What Questions Should You Ask a Pet Transportation Provider?
Pet transportation is difficult and hence you need to be very sure of your provider. You cannot just choose anyone for the same and hence here are some questions that you must ask. Only when the answer is affirming, choose them as your provider. Some of the questions that you must ask your provider in this case are:
Question 1: What is your refund policy?
Did you know that almost 37% of pet owners refuse to travel because of their pets?
Domestic Relocation
If you happen to cancel the domestic pet relocation then there is no refund for the same provided. However, if you cancel before seven days then fifty per cent of the service charge is refundable. The transportation charge is however non-refundable because it is prepaid and hence cannot be paid.
International Relocation
If you cancel the booking seven days before the journey date, there is a 50% deduction. However, valid documents and reasons for cancellation have to be submitted for consideration.
Update Of Rates
The company has the right to change the rates subject to the increase in airline rates.
Question 2: How often do you transport pets?
Recently, with logistical updates now almost 2 million pets are transported every year by air. On average, most individuals transport their pets when:
They have to attend a family function which is out of station or there is an overnight stay involved.
Work trip and absence of care providers at home.
Relocation due to office or personal issues.
As per the latest records, around 37% of Americans travel with their pets at least once every year.
Question 3: How many pets can I bring with me?
It doesn't really matter how many pets you have and you can bring all of them with you. However, when you want to relocate pets there is something that you need to get in check.
Visit to the Vet
You need to get all your pets checked and get a certificate from the veterinarian himself who certifies them travelling. You also need to get the vaccination checked.
Safety of the Pets
The next thing is to make sure your pets are physically in the scenario to take the exertion. The temperature and oxygen level of your pet needs to be assessed.
You can relocate as many pets as you want but to relocate each of them there will be separate charges.
Question 4: What is your pet insurance policy?
Reportedly in the period between 2010 to 2020 around 250 pets died in transit. Hence it is important to have a proper pet insurance policy. As of now, you need to buy a pet insurance policy and we will try to cover the same based on your provider.
Question 5: Do I need a license to transport my pet?
To transport your pet as of now you do not need any license. However, all of your documents that you need to get hold of. These are:
i) No Object Certificate
You need to obtain an object certificate from your wet and then submit it to us. Even your pet will be examined and on the green signal, they will be allowed to transport.
ii) Import License
The import license is required only if there is a change in ownership. Here both parties need to sign the same.
Question 6: What are the rules about leaving pets in cars?
When it comes to leaving your pets in the cars there are different kinds of rules which are applicable and in most cases considered cruelty. Did you know that 80% of pet owners travel with their pets in their cars? Some of the rules are:
Prohibition Laws
As of now, there are 19 states in the United States of America that prohibit leaving your pet alone in the car. It cannot only invite penalty charges but at the same time can leave you behind bars too. This is considered a violation under the Animal Cruelty Act.
Exception
There are some states like Arizona and California where it is illegal to leave your pets unattended but under special considerations. These are:
If the temperature is too hot or cold in the vehicle
Inability to breathe in the vehicle.
The potential situation for the pet is to cause harm to themselves and endanger their life.