Four decades of relocation expertise

Pet Relocation Consultation

Get personal, expert answers before you commit to a move. Kenelm has spent forty years navigating permits, airline rules and destination requirements — so you can avoid the costly mistakes that catch people out.

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One-on-OnePersonal advice for your specific move.
Destination-SpecificRequirements tailored to where you're going.
Avoid MistakesSidestep rejected permits and missed flights.
Since 1984Real relationships and hard-won experience.
Expert Advice

Answers You Can Actually Rely On

General search results and AI answers can't see your pet, your destination or your timeline. A consultation with Kenelm is personal: we look at your exact situation and give you a clear, practical plan — whether you go on to handle the move yourself or ask us to manage it. All consultations are held online, and we're glad to work alongside your own vet.

Destination Requirements

Exactly what your chosen country requires — vaccinations, tests, permits and quarantine rules — and the timing that matters.

Airline & Crate Rules

Which airlines and routes suit your pet, and the crate and handling requirements to get right the first time.

Your Personal Plan

A clear order of steps and realistic timeline, so nothing is left to the last minute.

Online & Vet-Friendly

Convenient online sessions from wherever you are — and we'll happily liaise with your own vet on vaccinations, health checks and timing.

An IATA-compliant travel crate ready for a pet's international relocation
The right crate and paperwork, sorted before travel day.
Export and quarantine documentation prepared for pet relocation from South Africa
Destination permits and health documents, done right the first time.
How We Work Together

A Smooth Process, Start to Finish

You're very welcome to handle the paperwork yourself — plenty of clients do. It just helps to know how it fits together: pet export documentation works as a single, synchronised sequence, where each step depends on the one before it. The whole chain — the airline, state vet, customs, SARS and the destination's clearing agents — relies on everything lining up, so an application is best seen through in full once it's begun. And if something ever goes off course and we need to start again, we simply treat it as a fresh enquiry — no drama, just a clean restart.

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Not sure about something? Just ask. We'd always rather answer a question early than untangle a mix-up later — so reach out whenever you need to.

24 Hours, by Arrangement

To make different time zones work, we're happy to be available around the clock. Just let us know at the start and we'll agree a time that suits us both for calls or messages — a little planning up front means we're there exactly when you need us.

Common Questions

Pet Relocation FAQs

What does a pet relocation consultation cover?

A personal, one-on-one session on your specific move: destination requirements, vaccinations and permits, airline and crate rules, realistic timelines and the order everything needs to happen in — so you know exactly what lies ahead.

What paperwork and vaccinations does my pet need to emigrate?

It depends entirely on the destination country — each has its own vaccination, testing, permit and quarantine rules, often with strict timing. In your consultation we map out exactly what your pet needs and when, for your specific route.

Can I do the pet travel paperwork myself?

You can, and a consultation is ideal if you plan to. We help you understand the requirements, avoid the common mistakes that get permits rejected or flights missed, and decide which parts you're comfortable handling yourself.

How far in advance should I start planning a relocation?

As early as possible. Some destinations require vaccinations or tests months before travel, so starting early keeps your options open and avoids delays. A consultation early in your planning is the best time to talk.

Is a consultation worth it before a full relocation?

Yes — an early conversation helps you understand the process, budget your time, and avoid mistakes that are expensive to fix later. Many clients start with a consultation and then decide how much support they'd like from there.

Book Your Consultation

Tell us where you're headed and we'll set up a time to talk through your pet's move.

Phone / WhatsApp+27 72 195 9205
Emaildawn@kenelmgsd.co.za
LocationWalkerville, Johannesburg, Gauteng
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