Relocating to Colombia With a Pet: An Expat Retiree Guide

Two pet questions, not one

A foreign retiree thinking about a pet in Colombia is really facing two separate questions, and most planning energy goes to the wrong one. The first question is the import logistics: how do I get my dog or cat into Colombia legally and humanely. It feels like the big one because it has paperwork, deadlines, and an airport. The second question is the one that actually shapes the years that follow: what is it like to own a pet in Colombia day to day. Vet quality and cost. Whether the building will take the animal. The rules for certain dog breeds. Where to walk. What to feed. What happens if your own health falters and the pet needs a plan.

Here is the honest posture this guide takes. For most retirees, bringing an existing beloved pet is worth the friction. The bond between an older person and a long-held companion animal is not a logistics line item, and the import process, while real, is well-trodden and survivable. But importing is still a genuine decision, not an afterthought. It has cost. It has an animal-welfare dimension - a long flight is hard on an old or anxious animal, and a brachycephalic breed in a cargo hold carries real risk. A retiree who is honest about their specific pet, its age, its breed, and its temperament will make a better decision than one who treats the move as automatic.

The good news, and it is genuine, is that the second question mostly has reassuring answers. Colombian vet care in Medellín and Bogotá is good and remarkably cheap by North American standards. Buildings cannot ban pets outright. The Aburrá Valley is one of the more dog-friendly places you could choose to retire. Medellín's mild climate is easy on most animals year round. The hard edges are narrow and knowable: the special-handling dog breed regime, a no-pets clause in a private lease, the brachycephalic flight risk, and the contingency plan a retiree should write and usually does not. This guide walks all of it.

The ICA import framework

Pet imports are regulated by the Instituto Colombiano Agropecuario (ICA), the national agricultural and animal-health authority, at ica.gov.co. The operative framework for the entry and exit of dogs and cats as companion animals is Resolución 100164 of 7 July 2021. This is a separate regime from the customs menaje doméstico framework that governs household goods - a pet is not "household goods" and clears through ICA, not through DIAN. For the cargo and freight-forwarder mechanics, the Colombia shipping guide carries the freight detail; this guide owns the animal-health and living-with-a-pet picture.

Documents required for dogs and cats

• Veterinary health certificate (sanitary certificate). An original certificate issued or endorsed by the official veterinary authority of the origin country, with seal and signature, dated no more than 10 calendar days before the animal enters Colombia. In the United States this is a health certificate completed by a USDA-accredited veterinarian and then endorsed by USDA APHIS Veterinary Services. In Canada the equivalent endorsement comes from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Other countries have their own national veterinary authority. Carry at least one photocopy in addition to the original.
• Rabies vaccination. Current and valid. For a first-time rabies vaccination, ICA requires it to have been applied at least 21 days before shipment. Subsequent annual boosters do not require the 21-day wait, provided coverage has not lapsed. This rule is the single most important deadline in the whole process - plan it three or more weeks ahead.
• Additional vaccinations for dogs. Beyond rabies, ICA's citizen-facing requirements for dogs list canine distemper (enfermedad de Carré), infectious canine hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, coronavirus, and parainfluenza. A reputable vet typically administers these as standard combination vaccines well before travel.
• Additional vaccination for cats. Beyond rabies, ICA specifies feline panleukopenia. The common feline combination vaccine that also covers rhinotracheitis and calicivirus is standard veterinary practice and sensible to have current, but panleukopenia and rabies are the ICA-named requirements.
• Antiparasitic treatment. The animal must have received an internal and external antiparasitic (deworming and external parasite) treatment within the 60 days before shipment, using products authorized in the origin country, recorded on the certificate.
• Identification. The certificate must describe the animal: species, breed, sex, age, coat color, and other distinguishing features. A microchip is strongly recommended - it is the durable, tamper-proof identification and is increasingly expected. Have the microchip number recorded on the certificate.

The origin-country endorsement step

The certificate is not simply written by your vet and carried to the airport. It must pass through the origin country's government veterinary authority. In the United States, your USDA-accredited veterinarian completes the health certificate and submits it to USDA APHIS Veterinary Services for endorsement, and that endorsement must happen within the 10-day window before entry. In Canada the parallel step runs through the CFIA. This is a real appointment with its own scheduling, so book it as part of the timeline rather than discovering it the week of the flight.

