SHIFTGO — DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL PET PREPARATION KIT
Reviewed: 6 November 2026. Free planning aid; no email required.
Not a veterinary certificate, travel permission, price guarantee or booking.

1. START WITH THE ACTUAL JOURNEY
[ ] Origin and destination countries/cities; possible transit locations.
[ ] Proposed dates, flexibility and the owner's own travel arrangements.
[ ] Species (scientific name if relevant), breed/mix, number of animals.
[ ] Animal weight and standing height, length and width for container review.
[ ] Travel history and identification/document status for the relevant review.
[ ] Confirm who will receive the animal if the owner is delayed.

2. BUILD AN OFFICIAL REQUIREMENT MAP
[ ] Identify the destination, origin and transit animal-health authorities.
[ ] Check species, purpose of movement and ownership/travel circumstances.
[ ] Ask which identification, vaccination, testing or treatment applies.
[ ] Confirm any sequence, waiting period, certificate format or endorsement.
[ ] Check entry permits, inspections and quarantine arrangements if required.
[ ] For protected/exotic animals, consult national CITES authorities separately.
[ ] Record source URL, date checked, responsible person and deadline below.

Requirement | Official source | Deadline | Responsible person | Confirmed?
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________
____________|_________________|__________|____________________|___________

3. ASK THE OPERATING AIRLINE
[ ] Confirm every operating carrier, flight sector and transit arrangement.
[ ] Confirm the available method: cabin, accompanied hold or cargo.
[ ] Check animal, breed, size, container and current seasonal restrictions.
[ ] Ask about check-in, feeding/water, handover and disruption procedures.
[ ] Have the intended container and animal measurements reviewed.
[ ] Do not rely on a retailer's 'IATA-approved' label as flight acceptance.
[ ] Ask your veterinarian about fitness and any individual care concerns.
[ ] Discuss sedation only with veterinary and airline guidance.

4. COMPARE A WRITTEN, ITEMIZED QUOTE
Mark each item included / excluded / optional / still unconfirmed:
- Transport and transfer stages: _________________________________
- Container supply or adjustment: ________________________________
- Veterinary preparation and testing: ____________________________
- Certificates, permits, clearance and authority fees: ____________
- Collection, destination handover, boarding/quarantine if needed: _
- Taxes, currency, payment schedule and quote validity: ___________
- Changes, cancellation and contingency costs: ___________________

5. PROTECT YOUR INFORMATION
The initial website form needs practical enquiry details, not document scans.
Do not submit passports, medical records, payment details or identification
numbers in free-text notes. Agree a suitable channel for necessary records
after the scope is established. Keep your own preparation record private.

OFFICIAL STARTING POINTS (jurisdiction and carrier scope apply)
IATA pet travel: https://www.iata.org/en/youandiata/travelers/traveling-with-pets/
IATA dog/cat container extract: https://www.iata.org/contentassets/b0016da92c86449f850fe9560827bbea/pet-container-requirements.pdf
USDA APHIS: https://www.aphis.usda.gov/pet-travel
EU pet travel: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/pets-and-other-animals/index_en.htm
Great Britain: https://www.gov.uk/bring-pet-to-great-britain
Australia: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/cats-dogs/step-by-step-guides
These examples are not a substitute for the authorities relevant to your move.

NEXT STEP
Domestic planning: https://shiftgo.in/pet-relocation.html#buyer-form
https://shiftgo.in/international-pet-relocation.html#international-quote
support@shiftgo.in | +91 92203 06734
Enquiry received does not mean eligibility, carrier acceptance or booking.

DOMESTIC AND TRAVEL-DAY HANDOVER SHEET
Confirm mode, pickup and receiving person; operating carrier and container acceptance; veterinarian fitness discussion; label/contact process; feeding/water instructions from the vet/carrier; collection/check-in windows; delay contact and handover responsibilities. Confirm actual scope in writing. This is a planning worksheet, not a certified ShiftGo care procedure.

SUGGESTED PLANNING SEQUENCE (NOT UNIVERSAL LEGAL DEADLINES)
As soon as the route is known: map authorities/carriers, review eligibility with them and discuss fitness with the veterinarian. International preparation may involve long waiting periods; use the actual applicable official deadlines.
Before non-refundable arrangements: confirm acceptance, required documents, itemized scope, container suitability and cancellation/change terms in writing.
During preparation: help the animal become familiar with the reviewed container under appropriate care guidance; keep its records organized and reconfirm any changed itinerary.
Before collection/check-in: reconfirm the actual certificate validity, weather/operating restrictions, receiving person, emergency contact and handover time.
On travel day: follow the operating carrier and veterinarian's specific instructions; retain copies and confirm handover responsibilities.

CONTAINER REVIEW WORKSHEET
Ask the operating carrier to review the animal's measurements and proposed container. Check standing, turning and lying space, ventilation, secure closure, identification and any carrier-specific construction rules. Do not treat an online size chart or retailer label as acceptance. Record the carrier's decision and who is responsible for supplying the agreed container.

INDIA STARTING POINTS
Operating-carrier example, not a promise of eligibility: https://www.airindia.com/in/en/travel-information/travelling-with-pets.html
AQCS India, where international entry/exit requirements apply: https://aqcsindia.gov.in/