International Pet Transport to Miami

Pet dogs and cats travelling to Miami from Australia fly on Emirates Sky Cargo and Qatar Airways with a comfort stop at Dubai or Doha, depending on the airline. The flight duration is approximately 19 hours. Before your pet can travel to the United States, a substantial amount of documentation and veterinary visits are required. Petraveller needs about 30 days prior notice to organise your pet’s transport to Miami. 

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
• Tapeworm treatment

International Pet Relocation Arrival

After your pet arrives in Miami, they will disembark from the aircraft and be brought to the animal lounge in the airport for customs clearance and veterinary examination. Pets will be released to your care as soon as the customs officials clear them. The veterinary official will inspect your pet for signs of illness and communicable diseases. 

Petraveller will help with a collection guide with detailed information such as location, contact details, work hours, etc., to make the collection process simple and hassle-free. 

Frequently asked questions

 Will my pet be sedated before travelling to the United States? 

Petraveller will not sedate or tranquillise your pet during travel. According to veterinary experts, drugs can increase the risk of dehydration, travel sickness and lower blood pressure at flying altitudes. Vets recommend that pets are not sedated during air travel for health reasons.

Sedation increases the risk of breathing and heart issues in cats and dogs. Sedatives affect more than just the brain; they reduce the heart rate, body temperature and respiration. Sedatives can confuse your pet and hamper their natural ability to process these changes normally, leading to severe distress during the flight.

Different pets react to sedatives differently, and some may have a severe reaction. A sedated pet takes longer to recover from the flight and sometimes may even need veterinary intervention to recover. Learn more

Does my pet need to be quarantined when travelling to the United States from Australia?

Pets travelling from Australia to the United States of America will not have to spend time in quarantine as long as all veterinary requirements and pet import requirements are met. Petraveller can assist with the vet and health checks and the documentation necessary for your pet to travel to the United States. Read more

Local Pet Requirements

Miami is a pet-friendly city, and more than 70% of the households in the city own a pet. Pet parents in Miami have several responsibilities towards their pets and society. Pet owners are expected to take great care of their pets and ensure they have access to veterinary care, safe and clean living conditions, and nutritious food. Pet dogs must be on a lead in Miami; they can run lead-free only in specially designated dog areas in parks and gardens. 

Dogs in Miami have to be registered with the local council. Pet dogs and cats must be vaccinated against rabies. Pet parents must always have their dogs under control and respect other people and their property.

About Miami

Miami is a popular tourist destination in the United States. It is known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant culture. Miami has a unique cuisine born out of the diverse population in the city. Some of the most-visited tourist places in Miami are South Beach, the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Wynwood Walls, Miami Riverwalk, and Ocean Drive.

Miami has many pet-friendly places you can explore with your dog. Some interesting pet-friendly places popular with pet parents are the Crandon Park Dog Beach, the Rickenbacker Causeway, the Vizcaya Museum Gardens, Lummus Park Beach and South Beach.