The validity window

The 10-day rule is unforgiving. The certificate must be dated within 10 calendar days of the animal's entry into Colombia, which means the vet appointment, the government endorsement, and the flight all have to be sequenced into a tight window. If a flight is delayed past the 10-day mark, the certificate can lapse. Build a small buffer: aim for the certificate to be issued and endorsed five to seven days before the flight, not on day ten.

Arrival inspection

When the animal lands in Colombia, ICA inspects it at the port of entry - in practice the airport. An ICA officer reviews the documentation and physically examines the animal to confirm it matches the certificate and shows no obvious signs of disease. For a compliant dog or cat with a valid sanitary certificate and current vaccinations, this is a routine check that takes a modest amount of time, after which ICA issues the Certificado de Inspección Sanitaria (CIS), the inspection clearance that releases the animal so it can leave the airport with you.

No general quarantine for compliant pets

This is the reassuring part. There is no general quarantine for compliant dogs and cats arriving from rabies-controlled countries. A pet whose paperwork is in order clears the inspection and goes home the same day. Colombia is not an island-style strict-quarantine destination for cats and dogs from countries like the United States and Canada.

What triggers a problem

Problems come from documentation, not from the animal. Resolución 100164 of 2021 provides a fallback for an animal that lacks the official sanitary certificate, or whose certificate is outside the validity window, but that does have current vaccination records: rather than being refused entry, the animal may complete a home quarantine of at least 15 calendar days. That is the safety net, not the plan. A missing or expired certificate, a lapsed rabies vaccination, or a mismatch between the certificate and the animal can all turn a routine clearance into a home-quarantine situation or worse. The straightforward fix is to get the paperwork right and inside its windows, so the fallback never becomes relevant.

Airline transport

How the animal physically travels matters as much as the paperwork, and it is where the animal-welfare tradeoffs are most real.

In-cabin, checked, and cargo

• In-cabin. Small dogs and cats that fit inside an airline-approved soft carrier under the seat can often travel in the cabin with you. This is the least stressful option for the animal and the simplest for the owner. Size and weight limits are set by the airline and are strict.
• Checked baggage. A larger animal can travel as checked baggage in a temperature-controlled hold on the same flight as the owner, in an airline-approved hard crate. The owner and animal arrive together, which simplifies the airport experience.
• Manifest cargo. The largest animals, or travel on airlines that do not accept in-hold pets as accompanied baggage, go as manifest cargo on a separate booking. This is where freight-forwarder coordination comes in - see the shipping guide for the cargo mechanics.

Crate requirements

Hold travel requires an IATA-compliant crate: rigid construction, adequate ventilation on multiple sides, a leak-proof floor, secure door, and enough room for the animal to stand, turn around, and lie down naturally. Buy the crate well before the flight and let the animal sleep in it at home for a few weeks so it arrives as a familiar den, not a strange box. Crate acclimation is one of the highest-return things an owner can do for the animal's welfare on travel day.

Brachycephalic breed risk

This is the most important welfare warning in the guide. Brachycephalic, or snub-nosed, breeds - Bulldogs, French Bulldogs, Pugs, Boxers, Boston Terriers, and similar dogs, and Persian and Himalayan cats - have compromised airways that make them far more vulnerable to heat stress and breathing difficulty in a cargo hold. Several airlines restrict or outright refuse these breeds in the hold for exactly this reason, and there have been deaths. If you own a brachycephalic pet, treat hold travel as a serious risk to be avoided. Options that reduce or remove the risk: travel in the cabin if the animal is small enough, choose an airline and routing with the best track record, fly in cooler months and at cooler times of day, and consult both your vet and a pet-relocation specialist honestly about whether the move is safe for that specific animal.

Heat embargoes and routing

Airlines impose heat embargoes that suspend pet cargo travel when temperatures at any point on the routing exceed safe limits, which can fall in the hotter months. Direct routings into Bogotá El Dorado or Medellín José María Córdova in Rionegro reduce the number of ground handlings, the connection risk, and the total time the animal spends in transit. A direct flight is worth paying for when an animal is in the hold. Confirm the airline's specific crate, breed, weight, seasonal, and documentation rules directly with the carrier well ahead, because they vary and they change.

