You found flights your petcould take. Now make sure you're actually ready to board.
International pet travel involves airline policies, documentation, timing rules, and preparation that often takes months. Paws Abroad helps you organize everything your pet needs before departure.
Most international pet journeys take months. This is built for that reality.
Flight search is only the beginning
Finding flights that could work for your pet is an important step. But most pet travel issues happen after flights are booked — missing paperwork, incorrect timing windows, airline restrictions, transit country requirements. Paws Abroad helps you organize the entire journey so nothing critical gets missed.
See how Paws Abroad works — step by step.
From your pet's profile to a personalized Journey Guide, flight evaluation, and ongoing support.
Watch the 2-minute demo
Pet travel isn't a one-time task.It's a process.
International pet travel involves changing rules, shifting timelines, airline policies, and paperwork that often spans several months.
Most tools give you a static checklist and leave you to manage what changes.
Paws Abroad is different. It's designed to stay with you as your journey unfolds.
You don't just get information. You get orientation, updates, and support over time.
What Paws Abroad actually helps you do
- Know which flights actually work for your pet
- Track every document your route requires
- Plan months of preparation step-by-step
- Avoid airline and transit rule surprises
- Organize vaccinations, paperwork, and deadlines
- Prepare confidently for departure day
Your path from confusionto confidence.
Step 1 — Your Pet Comes First
Everything starts with your pet — not generic advice
Before anything else, you create your pet's Pawsport — a digital profile that captures what actually affects travel: size, breed, behavior, vaccinations, microchip, special considerations, and route.
This allows Paws Abroad to:
- Adjust guidance for dogs vs cats
- Flag airline or breed restrictions early
- Tailor crate sizing and travel requirements
- Filter out flights that won't work for your pet
Most pet travel advice fails because it's generic. Your pet's details change everything.
Step 2 — Your Personal Journey Guide
Your entire pet travel plan — clearly laid out, step by step
Once your Pawsport is complete, we generate a personalized Journey Guide for your exact route — literally named after your pet. This is where most people finally exhale.
Your Journey Guide:
- Breaks a complex process into clear phases
- Shows what matters now vs later
- Lists required forms with official links
- Flags risks before they become problems
- Gives realistic cost expectations
- Tracks progress so you're never guessing
No spreadsheets. No chaos. No wondering if you missed something critical.
Step 3 — Find Flights That Work
Not every flight that looks available will accept pets
Airlines don't make pet policies obvious. Paws Abroad helps you evaluate real flight options.
Your Journey Guide:
- Which airlines allow pets on your route
- Cabin vs cargo eligibility
- Transit countries with strict pet rules
- A Pet Suitability Score to compare options safely
- Whether multiple pets can travel together
Booking the wrong flight is one of the top reasons pet travel plans fall apart.
Step 4 — Vetted Resources
Support doesn't stop once you land
Pet travel doesn't end at the airport. Inside Paws Abroad, members get access to resources that continue after arrival.
Your Journey Guide:
- A map of vetted pet-friendly resources
- Community-submitted recommendations from people who've done similar routes
- Saved locations you can revisit while traveling
Most tools stop once you board the plane. Real support continues after arrival.
Step 5 — Ongoing Support
Because pet travel unfolds over months — not minutes
Rules change. Flights change. Timelines shift. Questions come up. That's why Paws Abroad is a membership, not a one-time download.
Members return:
- Weekly during planning
- Daily as travel approaches
- After arrival to connect and find resources
And when things feel overwhelming, help is there — whether that's community support, a document check, or coordination help.
This is what most people didn't know they needed until they had it.
You're not the only onedoing this.
Connect with other pet parents who've already navigated similar routes, ask questions, and share resources. Sometimes the most reassuring thing is knowing someone else has been there — and made it through.
Kristy Fulwider
Founding Member
"Every step of the way, they've had our back and given us confidence in our journey… Thanks to Paws Abroad, we have our EU pet passport in hand and peace of mind."
Susanna
Traveling with Spanky
"The pdf is so comprehensive with specific details for our trips, I cannot thank you enough. This is so helpful!!!"
Rhiannon
Traveling with Lucecita
"Planning international travel for my cat was always stressful... So far I feel so much better taking my baby on the road with me."
Where members are traveling right now
Paws Abroad currently supports routes across multiple international destinations. New routes are added continuously as member demand grows.
Choose the level of support that feels right.
Most international pet relocations cost thousands in flights, veterinary visits, paperwork, and permits. Paws Abroad helps you avoid the mistakes that make the process even more stressful — and more expensive.
DIY Pet Travel Plan
For: Pet parents who want to plan confidently with a clear route-specific system
You get:
- Personalized Journey Guide
- Route-specific requirements and timeline
- Flight fit guidance and risk flagging
- One-time purchase, immediate access
- +$50 for each additional pet
Built for self-directed planning with the right structure and support.
Guided Pet Travel Concierge
For: Pet parents who want expert support while managing bookings themselves
You get:
- Personal onboarding and custom support plan
- Document and timeline oversight
- Ongoing Q&A support through planning
- Final pre-travel document check
- +$500 per additional pet
Best for families who want expert guidance without full white-glove coordination.
Get Guided SupportWhite-Glove Pet Relocation Concierge
For: Pet parents who want end-to-end relocation coordination
Includes:
- Dedicated concierge manager
- End-to-end coordination support
- Vet and paperwork orchestration
- Arrival-side logistics coordination
- Custom quote based on route complexity
Important: We guide and coordinate. You pay providers directly.
Request White-Glove SupportHave a complex route, multiple pets, or a tight timeline?
Common questions
Can I start with DIY and upgrade later?
Yes. Many families start with DIY, then add Guided or White-Glove concierge if their route becomes more complex.
Is the DIY plan a subscription?
No. DIY is a one-time payment per pet, per trip.
Do legacy members lose access?
No. Existing members on legacy plans keep their current access and can continue using the app.
What if my route is complicated?
Start with a Route Review Call or choose Guided/White-Glove concierge support for expert oversight.
Are you a pet shipper?
No. We provide planning, guidance, and coordination support. You stay in control of provider decisions and payments.
Need hands-on help?Meet yourconcierge.
Some journeys need more than a checklist. If you're overwhelmed, short on time, or just want a real human to guide you — our concierge service is for you.
This isn't just logistics — it's your best friend's safety. Let us take that weight off your shoulders.
Custom Airline & Route Recommendations
Personalized guidance for your exact pet and destination
Crate Size & Vet Paperwork Support
Expert help with all documentation and preparation
Real-time WhatsApp Support
Quick answers when you need them most
Last-minute Problem Solving
Expert intervention when unexpected issues arise
You don't have to decideeverything today.
Start where you're comfortable. Support is here when you need it.
Even when you do it yourself, you don't have to do it alone.
Paws Abroad provides guidance and coordination support. We are not a pet shipper, airline, or veterinary service. You remain responsible for final submissions and compliance with airline and government requirements.