International Pet Transport to Calgary

Pet dogs and cats travelling to Calgary from Australia fly on Air Canada via Vancouver. The flight time is approximately 20 hours, with a comfort stop for your pet during the journey. Petraveller will need a lead time of 30 days to book your pet’s travel to Calgary.

International Pet Travel Requirements for Cats and Dogs

• Airline-approved pet travel crate
• Annual vaccination
• Customs clearance
• Australian Government accredited veterinary consultation
• Australian Government export permit
• Australian Government health certificate
• Microchip
• Rabies vaccination certificate

International Pet Relocation Arrival

When your pet dog or cat lands in Calgary, they are taken in for a veterinary examination and customs clearance. Pet parents can collect their pets after the process is complete. Please allow a few hours for your pet to be processed and released to your care after they arrive in Calgary.

Petraveller provides customers with a step-by-step guide for an easy collection experience. The pet collection guide has all the information for an easy collection process, including the collection location, contact details, hours of operation, etc. 

Frequently asked questions

Is my dog on the banned breeds list in Calgary?

Calgary does not have breed-specific legislation where certain dog breeds are considered dangerous and banned from ownership. Instead, the province considers dogs of any breed dangerous if they chase and attack humans and other animals. 

Dogs are considered vicious in Calgary if they attack or severely injure a person or another animal and if there are reasonable grounds to believe that the dog poses a risk to the health and safety of people and animals in the city.

Will my pet dog or cat be quarantined when they travel to Canada?

When your pet dog or cat enters Canada, the Canadian Border Services Agency officials will inspect your pet at the airport for any signs of disease or illness. They will also check your pet’s documentation and verify if your pet has received their rabies vaccination before travelling.

Pets in good health and have complied with Canada’s pet import requirements will not be quarantined on arrival; you can take them home as soon as the officials release them after customs clearance. 

Local Pet Requirements

Pet dogs in Calgary must be registered with the local council and wear the licence tags prominently on the collar. As a responsible pet owner, you are responsible for your dog’s well-being and health. All dogs must be well-cared for and have access to a hygienic place to live and nutritious food. 

A pet parent can own up to six dogs and cats in Calgary. Dogs must always be under your control when you bring them out in public places, and they must be on a lead unless they are in a designated off-lead area. 

About Calgary

Calgary is a diverse, multicultural city home to immigrants from several countries. More than 100 languages are spoken in Calgary by the large immigrant population. Calgary is extremely pet-friendly, with many dog parks and off-lead areas for dogs to run and socialise. 

Calgary is one of the sunniest major cities in the country because of its favourable location in Canada’s sun belt. Calgary is home to many oil and energy companies. It is also a major transportation hub. Though Calgary is a relatively young city, it has seen rapid growth driven primarily by the energy sector.