Pet relocation services

A professional pet-relocation service handles the end-to-end logistics: the ICA and origin-country paperwork, an IATA-compliant crate, flight booking on pet-appropriate airlines and routings, ground transport to and from the airports, ICA inspection coordination on arrival, and onward delivery to your Colombian home.

When to use a professional versus doing it yourself

A do-it-yourself move is reasonable for a small, healthy, calm dog or cat travelling in the cabin on a direct flight, where the owner is comfortable managing the vet timeline and the USDA APHIS endorsement appointment. A professional service earns its fee when the animal is large enough to require the hold, when the routing is not direct, when the animal is old, anxious, or has a health condition, when the breed needs careful airline selection, or when the owner simply wants the deadline-management handled by someone who does it every week. For many retirees, the relocation specialist is the right structural choice - it converts an unfamiliar, high-stakes, deadline-driven process into a managed one.

Cost framing

Pet-relocation costs vary widely by species, weight, distance, routing, and service tier. A professionally handled North America to Colombia move for a medium-sized dog or cat commonly lands in the range of roughly 1,500 to 5,000 USD, and a do-it-yourself in-cabin move can be a few hundred dollars in airline pet fees plus the crate and vet costs. Get more than one quote, confirm exactly what is included, and ask the service directly about its experience with your specific breed and routing. Treat the cost as part of the honest import decision rather than a surprise discovered late.

Pets other than cats and dogs

This section is deliberately short and honest. The ICA framework above is for dogs and cats. Birds, reptiles, rabbits, ferrets, and exotic species face stricter, more complex, or prohibitive rules, and many species are restricted under CITES, the international convention on trade in endangered species. Some species cannot be imported at all. The procedures, where they exist, are more demanding than the dog-and-cat process and are outside the scope of this guide.

The practical advice for most retirees: do not attempt to import a bird, reptile, or exotic pet without first getting a clear, current, written answer from ICA on the specific species, and engaging a specialist who handles exotic-animal moves. In many cases the realistic and humane answer is to rehome the exotic pet responsibly before relocating rather than to put it through an import process that may not be permitted. Verify with ICA directly before making any plan.

Choosing a vet in Colombia

Once the animal is in the country, the day-to-day question becomes veterinary care, and here the news is genuinely good.

Quality reality

Veterinary medicine in Medellín and Bogotá is well developed. Both cities have well-equipped private clinics, several 24-hour emergency veterinary hospitals, and vets trained at strong Colombian veterinary programs. Diagnostic imaging, laboratory work, dentistry, and routine surgery are all available at a good standard in the major cities. Smaller towns and the highland municipalities east of Medellín have fewer options, so a retiree settling in a smaller place should locate the nearest full-service clinic and the nearest 24-hour hospital before they are needed.

How to vet a vet

• Ask other expats and your Colombian neighbors who they use and trust - word of mouth is the strongest signal.
• Visit the clinic before you need it. A calm, clean, well-organized clinic with unhurried staff tells you a lot.
• Confirm the clinic has emergency referral arrangements or its own after-hours service, and know where the nearest 24-hour hospital is.
• Confirm the vet is comfortable communicating with you - many vets in expat-heavy neighborhoods speak some English, but a basic shared vocabulary or a translation app helps either way.
• For an older pet, find a vet who is straightforward about prognosis and comfortable discussing geriatric and end-of-life care honestly.

Cost framing

Veterinary care in Colombia is dramatically cheaper than in the United States or Canada. A routine consultation commonly falls in the range of roughly 50,000 to 120,000 COP, on the order of 12 to 30 USD. Vaccinations and antiparasitic treatments are inexpensive. Dental cleanings, diagnostic work, and surgical procedures all cost a fraction of North American prices. For a retiree on a fixed income who has watched US veterinary costs climb, this is one of the quiet financial reliefs of the move - good care that does not force hard choices.

Pet pharmacies and supplies of medicine

Pet pharmacies and the veterinary sections of pet stores stock routine medications, antiparasitics, and flea and tick treatments. Prescription diets and specific medications for a chronic condition are best confirmed with a Colombian vet on arrival - bring a written record of your pet's current medications and dosages so the local vet can match or substitute appropriately, and do not assume a specific brand will be available.

Pet-friendly housing

This section is load-bearing for any retiree with a pet, because where you can live with the animal is decided by two layers of law plus, for renters, a contract.

