A SECURE SPACE FOR THE JOURNEY
Pet Travel Crates
Help your pet travel safely and comfortably in a correctly sized crate prepared for the airline, route and animal.
Personalised South African support
A route and service plan designed around the pet, destination and intended travel date.
10+ years
Relocation experience
Personalised
A route and plan designed around each pet.
End-to-end
Support through preparation, travel and arrival.
South African
Local coordination for international journeys.
Specialist support for a clearer journey
A travel crate is both safety equipment and your pet’s personal space during transport. It must be strong, secure, ventilated and large enough for the animal to stand naturally, turn around and lie in a normal position. Airline acceptance also depends on construction and fittings.
Pets Abroad helps owners measure their pets, select an appropriate crate and prepare it before departure. Early crate familiarisation can reduce stress and gives time to correct sizing or behaviour issues before travel day.
What this service can include
- Pet measurement guidance
- Crate-size and construction review
- Airline and route suitability checks
- Bowl, fastening and labelling guidance
- Crate familiarisation plan
- Final pre-travel condition check
What the process looks like
The final sequence will be tailored to the pet, route and services selected in the quotation.
1. Measure accurately
Measure the pet in a natural standing position using the points requested in the crate-sizing guide.
2. Select the right crate
Match internal space and construction to the pet, airline and route rather than relying only on a product label.
3. Introduce the crate early
Use calm, positive sessions so the crate becomes a familiar resting place before travel.
4. Prepare travel fittings
Check fasteners, ventilation, bowls, absorbent bedding and labels against airline instructions.
5. Complete a final inspection
Confirm condition, size, security and identification before collection or airport hand-over.
Do not wait until travel day to introduce the crate
Short, positive familiarisation sessions can help a pet settle more readily. Never use the travel crate as punishment, and ask a veterinary professional for behaviour guidance when anxiety or medical needs are present.
Frequently asked questions
Final advice must be based on the current route and official requirements.
How do I know which crate size my pet needs?
Can I use my existing crate?
Should I put toys or loose bedding in the crate?
Editorial review required: Verify current authority, airline, veterinary, route, quarantine, service-area and pricing statements before publication.
Related services and guidance
Airline Pet Travel · International Pet Relocation Services · Pet Collection & Delivery · Pet Travel guidance
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Tell Pets Abroad where you are moving, when you hope to travel and which pets will join you.
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