Military Pet Relocation Specialists

Military Pet Shipping & PCS Pet Relocation

PCS orders don't wait -- and neither should your pet's travel planning. The Pet Porters specialize in military pet shipping for active duty service members, veterans, and their families relocating domestically and internationally. We understand the unique demands of military life: tight reporting dates, unpredictable timelines, and the stress of moving your entire household across the country or overseas.

Whether you're moving CONUS or heading OCONUS to Germany, Japan, South Korea, the UK, or beyond, our team coordinates every step -- airline cargo booking, veterinary documentation, import permits, health certificates, and USDA endorsements -- so your pet arrives safely at your new duty station.

We work around your reporting date, leave windows, and the unpredictable nature of military orders. Your pet's move adapts to your timeline -- not the other way around.

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We Support All Branches
  • U.S. Army
  • U.S. Navy
  • U.S. Air Force & Space Force
  • U.S. Marine Corps
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • National Guard & Reserves
  • Veterans & Military Families
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How It Works

The PCS Pet Shipping Process

Military pet relocations require careful coordination of documentation, timelines, and logistics. We manage the entire process so you can focus on your move.

1
Initial Consultation & Destination Review

Share your PCS orders, duty station, reporting date, and your pet's details. We review the destination country's import requirements, identify the documentation needed, and build a custom preparation timeline that works around your military schedule.

Start here Contact us as soon as you receive orders -- earlier is always better for international PCS destinations.
2
Veterinary Preparation & Documentation

We coordinate with your veterinarian to ensure all vaccinations, microchipping, titer tests (where required), and parasite treatments are completed in the correct sequence and within required timeframes. We prepare all USDA health certificate documentation and manage federal endorsement submission.

USDA endorsed All health certificates are endorsed through USDA APHIS and comply with destination country requirements.
3
Import Permits & Country-Specific Requirements

Many international PCS destinations require government-issued import permits before your pet can travel. We manage permit applications, track approvals, and ensure all country-specific requirements -- breed restrictions, quarantine rules, titer tests -- are addressed before your departure date.

Countries we serve Japan, South Korea, Germany, UK, UAE, Australia, and all other international PCS destinations.
4
Airline Cargo Booking & Travel Coordination

We book your pet on approved airline cargo routes, select IATA-compliant kennels sized to your pet's measurements, and coordinate airport check-in and cargo procedures. For military families, we prioritize routes and carriers that accommodate the specific logistics of PCS travel.

Door to door Ground transport, airport pickup, and delivery coordination available at origin and destination.

Common OCONUS PCS Destinations

International PCS Pet Shipping

Each international PCS destination has its own import requirements. We specialize in the most common military duty stations worldwide.

Japan

FAVN titer test + 180-day wait. Start preparation 6-8 months before PCS orders execute. Yokosuka, Yokota, Kadena, Camp Foster.
South Korea

FAVN titer test required -- no 180-day wait. Allow 3-6 months. Camp Humphreys, Osan, Yongsan.
Germany & Europe

No titer test required from USA. 6-8 week timeline. Ramstein, Stuttgart, Wiesbaden, Grafenwohr, Spangdahlem.
United Kingdom

No titer test required. 2-3 month timeline. RAF Lakenheath, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Alconbury.
UAE / Middle East

Titer test required. 8-12 week timeline. Al Dhafra, Camp Lemonnier, and other Middle East installations.
Australia

RNAT titer test + 180-day wait + mandatory quarantine. Start 9 months before departure. Pine Gap, Darwin.

Exclusive Military Benefits

Our Commitment to Military Families

As a token of appreciation for your service, The Pet Porters offers exclusive benefits available only to active duty, veterans, and their families.

Military Discount

We offer special military discounts for active duty service members, veterans, and their families. Contact us for details on how we can honor your service with pricing that reflects our appreciation.

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Flexible PCS Planning

We work around your reporting date, not the other way around. Our planning adapts to PCS timelines, leave windows, and the unpredictable nature of military schedules.

Military benefits apply to active duty service members, veterans, and their immediate families. Mention your branch when requesting a quote.

Common Questions

Military Pet Shipping FAQ

As soon as you receive orders -- earlier is always better, especially for OCONUS destinations. Japan and Australia require 6-9 months of advance preparation due to titer test waiting periods. South Korea and UAE require 3-6 months. Germany and the UK can typically be managed in 6-10 weeks for pets with current vaccinations. Contact us immediately when orders arrive and we will build a preparation timeline around your reporting date.
Pet transportation is generally not covered under standard military PCS travel entitlements -- pets are considered a personal expense. Some commands and branches may offer limited assistance or reimbursement programs, and certain government civilian employees may have specific entitlements. We recommend checking with your orders coordinator or transportation office for your specific situation. Our military discount is one way we help reduce the cost for military families.
We understand that military orders change. Our planning is built to be flexible -- we track health certificate validity windows, permit expiration dates, and airline booking deadlines so that if your dates shift, we can quickly assess what documentation needs to be reissued and what can be preserved. Contact us as soon as your dates change and we will update your plan accordingly at no additional charge for rescheduling coordination.
Yes -- we regularly coordinate pet shipments that travel separately from their owners. This is common for military families where one spouse travels ahead, or where the reporting date doesn't align with the pet's documentation window. We arrange airline cargo bookings, coordinate airport pickup at the destination, and keep you updated throughout the journey whether you're traveling with your pet or not.
Yes -- The Pet Porters coordinate domestic pet transport for military families relocating between US bases as well as international PCS moves. For CONUS moves we coordinate airline cargo booking, ground transport, and kennel logistics. Domestic moves don't require international health certificates but still benefit from professional coordination -- especially for large dogs, brachycephalic breeds, or multi-pet households.
Regulatory Notice: International pet import regulations are subject to change without notice. Requirements for specific OCONUS duty stations may differ from general country requirements. Always verify current regulations with your destination country's official veterinary authority, the USDA, and your airline before beginning the relocation process. The Pet Porters verifies all current requirements before every booking.

Ready to Plan Your PCS Pet Move?

Tell us your duty station, your pet's details, and your reporting date. We will build a custom preparation timeline, coordinate all documentation, and manage every step of your pet's journey to your new duty station.