- Your pet and your household goods travel separately. Your pet usually flies, and your furniture and boxes go by sea or air freight. The trick is to plan both with one timeline, one set of dates and one point of contact.
- Start the pet’s paperwork first. Health certificates, vaccinations, microchipping and import permits can take weeks or months, and your pet cannot travel until they’re done. Pikkol’s guide says “some relocations may take a few weeks, while others require several months of preparation.”
- Your household goods follow a different clock. On Pikkol’s USA and Canada routes, sea freight takes about 55–85 days door to door, and air freight 7–14 days.
- Pikkol handles both through pet relocation and international relocations, so you can plan them together.
To plan both, message Pikkol on WhatsApp.
Can you move a pet and household goods together?
| What | How it travels | Who handles it |
|---|---|---|
| Your pet | By air, in an airline-approved crate, with you or separately | Pikkol’s pet relocation team |
| Household goods | By sea (LCL or container) or air freight | Pikkol’s international relocation team |
They are two shipments with one plan. Pikkol’s pet service covers dogs, cats, birds and small mammals, and exotic pets go to the support team for a custom plan. Pets can travel separately with Pikkol, or you can travel with them.
What should the plan look like?
| When | Pet | Household goods |
|---|---|---|
| 4-6 months before | Check the destination’s pet rules, and start the vet visit | Get quotes, decide what to ship, sell or store |
| 3-4 months before | Vaccinations, microchip and permits as your destination requires | Book your survey and your mover |
| 2 months before | Crate training, and airline booking | Confirm dates, start decluttering |
| 6 weeks before | Health certificate and endorsements, if required | Packing date fixed |
| 2-4 weeks before | Final vet check, and crate ready | Packing and export paperwork |
| Travel week | Pet flies, with you or separately | Goods are on the way or in storage |
| On arrival | Pet clearance and delivery | Customs and delivery, or storage until your home is ready |
These are planning guides. Your destination’s rules decide the real deadlines, so check them first.
How does pet relocation work with Pikkol?
Pikkol’s pet relocation covers both domestic and international moves to 180+ countries, including the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia, Singapore and Malaysia. The process, in Pikkol’s own steps:
- Initial consultation
- Pet health assessment
- Documentation preparation
- Vaccination and veterinary compliance
- Airline booking
- Travel crate preparation
- Airport formalities
- Overseas pet transport
- Safe arrival and delivery
Other points Pikkol lists:
- Crate training at your home before the move, to reduce travel anxiety
- Customised crates and pet-friendly logistics, with hydration and comfort breaks
- Real-time updates from pickup through boarding and arrival
- Paperwork for customs, airline approvals and animal quarantine offices
- ISO-compliant microchipping, if required
- Vet appointments for government-approved health certificates
Read Pikkol’s international pet relocation guide and moving with pets for more.
What documents does a pet need?
Pikkol lists these as typical documents, and requirements vary by destination:
- A valid health certificate from a certified vet
- Vaccination records, such as rabies, distemper and parvovirus, scheduled to your destination’s rules
- Microchip details
- An import or export permit
- Country-specific approvals
Some countries also require a monitored quarantine stay after arrival. Pikkol says it advises on destination quarantine rules and prepares your pet accordingly. Always confirm with your destination’s official animal-import authority.
What documents do your household goods need?
Your household goods need an inventory, ID and visa papers, and export and import documents. The destination’s customs rules decide the rest, and food, plants and wooden items are often restricted. Read the customs, visa and documentation guide and the risk guide.
How much does it cost?
Pet relocation
These are the approximate ranges from Pikkol’s pet cost guide. They aren’t itemised, and they can change with travel conditions and service requirements.
| Service | Approximate range |
|
Local pet relocation |
₹3,000–₹10,000 |
|
Domestic pet transport |
₹8,000–₹40,000 |
|
International pet relocation |
₹50,000–₹3,000,000+ |
Cost factors: distance, pet size, travel method, documentation, destination and extra services. International moves can be expensive because of airline charges and documentation requirements. Read Pikkol’s pet relocation cost guide.
