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Island Pet Movers – Free Quote Request

Request a free quote – please give us up to 2 business days to get back to you, if this is urgent and you are traveling in the next 14 days you can fill this out and then send an email with “Urgent” in the subject line to info@islandpetmovers.com Our

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Pet Shipping Is Safe

Latest USDOT Figures Show That Shipping Your Pet On Airplanes Is Extremely Safe To assist pet owners who use airlines to ship their pets, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is requiring all U.S. based airlines to file an annual report disclosing the total number of animals that were lost,

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How To Get Military Pet Moving Assistance

As a US veteran owned business, we know first hand that when a member of the armed forces gets their PCS orders, the out of pocket expenses can really start to add up. Although the military covers a large portion of the moving costs, the bills for military pet relocation

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Exercising Your Dog Makes Pet Shipping A Breeze

For Less Stressful Pet Transport Every dog owner should understand that their dog requires a sufficient amount of exercise for proper health and to be a good family member. A high percentage dogs with behavior issues are just not getting enough exercise. I have cared for dozens of dogs that

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A Dog’s View Of Pet Shipping

      Ever wonder how it looks from a dog’s point of view during the pet shipping experience? We found this fun video on youtube that was shot from a camera that was placed inside the dog crate. This dog moved from Guam to Japan which is about a

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How To Choose The Right Kennel For Pet Shipping

Some of our most common questions from clients are about choosing the proper crate for  pet shipping. At home, you might prefer the all metal cage over the fiberglass crates for visibility or airflow, but many home kennels will not be approved for pet transport. When shipping your dog, cat

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Pet Transport Is Tax Deductible

Did you know that you can deduct your pet transport expenses? Moving involves a lot of planning and Pet shipping expenses can add up and we know that for most of you, leaving a pet behind is not an option, so it’s nice that you can write off most of

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How Not To Ship A Cat

  Shipping a cat the wrong way! Did you hear about the cat who survived 30 days in a moving box that was then shipped from Virginia to Hawaii? Luckily, this miraculous story has a happy ending. Watch the news video and see for yourself. “This is why they say,

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Shipping A Short Nosed Dog

  Although many cats and some small dogs can travel in the cabin when accompanied by a human on most flights in the United States, most pets need to fly in the cargo area. Shipping a short nosed dog in the cargo hold requires extra precautions because these little friends

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Military Pet Relocation Made Easy

      Island Pet Mover owner, Kari Mendoza, is a Navy veteran and knows first hand how challenging a Permanent Change of Station or PCS can be. It’s even more stressful when you have a ship a pet to your new location along with the family, and after the

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Hawaii Pet Quarantine and Moving Information

Are you moving to Hawaii with your pet? We are the Hawaii pet shipping experts and we are here to help you make the transition as smoothly as possible. The state of Hawaii is rabies free and would like to stay that way. To prevent any infection on the island

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