At Worldwide Animal Travel, we prioritize your pet’s safety and well-being from the moment their journey begins. With over 20 years of experience in global pet relocation, we specialize in designing customized travel plans, handling documentation, and coordinating every detail with care. We guide your furry, scaly, or feathered companion with trusted expertise through every paw step of their route.
Why choose us
Based in Vancouver, BC and Toronto, ON, Worldwide Animal Travel is a full-service pet relocation company with over two decades of experience. As a result, we’re well-equipped to provide your pet with an exceptional, stress-free travel experience regardless of the destination.
Above all, we genuinely love what we do. Because our team understands just how important your furry, scaly, or feathered family member is to you, we make it our priority to go above and beyond. From start to finish, we focus on their comfort, care, and safety through every step of the journey.
You can rest easy knowing we treat your pets like our own.
We Have Extensive International Pet Relocation Services
With decades of experience, our team knows how to manage even the most complex international pet relocations. We frequently coordinate moves to destinations such as Australia, New Zealand, the UK, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, the UAE, and the USA.
Not seeing your destination? That’s okay. Through our trusted global network, we can coordinate pet relocations to almost any country, always with care, clarity, and precision.
Services
International Travel
Moving to a new country is an exciting adventure, but it also comes with unique challenges, especially when it comes to ensuring the well-being and comfort of your furry friends. Our travel coordinators have access to a network of reputable and experienced agents worldwide and are ready to simplify the process for you.
Canadian Travel
From coast to coast, we provide reliable, door-to-door service between any two points in Canada. Whether you’re moving or simply heading on an extended visit, our team offers pickup and delivery in all major cities to ensure your pet’s experience is safe, comfortable, and stress-free.
Comfort Stops
If your pet is passing through Vancouver, we can provide a much-needed rest stop for feeding, exercise, and bathing at our Canada Customs bonded cat and dog kennel. No matter if it’s a domestic or international move, our team is here to manage all logistics with care and efficiency.
Corporate Travel
If you’re relocating for work, we’ll help make the transition seamless for both you and your pet. No matter if it’s a domestic or international move, our experienced team is here to manage all logistics with care and efficiency.
Canadian Import Brokerage Services
Bringing a pet into Canada? We make it easier with our full import handling services that covers paperwork, customs clearance, and doorstep delivery. Our team simplifies the process so you can focus on settling in with your pet.
The Pet Relocation Process
Step 1
You request a quote
Step 2
We assign your pet a travel coordinator
Step 3
Permits are obtained while we
book the flight
Step 4
We’ll provide a journey plan, pet carrier, and regular updates on onboarding, flight check-ins, and delivery/pick-up to keep you informed throughout your pet’s journey
Step 5
Your local and federal vet approve
your pet for travel
Step 6
We arrange your pet’s drop off or
pick up
Step 7
We prepare the carrier to ensure
your pet is cozy
Step 8
Your pet is checked in and gets
cleared for take-off
Step 9
If your pet requires a comfort
stop, we make the arrangements
Step 10
After a government inspection you
get reunited with your pet!
Contact us to get your pet ready for their next big adventure!
Achievements
First Company in Canada to receive BOAS certification (Brachycephalic Obstructive Airway Syndrome) snub nose
IPATA Industry Partner Award
IPATA Millie Woolf Memorial
Leadership Award- Bruno
Mansueto
Member of ATA
35 staff speaking 15 languages
Monthly Spotlight
International relocations involve layers of planning, paperwork, and time-sensitive tasks. That’s why making it possible is in the details.
For one family, preparing to move abroad felt daunting even before their decision was finalized. That’s when our team stepped in.
To reassure these caring pet parents, we answered their questions, set out clear timelines, and coordinated directly with their vet so nothing was missed. More than just a point of contact, we acted as a guide, making sure their sweet Labrador arrived safely.
The journey ended exactly as it should, with a joyful reunion on the other side of the world. As the family summed it up: “If I could give Worldwide Animal Travel ten stars, I would!”
We’re grateful for their kind words and can’t wait to hear more about what their Lab (and our new pal) gets up to in their new home!
Reviews
Blog
Moving From Canada to New Zealand With Your Pet
Moving from Canada to New Zealand is exciting, but when your pet is coming along, the to-do list gets a lot longer. New Zealand’s animal import rules are among the strictest in the world, meaning every step, from microchips to paperwork, must be timed and completed...
Top Pet-Friendly Destinations Around the World: Where Your Pets Are Truly Welcome
Traveling with pets is becoming the new normal. More pet owners are choosing destinations that treat their furry family members as equals, not afterthoughts. But what makes a place pet-friendly? The real mark of a pet-friendly destination is found in how easily pets...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants and Trails Near Me: Pet Travel in Japan, Hong Kong & Singapore
Pet ownership is booming across Asia, especially in major cities like Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Singapore. As more people welcome dogs into their homes, the demand for pet-friendly spaces has grown, and the cities are responding. In recent years, you’ll find more public...