How do I use the PadsPass app to help me plan travel with my pet?
PadsPass helps take the stress out of pet travel by organizing government and transportation requirements in one secure app. Here's your step-by-step guide:
1. Create Your Pet's Digital Profile
Start by entering your pet's microchip number - this becomes their digital ID
Add the date of your pet's first microchip scan and their most recent rabies vaccination (the two most recent, if possible)
Add your pet's details: name, species (dog or cat), breed, and basic information
Upload your pet's health records and vaccination certificates
2. Get Veterinary Verification
Use your own veterinarian - PadsPass will onboard them to our platform so they can confirm your pet's health records
Only verified records work with our travel planning features - this helps support compliance at borders and with airlines
3. Input Your Travel Details
Enter your preferred travel dates and destination into PadsPass
PadsPass will show you the requirements that typically apply to your pet for your specific route
4. Follow Your Custom Travel Timeline
PadsPass creates a customized timeline for required health procedures, documentation, and certifications based on your specific travel itinerary
Get step-by-step guidance for international and domestic travel, including region-specific requirements, airline policies, and border guidelines
5. Book Flights with Confidence
Flights will be listed in order of how pet-friendly they are based on variables like journey length, pet fees, and ease of adding your pet
PadsPass helps you understand whether your pet may be able to travel with you on a certain airline
6. Complete Required Appointments
Schedule veterinary appointments for health certificates, parasite treatments, or vaccinations as needed
Your vet will complete the necessary travel documentation and health certificates required for your destination
The result? Guidance that is tailored to your pet and your itinerary, all in one place.
PadsPass is your Digital Pet Passport - it helps you stay organized so you can focus on the adventures, not the checklists.
Requirements change often, so always confirm current rules with your airline and the destination's official animal import authority. Final acceptance of your pet rests with the airline and the destination authority.