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International Pet Relocation, Without Having to Manage Every Moving Piece Yourself

You're already dealing with a move. You shouldn't also have to become an expert in airline pet policies, government paperwork, health certificates, cargo procedures, ground transport and import rules just to get your pet there.

Paws Abroad Concierge helps you turn a complicated international pet move into a clear, coordinated journey built around your actual pet. We look at your pet, your route and your priorities first, then help coordinate the people, paperwork and transport needed to make the journey happen.

Takes about 2 minutes. We'll review your trip and respond within 48 hours.

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A woman sitting on the floor of a half-packed apartment against a stack of moving boxes, her older shepherd resting its head on her knee, an airline travel crate behind them.

  • Maybethe airline told you one thing and the government website says another.
  • Maybeyour dog is too large for cabin travel.
  • Maybeyour pet is senior, anxious, short-nosed or simply not a straightforward traveller.
  • Maybeyou’ve figured out the paperwork but still don’t know which route actually makes sense.
  • Or maybeyou know exactly what needs to happen and you simply do not want to coordinate all of it yourself.

That's where Paws Abroad Concierge comes in.

You don’t need another list of things to do. You need a plan and someone keeping the pieces connected.

From “What Am I Missing?” to “I Know Exactly What's Happening.”

Without one person looking at the whole journey, it can feel like every provider owns one tiny piece and you're the one responsible for making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

Paws Abroad helps change that.

An international pet relocation may involve:
  • Your veterinarian
  • Government authorities
  • Airlines
  • Cargo teams
  • Travel crates
  • Import/export paperwork
  • Ground transportation
  • Customs or arrival agents
  • Destination partners

+ Tight timing between all of them

One point of contact

You

We help you understand:

  1. What needs to happen
  2. When it needs to happen
  3. Who needs to handle it
  4. What could cause problems
  5. What happens next

And when we're coordinating your journey, you have one place to come back to.

  1. We Start With Your Pet, Not a Transport Method

    We don't ask you to decide whether your pet should fly in cabin, cargo or charter before we understand the journey.

    That decision can depend on:

    • Breed
    • Size
    • Age
    • Health
    • Temperament
    • Travel experience
    • Route
    • Season
    • Airline availability
    • Your priorities

    The method should fit the pet. Not the other way around.

  2. We Look at the Whole Journey

    Pet travel rarely begins and ends with an airline booking.

    A route may involve a commercial flight, manifest cargo, ground transport, arrival handling or several different partners across multiple countries.

    1. Commercial flight
    2. Manifest cargo
    3. Ground transport
    4. Arrival handling

    We look at how the pieces fit together instead of treating one leg of the journey as the whole problem.

  3. One Dedicated Point of Contact for Your Pet’s Journey

    You shouldn't have to manage every moving piece yourself.

    When you work with Paws Abroad Concierge, you'll have one dedicated point of contact overseeing your pet's trip and helping keep the people, documents, deadlines and handoffs connected.

    So instead of wondering:

    • “Did the vet send this?”
    • “Did the airline confirm that?”
    • “Who is meeting my pet on arrival?”
    • “What happens if the flight changes?”

    you have one person to come back to.

    We help manage the journey with you, keep you updated as things progress, and make sure you know what's happening next.

  4. We Don’t Force Every Client Into the Same Package

    Some pet parents need help with two difficult parts of a move.

    Others want as much of the relocation coordinated as possible.

    We scope Concierge around your actual journey and the support you want.

    And if you don't need us for something, we'll tell you.

Depending on your pet and route, Concierge support may include:

Planning + Route Strategy

  • Understanding realistic travel options
  • Airline and routing considerations
  • Cabin, cargo, ground or specialist transport
  • Contingency planning

Documents + Veterinary Timing

  • Health certificate timelines
  • Import/export requirements
  • Document reviews
  • Vaccination and testing timelines
  • Government paperwork

Transport

  • Airline arrangements
  • Cargo coordination
  • Travel crate support
  • Ground transport
  • Shared charter or private aviation options where relevant

Departure + Arrival

  • Departure partners
  • Arrival handling
  • Customs/import support
  • Destination teams
  • Onward ground transportation

Ongoing Coordination

  • Clear next steps
  • Partner communication
  • WhatsApp or email updates
  • Help when plans change

The ResultLess Guessing. Less Chasing. More Certainty.

