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𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 are excited to know that Canada's WestJet✈ is expanding its pet transport service to the UK. They are adding animal routes and expanding their pet program. Hopefully, this trend will continue and catch on with other carriers, so all 𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗧𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀 can safely and humanely transport those fur babies♥ to where they need to be - with their families!
Read more . . . https://www.aircargonews.net/sectors/animal-transportation/westjet-expands-pet-transport-service-from-canada-to-uk/

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Bringing a dog into the U.S. just got more complicated What travelers need to know about the CDC’s new border policy for rabies vaccination and microchips.

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IPATA is a nonprofit, worldwide trade association of professional petshippers, dedicated to shipping pets safely. So go enjoy the EARTH together. Find an IPATA professional pet shipper and make it happen!
https://www.ipata.org/ipata-pet-shippers-air-and-ground

The 2024 IPATA Regional Meetings have concluded. These meetings provide an opportunity to unite IPATA Professional Pet Shipping members and our Industry Partners in each region around a common set of goals and values while fostering a shared understanding of how the parties can work together as a team, toward the betterment of the pet shipping industry and the humane and safe transport of your Furry Friends.

IPATA's ongoing goal of encouraging communication, exploration, and collaboration with airline partners was further strengthened as IPATA President-Elect Dr. Gerry Pahl and IPATA Past President Simon Jackson introduced the IPATA Brachycephalic (Snub-nosed) Program to attendees of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) World Cargo Symposium, held March 12-14 in Hong Kong.
IPATA exhibited, presented, and took part in a panel. . . . and we made the HIGHLIGHT REEL!
The WCS is the largest and most prestigious air cargo annual event, with an estimated 1250 plus delegates attending.

WCS 2024 - Highlights

IPATA's ongoing goal of encouraging communication, exploration and creating an environment of collaboration with airline partners was further strengthened as IPATA President- Elect, Dr. Gerry Pahl and IPATA Past President Simon Jackson introduced the IPATA BOAS Program to attendees of the IATA World Cargo Symposium that was held March 12-14 in Hong Kong.

During the three-day exhibition, IPATA made new contacts and encouraged membership to Airline and Cargo Industries attendees, offering marketing materials highlighting IPATA pet shippers and the value of membership; information on Airline partners and their importance in pet shipping; and IPATA's newest Brachycephalic Program and Certification designed to identify those snub-nosed dogs that are at high risk of obstructed or hampered breathing when transported by air. This program will allow more animals to safely fly and identify those that shouldn't.

The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) Past President, Simon Jackson Spoke on the Gold Standard Delivery in Pet Shipping at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong held in March.
His presentation included an overview of the IPATA BOAS program and Fit to Fly certification, based on years of research and designed to identify those snub-nosed dogs that are at high risk of obstructed or hampered breathing when transported by air. This program will allow more animals to safely fly and identify those that shouldn't.
Mr. Jackson also touched on recent research and domestic pet shipping trends as well as the end consumer’s expectations and how ensuring this expectation is tied to full delivery and mitigating the risks before, during, and after the journey.

IPATA Asia and Oceania Regional Professional Pet Shippers and Industry Partners gathered together at their regional meeting in Hong Kong to discuss all the latest updates in both international and regional pet shipping.

Pets & Vets Relocations Ltd.
http://pets-travel.ru/
Russia
European Region

K9 Jets
https://www.k9jets.com/
United Kingdom
European Region

Pet in Air Co. Ltd
http://www.petinair.com/
China
Asia Oceania Region

3A Transcontrol
http://www.transcontrol.net
Brazil
Latin America and Caribbean Region

GVL - GlobalVetLink, L.C.
https://www.globalvetlink.com
United States
North American Region

K9 Jets
https://www.k9jets.com/
United Kingdom
European Region

Small Five Vet Clinic LTD
https://www.vetclinic.co.ke/
Kenya
Middle East and African Region

