Best pet transfer companies

🌍 International Pet Transfers - Safe, Personal & Fully Certified

At PETsTourism, we only highlight pet transfer services that put animal welfare first - whether your pet is relocating, joining you on holiday, or changing owners abroad.

🚐 Road & Air Transport Across Europe

Professional pet transfer services operate both by road and air, or a combination of both, depending on distance and destination. Vehicles are fitted with:

• Spacious, securely mounted kennels
• XXL crates for giant breeds (e.g. Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Spanish Mastiff)
• Climate control (air conditioning & heating)
• Continuous access to fresh water
• Proper ventilation and humidity control
• Small pets travel in approved, well-ventilated transport boxes.
• Multiple pets can often travel together, depending on size and compatibility.

🐾 Comfort Comes First

A responsible pet transporter ensures:

• Calm, safe driving
• Regular breaks for walks and water
• Pets are never left unattended
• Limited number of animals per trip for personal attention
• Overnight rest on long journeys (no 24-hour continuous driving)
• Two attendants present on multi-day trips

You may provide your pet’s own blanket, basket, or toy to reduce stress and maintain familiarity.

📜 Fully Licensed & Compliant

Professional international pet transporters should have:

• EU Type 2 live animal transport license
• Certified, inspected vehicles
• Insurance for both animals and transport
• TRACES NT registration for cross-border transfers
• Veterinary documentation support when ownership changes
• They handle country-specific entry requirements within and outside the EU, so you don’t have to navigate regulations alone.

Western Algarve

• Tailwaggers (Lagos): A professional setup offering a full range of services from simple nail trims to full clips and breed-specific styling.

• Pet Cakes & Petiscos Grooming (Lagos): Known for being very gentle with nervous pets, the owner (Kelly) often provides home visits and is famous for her handmade pet treats.



• Deimon Pet Groomer (Portimão): A certified groomer and veterinary assistant who provides baths, specialized cuts, and behavioral support for pets who might be stressed during grooming.

Algarve

• Benji's Dog Grooming: A mobile service that covers parts of the central Algarve, bringing the "salon" directly to your doorstep.



• PetBacker / Fixando: If you are in a more remote village, these platforms are widely used in Portugal to find independent, certified groomers who will travel to your home.