Household goods
These are Pikkol’s indicative door-to-door figures for two of its busiest routes. They exclude destination duties, exam fees, storage and insurance.
| Home size | Method | India to USA | India to Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1BHK / studio () | LCL | ₹3.3-4.7 lakh | ₹3.7-5.2 lakh |
| 2BHK () | 20ft container | ₹4.5-6.5 lakh | ₹5-7 lakh |
| 3BHK () | 20ft container | ₹4.5-6.5 lakh | ₹5-7 lakh |
| 4BHK / villa () | 40ft container | ₹7-9.5 lakh | ₹7.5-10 lakh |
| Air, essentials only () | Air freight | ₹1.38-2.12 lakh | ₹1.5-2.25 lakh |
See the cost guides for India to USA and India to Canada, and the guides for Australia, the UAE, Singapore and Germany.
Budget the two together
Ask for separate lines for the pet and the household goods, so you can compare each. Our guide to comparing international moving quotes shows how.
Who travels when?
| Option | How it works | Good for |
| Pet flies with you | Your pet travels on your flight, or on one close to it | Anxious pets, and short trips |
| Pet flies separately | Pikkol books the pet’s flight, and you meet it at arrival | When your pet’s paperwork or airline space doesn’t match your date |
| Goods ship first, you and the pet follow | Your container sails early | When your home abroad is ready first |
| You and the pet fly first, goods follow | You land with essentials, the container follows | Most common, but you’ll need basics while you wait |
Pets can’t always travel on the same flight as you. Airline rules, the pet’s size and breed, and the weather can decide. Ask your coordinator to confirm your options.
What should you ship ahead, and what stays with you?
| Item | Plan |
| Pet food, bedding, toys, leash, crate | Carry what you need for the first weeks. Check that your destination allows your pet’s food. |
| Pet vaccination and health records | Keep originals with you, and copies in your hand luggage |
| Pet medicines | Carry with you, with a vet’s prescription |
| Cages, scratching posts, large furniture | Ship with household goods, or buy new |
| Essentials for the first 2 weeks | Send by air freight, or the international parcel service |
What if your new home isn’t ready?
If your pet arrives first, you may need temporary housing that allows pets. If your household goods arrive first, put them in storage and deliver when you’re ready. Ask for the access and insurance terms in writing. See the settling-in guide and settling-in services for arrival support.
Where does Pikkol offer pet relocation?
Within India: Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune and Chennai.
Abroad: the USA, Canada, the UK, Australia, the UAE, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.
For your household move, see the international relocation pages for Hyderabad, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune and Bengaluru.
What else might you need?
- A car or bike: vehicle shifting
- Packing before you fly: house shifting
- Art and valuables: the high-value move guide
Pikkol’s take
A pet move and a household move run on different clocks but need one plan. Start the pet’s paperwork first, because it limits your dates. Then fit your household move around it. Ask each provider to put the timeline, inclusions and insurance in writing. Learn more about Pikkol, browse the FAQs or contact us. Pikkol has completed more than 1,00,000 moves since 2015.
Frequently asked questions
Can I move my pet and household goods together?
They travel separately, but you can plan and book both with Pikkol. Your pet usually flies, and your goods go by sea or air freight.
Which should I start first?
The pet’s paperwork. Vaccinations, microchipping, health certificates and permits can take weeks or months, and your pet can’t travel without them.
How much does it cost to move a pet abroad?
Pikkol’s guide gives an approximate range of ₹50,000 to ₹3,00,000+, depending on airline, destination, pet size and requirements. Ask for a written quote.
How much does it cost to ship household goods abroad?
On Pikkol’s USA and Canada routes, about ₹3.3–5.2 lakh for a 1BHK by LCL and ₹7–10 lakh for a 4BHK or villa, door to door. Duties, destination fees, storage and insurance are extra.
Can my pet fly with me?
Often yes, but airline rules, the pet’s size and breed and the weather decide. Pikkol says pets can travel with you or separately.
Which pets can Pikkol move?
Dogs, cats, birds and small mammals. Exotic pets go to the support team for a custom plan.
Does my pet need quarantine?
Some countries require a monitored stay after arrival. Check your destination’s rules. Pikkol advises on them.
Is pet insurance available?
Pikkol’s FAQ mentions optional insurance. Ask for the coverage terms in writing.
What documents does my pet need?
Typically a health certificate, vaccination records, microchip details and an import or export permit. Requirements vary by destination.
What if my home abroad isn’t ready?
Use storage for your goods, and plan pet-friendly temporary housing.
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