The UK only accepts pets as manifest cargo through an approved Border Control Post. We book the flight, the DEFRA-compliant paperwork and the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre clearance for you.
Crate size drives the price more than your pet's weight does. Interior length must be nose-to-tail plus half a front-leg length, and your pet must stand fully upright.
| Crate size | Typical pets | Estimated total |
|---|---|---|
| Size 200 (small, 28" × 20" × 21") | Cats, small dogs up to 20 lb | $2,500 – $3,200 |
| Size 300 (medium, 32" × 22" × 24") | Beagle, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel | $3,000 – $3,800 |
| Size 400 (large, 36" × 25" × 27") | Border Collie, Springer Spaniel | $3,500 – $4,400 |
| Size 500 (X-large, 40" × 27" × 30") | Labrador, Golden Retriever, Husky | $4,200 – $5,400 |
| Size 700 (giant, 48" × 32" × 35") | German Shepherd, Rottweiler | $5,100 – $6,600 |
Ranges include airline live-cargo freight, IATA crate, US-side ground to the departure airport, and Heathrow ARC handoff. USDA endorsement and ARC inspection fees are itemized at cost. Military PCS families take $300 off.
These are estimated transportation prices. Your final price is confirmed after we review the route, your pet's measurements, airline availability and any third-party costs. See the full crate size guidelines.
Expect $2,500 to $6,600 depending on crate size, with crate, freight and paperwork included. Heathrow Animal Reception Centre fees and USDA endorsement are passed through at cost.
No, provided the microchip, rabies vaccination, APHIS-endorsed GB health certificate and (for dogs) the tapeworm treatment are all correct. Missing paperwork means detention at the reception centre until it is resolved.
No. The UK requires pets to arrive as manifest cargo on an approved route into a Border Control Post such as the Heathrow Animal Reception Centre.
Dogs must be treated with a praziquantel product by a vet between 24 and 120 hours before arrival in the UK, with the treatment recorded on the health certificate. Cats are exempt.
An IATA kennel with ventilation on all four sides, metal-bolted assembly and a metal-grille door. Your dog must stand fully upright with ears clear of the roof. We fit and supply it.
Veteran-founded. IATA standards. $300 military discount on PCS moves.