When it comes to employee relocation, HR professionals are juggling a lot of moving parts—literally. One that’s becoming more common (and more personal) is pet relocation. Whether it’s a loyal dog, a cage full of parakeets, or a tank of goldfish, employees want assurance their animal companions will make the journey safely.
That’s where MoveCenter comes in. With over 62 years of experience relocating employees and their families to more than 150 countries, we help companies move more than just household goods—we move entire households, pets included.
We Don’t Just Move Dogs and Cats
MoveCenter’s pet relocation services cover far more than the basics. In fact, we’ve helped move everything from reptiles and birds to fish and exotic animals—local laws permitting, of course.
Our services include:
- Dogs and cats
- Birds, rabbits, and small mammals
- Reptiles and amphibians
- Aquarium fish
- Horses
- Exotic pets (as allowed by law in the destination country)
We work with licensed, highly vetted animal transport experts to ensure each animal’s journey is handled safely, legally, and with care.
How MoveCenter Takes the Stress Out of Pet Relocation
Pet transport involves detailed logistics—customs regulations, airline requirements, health certificates, and more. That can overwhelm an employee, especially one focused on starting a new job and life in a new location.
MoveCenter handles the entire process by:
- Securing multiple bids from reputable pet shippers
- Managing paperwork, including vaccination and veterinary records
- Coordinating air and ground transportation
- Ensuring compliance with origin and destination country laws
- Keeping the employee informed every step of the way
We bring the same concierge-level service to pets as we do to every other part of the relocation experience.
Why Pet Relocation Matters to HR
Supporting the safe relocation of pets improves the entire mobility experience. Companies that include pet relocation support in their policy can:
- Increase relocation acceptance rates
- Reduce employee stress and time off for pet-related logistics
- Improve satisfaction and loyalty post-move
- Show a people-first, family-friendly company culture
With MoveCenter, HR gains a trusted partner to manage this process expertly, while also delivering cost savings and high-touch care.
Why Companies Choose MoveCenter
MoveCenter is proud to be:
- A certified woman-owned business (WBE)
- Ranked #1 in Quality on HRO Today’s 2025 Baker’s Dozen list
- A recipient of multiple Stevie Awards for service excellence
- Honored by the BBB Torch Award for Business Ethics
- The only RMC to appear on the Baker’s Dozen list 11 years in a row
- Known for 100% client retention since 1993
When you choose MoveCenter, you’re choosing award-winning service and trusted results—for your employees, and yes, even their pets.
Let’s Make Every Move a Smooth One—For Everyone
Your employees are counting on you to help them make a successful move. That includes their pets, no matter how small or unique. MoveCenter has the experience and resources to make it happen, from goldfish to exotic animals and everything in between.
Contact us today to learn how we can help your team create a comprehensive, compassionate relocation program that covers all bases.
