Please be advised that IPATA does not draft, legislate, or enforce the EU pet shipping and travel regulations.  These unified requirements (including microchip, registration, and health certificate mandates) are established exclusively by the European Commission and member states.  We simply assist our pet shipping members in navigating these changes.


The links below provide further context on the regulations (you will be taken out of the IPATA website): Review the full scope of the legislation on the EU Food Safety Portal. Read the European Parliament Press Release to understand the scope and objectives of the laws.


Shipping a Dog, Cat or Other Pet?

There is no single checklist because every pet is different and unique. But IPATA can help.
Here are some FAQs to get you started.


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Why choose a pet shipper who is a member of IPATA?


IPATA The Pet Shipping Experts International Pet and Animal Transportation AssociationPet shippers who are members of IPATA must follow ethical guidelines in pet travel and relocating animals worldwide. Search our list of TRUSTED animal transport specialists that can help you move your pet.

 

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The International Pet and Animal Association (IPATA) is a non-profit trade association of independent members who are dedicated to the safe and humane transport of pets and other animals.

Have You Been Scammed

Were you told IPATA was shipping a pet to you?

Do you have a receipt from “IPATA” covering payment for a puppy or for shipping?

If so, this is a SCAM!

IPATA is an association of professional pet shippers.
IPATA does NOT ship pets; our members ship pets but under their own company name.

There is no legitimate pet shipping company with “IPATA” or “ipata” in their name.

If you see a company using the IPATA name, please report it to petscams@ipata.org
For more information on pet scams go to https://www.ipata.org/pet-scams

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Pet Shipping News Last update: 11/2025

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