Global Pet Travel Agency

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Who We Are












Since 1978,GT PET SERVICE has been trusted by families to safely relocate their pets throughout the USA and all over the world.

The pets that move with us are very special, and so are our values:

  • We love animals!

Most of our Pet Relocation Specialists bring their own pets to the office each day, and we understand the special role that pets play in our families.

Our drivers are professional pet handlers who handle dogs and cats gently and with a soothing voice.

  • We understand relocation;

Our Pet Relocation Specialists understand that a family relocation is a significant event, and we can offer a range of services and options that will make your pet’s relocation easier for you and your pet.

We are active within many key professional relocation organizations including Bay Area Mobility Management where we have served in Board and Committee roles. This enables us to remain current with changing trends across all facets of relocation, including corporate benefit programs, temporary housing, and other factors that will impact your relocation. We can then use this knowledge to offer a customized relocation solution to you and your pets.

  • We are leaders in our industry;

GT PET SERVICE is a charter member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), where we have served in a number of roles including President and various Board & Committee positions.

We have partners in hundreds of locations throughout the USA and overseas, meaning that we can offer experienced handling and support services in almost any location.

We are registered professional pet handlers with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. All our procedures meet or exceed USDA Animal Welfare Act specifications.

As we work closely with airlines, we are accredited with the Transport Security Administration, a division of Homeland Security.

  • We care about our community

We support a number of “animal” organizations including the Guide Dogs and Canine Companions for Independence.

Both of these wonderful organizations support our community by breeding, raising and training dogs which are provided to people with disabilities or special needs.  Both organizations operate without government funding, and can only survive with community and corporate support.  Please see their websites for more information, and consider them when organizing your next community fund raiser.


United States Pet Import Requirements
Requirements for Pets Entering the United States

Below are the vaccination and health requirements for dogs and cats entering the United States from other countries.

With the exception of pets entering the state of Hawaii, there is no quarantine for pets arriving in the US from overseas at this time.

Requirements for Dogs and Cats

1)  International Health Certificate - Within 10 days of departure your vet will need to issue an International Health Certificate as required by all airlines.  This certificate states that your pet is in good health and OK to fly.

2) Rabies Vaccination & Certificate - In general, it is required that dogs be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days prior to entry, except for puppies younger than 3 months and dogs originated or located for 6 months in areas considered to be free of rabies.  Dogs and cats coming from areas not free of rabies must be accompanied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate.  If a vaccination has not been performed, or if the certificate is not valid, the animal may be admitted if it is confined immediately upon arrival at a place of the owner's choosing. The dog must be vaccinated within four days after arrival at the final destination, but no more than 10 days after arrival at the port of entry. The animal must remain in confinement for at least 30 days after being vaccinated.

3) Dogs: Screwworm Policy - The USDA pet import policy allows dogs from screwworm affected countries to enter the country if the following requirements are met:

1. Health certificate issued prior to the flight (see "International Health Certificate above) needs to state that the dog(s) were inspected for screwworm within 5 days preceding shipment to the U.S. AND dog(s) were found free of screwworm
OR

2. Dog(s) were found infested with screwworm, were held in quarantine, and treated until free prior to leaving the country.

Countries affected with screwworm: 

AFRICA-Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Sierra Leone, S. Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe 

ASIA- Bangladesh, Cambodia, China, India, Laos, Macau, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Viet Nam 

CENTRAL AMERICA/CARIBBEAN- Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago

MIDDLE EAST-Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates

PACIFIC ISLANDS- Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Paracel Islands, Philippines, Singapore, Spratly Islands, 

SOUTH AMERICA -Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Colombia, Easter Islands, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam, Uruguay, Venezuela

Inspectors should check the origin of dogs entering the country. Dogs originating from the countries listed above that do not meet USDA policy will be held.
All cats and dogs are subject to inspection at ports of entry for evidence of infectious diseases that can be transmitted to humans.
Moving a bird or other species of pet?  Check out our Import and Export of Exotic Species page for more information.

WE OFFER PRIVATE PET SHIPPING 

"Private" means that your dog or cat (or any other pet) will be the only animal in our van with the driver. 100% of the driver's attention is given to your pet; this is the royal treatment you want to give those special pets. If your pets could select a transportation service, they'd probably pick our private shipping services!

According to USDA regulations, transported pets must have adequate room to sit up, turn around and lay down in their natural position. When estimating the size of the kennel needed for your pet, please add at least 6 inches to the length and height of your pet.

If, prior to transport, our driver determines that a larger kennel size is required to accommodate your pet, you will be charged for the upgrade to a larger kennel.


When shopping for pet transport and pet shipping services, we understand the high value placed on feeling completely comfortable concerning the well being of your dear pets. Because of our commitment to your companion, we here at We Move Pets go the extra step to provide the care every pet we transport deserves to make their trip as stress-free and comfortable as possible. Whether it is dog shipping or cat transportation you are looking for, We Move Pets can help you by providing ground transportation for just about any pet!

We Are Your Pet Transport Solution – From Dog Shipping To Cat Transportation, We Move All Pets

Allow Our Family Owned Business To Be Your Pet Mover Today — We are a family owned business with a very simple goal in mind; our pledge to you, our clients, is that we will transport your pets ... safely, timely, and kindly. Make sure and call us today to book a reservation with We Move Pets, your coast to coast pet mover.

Unlike specialized dog shippers, cat transporters or bird movers, We Move Pets can provide transport to most kinds of domestic animals.