You get to focus on the move.
We help keep your pet's journey moving with you.

Request a Coordination Quote

By the time your pet travels, you should know:

  • What the journey looks like
  • What your pet needs
  • What is already complete
  • What still needs to happen
  • Who is responsible for each piece
  • What happens at departure
  • What happens on arrival
  • Who to contact if something changes

  • A couple collecting two large dogs at an airline cargo warehouse, a black Labrador stepping out of one crate while a shepherd mix lies in the other.Cargo
    Cargo

    Two anxious large dogs

    Manifest cargo

    In-cabin travel wasn’t realistic for these dogs. We helped their family work through the cargo option, documentation, timing and arrival logistics so they could move forward with a clear plan.

    Route: New York to Portugal. To Portugal: Cargo.

  • A woman leaning into the back seat of a car at a rainy French rest stop, forehead pressed to her scruffy terrier beside its open carrier.Cabin + road
    Cabin + road

    One dog

    In cabin + onward ground travel

    Instead of forcing the journey into a standard direct route, the dog travelled in cabin with their owner into France and continued to the UK by ground. The solution was built around the pet and the owner’s priorities.

    Route: USA to France to UK. To France: In cabin. To UK: By road.

  • A woman sitting on the floor of an empty Barcelona apartment between two open carriers, a grey tabby stepping out to sniff her hand while a black cat watches from the other.In cabin
    In cabin

    Two cats

    International relocation

    Their owner came to Paws Abroad overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. We helped her work through the options, requirements and next steps. Both cats arrived safely in Barcelona.

    Route: USA to Barcelona. To Barcelona: In cabin.

What Pet Parents Say

★★★★★

“Marisa went above and beyond to make sure all of our concerns were met and our paperwork was complete even during last-minute changes.”

Marcy

★★★★★

“Figuring out how to safely get our two cats overseas felt completely overwhelming. I had no idea where to even start.

She patiently walked me through our options, answered every question, and gave me genuinely important guidance at each step.”

Lindsay, moving two cats to Barcelona
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  1. Tell Us About Your Pet + Trip

    Share where you’re going, who you’re bringing and what is already in place.

    Takes about 2 minutes.

  2. We Review the Journey

    We look at your pet, route, timeline, priorities and where the move is getting complicated.

  3. We Recommend the Right Scope

    We’ll explain what we think Paws Abroad should handle and what you can comfortably manage yourself.

    You’ll receive a clear scope and price before you commit.

  4. We Help Coordinate the Journey

    Once you move forward, we help keep the relevant planning, documentation, transport and partners connected around your trip.

There isn't one universal international pet relocation package because there isn't one universal pet move.

Pricing can vary based on:

  • Your route
  • Number of pets
  • Pet size or special considerations
  • Travel method
  • Destination requirements
  • Number of providers involved
  • How much you want Paws Abroad to handle

For some journeys, we can provide a bundled package covering multiple parts of the relocation.

For others, airline, veterinary, government, cargo or partner costs may be separate.

Before you move forward, you'll know:

What Paws Abroad is handling
What is included
Any third-party costs outside the package
Your Paws Abroad fee
Request a Coordination Quote

Already Had a Personalized Journey Review?

Your $150 Journey Review fee is credited toward your Concierge service if you decide to move forward.

You don't pay twice for the same planning work.

Evening in a newly arrived apartment: a man on the sofa looks out at the rooftops while his scruffy terrier sleeps against his leg, an empty travel crate and two moving boxes by the wall.

You’ll hear from us within 48 hours.