionals at Continental Pet Relocation provided me a peace of mind. I highly recommend Continental Pet Relocation and will use them again.

Amy Smith 01/27/2021
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I would highly recommend using Continental Pet Relocation. My husband and I will use them if we ever need to move our dog overseas again! Heather and Katie were very quick to respond and made the whole process very easy! We moved our Portuguese Water Dog from the US to Germany. The original departure date was canceled due to strikes for Lufthansa. Katie made sure we were updated and worked with us to get our pup out as soon as possible.

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I was extremely nervous about shipping our 80 lbs lab to Germany, especially during the covid crisis with limited flights. Heather made the process easy with detailed instructions, and took care of everything. She is flexible as well which was great when my vets office took longer than anticipated for paperwork. She even updated me about her flight status and offered to help with process of picking her up in Germany. My dog was well taken care of at the boarding facility before her flight and was happy when she got off the plane.

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We cannot thank Kristi and Heather enough for getting our two dogs and cat shipped from North Carolina to Austria. They made everything super easy and they are so knowledgeable in the process of shipping pets. They replied to every question I had almost immediately. Kept us informed every step of the way. They really remove the stress out of what would have been a stressful situation. I highly recommend them and they’ll be my first call should we need to move again. Thanks so much Kristi and Heather. Best regards, David and Laura.

David Beachy 01/18/2021
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Heather was amazingly responsive to all my inquiries when we shipped our Rhodesian Ridgeback back to the US and needed ground transportation from GA to NC. She kept us updated when our dog’s flight was detoured to Charlotte, and when she finally landed in Atlanta. Ground transportation was speedy, and our old dog was in great hands. We will definitely use them again.

J Loomis 08/02/2020
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Spectacular service! I was extremely stressed throughout the whole process of shipping my Lab from the US to Germany but the staff at CPR practically took me by the hand made it all seem easy! The near daily communication and instructions were succinct and accurate, my questions were answered promptly and there was always a thorough follow-up as I completed each step of the process. A truly amazing service! Thank you!

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I am genuinely grateful for Heather and Kristi at Continental Pet Relocation. They have gone above and beyond to get my fur babies from North Carolina to Okinawa, Japan. I never recommend doing things last minute; however, when our two pet shipper companies failed me and my family, Heather and Kristi were able to do the impossible with such little time. I cannot say thank you enough to them and the rest of their team. I completely trusted them, and I made the right choice! Thank you, Continental Pet Relocation, for all you’ve done for my family and me!

Anna Kallal 10/06/2022
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We were moving from Germany to the US in the middle of the pandemic, needing to book flights right as the CDC announced their rabies ban and airlines stopped flying dogs. Heather was communicative, understanding, and so helpful. Her team was consistently professional. They were also just kind people, which goes such a long way for nervous pet parents hoping to ensure their baby gets to their destination safely. We are so grateful that we reached out to Continental.

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Heather and Kristi were fantastic and so helpful when we relocated our small 20lb dog, Rexi, from Seattle to London, while personally and professionally handling lots of twists, turns and unexpected challenges with logistics. Couldn’t have imagined shipping her on our own, and so thankful for their help with everything. We’re now all settled in and exploring the UK! Thanks again and highest recommendation for those considering shipping a pet!

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