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Military Pet Transportation Services

Moving under PCS orders with your pet is stressful enough—let us handle the rest. Across The Pond Pets delivers expert **military pet transportation services**, including PCS pet relocation, DoD pet shipping, and overseas military pet transport. From navigating base-specific import rules to coordinating quarantine, flight, and documentation, we make sure your furry family member arrives safely—on time, every time.


Trusted by military families worldwide for over a decade | USDA-Accredited | IPATA Member

Across The Pond Pets specializes in military pet transportation and PCS pet relocation services for U.S. military families, DoD contractors, and government employees. Whether you’re transferring to Yokota AB, Ramstein, or Camp Humphreys, we provide safe, reliable, and fully compliant pet relocation services tailored to military timelines and regulations.

Supporting Our Troops – One Pet at a Time

Across The Pond Pets proudly supports the U.S. military community by providing reliable, safe, and stress-free pet transportation during PCS moves and deployments. Whether you're relocating to or from major bases like Yokota (Japan), Ramstein (Germany), or Camp Humphreys (South Korea), we've got your pet's journey covered.

Popular Military Routes

  • USA → Japan (Yokota, Okinawa, Misawa)
  • Japan → USA (Los Angeles, Seattle, San Diego, Honolulu)
  • USA → Germany (Ramstein, Spangdahlem)
  • USA → South Korea (Camp Humphreys, Osan)
  • Worldwide military base coverage available

PCS Pet Moves by Destination

Planning a Permanent Change of Station? Get detailed guidance and expert assistance for pet relocations to these key military PCS destinations:

Who We Help

  • Active Duty Military Personnel & Families
  • Department of Defense Contractors
  • Government Employees & PCS Travelers

Our Services Include

  • Door-to-door pet relocation
  • Flight booking and logistics for international travel
  • Military base access and coordination
  • USDA health certificates and customs clearance
  • Complete documentation preparation for international travel and PCS moves
  • Quarantine guidance for countries like Japan & South Korea

We understand military timelines and will work with your PCS orders and reporting dates to ensure your pets arrive safely and on time.

Quick Facts
  • Experience with all U.S. military branches
  • Familiar with base protocol & pet import rules
  • We handle all paperwork and permits
  • Temperature-controlled and pet-safe routing
  • Ongoing communication and updates throughout your pet's journey

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Let’s make your PCS smoother for you and your furry friend.

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Need help navigating your PCS move? Book a one-on-one consultation.

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Need assistance with an urgent PCS move or deployment?
Contact us today — we’re proud to serve those who serve.

Your PCS Pet Relocation Journey

  1. Review Your PCS Orders & Timeline – We’ll plan your pet’s move around reporting dates and duty assignments.
  2. Destination Requirement Guidance – Whether for Japan, Germany, South Korea, or elsewhere, we'll verify and handle all pet import regulations for military bases overseas.
  3. Veterinary Prep & Documentation – From vaccination and titer testing to USDA health certificates and quarantine clearance.
  4. Booking & Coordination – We manage flights (commercial or military charter if available), and ground transport to/from bases and airports.
  5. Base Access & Arrival Logistics – We coordinate with Traffic Management/Ops offices, ground handling, and delivery at destination base.
  6. Quarantine & Release Support – Guidance through processes like Japan or South Korea’s advance notification and titer protocols.
  7. Follow-Through & Communication – You stay informed at every step: vet prep, paperwork, route, and arrival status.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! We align your pet’s travel with your military orders, including specific reporting dates and base requirements. We understand how PCS timelines work and provide flexible solutions to meet your move-out and arrival deadlines.
Absolutely. We’ve handled relocations for pets moving to and from overseas bases such as Yokota (Japan), Ramstein (Germany), and Camp Humphreys (South Korea). We handle all import permit requirements and base access logistics.
It depends on airline routes, pet size, and destination. In many cases, we coordinate your pet’s flight separately to ensure safety and compliance with international regulations, especially for routes involving quarantine or temperature restrictions.
Yes! Our quotes are tailored to your pet’s species, size, destination, and PCS timeline. Start by filling out our quote request form here.
No problem. We offer expedited planning and can quickly coordinate flights, documents, and ground transport to ensure your pet is safely relocated—even with tight schedules.

Popular Military Pet Transport Routes

Whether you're moving to or from the U.S., our team specializes in safe, two-way military pet transportation for some of the busiest routes worldwide.

  • USA ⇄ Japan
    Via Seattle (SEA), Los Angeles (LAX), Tokyo Narita (NRT), Okinawa (OKA)
    Common Breeds: German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Shiba Inu
  • USA ⇄ Germany
    Via Baltimore (BWI), Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Frankfurt (FRA), Ramstein
    Common Breeds: Golden Retriever, Beagle, Belgian Malinois
  • USA ⇄ South Korea
    Via Seattle (SEA), San Francisco (SFO), Incheon (ICN), Osan AB
    Common Breeds: Corgi, Siberian Husky, Poodle
Map of Popular Military Pet Transport Routes

Example routes — we also handle many other locations worldwide.

Yes. We help guide you through every step of the process: vaccinations, titer tests, microchips, advance notification, and scheduling quarantine release. We’ve helped hundreds of pets enter Japan and Korea with minimal delays.

Additional Military Pet Resources

Beyond our relocation services, here are trusted resources that may assist with costs or provide community support during your PCS move.

PCS Pet Cost Assistance

Learn about SPCA International grants that help cover pet transportation expenses for military families.

View SPCA PCS Grant Info

Dogs on Deployment

A nonprofit that helps service members find foster care and support for pets during deployment or PCS transitions.

Visit Dogs on Deployment

Ready to Relocate Your Pet with Confidence?

Our expert team has helped countless military families move their pets safely and stress-free — no matter the destination. Start your move today by completing our secure request form and let us handle every step.


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