Relocating overseas with a dog is a months-long project. The 3–6 month timeline and checklist, how the microchip → rabies → titer → import-permit steps sequence, doing it yourself versus using a pet relocation agent, manifest cargo, costs and the questions to ask before you hire anyone.
Relocating overseas with your dog: the 3–12 month master timeline
International pet relocation is a months-long project with a strict sequence. Here is the master checklist — from microchip first to health certificate last — and the mistakes that push the timeline out.
Choosing a pet relocation agent: what they do, what to ask, and when you really need one
A good pet relocation agent coordinates paperwork across two countries, books compliant flights, and handles customs so you do not have to. A bad one takes your money and disappears. Here is how to tell the difference.