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Pet transport guides

Straight answers, not sales copy

Real answers to the questions we're asked all the time. Written by Lesli Rose, who has run pet transports across North America since 2020.

Planning · 7 min read

How Much Does Professional Pet Transport Cost in 2026?

A realistic breakdown of what pet transport actually costs across Canada and cross-border. What affects the price, what's included, and what's billed separately.

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Paperwork · 9 min read

The Complete Cross-Border Dog Transport Checklist

Every document, every deadline, every phone call. The full preparation checklist for moving a dog between Canada and the USA.

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Planning · 6 min read

Ground Transport vs. Flying Your Pet in Cargo: Which Is Better?

Weighing the real tradeoffs. Time, cost, stress on the animal, paperwork load, and risk. Plus when air cargo is actually the right call.

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Preparation · 8 min read

How to Prepare Your Pet for Long-Distance Travel

What to do in the week before pickup, what to pack, and how to set up your pet for a calm trip. Applies to ground transport and cargo shipping.

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Paperwork · 6 min read

The CDC Dog Import Form: What It Is and How to File It

A plain-English walkthrough of the CDC Dog Import Form that's required for every dog entering the United States since 2024.

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Rescue · 10 min read

International Rescue Pet Imports: Russia, South Korea, Dominican Republic

What it actually takes to import a rescue dog from overseas into North America. Real experience from dozens of international rescue transports since 2020.

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Planning · 7 min read

How to Choose a Pet Transporter: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Book

Before you wire a deposit, ask these questions. A vetting checklist for anyone hiring a pet transporter for the first time.

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Preparation · 7 min read

Transporting Puppies Under 12 Weeks: What You Need to Know

Young puppies have different needs than adult dogs in transit. Age limits, frequent feeding, climate, and why some cross-border trips aren't possible before certain ages.

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Planning · 6 min read

CargoJet Pet Shipping from Hamilton and Moncton: How It Works

Our air cargo partnership with CargoJet. What it costs, what it takes, and which Canadian cities it reaches.

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Preparation · 6 min read

Transporting Multiple Puppies from the Same Litter

Multi-drop routes for breeders shipping littermates to different buyers. How we route, sequence, and keep the trip calm for young puppies.

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Preparation · 5 min read

What to Have Ready When Your Pet Arrives

Buyer checklist for the day of pet delivery. What to have on hand, what to do in the first hour, and how to make arrival smooth.

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Preparation · 7 min read

Transporting Anxious Dogs: How We Handle Nervous Pets

Rescue dogs, puppies with early trauma, and naturally anxious breeds. How we adjust driving, crating, and handling to keep stressed pets calm.

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