Need to move your pet to and from Puerto Rico (SJU)?

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Allow our skilled pet shipping team to assist you, whether it’s for domestic or international pet transportation. Count on our experienced professionals to guarantee the safe arrival of your beloved pet.

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Our Puerto Rico pet shipping services include:

Door to door transport, both international and domestic
Assistance with health certificates, import certificates, and other travel documents.
USDA endorsement of all relevant documents where required
Airline approved flight kennels provided with personalized labels, identification and emergency notification instructions
Customs clearance and delivery to your home
Local pet taxi service to and from the airport, your home, veterinarian or kennel/boarding facility – available in the US and Puerto Rico.
Travel consultation and cargo flight reservations

We will inform you of your pet’s full itinerary before the trip and we will update you as your pet travels to or from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).

Paperwork and Veterinary Requirements

It’s best to have Transcontinental Pet Movers or an equally qualified IPATA agent help guide and plan your pet’s pre-move preparations. For now, the following information serves as a guide in order to prepare your pet to enter Puerto Rico.

Health/Veterinary Requirements

Must be completed at least 30 days before departure

Microchip

Always recommended for Pet Travel

Dogs and cats should be identifiable by microchip.
For ease of use, the microchip should be ISO compliant and 15 digits long.

Vaccinations

All Vaccinations must be conducted at least 30 days prior to departure and be still valid on the date of departure.

Rabies vaccination within 6 months of departure
Other vaccines are not required, but the vaccines below are recommended, particularly if your pet may need to be boarded before or after travel.
- Dogs: Distemper, Hepatitis, Leptospirosis, Parainfluenza and Parvovirus (DHLPP) and Bordetella.
- Cats: Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus and Panleukopenia (FVRCP).

Health Examination for Health Certificate

Must be conducted within 30 days of departure

At this point in your pet’s move, one of our pet shipping specialists will pre-complete the correct health certificate and email it to your veterinarian for signature at the physical appointment. We provide all documents and are available to answer any questions and troubleshoot issues that may arise.

The requirements above for moving your pet to Puerto Rico can also be found on USDA’s website.

Airport Information

Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) near San Juan, Puerto Rico is the main international airport in Puerto Rico for pets.

