Pets

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Recommendations for a company to move pets to Australia?

We are moving from Auckland to Melbourne. I have not yet organised pet transport for our cat. Can anyone advise a great company to use?

Posted by mrs-g. 14 replies. Latest activity on 27 March 2024.

My sister and I are moving to Melbourne with two small dogs. Will finding a flat together be difficult?

We want to live in the same flat but separate rooms, both with very small dogs, and are concerned at how difficult finding a flat in the are surrounding the University will be. Also we will be…

Posted by lilbear. 3 replies. Latest activity on 27 October 2023.

How pet friendly are Australian rentals?

I am moving to Sydney next year in January and planning to bring my cat and Pug puppy over with me. I've been on domain.com.au and realestate.com.au but they're not specific about if pets are…

Posted by chicaposh. 2 replies. Latest activity on 28 October 2023.

How much did you pay to send your dog and cat from Christchurch to Melbourne?

I am moving from Christchurch to Jindabyne, so the nearest int airport for them will be Canberra. Was the company/agent you used good, professional, caring and would you reccommend them?

Posted by banjip2000. 4 replies. Latest activity on 24 April 2012.

Moving my pet cat from New Zealand to Australia

My cat is with my mother at the moment but she is moving to Australia soon and I want her to bring my cat. However I am in need of step-by-step instructions from beginning to end. I know I can get…

Posted by salty-baba. 3 replies. Latest activity on 10 June 2015.

Taking my cat to Queensland

I'm wondering if anybody can advise on what is needed to bring our pet cat with us from Christchurch to Queensland? I'm wondering about both costs and vaccination/quarantine requirements. We would be…

Posted by ragdoll. 1 reply. Latest activity on 09 November 2010.

What is the best way of moving my cats to Brisbane and around how much will it cost?

Hi there, My partner and I are in the process of moving over to Australia from Nelson, New Zealand and are wanting to know how much it would cost to fly our cats over?

Posted by tenilleb. 3 replies. Latest activity on 14 June 2012.

Moving cats to Sydney and finding catteries

I would like to have my 3 cats transported to Sydney 7 to 10 days after I arrive in May this year. I am concerned that I may not have rented a place to live by that stage. I have used my cousin's…

Posted by lynn. 2 replies. Latest activity on 13 August 2015.

Moving to Brisbane with 3 small dogs in January 2012

We have just accepted an offer on our house. We are looking for a short term rental that will accept 3 small dogs {Bishons} and 2 cats, we also have a 12yr old girl. Ive been looking for short term…

Posted by gabby. 2 replies. Latest activity on 31 July 2012.

Pets and Temporary Accomodation- Is it possible?

Me and my partner are moving to Wollongong (NSW) in about 3 1/2 months. We are taking 1 cat and 1 dog. I know that you have to give your address before you move pets, but is it allowed if you give…

Posted by char23. 3 replies. Latest activity on 29 June 2013.

Relocating 2 dogs from Dunedin NZ to Perth WA

I have 2 large dogs and would like to take them to Perth with me, can anyone please advise a company and have any idea of what I may expect to pay?

Posted by macliz. 1 reply. Latest activity on 26 July 2012.

Cats to OZ

Hi, just wondering if anyone out there has moved a cat over to Australia recently. Just looking at the best company at a good price and any experiences. Would you usually medicate a cat so its not so…

Posted by rosierose. 1 reply. Latest activity on 14 December 2014.

Moving the moggy to Australia

Just a quick update and recommendation of Global Pets. I've found them stress free in moving the furchild to Brisbane. and I shopped around and found they were the cheapest, especially as I was…

Posted by stefthechef. 0 replies. Latest activity on 16 February 2018.

Moving to Australia by boat with a pet

Hi there. I am considering moving to Australia from New Zealand and I have an elderly cat who I can't bear to leave behind. I'm not comfortable with putting her through the stress of a flight and due…

Posted by elizabeth-i-sycamore. 0 replies. Latest activity on 10 October 2019.