Worldwide Animal Travel
http://www.animaltravel.com
Canada
North American Region

The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) will be exhibiting, and presenting at the IATA World Cargo Symposium in Hong Kong, March 12-14.
https://www.iata.org/en/events/all/wcs/

Petsfly.com
USA
North American Region
http://www.petsfly.com

N.A. Nissen Spedition and Transport ApS
Denmark
European Region
http://www.nanissen.dk

Tailwind Global Pet
(Previously known as The Kennel Club – LAX)
USA
North American Region
https://tailwindglobalpet.com/

Airpets
United Kingdom
European Region
http://www.airpets.com

Happening Now! IPATA Latin America, North America and Caribbean Regional Professional Pet Shippers and Industry Partners gather together at their regional meeting in Miami, Florida to discuss all the latest updates in both international and regional pet shipping.

Dr. Melisa Grisolle Awarded Excellence Award at IPATA International Conference DUBAI

The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA), the world's pet shipping experts, honored Dr. Melisa Grisolle of PetWings Peru with the 2023 Excellence Award at its International Conference.

IPATA’s Excellence Award recognizes someone who has made outstanding efforts in public service initiatives and contributes to the ongoing improvement of animal welfare with a substantial impact on humanitarian or animal welfare efforts.

“Melisa’s colleagues applaud her work with the Brachycephalic (BOAS) Research and Development Committee,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “She is a tremendous asset to animal welfare and her excellent communications skills translate the importance of the application of the certification among veterinarians, as well as ensuring that airlines will allow the shipment of more breeds.”
Pictured left to right: IPATA President Hazel Imrie, Dr. Melisa Grisolle, PetWings Peru, Past President Simon Jackson.

Chris Filippelli Recognized with 2023 Best Operational Service Provider Award at IPATA International Conference in Dubai

IPATA’s Best Operational Service Provider Award honors an individual who provides operational service that is consistently an inspiration to the pet shipping industry and its members. The award recognizes an individual that exemplifies professionalism, empathy, compassion, efficient response, accuracy of information and customer service.

“Chris is responsive to pet shippers and their clients and is always willing to go the extra mile,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “I continually receive extraordinary feedback about him going above and beyond the call of duty. Chris’s outstanding communication skills are appreciated and have had a positive impact on our industry.”

Pictured left to right: IPATA President, Hazel Imrie, Chris Filippeli, World Wide Pet Transport and IPATA Past President Simon Jackson

Jeni Redmond of PetsFly.com Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at IPATA International Conference in Dubai

IPATA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated outstanding service to IPATA or the safe and humane transportation of pets.

“As a former IPATA Board Member and a team leader to fellow pet shippers, Jeni has dedicated her life to animal welfare and has made this a priority in all that she does,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President. “She has high ethical standards, doesn’t cut corners, faces challenges head on and provides sound advice to team members, putting the pets’ needs first and foremost.”

Pictured from left to right: IPATA President Hazel Imrie, Jeni Redmond, PetsFly.com and Simon Jackson, IPATA Past Presdent.

IPATA Recognized Dr. Gerry Pahl with the Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award at Annual International Conference in Dubai

IPATA’s Millie Woolf Memorial Leadership Award recognizes someone who advances the education and professionalism of safe and humane animal transportation. This is IPATA’s most prestigious award, and it’s presented in memory of Millie Woolf, one of the founders of IPATA.

“Gerry’s leadership of IPATA’s R&D Task Force is exemplary,” says Hazel Imrie, IPATA President and colleague. “He has been instrumental in working with this task force, stakeholders and the airlines to promote the developed ‘Fit-to-Fly’ program. Dr. Pahl is a professional veterinarian with over 25 years of experience and the Managing Director of PetExportVet, one of Hong Kong's leading veterinary clinic chains.

Pictured left to right: IPATA President, Hazel Imrie, IPATA, Dr. Gerry Pahl, IPATA President Elect and Director of PetExportVet, and Simon Jackson, IPATA Past President.