Propiedad Horizontal: buildings regulate, they do not prohibit

Most apartment buildings in the Aburrá Valley and Bogotá expat zones are governed by Ley 675 of 2001, the Propiedad Horizontal regime, through their reglamento de propiedad horizontal (the building's governing manual). The reglamento can set pet rules: leash requirements in common areas, which elevator or route to use, where animals may and may not go, conduct standards, registration of resident pets, and reasonable limits. The Colombia building amenities guide covers the Propiedad Horizontal framework in depth.

But a building cannot ban pets outright. Ley 1801 of 2016, the Código Nacional de Seguridad y Convivencia Ciudadana (the national police and coexistence code), addresses the relationship with animals in Libro II, Título XIII. Article 117 establishes that the reglamento or manual of a copropiedad cannot prohibit the transit or permanence of pets in common areas, and it authorizes the building administrator to set aside (inaplicar) any clause in the manual that contradicts that protection. In plain terms: a building may regulate how a pet moves through shared space, but it may not forbid the pet. A reglamento clause that purports to ban pets is not enforceable.

Renting: the lease clause is the real catch

The protection above is about building rules. It does not override a private lease. A no-pets clause in a lease contract is a negotiated contract term and is enforceable. A landlord who does not want pets in their unit can write that into the lease, and a tenant who signs it is bound. This is the most common way a retiree gets caught: the building cannot ban pets, but the specific apartment's lease can. Confirm in writing that the lease permits your pet before you sign anything. If the listing or the agent is vague, get it explicit. The Colombia renting guide covers lease terms and what to confirm before signing.

Finding pet-tolerant housing in practice

• Tell the agent up front that you have a pet, its species, and its size. A good agent will filter for landlords who are comfortable with animals rather than waste your time on units that are not.
• For a dog, ground-floor units with patio access, or buildings near a park or green corridor, make daily life easier.
• In the Aburrá Valley, pet-positive buildings are common in El Poblado, Laureles, Envigado, and Sabaneta - the paisa dog culture works in your favor.
• Read the reglamento de propiedad horizontal for the pet rules even though the building cannot ban pets - the leash, elevator, and common-area rules still apply and you want to know them.
• Get the pet permission in the written lease, not as a verbal assurance. Verbal assurances do not bind.

The special-handling dog regime

Colombia has a specific legal regime for a defined category of dogs, and a retiree who owns one of these breeds must understand it before arrival, because part of it is an outright import ban.

The legal framework and the breed list

Ley 746 of 2002 amended the Colombian police code to define a category of dogs subject to special control. Ley 2054 of 2020 later substituted the terminology: what the law originally called perros potencialmente peligrosos ("potentially dangerous") is now termed perros de manejo especial ("special handling"). The regime is carried forward in Ley 1801 of 2016, Libro II, Título XIII, Capítulo IV.

A dog falls into the category if it has had episodes of aggression toward people or other animals, if it has been trained for attack and defense, or if it belongs to (or is a cross of) one of these breeds:

• American Staffordshire Terrier
• Bullmastiff
• Doberman
• Dogo Argentino
• Dogo de Burdeos
• Fila Brasileiro
• Mastín Napolitano
• Pit Bull Terrier
• American Pit Bull Terrier
• De presa canario
• Rottweiler
• Staffordshire Terrier
• Tosa Japonés

Requirements for owning a special-handling dog in Colombia

For the special-handling breeds that can be present in Colombia, and for any dog that meets the behavioral criteria, the regime imposes specific owner obligations:

• Registration. The dog must be registered in the census of special-handling dogs maintained by the local alcaldía (municipal government), and the owner obtains the corresponding permit.
• Muzzle and short leash in public. In public places and shared common areas the dog must wear a muzzle and be held on a short, non-extendable leash.
• Adult owner. The owner or handler must be an adult; these dogs may not be in the sole charge of a minor.
• Civil-liability insurance. The owner must hold a civil-liability (responsabilidad civil extracontractual) insurance policy, taken out with an insurer authorized to operate in Colombia, covering damage the dog may cause to people, property, or other animals. This policy is part of the registration. An owner who fails to carry it is personally and fully liable for any damage, on top of any sanctions.