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My furry kids (a cat and a guinea pig) have arrived in Singapore from US. The process was easy and smooth. Timothy is quite responsive and professional. I would recommend this agency to everyone who needs to export their pets.
CP
August 13, 2023
I'd like to sincerely thank them for helping me with transporting my pet from LA to Beijing safely during this special COVID-19 situation. They were fully responsible for what they were doing and exactly knew what they were capable of. As a valued customer, I highly recommend them to anyone who needs qualitative service and decent information regarding live animal transportation. They will handle your pet safely and carefully!
Keyi Li
May 3, 2022
Tim and his counterparts in China made the process of getting our friends cat back to her in the dates from China seamless. They were more affordable than other companies we had looked at using. They are so trustworthy, that we are using them again when my daughter travels back from China with her cat. Definitely recommend this company!
keastea griffin
May 3, 2022
Transcontinental was amazing in relocating my dog. Timothy was responsive, answering my questions over the weekend and in the evenings. He didn't miss a single detail. Due to COVID, routes were constantly changing, but Timothy was able to stay ahead of the changes and would quickly propose alternate routes that got my dog to me in the most direct way possible. Other companies were proposing extremely long flights with multiple layovers that would have been exhausting and stressful for my pup. I had to arrange for a vet health check over time zones and bad internet. Tim went above and beyond and found a vet close to my mom’s house that would upload the health certificate online so we could meet the certificate validity period. I emailed Tim an hour after the vet appointment to tell him that my dog’s appointment went well, and he told me that he had already followed up with the vet and was double-tracking the USDA application from his side. Timothy was extremely professional, courteous, and personable. I would absolutely recommend anyone moving their pets to go with Transcontinental. The price was competitive, and the service was excellent. Our family is so happy to have our puppy with us again.
Cecilia C
May 3, 2022
Professional, experienced. There are so many "company" out there provide animal/pet transport service, and of course I've reached out to multiple carriers before finalized my pick. The reason why I pick them among all the other carriers is because how they treat their clients. I am new to this so I want someone that cares, and that is what I feel through out our conversation. Their respond time is the fastest, explanation is the clearest and detailed, which is why I say professional and experienced in the first place. Highly recommend!
Rio Wang
May 3, 2022
アメリカからオーストラリアへの犬の輸送でお世話になりました。大型犬の海外輸送で不安も多く、多くの会社から見積もりを取りましたが、こちらの会社は料金がリーズナブルで、金額もとても明瞭でした。また、レスポンスがとても速く、質問への回答も丁寧で、やり取りが非常にスムーズでした。海外でのペット輸送は分からないことが多く不安になりやすいですが、こちらの会社はそのような不安な気持ちにも寄り添ってくださる、とても思いやりのある業者さんでした。最後まで信頼してお任せできる業者さんだと思います。特に、日本人でアメリカから海外へペットを連れて行くことを検討している方には、とてもおすすめできます。大切な家族であるペットを安心して任せられる会社です。 ----- Thank you so much for helping us relocate our dog from the U.S. to Australia. We contacted many pet relocation companies, but your pricing was reasonable and very clear. Your responses were always quick and helpful, which made the entire process smooth and much less stressful. International pet relocation can be overwhelming, especially when moving with a large dog, but you were very kind, caring, and supportive throughout the process. We truly appreciate how you understood our concerns and helped us feel reassured. We highly recommend your service to anyone looking for a trustworthy and compassionate international pet relocation company.
大森佑一郎
May 29, 2026
Timothy did a great job of coordinating and communicating in getting our two large dogs safely from San Francisco to Thailand.
Kevin Fawver
July 23, 2023
Excellent company! After I was one of the victims from a scam company (All Paws Express) and had a horrible experience it was very scary deciding in which company I could trust with my pet. You can definitely trust Transcontinental Pet Movers. Tim and Michael are amazing. They helped me out and made possible the transportation in short notice. They were as transparent as it gets and communicated clearly, which helped with the stress of moving my dog. They kept me up to date with every step and send me pictures of my boy Lennon as I couldn't be with him when taken to the airline. They treated him like family and made possible for us to be reunited. I can't thank them enough!
Ligia Pentzke
May 24, 2024
If you need prompt support and advice on transferring your pet internationally, Tim would be the go to person! Tim helped with the transfer of my dog from US to Singapore. Due to complications, we did experience unplanned events. However, throughout the process, Tim was supportive and able to provide sound advice which is a relief to the already stressed situation. Communication was prompt and timely which definitely helped! Picture of my baby arriving safely at destination! Thank you Tim!
HuiXian Seow
April 3, 2024
Very helpful. The company kept in touch until I received the animals. I highly recommend. them. Of all the companies they communicated with me the time it took to set up and receive and deliver. You want your animals taken care of use this company. You'll be making the best of decisions
Del Bishop
October 19, 2023
They are very professional, and very serious and responsible, patiently answering every question I have! Successfully and safely sent my dog to the destination. Thank you so much!!
Leo Zhang
May 3, 2023
They are experienced and professional. They did an excellent job moving our cat from US to UK.
Yuhan Sun
August 16, 2023
My son’s dog arrived safely and chilled. Excellent communication throughout .
Deborah Peach
April 11, 2024
They are very professional, and very serious and responsible, patiently answering every question I have! Successfully and safely sent my dog to the destination. Thank you so much!!
Leo Zhang
November 30, 2022
I found Timothy extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of getting my dog to Australia from the USA. He provided me with a lot of answers and advice even before I'd officially signed up with Transcontinental and was always quick to respond to any confusion or queries I had throughout the whole process. I also appreciated his honesty, setting me up with realistic expectations when it came to costs, timelines and dealing with government agencies. Thank you so much for getting Taco back to his humans, we are beside ourselves with excitement to go pick him up from quarantine!!
Tamara Gasselin
May 3, 2022
Transcontinental did an exceptional job flying my cats to São Paulo, Brazil, from San Francisco. It wasn't easy - we had to deal with a crazy connection in Frankfurt due to temperature restrictions in the US, as well as a last minute embargo by Lufthansa. But Timothy was always there for us, and made sure we felt confident everything would be all right.
Gustavo Saggese
May 3, 2023
We recently sought the assistance of Timothy at Transcontinental Pet Movers to help us navigate the complex process of relocating my daughter's beloved cat to the UK. From the outset, Timothy was consistently available for consultations via phone or email, and he promptly addressed any questions or concerns we had about the export process. In hindsight, I would have entrusted Timothy with handling all aspects of transportation and paperwork. The do-it-yourself approach proved to be incredibly stressful, as there are numerous details involved in moving a pet internationally by cargo. This includes the completion of paperwork, arranging cargo shipping, adhering to kennel specifications, coordinating with clearing agents for customs clearance, navigating heat embargoes, and managing concerns about potential flight delays or cancellations. Throughout the entire process, Timothy's guidance provided much-needed reassurance that we were on the right track to ensure a safe journey for my daughter’s cat. Ultimately, the cat arrived in the UK on the same flight as my daughter, and everything went smoothly. We are grateful for Timothy's expertise and professionalism, and we highly recommend Transcontinental Pet Movers to anyone facing a similar situation.
Laura McKay
May 3, 2023
We just picked up our lovely dog Jojo today. Thanks to TransconPet. They are very responsible throughout the whole process!!! Very helpful and professional agent.
XiaoKe Ma
February 3, 2024
Did an amazing job of helping us get 2 kitties to Hong Kong from the states. Can't say enough good things and will definitely use again !
A Wright
August 3, 2023
This pet consignment agency is very patient. They communicate directly with the doctors in my cat's clinic, which saves me a lot of time. The cat's return certificate is handled smoothly. It takes less than five days from departure to home in China, and a video will be sent to me in the middle. Let me always pay attention to the cat's state. It's really sweet and great!
潘多
May 3, 2023
Tim's invaluable assistance was absolutely essential for my puppy and me to successfully relocate from Los Angeles to Singapore. He was available round the clock, offering his support through email and phone communication. His generosity in helping us was remarkable, and I firmly believe that the value of his service exceeds its cost. Thanks again, Tim!
Mami
August 17, 2023