Faruk Berberovic from PetAir was a Silver sponsor of the RA meeting but, unfortunately, work commitments kept him away from Lisbon.  He did, however, have some important advice for any moving company that was considering offering its customers pet shipping services.  He said they should not try to do it themselves and only ever use a company that they know specialises solely on live animal transportation.

He said that many moving and relocation companies, especially in Asia, try to arrange pet shipping themselves.  But Faruk had a warning. “If you don’t specialise in pet shipping, you may not be familiar with all the regulations.  This can cause problems with the shipment, anxiety for owners, additional distress for animals and can seriously affect your company’s reputation. Some airlines might even refuse to accept the animal on board the flight.”

 There are organisations that give credibility to pet shipping companies.  These are: IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association); IATA (International Air Transport Association); and ATA (Animal Transportation Association).  “But being a member doesn’t prove that a company has the necessary knowledge and experience to look after pets properly,” said Faruk. “The only sure way is to work with a company you know and trust.”  PetAir in Germany, operates from Munich and Frankfurt and has an office in Copenhagen.  It provides services worldwide through its network of partners.

The company pays movers a commission on all converted enquiries or can quote the mover direct allowing it to add a premium to the customer. “If you can’t do the shipping yourself, you can still make money from your enquiries while knowing that the shipments, and the animals, are in safe hands,” said Faruk.

Faruk Berberovic from PetAir was a Silver sponsor of the RA meeting but, unfortunately, work commitments kept him away from Lisbon.  He did, however, have some important advice for any moving company that was considering offering its customers pet shipping services.  He said they should not try to do it themselves and only ever use a company that they know specialises solely on live animal transportation.

He said that many moving and relocation companies try to arrange pet shipping themselves.  But Faruk had a warning. “If you don’t specialise in pet shipping, you may not be familiar with all the regulations.  This can cause problems with the shipment, anxiety for owners, additional distress for animals and can seriously affect your company’s reputation. Some airlines might even refuse to accept the animal on board the flight.”

 There are organisations that give credibility to pet shipping companies.  These are: IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association); and ATA (Animal Transportation Association).  “But being a member doesn’t prove that a company has the necessary knowledge and experience to look after pets properly,” said Faruk. “The only sure way is to work with a company you know and trust.”  PetAir in Germany, operates from Munich and Frankfurt and has an office in Copenhagen.  It provides services worldwide through its network of partners.

The company pays movers a commission on all converted enquiries or can quote the mover direct allowing it to add a premium to the customer. “If you can’t do the shipping yourself, you can still make money from your enquiries while knowing that the shipments, and the animals, are in safe hands,” said Faruk.