Moving Overseas? Hire a trusted Pet moving company

transporting pets to Singapore or other parts of the world can be a difficult task to do on your own. It is a fact that pets are very much part of the family and they should travel as such when the family is going overseas. Your pet can travel by air in three ways:

·         In a pet carrier placed under a passenger seat. This is for small animals and is usually limited to a certain number per flight.

·         In the cargo area of the same flightyou are on.

·         The pet can be on a separate plane with other animals on a live animal air cargo flight.

In fact, there are stricter measures when it comes to getting our furry friends from one point to another. For instance, there is a quarantine requirement in Singapore for dogs importation. This may appear to make matters difficult but it is ultimately for the safety of your pets and the other animals travelling with them.

There are several pet transportation services available but there are certain things you need to look out for when deciding which one to hire.

1.      Licensing

You will need to find out if the firm holds a license as a dealer, carrier or handler of regulated animals by the USDA. If you have an unregulated animal like a bird or a reptile, this license may not apply. The transportation firm should also provide some insurance for your pet to cover loss, injury or death of your pet while on transit.

2.      Experience

How long has it been in this business? You need to find that out and then compare with customer reviews over the years to see if it provides excellent service. Inexperienced handlers could unintentionally harm your pet and there is absolutely no reason for you to take that risk.

3.      No mixing

There are risks of cross-infection when animals come into contact with each other.You need to find a way to protect your pets from picking up sicknesses or pests from other animals they are travelling with. Therefore, you can insist on having all your pets together and separate from the other animals to protect them from any kind of danger posed by the other animals.

4.      Cargo area conditions

Your pets need to have a comfortable ride as possible so you need to ensure that your service provider guarantees that. If it is providing the crate, you must ensure that it is clean and comfortable for your pet. The cargo area should also be well ventilated, pressurized and at the right temperature. The mechanics of the cargo area holding the animals should also be in perfect condition for the safety of your pets.

5.      International regulations

Your service provider should be aware of the regulations involved in transporting pets to Singapore. It should be conscious of such things as quarantine requirement in singapore for dogs importation and be able to advise you accordingly so that you and your animals can have a hassle-free trip. Do some research yourself and ask the right questions so you can confirm this.

 

Pet transportation is a very serious matter and you need to ensure that your service provider guarantees the safety of these precious members of your family. You need to go through carefully the company’s safety and insurance policy on the specific kind of animals you are transporting (because policies differ per animal).Also, read the policy for compensation following injury, loss or death of your pet(s). You can consult a lawyer prior to signing on the dotted line to make sure that you are getting value for your money and the safest and most efficient service for your furry friends.