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    Our Guam Boonie, Sandy

    Miracle Workers!!! We are a military family PCS'ing from Guam to Maryland. When Delta refused to let our pets fly past Honolulu, despite days of booking and poor communications, Island Pet Movers came to the rescue! Within one day, Kari and her team got our two small dogs booked and on a flight, preventing major disaster! Ashley treated us with kindness and respect and was an absolute professional. They swiftly helped us through the booking process, and Alexis even took the time out of her busy day to take our dogs for a walk while we scrambled for paperwork. Their dedicated app with a chat and file sharing made communicating with them a breeze, in contrast to the literal hours I spent on the phone with Delta, who ultimately failed us. I have been in the military for 20 years, but I have rarely ever seen an organization operate with such competency, precision, and compassion. My only regret is that I didn't use them from the start! THANK YOU to the entire team at Island Pet Movers!!! If you need your pets moved, I could not recommend Island Pet Movers more highly!!!

    Jen D.

    We hired island pet movers to help us with the tricky task of moving our two guinea pigs from Hawaii to Colorado. We couldn't find an airline that would let us bring them, and we were about to give up hope. Island pet movers came into the picture and they are so knowledgeable and have tons of experience with exotic pets. Both of our girls made it to Colorado with no issues. Drop off at the facility with seamless, communication was constant, and it is clear that they are experts. I would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone moving any pet. Peace of mind is a guarantee with this business. Forever grateful.

    Stephanie D.

    This company is amazing! From start to finish the whole process was made so easy and completely stress free! We were moving off island and going to Georgia and the company picked my dog up from our house in Ewa Beach and delivered him to our new house in Georgia. They are excellent communicators and took care of all the details. Koa arrived safely and is doing so well in his new home. We can't thank IPM enough for helping us!

    Destiny M.

    We had an amazing experience with Island Pet Movers transporting our dog, Bear, from Honolulu, Hawaii to San Antonio, Texas. From start to finish, everything was seamless and stress-free. They truly handled everything for us, which was such a relief during a big move. Their communication was excellent, and we always felt confident that Bear was safe and well cared for. They even helped coordinate veterinary care, which went above and beyond our expectations. You can genuinely tell how much they care about the animals they transport. Bear arrived happy, healthy, and right on schedule. We couldn't have asked for a better experience and are so grateful for their professionalism, kindness, and attention to detail. If you're moving a pet, especially long distance Island Pet Movers is absolutely worth it. Highly recommend!

    Emmett in his kennel getting ready for his flight.
    Jennifer S.

    Island Pet Movers made the entire process incredibly easy from start to finish. From our departure from Hawaii all the way to Emmett's cross-country drive to Michigan, everything was smooth, organized, and stress-free. Every person involved treated our pup Emmett with such care and kindness -- it truly gave us peace of mind during a hectic move. We are so grateful for their professionalism, communication, and genuine love for animals. Highly recommend Island Pet Movers to anyone needing trusted, compassionate help transporting their fur babies!

    Ryan C.

    Amazing experience. Very hands on and client-first! We shipped our doggie home with my parents on mainland when they visited and it was very smooth. All the logistics were handled and we were very at peace. Kupa'a is now all settled in his new home! Thank you Island Pet Movers! Highly recommend

    Babu in his new home!
    Janet D.

    My son recently moved off island along with his dog (my granddog). Babu is definitely an important part of the family. We initially thought we would manage the process ourselves, but quickly realized how complicated this move would be given the breed and restrictions on flying. We reached out to IPM, and they handled every single detail with ease. They have been super responsive, easy to work with, caring, thoughtful, and understanding of some of anxiety about this move for our Babu. We knew he was in good hands and would be well taken care of along the journey. We can't thank the IPM team enough for helping us with this transition!

    Ilima U.

    Staff at IPM are fantastic! Each person I met handled my pets with confidence and kindness. My doggos flight was delayed 3 times and they probably spent 18 hours total in their crates. This was of no fault of IPM. Staff was communicative every step of the way and even made an additional trip to the airport to let them out of their crates for a bit and give them water. One of my dogs has a somewhat snubbed nose and is a bit overweight so there was definitely worry, especially since this was her first flight. Doggos arrived in San Diego with waggy tails and are now adjusting to their new home in Las Vegas. Thank you IPM!

    Nala
    Mark S.

    DUCKING GREAT EXPERIENCE! Ashley and IPM team made my pet moving process a breeze. They took the entire hassle out of moving our loved one back to the mainland. They have their own personal app to consolidate all files, requests/questions, messaging, and conference meetings. Self explanatory process through the app and it calmed my neurotic side of planning everything to a minimum. 10/10. I plan on sharing their business information with the rest of the crew for when their PCS season comes around. Enjoy the photo of my Princess Nala. Thank you again Ashely and IPM team!

    IPM (Island Pet Movers) are amazing! They helped move my dogs and tortoise to Honolulu. Their constant and clear communication and support through out the process was a much needed relief during our move to the island. Especially with the scare of pet quarantine and permits for the tortoise. They were able to assist with all of it. I was able to be with my pets right after getting on island instead of possibly waiting months to see them. IPM coordinated 95% of everything (the other 5% is scheduling FAVN and the appointment with your vet), provided all the appropriate forms, submitted documents, and offered the correct "airline approved" kennel for my pets. IPM was professional and kind through out the whole process. Note: In able for IPM to better assist you, I strongly suggest to plan ahead as much as you can (this helps them to help you) and make sure you thoroughly read the directions they give you. Their directions on how to do everything step by step will save you time in the long run. They basically give you the answers for everything and they make it easy and stress free. Once again, thank you IPM! Shout out to Shannon and her team, one of the hard working coordinators there. Thank you for making this process great for my pets and my family.

