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When you need to transport your pet – across the country or around the world – we can help. Partnering with you, we coordinate the medicine (with your veterinarian or ours) and pick up all the booking, paperwork, logistics, crating, transportation and other details to assure each pet travels door to door safely and comfortably.

We specialize in relocations from or into the D.C./Northern Virginia area, and our office is located only minutes from IAD-Washington Dulles International Airport. We take care of family pets from State Dept families, security dogs and the beloved pets of thousands of people moving from state to state or around the world. This level of trust comes from years of dedication to the pets in our care and the clients who love them.

5 Ways We Stay #1

Airline Knowledge and Relationships

Over the years, we built relationships with all area airlines to keep us up-to-the-minute on their individual regulations. We also have privileged access to parts of the airport others don’t to better care for pets in our charge.

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International Savvy and Networking

Each country has its own rules. We know and keep up with the frequent changes to them. We also have receiving agents in each country who greet your pet personally, expedite through customs, coordinate boarding as needed and ensure swift delivery to your new home.

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Experienced Team of Credentialed Professionals

Beyond our IPATA* memberships and years of experience, we go the extra mile to make pet travel as stress-free as possible on both you and your pet. If that means picking up a pet at midnight, or lodging them during delays – or whatever – we handle it. Compassion drives our service. No time clocks.

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Accounts at Laboratories to Facilitate Testing

From a standard FAVN rabies titer to more complex pathogens. Let us speed things along for you!

A Full-Service Boarding/Spa

Should your pet need to wait for a flight or a flight is cancelled. We have six, park-like acres just south of IAD’s runways, offering green exercise areas, pet suites and more.

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Tell us about your pet’s upcoming travel and let our team handle the details. We’ll provide a personalized quote based on your pet’s needs, destination, and travel timeline.

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What you should know before putting your pet on a plane

 

Is Your Pet Travel Coordinator Truly Experienced?

Are you working with an experienced pet travel coordinator who knows (a) each airline’s rules, (b) all crate requirements, and (c) your destination’s regulations (these differ country to country).

Does Your Coordinator Provide Full-Service Support and Cost-Saving Solutions?

Will your pet travel coordinator offer full-service, cost-saving options and be available to you by email, phone or app throughout your pet’s journey?

Do They Handle Health Requirements and Prioritize Your Pet’s Safety?

Do they know all the health documentation and testing requirements needed for your pet to travel to your destination – and facilitate or expedite these for you? Do they work with veterinarians and have a history of keeping pets healthy and safe?

Will Your Pet Travel Safely and Stress-Free from Start to Finish?

Do you trust that your pet will have the safest, shortest trip and be as stress-free as possible from their booking?

Will a Trusted Agent Personally Escort and Reunite Your Pet?

Will there be an assigned agent to personally meet your pet on the other end of the flight and expedite your pet through customs, handle any boarding needs and help reunite your pet with you?

Can Your Agent Handle Delays and Keep Your Pet Safe and Comfortable?

If there are cancellations or delays, can your agent easily accommodate your pet’s needs in a safe and comfortable way, and re-book as needed?

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Amazing experience, Christina was very helpful and we had a good trip thanks to her guidance. Recommended!
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Uri A
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Pender Air has been great at helping our little buddy get where he is going. Best price of our comparisons.
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I had a fantastic experience with this company. They took all the logistical stress out of bringing my dog from the US to China. The entire process was smooth, professional, and worry‑free. I’ll definitely be using them again for our future travels.
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Bringing a dog into the USA from a high-rabies country can be extremely stressful, but PenderAir handled the entire customs clearance process professionally and smoothly from start to finish. A special thank you to Mike, who worked closely with us throughout the process and guided us through every step with patience, professionalism, and attention to detail. His communication and support gave us confidence during a very complicated international pet relocation process. We truly feel lucky to have found PenderAir. Everything was handled efficiently, and most importantly, our dog arrived safely and without any issues. If you are planning an international pet relocation, especially from a high-rabies country, I highly recommend PenderAir without any hesitation. Their service, expertise, and customer care are outstanding. Thank you again for helping bring our dog safely home!
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Lesley and the team did an amazing job moving my Boston Terrier and Tortoiseshell cat from IAD to Eastern Europe. Lesley was an all-star in communication. She stayed on top of all matters, made sure all my paperwork was correct and kept me up to date on the animals as they traveled. PenderAir is top notch from the moment you call/email to the final destination of your animals. I am very picky on the public reviews I leave but PenderAir (and Lesley) deserve a big shout-out!
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PenderAir, and especially Christina, did a fantastic job. From the very first moment, I had a good feeling that my dog ​​was in good hands. And indeed, after a flight from Washington to the Netherlands, I was able to hold my buddy in my arms, safe and and very happy.
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