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WAT Awarded Industry Partner Award at IPATA International Conference
WAT Awarded Industry Partner Award at IPATA International Conference
October 2022
Worldwide Animal Travel (WAT)Awarded Industry Partner Award at IPATA International Conference
Honolulu, Hawaii – The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), the world’s pet shipping experts, honored Bruno Mansueto of Worldwide Animal Travel with the Industry Partner Award at its 2022 International Conference.
IPATA’s Industry Partner Award honors a person, company or organization that contributes to the improvement of the industry, welfare, business and ability to serve customers.
“Bruno’s team at Worldwide Animal Travel made the impossible possible,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “During the pandemic, he realized the need for charter flights from Canada to Australia. Many clients and IPATA partners were able to profit from his efforts – in particular making sure that snub-nosed dogs were able to join their families in Australia.”
Mansueto is the founder of Worldwide Animal Travel, and with two locations in Vancouver and Toronto, the organization specializes in Canadian and international travel.
About IPATA
The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) is celebrating its 44thAnniversary as the worldwide trade association for animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport. The non-profit organization was founded in 1979 when six people came together and formed what is now a global network of more than 485 member companies in 90 countries across the world. For more information, or to find a professional pet shipper, visit www.ipata.org.
New Zealand Flight
New Zealand Flight
May 5th, 2021
Worldwide Animal Travel (WAT) helped reunite a charter flight of 42 pets with 36 families. On April 26th, 2021, WAT chartered a plane from Vancouver to New Zealand to relocate pets who had been separated for almost a year due to COVID-19.
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Melbourne Flight
Melbourne Flight
November 13, 2020
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COVID-19 Travel Update
An Important COVID-19 Update
June 8, 2020
As airline restrictions begin to lift in Canada, Worldwide Animal Travel is excited to announce that we will be resuming pet relocations for a select number of routes. Read More
2019 IPATA Awards in Chicago
Congratulations Bruno and Pascal!
November 20, 2019
Our managing director, Bruno Mansueto (right), was recently presented with the Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award at the 2019 IPATA Awards in Chicago. The winners of this coveted honour develop opportunities that advance education or improve professionalism in the safe and humane transport of animals. Congratulations, Bruno!
Meanwhile, our sales coordinator, Pascal Leutwyler (left), was awarded The Best Operational Service Provider. This award recognizes an individual who exemplifies professionalism, empathy, compassion, efficient response, accuracy of information, and customer service. We can certainly understand why they chose our very own Pascal to win!
Worldwide Animal Travel Expands to Toronto
Worldwide Animal Travel Expands to Toronto with New Office
October 28, 2018
In response to growing demand for their pet travel services in the Greater Toronto Area, Worldwide Animal Travel has officially opened a new office location at 1-1071 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario. The unique space features a cattery, dog kennel and ample space to walk animals. This office joins their existing location in Richmond, British Columbia. Read More
Ukraine International Airlines Announcement
An Important Announcement
July 15, 2020
Please note that Worldwide Animal Travel was NOT involved in the recent transportation of deceased puppies on Ukraine International Airlines to Toronto. Like many of you, we are deeply saddened to hear about this devastating situation. As animal lovers, pet owners, and people who work with animals on a daily basis, it is our utmost priority to ensure the wellbeing of animals, especially when they are in our care.
As a member of IPATA, Worldwide Animal Travel operates under strict guidelines that strive to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all animals during their relocation process. In addition to these guidelines, we hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. To learn more about our ethical standards, please visit our ethics page.
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