International Pet and Animal Transportation Association
Shipping a Dog, Cat or Other Pet?
There is no single checklist because every pet is different and unique. But IPATA can help.
Here are some FAQs to get you started.
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Do you have a receipt from “IPATA” covering payment for a puppy or for shipping?
IPATA is an association of professional pet shippers.
IPATA does NOT ship pets; our members ship pets but under their own company name.
There is no legitimate pet shipping company with “IPATA” or “ipata” in their name.
If you see a company using the IPATA name, please report it to petscams@ipata.org
For more information on pet scams go to https://www.ipata.org/pet-scams
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