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Safe & Reliable Pet Transportation Services
Pets In Transit has been dedicated to safe and reliable pet transportation since our founding. With over 15 years of industry experience, we specialize in domestic and international pet relocation, offering tailored solutions for individual pet owners, corporations, and military families. Our team of USDA-accredited professionals handles every detail, from health certificates and custom travel crates to flight coordination and customs clearance. We maintain a global network of trusted partners to ensure seamless logistics, while our 24/7 dispatch team provides real-time updates throughout each journey. Our commitment to pet safety is demonstrated through climate-controlled transport options, breed-specific flight planning, and strict adherence to IATA regulations.As a family-owned business, we treat every animal with the same care we would our own, combining technical expertise with compassionate service. Our transparent pricing model eliminates hidden fees, and our track record of successful movesincluding complex multi-pet relocationsspeaks to our operational excellence. We maintain rigorous quality control through continuous staff training and investment in secure tracking technology, ensuring both regulatory compliance and client peace of mind.
Services
Domestic Pet Transport
International Pet Moves
Corporate Relocation
Military Pet Relocation
Health Certificates
Custom Travel Crates
Door-to-Door Transport
Airport Logistics
Pet Boarding
Flight Coordination
Highlights and features
- 15+ years of specialized pet transportation experience
- 24/7 personalized customer support with real-time updates
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
- Custom crate design meeting all airline regulations
- Global network for international pet logistics
Associations and certifications
- USDA Accredited
- TSA Certified
What people say
Excellent service
Professional and attentive
Compassionate pet handling
Transparent pricing
Stress-free experience
Services
International Pet Transport
Our international pet transport service handles all aspects of overseas moves, including country-specific documentation, customs clearance, and flight coordination. We maintain direct relationships with USDA facilities and international veterinary partners to ensure regulatory compliance. Our team specializes in complex relocations requiring quarantine arrangements or breed-specific flight planning, with real-time tracking available throughout the journey.
Custom Travel Crates
We design IATA-compliant travel crates tailored to each pet's dimensions and travel requirements. Our crates feature ventilation optimization, structural reinforcement, and custom labeling for identification. Available in multiple sizes, these crates meet all airline specifications while prioritizing animal comfort during transit through temperature-controlled environments.
Health Certificates
Our USDA-accredited veterinarians prepare official health certificates required for domestic and international travel. We verify vaccination records, conduct required examinations, and ensure documentation meets destination country regulations. This service includes USDA endorsement processing and digital record storage for future reference.
Military Pet Relocation
We provide specialized pet transportation for active-duty military personnel, including PCS and overseas deployments. Our service coordinates with base logistics, handles official documentation verification, and offers discounted rates with proof of service. We maintain 24/7 availability to accommodate changing military schedules and deployment timelines.
Corporate Pet Relocation
Designed for corporate relocations, this service integrates with HR mobility programs to facilitate employee pet transportation. We handle logistics coordination, documentation compliance, and budget-friendly solutions for companies relocating staff. Our team provides dedicated account management for volume corporate clients and relocation agencies.
People
Ted Castro
Founder & Owner
Ted Castro brings 15+ years of pet transportation expertise to Pets In Transit. He personally oversees complex international moves and has developed proprietary systems for breed-specific flight safety. His background includes USDA-accredited veterinary partnerships and TSA-certified logistics management.
Questions
Why should I use professional pet transportation services?
Professional services ensure regulatory compliance, proper documentation, and safe handling throughout the journey. Our expertise minimizes stress for pets and owners while navigating complex international regulations.
What destinations do you service?
We handle pet transportation to and from all 50 US states and international destinations worldwide, including specialized routes requiring USDA endorsements or quarantine facilities.
How do you ensure pet safety during flights?
We use IATA-compliant crates, monitor temperature-controlled environments, and implement breed-specific flight planning to ensure optimal safety for all animals.
What documentation is required for international moves?
International moves require health certificates from USDA-accredited veterinarians, vaccination records, and country-specific documentation. We coordinate all necessary paperwork and certifications.
Can you handle urgent pet relocations?
Our 24/7 dispatch team can often arrange emergency pet transportation within 24 hours, leveraging our network of available drivers and flight partners.
Do you offer military discounts?
We provide exclusive discounts for active-duty military personnel and veterans. Proof of service is required to qualify for these reduced rates.
Reviews (5)
Lauren Allin
Feb 26, 2022
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My husband and I moved our cat from the US to the UK with the help of Ted at Pets in Transit. Ted was kind, helpful, and professional throughout the whole process. He responded quickly to my many questions on how the relocation process worked. My husband and I ran into a few delays with our visas that impacted the cat's move a bit, and Ted was able to pivot the original plan quickly and competently to get our cat to the UK. We certainly would not have been able to do it without all of his help! The cat arrived safe and sound and is adjusting well to her new home.
Ryan Beckett
Aug 28, 2021
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We were having difficulty finding a place that would build and ship us custom crates for our pet shipment from Alaska to the UK. Ted was extremely helpful and went the extra mile to ship us custom built crates. They had never shipped empty crates before but they figured out the process and seamlessly got us the crates we needed. 100% highly recommend this business.
Liesl S.
Apr 20, 2021
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I was recommended to Pets in Transit by my vet to assist with the move of my 1-year old Labrador retriever from Chicago to Germany. We worked directly with Ted and he made the process SO easy and the prices were very competitive compared to the other vendors we researched. We found out a few days before our departure that O'hare cancelled all live animal travel in cargo and Ted was incredibly helpful during this stressful time. He called the airlines and ORD directly on our behalf to find a solution. If you need to send a pet internationally in the cargo hold, Pets in Transit is a great choice!
Tyler R.
Jan 08, 2021
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Ted and his company were amazing! We moved two dogs to the U.K., and I don't think we could have wished for someone to make the process as easy as he did. He helped provide a lot of information on the process in general, provided a detailed step-by-step guide of the paperwork and vet visits we needed, and he kept us up to date as changes were happening with airlines due to COVID. He made us feel super supported and really left us feeling like our dogs were in good hands. We will be using him when we move back to the US.
Dave Crooke
Dec 31, 2020
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I spoke to a number of pet shippers, and being the summer in Texas and Covid time with few flights for furry ones, was eventually referred to Ted at Pets In Transit. Like the others, he gave very high touch customer service and was very professional. If you want to fly a pet out of ORD I recommend this company 110%
