International pet relocation coordinator

Families and individuals relocating abroad or to the UK, including expats, military families and people who have adopted an animal overseas.

A package fee per pet move covering your planning and coordination, with partner costs such as flights, crates and drivers either passed on at cost or marked up transparently.

• Very organised with detailed paperwork
• Clear, reassuring communication
• Comfortable handling animals
• Patience with changing rules

• Travel and health certificate rules change often and differ by country, so always check the latest official guidance for each move
• If you transport animals yourself, check with APHA whether you need transporter authorisation
• Professional indemnity and animal-in-care insurance
• Mistakes with paperwork can mean a pet is refused entry or quarantined, so be clear about who is responsible for what
• Emotional pressure and last-minute problems when travel plans change

Startup costs are typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on your insurance, systems and any partner arrangements. Professional indemnity and animal-in-care insurance are worth pricing up before you start.

Travel and health certificate rules change often and differ by country, so check the latest official guidance for every move. If you transport animals yourself, check with APHA whether you need transporter authorisation, and be clear about who is responsible for paperwork.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around £1,000 to £5,000, depending on how many moves you coordinate. That is revenue, not profit. The estimate assumes at least around 10 hours a week.