    Finally settled in after a 12 hour commute from Las Vegas to Honolulu
    Haley B.

    I had a smooth process getting my nervous and anxious cat from Las Vegas to Honolulu. I initially planned to take my cat in the cabin but he is too disruptive to stay put in his carrier. I hired IPM as a last minute resort. Thankfully I did because they were very clear about expectations and documentation. They have a checklist system that tells you exactly what you need in their app. I had all of my questions answered and appreciated their helpfulness. If you're traveling with a pet, the most tedious part won't be working with IPM, but with getting what you need from your vet. I had to get my health certificate revised two times because the vet didn't follow the template that IPM gave. IPM will confirm that your documentation is correct which is a nice reliever. Also, I ended up buying a crate from them even though I had one and I'm glad I did. My old crate wouldn't have passed Hawaiian airlines requirements. The provided crate worked perfectly and met all of the standards. I appreciate that you can buy it directly from IPM. Overall, I would book again and refer this business to my friends and family.

    Heather H.

    I highly recommend using Island Pet Movers with shipping your animal! They made the process for my dog Liko to move from Hawaii to Missouri so easy and flawless! With the support, knowledge, and organization with each step helped make the move happen.. if I did it on my own I don't think it would've happened. They are there each step of the way, answer any questions you have, and ensure that the crate is airline approved and the paperwork is done correctly by the vet. Also, they set up the in between boarding and I was able to get pictures of Liko when he was at the boarding place and when he arrived at the next airport. I can't thank them enough for being so amazing and making the process so smooth. Thank you Island Pet Movers!! Liko is so happy at his new home with my sister.

    Michelle L.

    This is my 3rd (maybe 4th!) time using Island Pet Movers, and once again I am beyond impressed with their service. Every time I've worked with them, the process has been smooth, professional, and filled with the kind of care that gives you peace of mind when moving your pets. What stood out most this time was their new app!! It truly takes the experience to the next level. The app makes tracking, communication, and updates so seamless, and it gave me extra confidence that everything was on track. It's clear they continue to improve and innovate, which makes an already incredible service even better. One thing to note: depending on when you request to move your pet, it may determine when they send your initial quote. They prioritize families and pets with the most immediate moving dates first. I experienced this firsthand as I requested my move date less than 30 days out, and they still made sure everything was handled smoothly and on time. I highly recommend Island Pet Movers to anyone relocating with pets. They've earned my trust time and time again, and I wouldn't go with anyone else.

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    Is this business still open? Waiting on a quote submitted about 40 days ago with multiple followup emails sent.

    Yes it is, I remember they took forever just trying to get the initial email going. It took several attempts before I finally got ahold of someone. After that, the service and communication was amazing. At one point, I was just going to give up, but… 

    Is waiting more than 14 days for a response normal? I can't book our flight until I know my dogs will be ok.

    Aloha! We initially received a response stating that we should fill out the online application and that they would follow up with us soon. We booked our flights out 4 months in advance and we did not find IPM till one month before we were leaving.… 

    Has anyone used Island Pet movers and if so, how long does it take for this company to contact once forms submitted?

    I have! They were in touch within a day or two. I move to and from Michigan you Oahu. They were amazing. I had two larger dogs. I would have never been able to do it on my own. Especially during the pandemic. If you don't hear from them soon, try… 

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    When moving from Hawaii to the mainland, one of our biggest concerns was how we would be able to bring our fur babies.

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    United Cargo

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    Unwelcoming staff. Stood there like an idiot for at least 15 mins until I was helped. Mind you, no…read moreone was before me or after me. Was told they would give me a call because customs has not approved box yet. Next day I get a call and I sped off to their office. Stood in line like an idiot again, until one of the staff members asked a another staff, who was wandering around, to assist me. She takes my box number, comes back and tell me to leave my name because custom hasn't approved yet. I almost lost it. Now irritated, I told her, "YOU GUYS CALLED ME AND TOLD ME MY BOX WAS READY!" Another staff, "We called you?" Me: "YESSSSSS!" They take another look in their system and whaddaya know, box was ready. Unprofessional!

    I have used the United Petsafe program for a few long distance trips. I have utlizied the Petsafe…read moreprogram and brought my German Shepherd from Turkey to San Antonio (2008), then from San Antonio to Hawaii (2013), then from Hawaii to Dallas (2016) with no issues. I highly recommend the United PetSafe program. My dog is now 12 years old and I have had no issues. Just follow the instuctions on their site. https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/travel/animals/petsafe.aspx Since your pets will be going as cargo you have to call ahead of time to schedule a flight plan, get an airway bill, for your pet. For those that are military and the travel office schedules you with American Airlines, you will probably know that they (AA) accepts animals on a first come fist serve basis. That is wack. Imagine arriving at the airport and your pet cannot get on the plane due to it being overcrowded with other pets. Screw that. Go with United and you are guaranteed a ticket for your pet. You can choose to fly on the same flight path or take another flight. Your call. I personally prefer to fly on the same plane. Make sure you follow any/all local government rules for health certificates and Kennel requirements. The cargo team here processed my Stella and paperwork with ease. They will weigh the dog and kennel together and from there provide you a final cost. Not really much to it if you have all the required documents; so please come prepared. Hint, make sure your kennel is large enough for your dog. Overall I highly recommend the United Petsafe program.

    Island Pet Movers - pettransport - Updated August 2026

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