Rudy

Hi all,

Does anyone have any recommendations for which pet shippers to use?

I have to start making the arrangements for my pooch and I am terrified that something will happen to her. I would rather pay more and know that she will be in safe hands and treated well, than go cheap and have something go wrong!

Thanks,
Hazel

mamp

Have used Airpets. They are based near heathrow. I have used them twice. Outwould journey to Aus. Also to America. I had 2 cats. they were great.

Rudy

Thanks, I have a quote from them. The only people I've contacted so far. Did your pets suffer any ill effects from the journey's?

My dog is like a baby, I think she is going to have a hard time in quarantine as she has never been away from home. She is still a young dog though (she's 5 this year) so I think she will be okay.

mamp

Rudy, it's amazing how resilient our pets are. The cats were fine. they spent 30 days in quarantine and i didn't even have to keep them in.I let them out after 12 hours. They were delighted with there new enviroment and to be with the family again. In fact we are moving again this time to the Middle East. I have a quote for the cats and they are ready to travel again. They seem to cope better than we think.
Airpets were great and if i was in the UK again i wouldn't hesitate to use them again.

Rudy

Thanks again Mamp, that is very reassuring! I have e-mailed another couple of animal shippers but I think I will stick with airpets.

Hazel.

Roger

I used Golden Arrow for my Lab to NZ. They organised all the blood/poo tests (sent packs for the vet), picked her up and did the final paperwork at their kennel. Bit more expensive for the five star service (£1900)

Molly came out a few weeks after us and stayed with friends. I did not want any complications for them. Company very understanding when we cancelled her for a few weeks - didn't even charge for the extra tests.

Molly apppeared very worried when we saw her in the crate. However once she recognised us and went on her first walk she bounced back.
Roger

Merlot

Hi Hazel

I am going through this from Oz to the UK so know how you feel.

I have been reassured by people that have done it that the pets are fine.

Good luck
Merlot the Cat Owner