Last update: 2-2024
About IPATA
IPATA - Founded in 1979 to provide professional, competent and caring pet transportation relocation services throughout the USA and around the world, The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association is a network of concerned pet shippers representing years of experience in the transportation and care of animals.
IPATA's membership has grown from six U.S. pet shippers to over 485 members in over 90 countries with services to all major airports worldwide.
IPATA members are registered with the applicable organizations within their own country and adhere to the rules and regulations of the Live Animals Regulations of the International Air Transport Association (IATA). All U.S. Active IPATA members are registered with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and adhere to the rules and regulations of the USDA's Animal Welfare Act.
Using a professional to assist in relocating your family's VIP (Very Important Pet) answers all of your questions including some you didn't even know you had!
Our Pet Relocation Specialists and Goods and Services Providers work together to provide professional pet transportation products and services worldwide such as:
- Animal Handling
- Pet Airways
- Boarding Kennels
- Freight Forwarding
- Pet Travel Insurance
- Pet Moving
- Animal Transportation
- Port Holding Facilities
- Quarantine Operations
- Veterinarians
- And other many other Supplies and Goods specifically for the Pet Shipping Industry
A professional facilitates the process with their knowledge and expertise in flights, flight regulations, airways pet policy, flight container requirements, pickup and delivery arrangements, quarantine, boarding, import and export arrangements, and proper identification. And as requirements, regulations and restrictions change, a professional stays abreast of these changes and makes the necessary adjustment to your pet's travel arrangements.
IPATA has more than 485 Members' Offices in 90 Countries.
IPATA Conference Stats
2023
Conference
Dubai, UAE
177 Companies
305 Attendees
46 Countries
2022
Conference
Honnolulu, Hawaii
101 Companies
202 Attendees
35 Countries
2020
Conference
VIRTUAL
134 Participants
From 100 Companies
2021
Conference
VIRTUAL
86 Companies
Participated
2019
Conference
Chicago, Illinois, USA
171 Companies
290 Attendees
46 Countries
2018
Conference
Melbourne, Australia
131 Companies
201 Attendees
35 Countries
2017
Conference
Dallas, Tx, USA
147 Companies
247 Attendees
38 Countries
2016
Conference
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
114 Companies
193 Attendees
41 Countries
2015
Conference
Rome, Italy
134 Companies
232 Attendees
42 Countries
IPATA Timeline Art, displayed at the 2019 IPATA 40th Anniversary Icebreaker Reception in Chicago.
Click the year to download each panel by decade (PNG):