None of this makes owning a Rottweiler or a Doberman in Colombia impossible - it makes it a regulated, insured, registered responsibility. A retiree with one of the permitted special-handling breeds should plan to register the dog with the alcaldía, arrange the insurance policy through a Colombian insurer, and equip a proper muzzle and short leash. The Colombia lawyers guide covers when to engage local legal help for registration and compliance questions.

Paisa dog culture and daily life

Beyond the law, the lived experience of owning a dog in Colombia is shaped by culture and climate, and for the Aburrá Valley both run strongly in a pet owner's favor.

The Aburrá Valley is genuinely dog-friendly

Paisa culture - the culture of Antioquia and the Medellín metro area - is warmly dog-positive. Dogs are a normal, welcome part of daily life. Many cafes, especially in El Poblado and Laureles, are happy to have a well-behaved dog at an outdoor table. Outdoor shopping areas and parks are full of dogs and their owners in the evenings. There are dedicated dog parks and dog-friendly green spaces, and dog walkers, groomers, and pet services are abundant. For a retiree, a dog is also a social bridge: a morning walk in Laureles or Envigado is one of the easiest ways to fall into casual conversation with Colombian neighbors.

Walkability by neighborhood

• El Poblado - leafy and green, with parks and the Ciclorruta corridors, though the hills are steep in places, which suits an active dog and a fit owner.
• Laureles - flatter, with a famously walkable grid, tree-lined streets, and the green spine of the neighborhood; widely considered one of the best places in Medellín for a daily dog walk.
• Envigado - relaxed, residential, with parks and green corridors and a strong neighborhood feel.
• Sabaneta - smaller-town pace, walkable center, easy daily routines.

The Colombia safety guide covers neighborhood and comuna framing in more depth, and walkability is a real factor in matching a retiree and a dog to the right neighborhood.

Climate and altitude comfort

Climate is a genuine pet-welfare factor and it varies sharply across Colombia:

• Medellín and the Aburrá Valley sit at around 1,500 metres with a mild, spring-like climate year round. This is easy on most breeds and one of the underrated reasons the area suits both retirees and their pets.
• Bogotá is higher, at around 2,640 metres, and notably colder. Thick-coated breeds handle it comfortably; short-haired and small dogs may want a coat for cool mornings.
• The Caribbean coast - Cartagena, Santa Marta, Barranquilla - is hot and humid. This is hard on thick-coated breeds and genuinely risky for brachycephalic dogs and cats, who struggle to regulate temperature. A retiree set on the coast with a snub-nosed pet needs to plan seriously around heat: air conditioning, walks only in the cool hours, and constant water.

Pet supplies and food

Keeping a pet supplied in Colombia is straightforward in the major cities.

Food

Major international pet-food brands are widely available in Colombian pet stores and the larger supermarkets, alongside Colombian and regional brands that are generally less expensive. Premium and super-premium lines exist for owners who want them; economy lines exist for owners watching the budget. If your pet is on a specific brand, check availability soon after arrival rather than assuming - and if the exact brand is not stocked, a Colombian vet can recommend a comparable substitute. Transition food gradually as you would anywhere.

Prescription and specialty diets

Prescription veterinary diets for conditions such as kidney disease, allergies, or weight management are available through vet clinics and specialty pet retailers in Medellín and Bogotá, though the specific line may differ from what you used at home. Confirm with a local vet on arrival and bring documentation of the current diet.

Where to buy

Options include dedicated pet stores (common in expat-heavy neighborhoods), the pet aisles of major supermarket chains, and online ordering with home delivery, which is well established in the major cities. Beds, crates, leashes, toys, litter, grooming supplies, and the rest of the routine kit are all easy to find. Practical note: it is usually easier and cheaper to buy bulky pet gear such as beds and crates in Colombia than to ship them, with the exception of the IATA travel crate, which the animal should be acclimated to before the flight.

Animal welfare and adoption

Colombia takes animal welfare seriously in law. Ley 84 of 1989, the Estatuto Nacional de Protección de los Animales, is the foundational animal-protection statute, and Ley 1774 of 2016 recognizes animals as sentient beings (seres sintientes) and strengthens penalties for cruelty. These are the legal backdrop to responsible pet ownership in Colombia.

