Across The Pond Pets
Pet shippers out of Los Angeles and Seattle who handle the USDA papers, the airline and the customs for dogs, cats and exotic pets.
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What they cover
- International pet shipping. Door-to-door from the US to the EU, the UK, Australia, Asia and Latin America.
- The documents. Health certificates, USDA endorsement, rabies titers, microchip checks, customs permits.
- Breed-specific know-how. Brachycephalic breeds, crate sizing, airline and route choice.
- A pet nanny. A trained escort who travels with your pet in cabin or through the airport.
Why we list them
Across The Pond Pets ships dogs, cats and exotic pets worldwide out of LAX and SEA-TAC. Winner of the 2025 IPATA Excellence Award, the team handles USDA health certificates, EU entry rules, crates, flights and door to door delivery.
Our guides on the subject
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Moving to France with Pets: The Microchip-Then-Rabies Order That Decides EverythingA rabies shot given before the ISO microchip does not count, and it grounds your pet at check-in. The correct order, the 21-day wait, and the USDA window. -
Banned Dog Breeds in France: When a Pit Bull Mix Label Ends the MoveFrance bans Category 1 dogs outright, and a US shelter pit bull mix label can put your dog there. How the pedigree rule works, and what to check first. -
The 90-Day Pre-Departure Checklist for Americans Moving to France: Everything to Handle Before You Leave the USA pre-departure checklist for France takes 90 days at least: most tasks run two to eight weeks. Order apostilles first, two to four weeks in most states.