Airpets International

What Airpets International does

Airpets International (operating as AIRPETS LLC) is a privately held pet relocation services provider headquartered in Hurst, Texas, founded in 1990 and operating as an IPATA member for over three decades. The company manages end-to-end domestic and international transportation of companion animals — primarily dogs, cats, and exotic pets — covering door-to-door and airport-to-airport service across 155+ global destinations. Core operational capabilities include IATA-compliant crate provisioning, climate-controlled ground transportation, customs and import permit handling, quarantine arrangement, and personalized real-time owner updates delivered by Pet Travel Advisors rather than automated tracking systems. Ancillary offerings include pet taxi (via the PawSit N Ride subsidiary in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex), pet nanny accompaniment, military PCS relocation support, corporate employee relocation programs, and direct sales of IATA-compliant crates.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees quoted per relocation based on destination, pet size, service level, and documentation complexity, plus hardware sales of travel crates. Distribution is sales-led via direct website quote requests followed by consultation calls, supported by content marketing, SEO, and organic social channels. The company maintains an extensive distribution network of 21+ airline carrier partnerships (including American Airlines, British Airways, Emirates, Qantas, and Singapore Airlines) and destination agents worldwide. Customer segments are predominantly individual pet owners (B2C), with secondary focus on military families and corporate relocation clients. The company holds IPATA membership, USDA compliance recognition, BOAS Pet Shipper Certification (2023), and Pet CPR certification for key staff; named customers are entirely individual pet owners based on public review evidence, indicating a long-tail consumer revenue mix rather than concentrated enterprise contracts.

Name

Airpets International

Legal name

AIRPETS LLC

Website

https://airpetsinternational.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Airpets International (AIRPETS LLC), founded 1990 in Hurst, Texas, is a privately held pet relocation services provider managing domestic and international end-to-end transport for dogs, cats, and exotic animals across 155+ destinations via a sales-led, consultative model serving primarily individual pet owners, military families, and corporate relocation clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pet Relocation Services

NAICS

Pet Care (except Veterinary) Services (81291), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Pet and Pet Supplies Retailers (459910)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Pet Relocation & Moving Transport (HSANAIAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pet International Relocation & Quarantine Handling (HSAKACAI), Live Animals & Special Care Air Freight (IATA LAR, Welfare Handling) (TLACAAAI), Interstate/Regulated Pet Transport (Health Certs/Compliance) (HSANAIAG), Airport & Travel Pet Transfers (HSANAIAE), Live Animals & Animal Products Forwarding (AVI) (TLACAJAD)

Keywords

• Pet relocation services
• International pet shipping
• Domestic pet transport
• Pet ground transportation
• Pet taxi service

Headquarters

HQ city

Hurst

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Pet Relocation Services: Full-service pet transportation including domestic and international relocations, ground transportation, pet taxi services, and pet nanny services. Revenue is generated through service fees based on distance, pet size, destination requirements, and service level chosen.
2. Consultation and Planning Services: Expert guidance through documentation requirements, vet appointments, crate sizing, and routing planning. Includes assistance with import permits, customs clearance, and quarantine arrangements.
3. Pet Supplies (Crates): Sale of IATA-compliant cat and dog crates, including custom crate options for specific pet needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Airpets International is a pet relocation service provider that coordinates domestic and international transportation of companion animals by air and ground. The company handles the full logistics chain — documentation, customs clearance, import permits, quarantine arrangements, climate-controlled ground transport, IATA-compliant crates, and pet nanny accompaniment — offering door-to-door and airport-to-airport service options across 155+ destinations.

