Address
80 Grapevine Highway, Hurst, Texas
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
Our story
Let’s Change How We Manage Business
Following over 15 years with WorldCare Pet Transport, the team of Ross Gays, Don Uyeno and Mike Gays decided to strike out with a new venture that totally focused on corporate relocation and unparalleled levels of service and scope. Prime Pet Nanny Transportation was born with the mission to be the new standard of international pet relocation. Combining technological advances with years of expertise our mission is for Prime Pet Nanny Transportation to be the pinnacle of pet transport..
Vision & Strategy
Our Vision and Strategy
The team Airpet America is solely comprised of pet owners and pet lovers. Our aim is to make sure pets are relocated safely, expediently and with a truly empathetic attitude towards owners who are undoubtedly going to be apprehensive about moving their loved one thousands of miles. Our team take the needs of owners very seriously and have only the best intentions for their pets.
we pride ourselves on our deep expertise in our key customer industries. This knowledge gives us the ability to go beyond our traditional competition and provide transportation and warehousing solutions tailored to meet our individual client’s requirements. Our contract logistics & performance not only relates to our overall operational excellence but also to such procurement practices as transportation capacity and the innovative use of shared services.
Our personal touch and consistent ability to think outside the box separate us from our competition. Our trucks are equipped with liftgates, load bars, and straps so that we can take the highest care of your sensitive cargo
Our Commitments
Our Vision and Strategy
- In 2020 we are supporting eight non-profits around the globe which help both animals and people in need.
- In 2018 and 2019 we supported Wood Green Animal Shelter, a rehoming shelter near to our head office in the US.
Environmental policy
Airpet America is a certified Carbon Neutral+ Organisation which means we actively reduce our carbon dioxide emissions. Read more about how we do this and our commitment to reducing climate change.
Meet the Team
Our talented and very capable management team
Anthony Davis
Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Grey
PR Management
Greg Silmer
Shipping Director
Rossa Pelmar
Chief Financial Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some Questions we are frequently asked by our clients. Please feel free to contact us directly if need be.
Is airline travel safe for my pet?
Air travel is exceptionally safe for pets that are healthy and deemed by their veterinarian to be fit-to-fly. Data from the U.S Department of Transportation show that of the 506,994 pets transported on US airliners in 2017, there were sadly 24 fatalities. While each tragic loss should ideally never occur, these figures represent an extremely low risk of less than 1 in 10,000 animals dying in transit.
Should I sedate my pet for air travel?
Sedation is dangerous for any animal traveling by air, due to the increased effects at altitude. The American Veterinary Medical Association recommends pet animals are not tranquilized for air travel because it can increase the risk of heart and respiratory problems. Some airlines will require you to declare that your pet has not been sedated prior to travel.
What are the risks of air travel for snub-nosed pets?
There are increased risks with transporting any brachycephalic (snub-nosed) breeds, such as Pugs, French Bulldogs, Boxers, and Persian cats due to their respiratory problems. This condition makes them highly susceptible to heat-related issues traveling to and from warm climates. They also have a higher sensitivity to air quality changes while going in the cargo hold. Because their mortality rates are significantly higher, most airlines do not accept them for travel.
Is there a certain time of year that is better to transport my pet?
Most airlines have temperature policies to ensure your pet travels when conditions are safest. All pets, especially snub-nosed pets, travel better when temperatures are at or below 24℃ (75℉). However, we understand that this is not always feasible in some climates. Some precautions Global Pet Relocation takes is transporting your pet in the early morning or late evening when the temperatures are lower.
What pre and post travel tips do you recommend?
- Acclimate your pet to their sky kennel several weeks before the trip. The advantage of this approach is to help minimize any stress or anxiety your pet may feel on the day of travel.
- Take your pet to your veterinarian ten days before travel for a clean bill of health.
- Apply lavender oil from his head down, which has a calming effect without the adverse side effects of sedation is also helpful.
- Confine your pet to one room or area of your house several days after arrival with his toys and familiar bedding.
- Avoiding over-feeding, exercise, and rapid water intake when he arrives home is essential because it can lead to tummy upsets and bloat, especially in deep-chested dog breeds.
- Update your pet’s microchip record with your latest contact details to help reunite you if they wander from your new home
What size and type of crate should I get?
We call crates “Sky Kennels” which we think is a little more pet-friendly than “crate”. If you move your pet with Global Pet Relocation then we will provide the sky kennel for you. If you are going to purchase your own sky kennel then we recommend purchasing a Vari Kennel, which are airline compliant for both domestic and international travel. These carriers are secure, hard plastic, and non-collapsible, with air holes on all four sides and bolts and wing nuts that secure the top and bottom half together. These can usually be purchased at your local pet store or bought online. All dogs should be measured when standing from the floor to the very top of their head, and from the tip of their nose to the base of their tail, to determine the best fit. All airlines require that your pet have at least 2-3″ of room between the top of their head to the top of the sky kennel and at least 3-4″ of room between their rump to the back of the sky kennel.