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Pet relocation to and from Seattle

Moving to or from Seattle? We get your pet there, door to door.

Dogs and cats fly as airline cargo between Seattle and cities across the US, Hawaii and Alaska included. We arrange the pickup at home, the crate, the vet paperwork, the airline booking and the delivery at the other end.

  • Instant price on most routes
  • Home to home, into Seattle or out of it
  • Airline rules taken straight from the airline

Your exact price on screen in about three minutes, on most routes.

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What do you need?

Four steps

From first click to front door

Share a few details about your pet and the trip. We handle the rest and send updates along the way.

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    See your price

    Send the form. Most routes show a price the moment your contact details are in. Otherwise, it reaches you within a day.

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    Crate and papers

    Your pet's measurements tell us which crate fits, and we can provide it. A pet in the cargo hold must have a health certificate: we give you the timing and can arrange the vet ride.

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    Pickup and check-in

    Your pet leaves from home and is handed in at airport cargo ahead of departure. A message lets you know check-in is done.

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    Arrival

    After landing, your pet is picked up at the cargo office and taken to the new home. Updates keep coming until then.

More on how it works

Seattle and back

Our routes

These cities are linked to Seattle, door to door, with moves going either way. Open a route for the details, or go straight to your price.

All routes, including routes into Seattle

Is your city not listed? Ask for a price and we will work out a plan together.

Pick what you need

Services for your move

A driver carrying an airline crate with a dog to a car

Home pickup

Pickup from any address in the Seattle area, then on to SEA airport cargo.

Hard plastic airline crates in different sizes

Airline crate

Your pet's measurements give us the smallest crate that fits. It arrives labeled and set up for the flight, bedding and dishes included.

A vet gently checking a dog on an exam table

Vet health certificate

Required for any pet in the cargo hold, and dated just days before departure. We tell you when to go and can arrange the vet ride.

An airline crate on a cart at the airport

Airline cargo booking

We reserve the space, fill out the forms, print the labels and handle check-in at SEA.

An owner greeting their dog in a new home with moving boxes

Delivery to your new home

After the flight, your pet is picked up at the cargo office and dropped at your door. Moves into Seattle work the same way in reverse.

A passenger plane in a clear sky

Hawaii and Alaska

Honolulu, Maui, Kona, Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau, with the Hawaii forms worked out together.

How we work

A price up front, and the airline rules as they are

A price without the phone calls

For most routes, the form puts a price on your screen along with a simple list of what it covers. No waiting for a callback.

Both ends covered

The home pickup, the flight and the drop-off at the new place come as a single plan, not three bookings to juggle.

Rules we checked ourselves

Breed rules, summer heat dates, crate sizes and Hawaii's entry steps come from the airline's and the state's own pages, with the date we last read them.

Before you book

Guides

Moving pets to Hawaii

Each step in order: the rabies blood test, the wait, the forms and when pets can land.

Alaska Airlines pet policy

Flying with your pet in the cabin or as checked baggage, with fees, carrier limits and breed rules.

Moving a pet across the country

A countdown for the month, week and day ahead of the flight.

Crate size calculator

Enter four measurements to find the smallest airline crate that fits.

Questions people ask

What does it cost to fly a pet out of Seattle?
Size matters most, because the airline bills for your pet and the crate weighed together. The route, how far each home is from its airport, and add-ons such as a crate or a ride to the vet also play a part. On most routes the form gives you a price in about three minutes. Read what affects the cost for the details.
Can my pet travel without me?
Yes. Pets fly alone as airline cargo, inside an approved crate. Booking, forms, crate and SEA check-in are on us, and we arrange the trip from the arrival airport to your new door. Coming to Seattle instead? We arrange the pickup at your current home and the drop-off at the new one.
Do you handle moves to Hawaii?
Yes. Dogs and cats entering Hawaii must meet strict rules (a microchip, rabies shots, a rabies blood test and a waiting period), so give yourself 2 to 4 months to plan. Our guide to moving pets to Hawaii walks through it.
Can I ride with my pet to the airport?
No. The rides we arrange are for pets only. If you are taking the same flight, we arrange for your pet to get to SEA and you meet up at the terminal.
Can a snub-nosed dog fly?
Not in the cargo hold on the flights we use. That covers snub-nosed breeds such as every type of bulldog, boxer, pug and mastiff. A pet small enough for an under-seat carrier may be able to travel in the cabin with you instead. Our guide to snub-nosed breeds and flying explains the rules.
Is a health certificate required?
Yes, for any pet in the cargo hold. A licensed vet must issue it within 10 days of the flight (14 days for Hawaii), and we can arrange the ride to your vet. Our page on the vet health certificate for flying has the details.

Start with a price

Tell us about your pet and the trip. The form takes about three minutes, and most routes show the price on screen.

Get a price
Get a price