PET TRANSPORT SERVICES IN IRELAND

At Animal Transport EU, we provide safe, comfortable, and fully regulated pet transport services across the Republic of Ireland.

Whether your pet is relocating with your family, travelling for adoption, or connecting internationally, our team ensures a stress-free journey, handling veterinary paperwork, customs clearance, and door-to-door logistics.

From Dublin to Cork, Limerick, Galway, and Waterford, we cover the entire country, making pet relocation simple, legal, and reliable.

WE REACH EVERY CORNER OF IRELAND

We provide full coverage across Ireland, reaching both major cities and rural areas:

Dublin – the capital and main transport hub.

Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford, and Kilkenny – key urban centres.

Smaller towns and countryside areas – with our door-to-door service, no destination is too remote.

No matter where your pet is located, we ensure secure and punctual transport anywhere in Ireland.

DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED TO TRANSPORT PETS IN IRELAND

Ireland follows EU pet travel regulations.

At Animal Transport EU, we manage all veterinary steps, paperwork, and border requirements to guarantee compliance.

DOG AND CATS

For dogs and cats travelling to Ireland, requirements include:

Microchip identification (ISO compliant).

Valid rabies vaccination, at least 21 days before entry.

EU Pet Passport or Animal Health Certificate issued by an authorised vet.

Tapeworm (Echinococcus) treatment for dogs, administered by a vet 24–120 hours before entry (mandatory for all dogs).

Health check certifying the pet is fit to travel.

We coordinate all veterinary treatments and documentation to ensure smooth entry.

⚠️Same as UK: strict rabies vaccination, Animal Health Certificate, and tapeworm treatment for dogs. Dangerous breeds are heavily restricted.

BIRDS

Bird transport to Ireland requires:

Veterinary health certificate issued within 48 hours of travel.

CITES permits for exotic or endangered species (parrots, cockatoos, macaws, etc.).

Advance notification to Irish border veterinary authorities.

Quarantine may apply for birds arriving from non-EU countries.

We arrange all documents and inspections to make the process simple.

SMALL MAMMALS (RODENTS, RABBITS, FERRETS)

For small pets travelling to Ireland, the requirements include:

Veterinary health certificate (issued within 10 days of travel).

Rabies vaccination and microchip (mandatory for ferrets).

Rabbits and rodents must be healthy but do not require rabies vaccination.

Maximum of five animals per owner under non-commercial rules.

We make sure all documents are valid and recognised by Irish authorities, providing a legal, safe, and stress-free journey for your pet

⚠️Importation of rabbits is restricted due to disease risk.

MOST TRANSPORTED ANIMALS IN IRELAND

In Ireland, the most commonly transported pets are:

Dogs and Cats – especially for family relocations to Dublin, Cork, and Galway.

Birds – parrots, cockatiels, budgies, canaries, and other exotic species.

Small Mammals – rabbits, ferrets, guinea pigs, hamsters, and rodents.

Every journey is customised to the pet’s needs, ensuring maximum comfort and safety.