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Testimonials

Professional pet shippers CAN make a difference!


 

Pet Shipper:

Airpets America
Date: Nov 27, 2008
Janet & Dr. Dale Hodgson,

May I take this opportunity to commend both of you on making the travel for Dallas as smooth as silk. Your professional and friendly service has been an absolute pleasure. These day's, customer service at most companies is seemingly at the very bottom of their priority list.

Dallas arrived on time and in perfect health and is currently enjoying a rather large bone!


Marilyn Rice




Pet Shipper:

Jet Pets Animal Transport & Interfamily
Date: Nov 19, 2008

I just wanted to advise you Manita arrived home yesterday. She arrived in good health and spirits.

I also wanted to thank you for your help throughout the entire process and keeping us informed of all progress. In addition, I would like to point out the exceptionally good service provided by the local agent, Interfamily, who exceeded all our expectations in terms of keeping us informed of all progress in the airport and ensuring a speedy processing of Manita through local customs, who who have been in strike for some time and are delaying all processing of goods and animals. Without their endeavors it is likely that Manita would still be sitting in customs.

Jose Miguel




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Oct 26, 2008
Dear Manuel and Las Lunas Staff,

Just picked Mick up on Saturday and he is sitting next to me on my desk right now up at my cabin. I wanted to thank you so very much for your professionalism and support over the past couple of weeks. We could not have gotten him back as safely and professionally as you did. You guys were terrific, really. Please let me know if there is anything I can do for you in terms of a future reference or anything.


B. Dillmann




Pet Shipper:

O'Brien Animal Transportation
Date: May 13, 2008
Dear Gay and Norm,

Thank you very much for organizing the transport for the cats. We really
appreciate all Norm's care and effort to ensure they spent as little time as
possible on the journey, and that we had all the information we needed to prepare them for travel.

They arrived safely at their new house yesterday. Miss Onatopp has made her home in a cat hotel and stops Cortez from getting in with her. They spent last night throwing their bedding all over the floor. Ozzy escaped from the
garage and explored the house in under five minutes this morning. Cortez is hissing and eating which sounds about normal. My mother in law is staying with them during the day until we arrive at the end of next week.





Lindsay Poulton




Pet Shipper:

Happy Tails Travel
Date: Feb 8, 2008
Attachment: Click Here To see The Attachment
Hi Bridget! Just wanted to Thank You once again for non stop hard work and let you know we are having a blast with Buddy home.I am So glad I found your site thru our military services and that I will be more than happy to pass your site around with your good name.He has settled in like he never left us. I can't wait for my husband to come home from Iraq and so we can all be complete again.
Thank you,


Tanya N. - Ansbach, Germany




Pet Shipper:

Happy Tails Travel
Date: Jul 1, 2007
Attachment: Click Here To see The Attachment
Buddy and Sassy are here, safe and sound here in Paradise! It's so GREAT to have them back sleeping next to me on the couch... they love the house and yard, and appear to be in super shape! THANKS so very much for all your assistance and help, the whole experience really was painless. You enabled me to really enjoy our vacation time knowing the dogs were in good hands. I'll give you a call tomorrow, but wanted you to know they are here. They arrived about 1915hrs, and we had them in the truck by 1950, and home by 2030. As my son would say "easy-smeezy, lemon squeezy..." Only spent about 10 minutes signing all paperwork and paying for delivery.
Thanks again!


Sue D. - Honolulu, HI




Pet Shipper:

Animals First
Date: Feb 5, 2007
Dear Sirs,
I am a pet owner from Greece, who had to deal the your member Animals First in Austria, and would really like to let you know that they are doing the most marvelous and effective job! Especially Mr. H. Bogner has been most helpful, kind and efficient. Congratulations to your job!!!
Kind regards,

Nikolas Kanales




Pet Shipper:

Pet Relocation
Date: Apr 19, 2006
Hi Kevin,

My opinion of the whole process is that you folks are doing a great job. From the very beginning I had a good feeling of confidence. You had a very positive attitude and were knowledgeable about everything that I needed to know.

Prior to connecting with you I had done a lot of research on the web and had communicated with a number of service providers. Yet I would not have trusted any of them. Those that seemed knowledgeable only handled the USA part of the process and the others that would handle it from the beginning to end didn't know everything that needed to be done.

What impressed me most, Kevin, is that you addressed my fears from the very beginning. It felt as though you were taking me by the hand and helping me along, and that is what I needed. That is what I think is important for the type of service you offer. Not only is it about knowing what you are doing, it is also good people skills.

Cheers!