Adoption is a real and humane option

For a retiree who arrives without a pet, or who loses a pet and is ready for another, adopting locally is a genuinely good option. Reputable rescue shelters and animal-welfare foundations operate in Medellín, Bogotá, and other cities, and they rehome vaccinated, sterilized dogs and cats. Adopting bypasses the entire import process, costs little, and gives a home to an animal that needs one. Colombia, like much of Latin America, has a visible street-dog and street-cat reality; the welfare foundations exist precisely because there are more animals than homes. A calm retiree household with time for a daily walk is close to an ideal adoptive home, and there are many good dogs and cats waiting for exactly that.

The cost of pet ownership

Pet ownership in Colombia is affordable on a retiree budget, which is worth stating plainly because it contrasts with the rising cost of pet care in the United States and Canada.

A reasonable working figure for the ongoing monthly cost of one medium dog or cat - food, periodic vet care, and grooming combined - is roughly 40 to 120 USD, with the import cost as a separate one-time outlay. Pet insurance in Colombia is a smaller and less mature market than in North America; coverage exists but is limited, and many retirees simply budget for vet costs directly, which is reasonable given how low routine care costs. The cross-reference for overall budgeting is the Colombia cost of living guide. Ranges are order-of-magnitude USD and shift with the COP/USD rate; treat them as planning brackets, not quotes.

Planning for the unexpected

This section is the one a retiree is most tempted to skip, and it is the one that most distinguishes a retiree's pet plan from a younger person's. A pet outlives a hospitalization and may outlive its owner. A responsible plan accounts for that calmly and in advance, so a hard moment is not made harder by an unanswered question about the animal.

Write a simple, findable plan

• Name a caretaker. Identify a trusted person in Colombia - a friend, a neighbor, a relative - who would take the pet if you were hospitalized or unable to care for it. Ask them in advance; do not assume.
• Make the information findable. Keep the caretaker's name and contact details, the pet's vet records, microchip number, current medications, and feeding routine in one place that someone could locate quickly. Tell your building portería and a neighbor who the caretaker is, so a sudden hospital admission triggers a phone call rather than confusion.
• Identify boarding in advance. Colombia's major cities have pet boarding - guarderías, hoteles caninos, and dog daycares. Knowing which one you would use, and visiting it once, means a short planned or unplanned absence is a simple booking rather than a scramble.
• Provide for the pet in your estate. Put a line in your will, or in a side letter, naming who inherits the pet and, where possible, leaving some funds for its care. The Colombia lawyers guide covers when to engage local legal help, including for estate documents.

Red flags worth pausing on

A few recurring patterns produce regret, financial loss, or animal harm. Slow down when you see these.

• An uninformed broker or agent waving off the pet question. A relocation agent or real-estate agent who says "pets are no problem, don't worry about it" without specifics is not a reliable source. The building rules, the lease clause, and the breed regime are all specific. Get specifics in writing.
• A "no-paperwork" or "we can skip the certificate" import shortcut. There is no legitimate shortcut around the ICA sanitary certificate and vaccination requirements. Anyone offering a no-paperwork import is offering either a scam or a path that ends in your animal being held in quarantine or refused. Use a real USDA-accredited vet and a reputable relocation service.
• Putting a brachycephalic pet in a cargo hold without honest counsel. A snub-nosed dog or cat in a hold is a real risk to the animal's life. Do not let a relocation service or an airline minimize this. Get an honest assessment from your vet and choose cabin travel, the safest routing, and cooler months, or reconsider.
• Importing a banned or restricted breed without checking. Bringing a Pit Bull or Staffordshire breed is prohibited; bringing a Rottweiler, Doberman, or other listed breed requires registration and an insurance policy. Discovering this at the airport, or after arrival, is avoidable. Verify your dog's classification at the very start of planning.
• Signing a lease without confirming the pet clause. The building cannot ban your pet, but the lease can. A verbal "the owner is fine with dogs" is not protection. Get the pet permission written into the lease before you sign and before you pay a deposit.
• A vet who upsells aggressively. Most Colombian vets are straightforward and reasonably priced. A clinic that pushes unnecessary procedures, expensive add-ons, or a long list of treatments on a healthy animal is a signal to get a second opinion. Word-of-mouth from other expats and Colombian neighbors is the best filter.
• No written contingency plan. The quiet red flag is the absence of one - no named caretaker, no boarding option identified, no estate provision. It is not urgent until it is. Write it before you need it.

Pre-relocation pet checklist

Run this in order. The early items have the longest lead times and the breed check belongs first because it can change the whole plan.