What are IPATA agents?
What are IPATA agents?
IPATA is an association of individual business members who have dedicated their companies to the humane transport of animals locally, nationally and worldwide, with a comprehensive database of accredited animal transportation experts. Visit www.ipata.org for details.
Is IPATA safe?
Scammers are also using fake IPATA email addresses in their pet delivery emails to convince you that the shipment is legitimate. IPATA does not have any email addresses with other domain names. If you see any emails like the following, it is a scam!
Is Blue Collar pet transport legit?
BCPT is willing to provide legitimate proof that we are USDA registered and insured. While many pet moving companies claim they are, we can actually prove it. This ensures your dog or cat is in good hands.
How much does it cost to ship a dog on a plane?
Example Estimate: Flying one small dog (like a Chihuahua) domestically via cargo with a pet-friendly airline, will likely cost between $275 USD to $300 USD. Larger dogs’ airfreight (like a Great Dane) can go up to around $1000 USD for a domestic move, especially if you have a custom kennel.
Can I fly with my dog?
Though rules vary from airline to airline, your dog can typically only fly in the cabin—a.k.a. as a carry-on—if they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat in front of you. Any larger than that, and your pup will have to travel in the cargo hold, with the luggage and freight.
Can you ship a dog through FedEx?
FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters.
How do you tell if a breeder is scamming you?
What are the Red Flags?
- No phone calls. The seller prefers to handle communication by email and not the phone.
- Copycat or stock photos. Photos of the dog or ad text can be found on multiple websites.
- Sketchy payment. The seller asks for wiring of money or payment by gift cards.
- Price is too good to be true.
What does Ipata stand for?
International Pet and Animal Transportation Association
“The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) understands that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) recent revision to the Air Carrier Access Act may cause pet owners concern over the safety of flying with their pets.
Is Happy Tails Travel legit?
Happy Tails Travel is an experienced pet relocation company. Happy Tails Travel has been safely shipping pets for 25 years! We specialize in domestic and international pet transportation. For most domestic travel we are happy to offer clients a choice of air or ground relocation.
Is Airpets America legit?
We are writing this post to warn you that if someone has reached out to you from Airpets America in regards to selling puppies, it is a scam. Airpets America does NOT sell puppies. Pet shipping service scams are floating around on the internet, and they will go to extreme lengths to trick people into buying puppies.