Lance




Pet Shipper:

A.A.H. Veterinary Services
Date: Apr 19, 2006
Hello Dr. Nave,

We would just like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the kind assistance during the Bintang journey!
You have been so kind and we are so grateful for the excellent service that you gave!

We got Bintang back yesterday afternoon! was a very happy reunion many happy tears! He is brilliant! He was a little shocked to see us at first but them he was over the moon ,so we are so happy to have our baby back! He
is doing very well a very happy dog!

Please thank the person that helped with his papers yesterday I have forgotten his name my mind was so far out yesterday the only thing I could think about was Bintang, please thank him for his time and effort we are very grateful for his great assistance yesterday, what a lovely guy!

Best Wishes
Thank you for all


Lisa Jaap




Pet Shipper:

A.A.H. Veterinary
Date: Apr 20, 2006
Dr Nave,

Thank you so much for making Jurassica's trip to UK possible. I am in no
doubt that had you not dedicated your time to her preparation she would
not be with my fiancée today. She has settled in very well and enjoying
lots of fuss and love. She is very happy to be "home" !

I look forward to being able to express my gratitude in person on my next
visit to Madrid and you can count on my referrals and future business!

Best Wishes,



Neil Aitken




Pet Shipper:

O'Brien Animal Transportation & Services
Date: Nov 27, 2006
Great pleasure at working with Dennis Bennet in the shipping of my dog, Charley, to California. I wanted to thank you for the professionalism you company showed in the transporting of my dog.

The dog was picked up on time and I was able to track the flights. When my daughter called to tell me the dog was safe in her car, I was glad I chose O'Brien Animal Transport Services. These nothing like a peaceful mind when transporting a pet for the first time after getting to know it over a 10 year period. I truly appreciate it.

Richard Krakowski




Pet Shipper:

V.I.Pet World Serivces
Date: Aug 5, 2005
Dear Isabel and all at V.I.Pet World Services:

Tequila arrived safely at his home this afternoon. He is in very good spirits and has adjusted well. The Kazmi family is very grateful to all at VIP for making this transition for Tequila as smooth as humanly possible. Isbael, my personal gratitude to you, for making one nervous father of a 16 year old girl feel comfortable.

Our thanks to all of you.
The Asad Kazmi Clan from Islamabad Pakistan

- akazmi@aazmok.com - Islamabad Pakistan




Pet Shipper:

V.I.Pet World Serivces
Date: Sep 5, 2005
Honey arrived back In the U K with out any problems what so ever. I would like to thank you very much for all your help in arranging her travel I am sure it would not have happened with such ease with out your help.

I would recommend V I P Pet travel to any one.

Thank you very much once again.

Michael Hills




Pet Shipper:

V.I.Pet World Services
Date: Aug 9, 2005
Dear Isabel,

Just a quick e-mail to let you know that Robbie, Boy Cat, Girl Cat and Ginger all arrived safe and happy in Tucson. My husband said they appeared to have suffered no problems in their journey or immigration. Thank you very much for making it so easy and troublefree at a time that was very stressful to us. If you ever want a reference I would be more than happy to give you one, just e-mail me at any time.

Thankyou on behalf of all our family!

Mary Wakefield-Call - wakefieldcall@yahoo.com




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Aug 24, 2005
Below is a testimonial received from client. This client traveled with her pets from Argentina to Mexico and Las Lunas took care of all the paperwork, transportation and assistance to the airport.

----Mensaje original-----
Para: Alejo García Guevara
Asunto: Re: Llegada a MEXICO

Llegamos muy bien a mexico, sin ningun inconveniente, aun no estamos instalados en la casa, y recien hoy leo el mail, pero ibamos a escribirles para agradecerles su desempeño y comentarles para que lo sepan que en la aduana al ingresar me solicitaron todos los papeles de ambas, negrita y lola, y todos estaban en excelentes condiciones.

Saludos y hasta pronto.


Karina Kin - karinakin@gmail.com




Pet Shipper:

Boomerang Pet Carrier
Date: Oct 23, 2005
My wife Susan & I would like to give you our utmost thanks for the wonderful way you handled the transportation of our dog, Gizmo.

I was very sad at the airport when I had to send Gizmo to Spain. He was very uncomfortable & I'm sure very scared. Your assurance gave me the necessary trust that I had been unsure of, as we had never had to transport Gizmo any further than the next province in the car. As we are relocating to Spain, my wife had researched all avenues of transporting our dog ourselves. We found many websites that catered to moving pets but we had eliminated all of them when she found yours. After the initial contact with you, my wife was positive that Boomerang Pet Carrier, your company, would be the right choice. When you came over to the house for initial preparation of Gizmo's carrier, I was also very comfortable with your professionalism. Karen, you know your stuff!!! I would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone that needs to transport their pet anywhere in the world as we both agreed that you would get their loving pets to their destination safely. Thank you Karen from both of us & I'm sure also from Gizmo!!!!

