PET TRAVEL
MADE EASY
Helping pet-friendly families of all shapes and sizes travel or relocate their companions within Canada and around the world.
We specialize in international pet relocation and domestic pet travel across Canada. From airline booking and travel documentation to compliant pet transport logistics, we coordinate every step.
Learn moreWe specialize in international pet relocation and domestic pet travel across Canada. From airline booking and travel documentation to compliant pet transport logistics, we coordinate every step.
Reliable & Safe Pet Transportation
Whether travelling with your pet within Canada or relocating internationally with your pet, the main thing that sets us apart is our pet-first approach to transporting pets and a belief that all pets travelling with us should be treated like part of our family. Our drivers/pet guardians and staff, have previous experience in this field; both personally and professionally. Pet welfare decides the routing, the crate size and the departure date of every trip we arrange.
IPATA Agents In Toronto, ON
We are IPATA member agents in Toronto, ON, Canada. Membership puts us in the association's worldwide network of pet shippers, and we work with IPATA agent partners in the destination country to provide you with a seamless door to door service.
Pet Safety Resources
Paws en route shares the Center For Pet Safety's disaster preparedness guide for pet owners.
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We help your entire family move and relocate to a new city.
Through our partnership with Atlas Canada, we deliver a seamless, family relocation experience, covering both individual and pet transport in one service. With professional crews, verified handlers, and decades of global expertise, we manage every move with precision and care. The service provides professional packing, home protection during unloading and real-time updates.
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Operating Philosophy
R.E.S.T Assured
R.E.S.T. Assured is our pet transportation solution and operating standard which is based on our philosophy of a PETS First transportation service and is designed to meet pet parents’ expectations. The word R.E.S.T. explains how we deliver our service.
Reliability
Our technology, people, and process ensure dependability through preparedness.
Experience
Our people, technology, and procedures ensure that the service is delivered by caring, qualified and pet experienced professionals who have been thoroughly vetted.
Safety
Our people and processes ensure the safety and well-being of pets are a priority while in the care of Paws en route pet guardians.
Trust
Our technology, people, and processes ensure a guardianship model where pets are respected, treated like a part of the Paws en route family and will be protected and handled with the utmost care.
Our Solution
Pet transport, planned around your pet
When you're looking for a pet transport company, it can be difficult to find one
that does more than just drive your fur-baby from Point A to Point B. Paws en route
is different: we combine the best of technology and a soft human touch in order to provide reliable, safe and pet-knowledgable transportation services. Our experienced team will make sure everything goes smoothly
Ground Quotethat does more than just drive your fur-baby from Point A to Point B. Paws en route
is different: we combine the best of technology and a soft human touch in order to provide reliable, safe and pet-knowledgable transportation services. Our experienced team will make sure everything goes smoothly
Services
Types of Transport
Air Transport - Domestic, US & International
Pet travel service includes Travel Arrangements and Documentation for your pet, Customs Broker Services, Veterinary Arrangements and Transportation, Flight Carriers/Crates, Pet Boarding near the airport, Hotel Shuttle, and Airport Ground Transportation service.
Read MoreGive yourself peace of mind.
We plan every trip around your pet's safety,
whether it's in a plane, or a car.
whether it's in a plane, or a car.
All drivers have been
thoroughly checked
thoroughly checked
Pet welfare
comes first
comes first
Coordinated with
your veterinarian
your veterinarian
Why We Started.
Paws en route was started as an answer to a need for pet transportation after the personal struggle of our founder to find a service to transport her furry family member. We dedicated time and spent endless hours researching pet parents requirements in order to offer a top quality service which put their pets transportation needs first. We know pet parents have high expectations when it comes to products and services for their fur kids. These expectations include high quality service, knowledge and experience, care, respect and safety. Our delivery model and operating philosophy, R.E.S.T. Assured, addresses these expectations. R.E.S.T. Assured works, which is evident from our client testimonials and reviews.
Pet Stories
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