Initial Consultation and Booking
- Contact: Reach out to Fast Track Logistics to initiate the booking process. You’ll provide details about the pet, including its breed, size, weight, age, health status, and whether it’s a domestic or international shipment.
- Quote: The company will give you a quote based on the specifics of the shipment, including travel distance, route, and special care requirements.
- Documentation: You will need to provide your pet’s health records, vaccination history, and possibly additional documents like microchip information, depending on destination country requirements.
Pre-Travel Preparations
- Health and Vaccinations: Ensure your pet is up-to-date on vaccinations and has had a health check from the veterinarian. Some international shipments require a veterinary certificate or a rabies vaccination record.
- Travel Crate: Fast Track Logistics will likely provide you with specifications for the appropriate travel crate for your pet. The crate should meet International Air Transport Association (IATA) standards for safe travel.
- Special Needs: If your pet requires any special care, such as medication, dietary restrictions, or handling due to anxiety or health issues, Fast Track will accommodate these needs in consultation with you.
Pet Handling and Transport
- Pick-Up: Fast Track Logistics typically arranges for a professional driver to pick up your pet from your home or another location. They will handle the pet with care, ensuring it’s transported securely.
- Transport to Airport: The pet is usually transported to the nearest airport (for domestic or international shipments). If the shipping is international, it may go through a specialized customs clearing process before being put on the flight.
Airline Travel
- Flight Coordination: Fast Track Logistics coordinates with airlines to book your pet’s travel. They ensure that the flight is booked according to the pet’s needs and that the pet is transported in the appropriate temperature-controlled conditions.
- Onboard Care: Pets are often placed in the cargo hold of the airplane, which is typically pressurized and climate-controlled for their safety and comfort.
Arrival at Destination
- Customs and Clearance: If traveling internationally, Fast Track Logistics will handle customs clearance, ensuring that all required documentation is in order and that the pet complies with the import regulations of the destination country.
- Delivery: Upon arrival, your pet is delivered to the final destination, either directly to your home or to another specified location. In some cases, there may be an additional local transport phase (e.g., from the airport to a veterinary center or boarding facility).
Post-Arrival Services
- Inspection and Welfare Check: After delivery, a post-arrival inspection is often conducted to ensure the pet is healthy and unharmed during transit.
- Updates: Fast Track Logistics may provide updates on your pet’s condition and travel status throughout the process.