The International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA) is a non-profit, worldwide trade association for animal handlers, pet moving providers, kennel operators, veterinarians and others who are dedicated to the care and welfare of pets and animals during transport. The organization was founded in 1979 – it began with six founding members and now has more than 440 members in 84 countries. IPATA – the pet shipping experts – serves its members, the pet transport industry, and the public at large.
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IPATA Press Releases
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IPATA Statement DOT Emotional Support Animal Ruling IPATA 12/15/2020
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IPATA Statement on COVID 19 IPATA 3/17/2020
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IPATA Response to DOT Statement on Emotional Support Animals IPATA 8/19/2019
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What Pet Owners Need to Know in Preparation of BREXIT IPATA Press Release 3/5/2019
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Beware: Holiday Pet Scams IPATA Press Release 11/9/2018
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United Will Fly Barred Pets Home If They Originally Sent Them Overseas Stars and Stripes (May 30, 2018)
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IPATA Response to United Airlines PetSafe Announcement (5/2/2018)
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Professional Pet Shippers Applaud Delta Airlines for New Policy (1/19/2018)
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Holiday Pet Scams a Concern For Families Worldwide (12/11/2017)
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Professional Pet Shippers From Across the World Gather in Dallas for International Conference (10/9/2017)
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IPATA Statement: Addressing the Safety of Pets (2/17/2017)
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Beware of Holiday Pet Scams (11/21/2016)
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Pet Travel Experts Share Tips for Responsible Pet Owners Month (2/2/2016)
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Public Urged to Use Professionals When Shipping Pets Internationally (11/24/2015)
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Pet Travel is Safest in Years: Department of Transportation Releases Data (2/25/2015)
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US Dept of Transportation New Rule Expands Animal Reporting (12/8/2014)
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IPATA Honors Pet Shipping Industry Leaders at 2014 International Conference (10/24/2014)
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Dogtainers Australia Receives Honor from IPATA (11/7/2012)
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Fraud Watchers Receives Honor from IPATA (11/8/2012)
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Worldcare Pet Receives Honor from IPATA (11/14/2012)
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ParAir Couple Receives Lifetime Achievement Award from IPATA (11/14/2012)
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IPATA Announces the New Board of Directors 2013 (11/6/2012)
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IPATA Selects Keynote Speaker for International Conference (8/29/2012)
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Pet Shippers Converge in Madrid for 36th International Conference (8/29/2012)
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United Dangerous Breeds (5/10/2012)
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Kick Off Summer 2012 (5/10/2012
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IPATA Announces New Board of Directors (1/4/2012)
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How To Travel Safely With Your Pet This Summer (5/25/2011)
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Travel Experts Share Tips for Responsible Pet Owners Month (2/7/2011)
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Pet Scams On The Rise: Tips To Help You Identify Frauds (4/5/2010)
IPATA and Members in the News
- Top dog Air France KLM is the Cat's Whiskers for Pet Transport Air Cargo News 11/13/18
- JFK Airport: Top 10 Pet Travel Tips from The ARK Albany Times Union (11/5/18)
- Best Practices for Traveling with Your Pet Travel & Leisure 7/5/18
- Ask the Vet with Derek Huntington Sirius Radio 8/3/18
- Cargolux in Jakarta Race Horse Charter Flight Air Cargo News 8/21/18
- United Implements 'PetSafe' Policies NBC Oregon (6/20/18)
- United Will Fly Barred Pets Home If They Originally Sent Them Overseas Stars and Stripes (5/30/18)
- Military Members Stationed Overseas Fret as Flying Pets Home Gets Harder Washington Post (6/7/18)
- New United Policy Bans Breeds, Sizes -- and Has No Military Exceptions Military.com (5/2/18)
- Jakpost guide to all about pets Jakarta Post India (4/15/18)
- Recent Airline Animal Incidents Are Not the Norm: Data NBCDFW.COM (4/4/2018)
- United Suspends Pet-Shipping Service After Dog's Death The Yeshiva World (3/21/2018)
- United Airlines Suspends Pet Shipments, But What If you Already Have a Reservation? Los Angeles Times 3/21/2018)
- United Suspends New Bookings For Pets in Cargo After Loading 3 Dogs Onto Wrong Flights Chicago Tribune (3/20/2018)
- How Much Does it Cost to Travel With a Pet? Gulf News (3/10/18)
- When Flying With your Pet, Going The Proper Route Can Come With a Steep Cost The Washinton Post (3/9/2018)
- LI Firm can ship Fido to Dubai or Fluffy to Beijing Newsday (1/24/18)
- Delta Air Lines Tightens Rules for Service and Support Animals The New York Times (1/19/2018)
- BBB Warns Consumers Of Pet Scams CBS Chicago (9/29/2017)
- Vast Majority of Online Puppy Ads are Fraudulent, Report Shows ABC News (9/26/2017)
- How to Move When You Have Dogs and Cats New York Times (8/22/2017)
- American Airlines Cargo Adds International Pet Discount For US Military Air Cargo News (5/25/2017)
- Vero Beach Man Discovers 'Puppy Scam' On The Internet Sebastian Daily (3/29/2017)
- Beware of Internet Puppy Scams Cleveland.com (2/23/2017)
- Everything You Need to Know About Traveling With Pets DealNews (8/22/2016)
- Tips to Making Moving Less Stressful for Pets Vetstreet (6/23/2016)
- Flying With a Pet? First Learn the Ropes MoneyTalksNews (5/30/2016)
- Too Hot to Fly Columbia Star (5/13/2016)
- Air Travel With Pets, PeterGreenberg.com (12/4/2013)
- We’re Heading to London! (But How to Take the Dog?), New York Times (12/4/2013)
- Pro Pet Tip: Finding The Best Pet Shipping Service, The Pets Lady (11/26/2013)
- Help for Fido's fear of flying, Associated Press (10/6/2013)
- Few Pets Experience Trouble on Airlines Air Cargo World (8/5/2013)
- Four-Legged Relocation: Planning for a Pet Move, Direction Magazine American Moving & Storage Assn. (11/2012 - 12/2016)
- Pet Transportation Ensuring the Bow Wow Factor, Mobility, Magazine of Worldwide ERC (12/2012)
- Pet Transport, Forward Magazine, (Fall 2012)
- United Airlines bans transport of certain breeds of dogs, Fox News (3/29/2012)
- United's pet fares are still breeding discontent, San Antonio Express, (4/21/2012)
- In the NEWS, vRevista Universo Pet Ed. 04 (see page #52) (1/10/2012)
- On the Spot: A Pet Peeve, Los Angles Times (5/28/2011)
