Animal Travel Contact Details
This section contains the animal travel contact details to help you find the relevant information.
For inquiries regarding animal travel, the USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Customer Service Center can be reached at aphis.customersupport@usda.gov or 844-820-2234, Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. They provide support for pet travel, veterinary accreditation, and checking the status of a pet health certificate[1].
Pet shipping services are available through companies such as Happy Tails Travel, which offers support via a live chat feature on their website during business hours (7 am – 4 pm MST, Mon-Fri). Inquiries outside business hours will receive a response the next working day[2].
Pet Transport Pro offers assistance with domestic and international relocation of pets and can be contacted directly at 844-PET SHIP or 844-738-7447 for faster service[3].
The Animal Transportation Association (ATA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to safe and humane animal transportation worldwide. Requests for information or services regarding animal shipment can be submitted through their office, or you may search their members directory for a suitable provider[4].
For international animal travel documentation, you can contact the USDA-APHIS Customer Service Call Center at 844-820-2234 or visit the USDA-APHIS Pet Travel website. It is recommended to use a professional pet shipper, especially for international departures[5].
The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) is a non-profit trade association supporting safe and humane transport. Note that IPATA is an association and does not perform pet shipping directly but maintains a directory of its members who do[6].
References
- [1] Contact Us | Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
- [2] Happy Tails Travel: Pet Shipping Services by Ground and Air
- [3] Contact Pet Transport Pro
- [4] Animal Transportation Association
- [5] Documentation – Pets & Animals – American Airlines Cargo
- [6] IPATA – International Pet And Animal Transportation Association