Pet Travel Made Safe, Simple, and Stress-Free
Keringa-DogsofSA understands that pets are part of the family. Our mission is to offer them a secure, home-like environment while they’re away from you—whether they’re eagerly awaiting your return from vacation or journeying to meet you in a new location. At Keringa, we provide reliable local and international pet transport, as well as safe and secure pet boarding services, and everything in between.
Keringa-Petwings Pet Transport
Wherever your pets need to be, we'll get them there safely. Keringa transports pets to provinces throughout South Africa and to countries all over the world. Our destination countries include Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, China, Mauritius, Israel, Dubai, Portugal, Netherlands, Germany, Nigeria, Japan, and Ireland..
Petwings International Pet Transport
We transport dogs, cats, birds, bunnies, and other pets from South Africa to countries all around the world. We assist with all the required veterinary documentation and pet passports.
From Northern Cape, Western Cape Eastern Cape, and even Botswana, our temperature-controlled vehicles provide safe, comfortable, reliable, and dedicated transport for dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, and other pets.
Petwheels Local Pet Transport
Pet Import to South Africa
Keringa also offers pet importation to South Africa from abroad. We can assist with import permits, customs clearance, airport collection, etc.
International Pet Export Preparation
Keringa offers comprehensive pet pre-export services along with 5-star in-transit boarding. These include blood tests, health certificates, parasite treatments, veterinary facilitation, crate training, and long and short-stay quarantine facilities as needed.
Pet Transport FAQs
What is pet transport?
Pet transport involves relocating dogs, cats, bunnies, birds, lizards, hamsters, and other pets to other towns in South Africa or countries around the world. Every country has its own rules and regulations concerning the importation of pets. Health protocols, flight bookings, and boarding all have to be done correctly to ensure that pets arrive safe and sound in their new country. Professional pet travel companies like Keringa-DogsofSA handle the entire process literally from A to Z, are registered with the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), and have 24/7 back-up, luxurious kennels and catteries, and a team of qualified, trained, and friendly professionals in all divisions.
How much does it cost to transport a pet to another country?
It depends on the country you’re going to, the airline and the size of your pet’s travel crate as well as the mandatory veterinary procedures (vaccinations, microchips, etc.), import permits, and state vet costs. Have a look at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website to see how to measure your pet.
Are there limitations with regard to where my pets can fly?
That depends on your destination country, whether your pet is a banned breed or not, the age and health of your pet, and the airline. Some airlines don’t fly pets at all, others have limitations when it comes to certain breeds.
What pets can be transported to other countries?
This depends on the rules and regulations of the destination country. Certain breeds are banned in some countries, while others permit just about all pets. Keringa-DogsofSA transports dogs, cats, rabbits, hamsters, lizards, miniature goats, birds, and other pets worldwide.
What are the requirements to transport a pet?
In general, the breed must be allowed in the destination country, and pets must have valid health certificates and all other required documentation.
How do I choose a pet transport container?
Pets come in all shapes and sizes, which will dictate the size of their pet transport containers. Airlines have very strict rules about the size of pet transport containers and won’t accept any that don’t comply with international standards or that are too small. Keringa-Petwings manufactures world-class pet travel crates in strict accordance with international measuring instructions. Each Keringa-Petwings container is custom-made for its pet passenger by our team of experienced, highly-trained carpenters. Have a look at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website to see how to measure your pet.
Must pets quarantine before flying?
This depends on the destination country. Some countries don’t require quarantine, others have mandatory quarantine periods prior to or on arrival.
Do my pets get food and water while in their travel containers?
In accordance with international rules and regulations, pets must have access to food and water via secure bowls inside their travel containers. Our travel containers, made to the highest international standards, have secure bowls and absorbent bedding, and we include favorite toys and T-shirts with their owners’ scents on them to make pets as comfortable as possible.
What happens when my pets arrive in their new country?
They will need to clear customs, and then depending on the rules of that country, either spend the required period in quarantine or go straight home to you. Pets come in all shapes and sizes, which will dictate the size of their pet transport containers. Airlines have very strict rules about the size of pet transport containers and won’t accept any that don’t comply with international standards or that are too small. Keringa-DogsofSA manufactures world-class pet travel crates in strict accordance with international measuring instructions. Each Keringa-DogsofSA container is custom-made for its pet passenger by our team of experienced, highly-trained carpenters. Have a look at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) website to see how to measure your pet.
