Pets On The Move
From Guppies to Great Danes, we've moved them all! We offer the following residence to residence pet moving services for people who are relocating with us: residential pickup, airport
terminal services, export documentation, live animal cargo routing, way bill
preparation, live animal certification, destination services (including import
licensing and quarantine where applicable), destination airport terminal
service, customs clearance, and residential delivery.
Tips On Shipping By Air
- A health certificate within 10 days of shipment is required. Some states require proof of rabies vaccination. We recommend that all cats be immunized for FVR and dogs for Distemper,
Hepatitis, Leptospirosis and Parainfluence. These shots should be administered
at lest 20 days prior to shipment.
- In International Shipping, requirements vary from country to country. Call McWilliams Moving & Storage for the latest information on these requirements.
- Plan the trip with a minimum of stops and transfers en route.
- Provide a sturdy crate with a leak-proof bottom. It should be large enough for the pet to stand, lie down or turn around.; We recommend a Vari-Kennel. Some air lines rent these
crates for a fee.
- On the outside of the crate print clearly your name and address and the pets description. Add the pets name so that the attendants can talk to him. This will make the pet feel less
lonesome. If he bites, indicate that too. Mark the crate "Live Animal" and indicate with a red arrow which side is up.
- We recommend you attach a copy of the health certificate to the top of the crate and to also keep a copy for yourself if you are receiving the animal at destination.
- Attach a tag with the owner's name and address and the pet's destination to a collar around the dog's neck so that if he should escape he can be identified.
- Exercise a dog before shipment.
- Feed a light meal six hours before shipping.
- Don't give water within two hours of shipping, except on a very hot day.