Arrange Pet Transport To & From the Hunter Valley
Reliable Interstate Pet Transport
At Hunter Pet Motel, we will spare no effort to ensure your furry friend is transported to your new location as safely and comfortably as possible. Our professionals are able to arrange interstate relocation via air or road. Whether you're relocating a short distance or from across the Country, we can help. We also have extensive experience working with relocation defence force contracts, ensuring we offer APOD defence discounts. If you want to arrange a transportation service for your pet, simply fill out the form below.
If you have any questions about our pet transport services, don’t hesitate to call us on
(02) 4938 3710. To arrange a booking at the
kennels or
cattery at our pet motel, please fill out our boarding form
here. Based in the
Hunter Valley, we welcome pets from far and wide, including
Newcastle and
Port Stephens.
ROAD TRANSPORT
Road Transport – all pets travelling by road must be fully Vaccinated to the individual state locations, all pets will travel in airport approved travel crates. Pets from NON- Pet families do not share. For longer road transport destinations – overnight accommodation will be included in the transport price.
Road Transport: Local, Country, and Interstate
Air Transport: Interstate ONLY
At Hunter Pet Motel we book all our pets travelling direct with Virgin, the service that we offer can be door to door or even door to Airport. We do not offer a self-customer lodgement service. At all times your pet will travel in only Airline approved transport crates. Please note that NOT all breeds are able to fly and a list is attached.
Age restrictions apply and all pups between the age of 8-12 weeks must have an Approved Fit to Fly Certificate issued by a Registered Veterinary Surgeon. All pets must be fully vaccinated as per the requirements of the new destination your pet is travelling to – ask your Veterinary Surgeon for more details. Our staff have extensive experience in the pet transport industry – let us take the worry out of your next relocation.
Brachycephalic (snub nosed)
The following breeds have been identified, in consultation with industry experts, as higher risk/venerable Brachycephalic (snub nosed) animals requiring specific welfare considerations. And are therefore unable to fly on aircraft in Australia.
While any dog or cat is susceptible to heat stress, Brachycephalic (snub-nosed / flat-faced) breeds are generally at greater risk of heat stress when compared to dogs and cats with a normal muzzle length. Abnormal brachycephalic anatomy makes it difficult for these animals to adequately thermo-regulate and oxygenate sometimes even under normal conditions.
For this reason, Hunter Pet Motel is unable to accept these breeds for air transport as per airline regulations – this is to ensure the welfare of Brachycephalic animals during transport.
Due to the inherent anatomical features of these animals, additional breeds have been included these include cross breeds with the below animals in these requirements
These breeds include, but are not limited to the following:
Dog breeds
- Affenpinscher
- American Bully
- American Bulldog
- Australian Bulldog
- Boston Terrier
- Boxer
- Brussels Griffon / Griffon Bruxellois
- British/English Bulldog
- Chow Chow
- Dogue De Bordeaux
- English Toy Spaniel/King Charles Spaniel
- French Mastiff
- French Bulldog
- Japanese Chin/Japanese Spaniel
- Lhasa Apso
- Neapolitan Mastiff
- Pekingese
- Pug:
> Chinese Pug
> Dutch Pug
> Japanese Pug
- Shih-Zhu (Tsu) (Tzu)
- Tibetan Spaniel
- Valley Bulldog
Cat breeds
- Exotic Shorthair Cat
- Himalayan Cat
- Persian Cat
Additional Breeds
Please note the following dog breeds (including crossbreeds) are prohibited for import into Australia under “The Customs (prohibited imports) Regulations 1956” and will not be accepted for travel:
- Fila Brasilerio
- Japanese Tosa
- Dogo Argentino
- American Pit Bull and other Pit Bull Breeds
- Perro de Presa Canario (Presa Canario)
Domestic/non-domestic hybrids (e.g. dog-wolf crosses) are also prohibited under the “Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999”.
- Czechoslovakian wolfdog or Czechoslovakian Vlcak
- Saarloos wolfdog or Saarloos wolfhound
- Lupo Italiano or Italian wolfdog
- Kunming wolfdog or Kunming dog.
Pet Transport Booking Form
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 02 4938 3710
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ABOUT US
Contact Hunter Pet Motel to arrange a stay for your cat or dog. We provide a range of boarding options for cats and dogs of all sizes. Providing a pick-up and delivery service throughout the Hunter and Newcastle, Hunter Pet Motel is the perfect choice for your pet. Complete a booking form today.
Directions to Hunter Pet Motel
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 02 4938 3710
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
ABOUT US
Contact Hunter Pet Motel to arrange a stay for your cat or dog. We provide a range of boarding options for cats and dogs of all sizes. Providing a pick-up and delivery service throughout the Hunter and Newcastle, Hunter Pet Motel is the perfect choice for your pet. Complete a booking form today.