Product overview

Airpets International is a pet relocation service provider offering a comprehensive suite of coordinated transport and logistics services. The core offerings include Domestic Pet Relocation and International Pet Relocation, supported by Pet Ground Transportation for climate-controlled ground routes. Additional services include Pet Taxi Services through the PawSit N Ride subsidiary for local Dallas-Fort Worth transport, Pet Nanny Services for dedicated handler accompaniment, Military Relocation for armed forces families, Cat & Dog Crates for IATA-compliant shipping containers, and Departure & Destination Services covering documentation, veterinary care, and customs clearance. The company also offers Corporate Pet Relocation for enterprise employee relocation programs. Together, these services provide end-to-end pet transport from quote generation through final delivery, handling pets ranging from dogs and cats to exotic animals including reptiles, birds, and small mammals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Domestic Pet Relocation Pet relocation services within the 48 contiguous United States, offering both air and ground transportation options for dogs, cats, and other companion animals. Targeted at individual pet owners and families relocating within the US.
• International Pet Relocation Comprehensive international pet relocation services handling door-to-door or airport-to-airport transport, including documentation, customs clearance, and import permits for destinations worldwide. Targeted at pet owners relocating pets internationally across 155+ destinations.
• Pet Ground Transportation Climate-controlled vehicle transport for pets of any size, serving routes from home to airport, between states, or coast-to-coast ground transport. Targeted at pet owners needing safe ground transport as part of their relocation.
• Pet Taxi Services (PawSit N Ride) Local pet transportation service for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, offering trips to vet appointments, grooming, daycare, and airport transfers using climate-controlled vehicles with trained handlers. Targeted at Dallas-Fort Worth residents needing local pet transportation.
• Pet Nanny Services Dedicated handler service providing personalized care and accompaniment for pets during travel, offering extra attention and companionship throughout the relocation journey. Targeted at pet owners seeking dedicated human accompaniment for their pet during transport.
• Military Relocation Specialized pet relocation services for military families with Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders, including overseas assignments, with documentation support for reimbursement claims. Targeted at US military service members and their families relocating under PCS orders.
• Cat & Dog Crates IATA-compliant travel crate sales and customization services, ensuring proper sizing and airline compliance for safe pet transport. Targeted at pet owners needing compliant shipping containers for air transport.
• Departure & Destination Services Support services including pet grooming, veterinarian services, secure document handling, residential pickups, pet boarding, airport check-in, and arrival services such as customs clearance and quarantine arrangements. Targeted at pet owners needing comprehensive pre-departure and post-arrival logistics.
• Corporate Pet Relocation Enterprise pet relocation benefits program for companies relocating employees, providing structured logistics and compliance documentation for corporate moves. Targeted at corporate HR and mobility teams managing employee relocations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 350 five-star reviews indicating high customer satisfaction
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Air CanadacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet air transport services, providing cargo capacity for pet relocations on international and domestic routes.
• Air New ZealandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from New Zealand and Pacific destinations.
• Alaska AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner providing pet transport services for domestic US relocations and international connections.
• American AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor airline partner for pet cargo transport across domestic and international routes.
• AviancaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Latin American destinations.
• British AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from the United Kingdom and Europe.
• Cathay PacificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Asia, particularly Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
• COPA AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Central and South American destinations.
• EmiratescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Middle East destinations.
• FinnaircoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Finland and Nordic destinations.
• Hawaiian AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Hawaii.
• KLM Royal Dutch AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from the Netherlands and Europe.
• LATAM AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from South American destinations.
• Philippine AirlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from the Philippines.
• QantascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Australia and Oceania.
• Qatar AirwayscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Qatar and Middle East connections.
• Singapore AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• TAP Air PortugalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Portugal and Europe.
• Turkish AirlinescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport connecting Europe and Asia routes.
• VolarisminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet transport to/from Mexico and Latin America.
• WestJet CargominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAirline partner for pet cargo transport to/from Canada.
• IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership since 1990, providing networking, training, certification (BOAS Pet Shipper Certification), and best practices for pet relocation professionals worldwide.
• PawSit N RidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary pet taxi service operating in Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, providing local pet transportation for vet visits, grooming, daycare, and airport transfers as part of the Airpets service ecosystem.
• USDAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegulatory body that backs/regulates Airpets International operations for pet transportation compliance.
• IBPSA (International Boarding Pet Services Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association for pet boarding and services, providing standards and best practices recognition.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Animal Transport Worldwide: International pet and animal shipping company handling airline cargo bookings, customs, and quarantine for moves across continents. Direct competitor in the international pet relocation niche with similar service architecture.
• Air Animal Pet Movers: Tampa, FL-based pet transport company operating since 1977, offering domestic and international pet relocation with airline coordination. Comparable long-tenured competitor in the same niche with overlapping airline partner model.
• Blue Collar Pet Transport: Charlotte, NC-based ground and air pet transport company offering state-to-state and international pet shipping. Overlaps with Airpets in ground transport capability and long-distance pet moves, but with a stronger ground-side emphasis.
• Starwood Animal Transport: Canada-based international pet transport company coordinating airline cargo bookings, documentation, and customs clearance. Direct competitor with similar door-to-door service offering and global destination-agent model.
• PetRelocation: Austin, TX-based pet relocation company offering door-to-door domestic and international pet shipping with destination-agent networks. Closest direct competitor to Airpets in scope, customer base (pet owners + corporate), and service model.
• Happy Tails Travel: US-based pet relocation service specializing in domestic and international moves with airline partner coordination. Direct competitor targeting the same individual pet owner and breeder segments as Airpets.
• Worldwide Pet Travel: Specialist in international pet transport with airline partner arrangements and destination-agent support. Comparable to Airpets in service model and customer profile, particularly on long-haul international routes.

Others

• IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association): Industry association of pet transport providers of which Airpets is a member since 1990. Not a competitor, but the central ecosystem/network that defines competitor set, training (BOAS certification), and best-practice standards for the category.
• CitizenShipper: Online marketplace connecting pet owners with ground-transport drivers for long-distance pet moves. Adjacent rather than directly competitive — represents the tech-enabled, lower-touch alternative to full-service pet relocation that could pressure traditional players over time.

Emerging players

• Premier Pet Relocation: Smaller-scale pet relocation specialist focused on personalized international moves. Overlaps with Airpets on white-glove service positioning but with narrower geographic and route coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/airpetsamerica
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@airpetsinternational
• Facebookfacebook.com/airpetsinternational
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/airpetsinternational
• Instagraminstagram.com/airpetsinternational

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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