Jetpets are proud to have assisted in the delicate move of Scout the Tiger to his new home at Hamilton Zoo. Travelling from Orana Wildlife Park to Hamilton Zoo in June this year, the teams and staff of all parties involved worked together to accomplish a safe and successful relocation. Scout arrived at Hamilton Zoo from Orana Wildlife Park in June as part of the international breeding program for his species. Scout has been matched with Kirana in this vital role. Being a male, Scout can quickly be recognized due to his larger frame and his large white ruff around his face. He has quickly won ..read more

Jetpets Melbourne is proud to announce that we have been recertified by IATA in the Centre of Excellence for Live Animals Logistics (CEIV) Certification, being the only Pet Transport company in the Asia Pacific region to achieve this accolade. “Congratulations to Jetpets on achieving CEIV Live Animals recertification. Their focus on excellence beyond compliance in live animal handling and transport activities ensures that customers can be confident that their precious cargo is traveling in safe and healthy conditions,” said Brendan Sullivan, Global Head of Cargo IATA. Jetpets quality system ..read more

With over 30 years in transporting and caring for clients’ fur babies, we have seen many changes over this time. From aircraft types, animal breeds, crate comfort improvements and of course the incredible advancement in technology. People can stay connected with their friends and family across the world with various technology platforms but nothing beats being reunited in person with their favourite fur baby! At Jetpets our company culture is built on Happy Pets, Happy Customers and Happy People and one noticeable feature we have seen over recent years are the bonds between fur babies and the ..read more

Jetpets is proud to announce that we are the only pet transport company in New Zealand to become a Regulated Air Cargo Agent (RACA). The Regulated Air Cargo Agent scheme is for businesses that handle or make arrangements to transport air cargo. The scheme is in place to ensure efficient, safe and secure air cargo management. As we handle the most precious of cargo (our furry family members), applying to become a RACA was a must for our team. The application process included training, a facility site inspection and an examination, all to ensure that we are setting the highest standards when it ..read more

Jetpets were proud to assist with the animal transport of an 18-month-old long-nosed fur seal pup named Birubi for SEA LIFE Sunshine Coast Aquarium. Working in conjunction with the SEA LIFE team Birubi was transported in a purposely designed transport crate from Sydney to Maroochydore. In settling into the new environment her trainer Jess Hart said, “Relocating any animal comes with months of planning and preparation and we’re so excited to share that Birubi has arrived safely and is settling in well. Her confidence is already shining through, and her new trainers will slowly begin socialisin ..read more

As we approach the summer season most of us start to think of warmer weather, extended holidays, spending time with family over Christmas and having fun at our favourite park, beach or holiday venue. Pets are no different! Our fur babies too love time with their parent’s and will be looking forward to spending more time with you whilst you have been back at work more since our lockdown restrictions have eased across the nation. One of our resident vets Dr Kathy Johnson explains some of the key things to prepare your fur baby for when heading into the summer season. “It is important that if yo ..read more

Jetpets has always been a big supporter of Pet Refuge and we knew from the beginning that they would be an important organisation to support. Pet Refuge provides temporary shelter for pets, enabling their owners to escape abuse. Throughout their journey of slowly increasing their pet numbers and reaching full capacity we have seen them thriving and completing amazing work for those in need. The numbers alone show the positive impact that Pet Refuge have been able to make on communities around New Zealand and the opportunities for families to get the much-needed support for their fur babi ..read more

It’s back! For many years, every Friday in our Jetpets Auckland office has been renowned for “Furbaby Friday”. Each Friday our team bring in their furbabies to work so we can have some fun and excitement each week as we start to think about the weekend ahead. With the lockdowns and working from home requirements, this has meant our teams and their furbabies have missed the adventures of mingling with other 4 legged furry friends! This month we were finally allowed to get back to the office as a team and celebrate “Furbaby Friday” and re-acquaint pets with their old buddies and ensure that we h ..read more

In April, Jetpets were lucky enough to assist in the transport of Sali the Sumatran tiger during her journey from Hamilton Zoo to Auckland Zoo. Fourteen-year-old Sali has relocated to Auckland Zoo as a part of the zoos global breeding and advocacy programme for this critically endangered big cat. Photo Credit: Auckland Zoo In the lead up to her travels, Sali was introduced to her crate in advance so it was a familiar environment on the day of travel (much like we suggest for travelling dogs and domestic cats). On morning of travel, she was loaded onto the truck, and travelled with our Animal ..read more

Auckland Zoo has recently welcomed three four-year-old female lions who travelled from an Australian Zoo with Jetpets. Twin sisters Aziza and Kibibi and half-sister Ilola made the journey to Auckland Zoo in September, as a part of the international zoo breeding and advocacy programme for this increasingly threatened African big cat. Photo Credit: Auckland Zoo While COVID-19 has halted international travel plans for many of us, the team at Jetpets worked closely with both zoos to ensure that this important animal transfer was made possible. Transporting exotic animals is a highly complex proce ..read more