Pet Travel Advisors Blog: U.S. Pet Relocation Tips

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Large dog standing beside a travel crate and a packed car in a driveway at golden hour
  • July 29, 2026

How to Move a Dog Across the Country: A Step-by-Step Guide

Moving a dog across the country by size: in-cabin, air cargo, or ground, plus crates, paperwork, and calm arrivals.

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Small dog in a soft carrier beside a boarding pass at a bright airport gate
  • July 27, 2026

Pet Cargo Airlines: How International Carriers Ship Pets

How Delta, United, and American carry pets: cabin and cargo options, breed restrictions, and seasonal embargoes.

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Cat sitting beside a calendar and travel documents on a sunlit desk
  • July 24, 2026

How Long Does Pet Relocation Take? A Realistic Timeline

Realistic pet relocation timelines by destination, from one-week domestic moves to six-month moves to Australia.

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Golden retriever sitting next to a travel crate in a sunlit airport terminal
  • July 22, 2026

US Airline Pet Policies in 2026: Delta, United and American Compared

Delta, United and American now have very different pet rules. Here is who allows cabin pets, who still ships pets as cargo, and what to do when your dog is too big for a carrier.

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Calm dog resting in a comfortable crate inside a climate-controlled transport van
  • July 22, 2026

Ground Pet Transport: Options, Costs, and When Driving Makes Sense

When ground transport beats flying, what a professional service does, and what driving your pet across the country costs.

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Calm dog inside an airline travel crate on an airport ramp with a jet in the background
  • July 20, 2026

Pet Air Transport Explained: In-Cabin, Cargo, and Charter

How pets fly: in-cabin, temperature-controlled cargo, and private charter, plus costs and how to make the flight easier.

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A calm dog and cat sitting beside a travel crate and moving boxes by a sunlit window
  • July 17, 2026

How to Move Your Pet Across the Country: The Complete Guide

A step-by-step guide to moving your dog or cat across the country: drive or fly, crates, paperwork, timelines, and real costs.

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  • July 15, 2026

Should You Hire a Pet Relocation Service? What to Consider

The question behind the question If you are researching pet relocation, you have probably asked yourself whether you really need to hire someone or whether you can handle the move yourself. It is a fair question. Professional pet relocation is not cheap, and for some moves, doing it yourself makes perfect sense. Here is an […]

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German Shepherd sitting beside moving boxes and a folded American flag on a front porch with a travel crate nearby
  • July 13, 2026

Military PCS Pet Relocation: Moving Your Pet During a Military Transfer

Moving your pet during a PCS A Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move is stressful enough without worrying about how to get your pet to the next duty station. If you are in the military and facing a PCS with a dog, cat, or other pet, you are dealing with tight timelines, limited control over […]

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Flat lay of pet travel essentials on a wooden table including a health certificate, carrier, leash, and checklist with a cat paw reaching into frame
  • July 10, 2026

Your Pet Travel Checklist: Everything You Need Before Moving Day

Your complete pet travel checklist Moving with a pet involves dozens of steps, and missing one can delay your entire trip. This checklist covers everything from the earliest planning stages through travel day and arrival. Use it as your master reference, whether you are moving across the country or across the world. 3 to 6 […]

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