Pet shipping

Expert pet shipping services

We understand that pets are cherished family members, and their safe relocation is essential for assignment success. Our pet shipping specialists manage every aspect of pet transportation, from health certification and airline bookings to door-to-door delivery coordination across international destinations and the UK. 

Working with our experienced animal transportation specialist, we ensure compliance with all veterinary, airline and destination country requirements while minimising stress for both pets and families during the relocation process.  

Door-to-door pet shipping

Pickfords Relocation offers a comprehensive international pet shipping service for assignees relocating overseas. Alongside our experienced partner, Sky Kennels, we arrange every aspect of the journey, including flight arrangements, customs clearance and final delivery at destination. Each pet move is coordinated to ensure the best possible route and experience for their pet. 

Our service includes:

• Full flight and travel arrangements
• Customs and veterinary clearance 
• Delivery to and from the airport 
• All necessary documentation 
• Arrangement of health certificate 
• Made to measure Travel Carrier with water bowls and VetBed
• Global flight tracking 
• Breed-specific guidance 
• Dedicated pet travel consultant
• Arrangement of quarantine 
• Pet Protection Plan built into the price of the pet move

UK and Europe pet taxi service

We also provide a pet taxi service to support assignees relocating within the UK or Europe with their pets. This service is ideal for pets who become anxious during the move or they are a restricted breed or just too large for a short haul flight. 

Our pet taxi service includes: 

• Collection from origin and delivery to destination 
• Air conditioned vehicles to ensure maximum comfort 
• Experienced pet chauffeurs who ensure pets remain calm and secure throughout the journey 
• Tracking systems 
• Comfort stops every few hours
• Overnight stops if required in a pet-friendly hotel 
• Dedicated pet travel consultant 

Experts you can trust 

Pickfords Relocation's pet shipping and pet taxi services are delivered in partnership with Sky Kennels, a specialist provider who understands the unique requirements of relocating pets. From kennels and catteries to customs clearance and quarantine advice, all services are carefully managed to reduce stress and meet international standards.