We are sure you will bring much happiness to many people in the future as you most certainly have brought us.

Al Anders




Pet Shipper:

All Pet Travel
Date: Nov 23, 2005
Thank you for all your help in assisting me with getting my dog to Illinois. I appreciated the information you sent with all of the updates along the way. You took the work out of this task and this really eased my mind. Although Roxy was nervous at the airport she was excited and happy when she arrived and was picked up. Again, thank you for setting everything up and keeping me informed thoughout the process.

Heather and Roxy




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Dec 23, 2005
Thank you so much for referring Las Lunas. I really don´t know what I would have done without Manuel´s help. There was so much paperwork I still needed to get. He has been a life-saver. I wish I had known about him 6 months ago!

Thank you.
regards
Jacqui


Lincoln and Jacqui McMahn, (jaxlinx@hotmail.com)




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Dec 3, 2005
Hi Manuel and everybody at Las Lunas,

The dogs are finally here in Oulu, Finland! I was very pleased to see that they all are in very good shape and the long flight did not harm them in any way! The crates were dry and clean so they were taken care of during the long flights, in Frankfurt and Helsinki they got out to be able to relieve themselves and stretch their legs. All three of them were very happy to see me. After some playing in the snow and a nice meal, they are now lying beside me and seem to be happy to be here. Viki, the terrier, does not leave me out of sight, she seems to be the one who was missing me the most! Even though the weather here is about -3 degrees Celsius and in Buenos Aires it was +20, they are not cold, they love the snow!

I also noticed that you washed them before sending them, thank you! They look good and healthy.

Thank you very, very much for taking care of my dogs! I could not have done it without your help!
Thanks again!

One more thing; Pet Cargo told me that since EU now is so strict about importing dogs, customs both in Frankfurt and Helsinki checked all the paper work twice! All paperwork was very good and they had nothing to complain about. A friend, who tried to import a rottweiler from Slovakia at the same time, was not so lucky. Her dog was sent back to Slovakia since the paperwork was not done correctly. So, thanks for this also!

Best regards
Päivi


Paivi Kumpula, (rottiska@luukku.com)




Pet Shipper:

Nobleton Boarding Kennels Limited
Date: Aug 28, 2005
After Harvey the cat who was exported to Rabymere in the UK, his owner wrote to tell Ellis "thank you for everything."

Additionally in an email from Dr. Ray Barakauskas of New Zealand regarding his lab, Buster says "I talked with Vic today and he told me how much help you have been through all of this. I do thank you for your diligence very much..."

Simon Cartwrite and another from Dr. R. Barakauskas




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Jul 24, 2005
Hi Alejo,

Thanks so much for all your help with Lady. Im glad she made it safe and happy. Was very impressed with your service and look forward to one day using your service again.

Kelly Traynor, Jet Pets Australia (another IPATA member) - kelly@jetpets.com.au




Pet Shipper:

Happy Tails
Date: Jun 1, 2005
Attachment: Click Here To see The Attachment
Dear Happy Tails,
We just wanted to thank you for making sure our "big boy" Owen made it
safely across country.
When we searched for a service that could handle a 200-lb. English Mastiff,
it wasn't easy to find someone who could help us out, and who would do so
without trying to take advantage of our irregular situation! You made
everything simple and set our minds at ease throughout the process. Owen is
safe and sound. We're so grateful that you were able to make the process
efficient and seamless.


Todd & Sian D. - Danville, CA to Wayland, MA




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Jul 14, 2005
Note: The following client worked at the British Embassy in Argentina. Their cat was shipped to Denver, USA, where a 6 month boarding was booked, after which the pet will be shipped to London under the PETS scheme.

Dear Alejo:

Thanks for this and for your telephone call this morning. This is great news - we are very relieved to hear that Plata finally arrived safely in Denver!!. Thanks once again for your help. We are sure that Plata will be happy in Denver. We will contact Tim today.

Kerry and Stuart Moss




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Feb 22, 2005
Re: Clyne Pet Move

Dear Alejo:

Thank you so much for your message and that is great news! I am EXTREMELY happy over the wonderful services you provided for Monty and I would like to be able to use your company again in the future for pet moves. Thank you again for your assistance.

