International Pet Relocation Coordinator

Families and professionals relocating overseas, expats returning to Canada, and people buying or adopting animals from abroad.

A package fee per pet move that covers your coordination, plus pass-through costs for flights, crates and vet fees, often with a margin or service charge on top.

• Detail-focused paperwork and deadline management
• Clear, calm communication with anxious owners
• Researching import rules and building partner contacts abroad

• Import and export rules vary by country and change often, so check official sources for every move
• Check what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency requires for pet exports, and what airlines require for live animals
• Mistakes can leave a pet stuck at a border, so consider professional liability and commercial general liability insurance
• Check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence
• Keep client money for third-party costs clearly separate and be transparent about fees

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $1,000 to $5,000 CAD, depending on your software, insurance, website and any partner or training costs. Treat this as a rough estimate, since your own setup and the services you offer will change the figure.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000 CAD, depending on how many moves you coordinate, the countries involved and the fees you charge. These are estimates only, and the work typically needs at least around 10 hours a week.

Import and export rules vary by country and change often, so check official sources for every move. Also check what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and airlines require for live animals, consider professional liability insurance, and check whether your municipality requires a home-based business licence.