Debbie, Pet Move Manager - Air Animal, Inc. - AirAnimalDebbie@aol.com




Pet Shipper:

Animal Motel
Date: Jan 17, 2005
Daryl,

Just thought I'd drop you an E-mail on behalf of Tyles, the large black and white cat from Madison, Wisconsin.

Tyles arrived safely in England a few days after the New Year and is now reunited with his family and enjoying life, and the warmer climate, in his new home.

Thank you for taking such good care of Tyles during his transportation. Your personal touch combined with your expertise and experience made dealing with Animal Motel a real pleasure.

Richard, Alison, Hannah, Alice & Grace Gibbs




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Jan 6, 2005
Re: Arrival in Canada

Thank you very much for checking in with us. The service was a fantastic help. If you would ever like to use me for a reference, please do, you have my email. My regards and thanks to everyone, we will miss Las Lunas!

Yasmin Keshavjee - yazk@yahoo.com




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Dec 13, 2004
(Testimonial in Spanish)

Re: Llegada a Mexico

Hemos llegado todos muy bien, familia y mascotas. Muchas gracias por todo. Ni por un momento nos hemos sentido perdidos en la maraña de trámites. El servicio que han proporcionado ha sido excepcional. No hemos tenido ningún problema, y todo salío como previsto. Te agradeceré que le hagas extensivo este mensaje a Manuel y al joven que vino al aeropuerto a traer nuestras mascotas.

Por favor, no dudes en dar mi nombre y e-mail por si nos necesitás como referencia.


Julio Duclos - Julio.Duclos@abbott.com




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Nov 24, 2004
Dear Debora:

This will be just perfect and I will be paying in advance. I feel very comfortable about Penny, Buddy, and Lucy staying with you at your facilitries. When they come back from your place, they always have the nicest things to say about the time they spend with you.

Thanks!

Billy Wisell




Pet Shipper:

Las Lunas
Date: Oct 19, 2004
RE: Happy ending

Alejo

Everything is progressing well here. We have visited the animals on three occasions and they are fine and getting used to their quarantine routine. Before we know it they will be out and with us again so it is just a matter of time. Just wanted to thank you very much for your very professional service and it has been a great pleasure having used your services. I have attached a short note which you may wish to attach to your web site two photos of the two animals. Thank you once again for everything.


William Woodward - woodward@infovia.com.ar




Pet Shipper:

Atwood's Pet Transport
Date: Sep 21, 2004
Hi Lee,
I wanted to thank-you for your great service and flexibility. It was reassuring to know that while other stressful events transpired during the move, our animals were not one of them; they were safe and cared for. Thanks again.



Lynn Lambert - Sedro-Woolley, WA




Pet Shipper:

Airpets America
Date: Aug 26, 2004
Dr. Hodgson,

Sherry is doing well and both of the dogs are fine and thriving in their new home. Your service was excellent and went very smoothly and I would highly recommend you to others in the same situation. All of the travel arrangements went exactly as you said they would and her dogs were delivered right on time to Austin.

I appreciate all your hard work and if we ever need this type of service again, I will certainly use your company.

Carol Craig




Pet Shipper:

Groovy Pet Transport
Date: Aug 19, 2004
Dear IPATA,

Hi. We are Gerald & Nida Enjalran. We are living in Australia. Here we're writing to you to express our grateful feelings to one of your members - Groovy Pet Transport - and to tell our experience.

We happened to know you and Groovy Pet through Google Search engine by internet connection and also by the introduction of Mr.Simon - Dogs Tainer-which based in Brisbane.

Our story started from our boat accident in Sumba island, Indonesia last year. Worse than that we had left Luna, our dog, there with the boat. The heart sank and seemed that it died with sorrow. We hoped that as she was a young dog,she would be survived until we came. Yes..it was exactly one year that at last we did with the help of Groovy Pet Transport.

Nida did contact Mr. Juda - Groovy Pet through email...to ask for help. They tried their best to find out how to get the dog out of Sumba island - where is so far South from their base in Jakarta... It was a miracle...we could said. Luna was shipped to Kupang, Timor, then to Jakarta immediately. All the gates open for her to be free... Little Dalmatian Luna. The mission was successful...Tears and joy came to everybody's face when hearing the story.

Little Luna..had a great time with Groovy Pet and friends in Jakarta more than one month. She knows everybody in the shop and everbody loves her. Nida flied to Jakarta to see her daughter. We
decided to ship her to stay with my mother in France..as we can't take care of her for the moment. Yes..for friends in Indonesia...not long it's time to say Good Bye. It was so sad..but so happy at the same time to learn that at last she be back home.

We are all happy and would like to thank Groovy Pet - Mr.Juda & Ms.Lucy, Ms.Doris and the team...especially..Mrs. Agus.. Without your great help, Luna might die in Sumba island before we could rescue her out.

We are here also to thank IPATA to have such a good memeber who having not only high standard in service but also..they are real dog lovers... They have done the great job..indeed.


Gerald & Nida




Pet Shipper:

Happy Tails
Date: Jul 1, 2004
Attachment: Click Here To see The Attachment
Dear Bridget,

I was truly impressed with the professional approach Happy Tails gave to me
and Casper. They pulled out all the stops after I contacted them to arrange
a flight from the USA to the UK and got me the best deal possible. If it had
not been for Happy Tails I would have either had to leave my dog behind or
had him put to sleep and neither of these two options were acceptable to me.
The staff did their utmost... when I emailed or called asking what was going
on or if there had been any progress - they were always happy to help and
give me advice. I don't plan on taking Casper abroad again, but if I do,
then I would certainly use Happy Tails!

Thanks again,
Garry C., BSc.
Colebrook, NH to Birmingham, England


Garry C., BSc




Pet Shipper:

Animal Motel
Date: Mar 26, 2004
Dear Daryl,

I just wanted to let you know that I have Sophie now and she is safely in my bedroom with the airconditioning on. She is still trembling but trying to purr at the same time, which is a good sign, and I have some of her familiar things with her, so that she feels more settled.

I do have to thank you for everything you did to ensure Sophie's safe arrival and clearance... Thank you again for being so kind, caring and thorough...


Judy




Pet Shipper:

Boomerang Pet Carrier
Date: Dec 15, 2003
"We are very appreciative of the assistance that Karen Shiel of Boomerang Pet Carrier offered with the shipping of our cat, Pixel, from Calgary to Christchurch, New Zealand. We would not have been able to successfully navigate the complicated maze of shipping regulations, nor the NZ quarantine requirements, without Karen's assistance and planning.

Her professionalism, competence and unfailing good humour turned what would have been an otherwise stressful and impossibly complicated undertaking, into a happy experience. Dealing with Karen was a real pleasure, and her knowledge of international pet shipping laws ensured that Pixel experienced no 'passport control' problems whatsoever!"



Beata and Chris Tolley




Pet Shipper:

Atwood's Pet Resorts, Inc.
Date: Jul 21, 2003
Mr. Atwood,

Our pets arrived safe and happy in St. Louis on time, and everything worked out exceptionally well. I will admit that I was skeptical before we began that there was a secure, worry-free method of getting our dogs from Seattle to St. Louis, but you and your staff have made me a believer. I couldn't be happier with the top notch service your people provided, and in the midst of a very complicated and stressful relocation process, your handling of our pets was an island of tranquility.

Please pass along our thanks and appreciation to your folks in both the transport and boarding divisions of your organizaion- all were phenomenal. I hope I have the opportunityto work with you folks in the future, and I will be sure to inform Boeing Relocations of the outstanding services you provide.

Ms. Tucker,

These are the folks I mentioned before I left Seattle that handle pet transport, and that I would let you know how it went once we arrived. I know Boeing does not reimburse costs for pet relocation, but I would highly recommend Atwood's Pet Resort to anyone in a similar situation.

Bradley A. Varvil - The Boeing Company




Pet Shipper:

O'Brien Animal Transportation & Services
Date: Jul 20, 2003
This is for Jim O'Brien and staff. Just a quick thanks for the help in shipping our dog and cat to Sydney, Australia. They are now out of quarantine and doing quite well. Your assistance made our relocation a bit easier, with one less thing to really worry about. Thanks again.

Jim D. Maniord




Pet Shipper:

Atwood's Pet Resorts, Inc.
Date: Jul 20, 2003
Thank you for your help in getting Willie to me in Australia. He arrived safe and sound. He's now 21 days into his 30 day quarantine. We are really looking forward to having him home with us.

Many thanks once again.

Pam




Pet Shipper:

O'Brien's Animal Transportation Services, Inc.
Date: Jul 15, 2003
I just wanted to send you a note thanking you for the safe arrival of Abby - she is a bit subdued and will not leave our sides but she will be fine after a few days. So much has been non routine lately for her and she is now investigating the new housing and barking at the neighbors...

I really appreciate your assistance at explaining all of the options and the process of moving her and it definitely put our minds at ease while we were driving west. Even with the power problems in the northeast yesterday, she arrived on time-I was glad she went out of Boston! I would definitely recommend your group if you need any testimonials.

Thank you again for your assistance and all those that helped bring Abby to us.


Amy Kirk - DHL Danzas Air & Ocean