Pet Transport Across New Zealand

Need to move your pet safely and comfortably within New Zealand? At Truckabout, we specialise in domestic pet transport, door to door, with care and peace of mind. Whether you’re relocating within Canterbury or heading further afield across the South or North Island, we’ll m

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Why Choose Truckabout for Pet Transport

When it comes to moving animals, nothing is more important than their safety and wellbeing. That’s why more pet owners choose Truckabout when relocating across New Zealand.
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Christchurch-based, NZ-wide service

Regular domestic routes between Christchurch and towns & cities across both islands.

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Pet safety & welfare first

Secure crates, experienced handlers, and regular rest stops for comfort.

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Trusted compliance

We follow all NZ regulations, including MPI, microchipping, and animal health requirements.

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Transparent pricing

Clear costs, no hidden extras, and simple booking.

How It Works: The Pet Transport Process

We’ve designed our pet moving service to be straightforward and stress-free:
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1. Booking & Assessment

You tell us about your pet’s breed, size, and any special requirements.

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2. Vet Checks & Certificates

If required, we’ll guide you through what’s needed for domestic travel.

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3. Crate Selection & Preparation

Ensuring your pet has the right fit for safety and comfort.

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4. Transport

We provide door-to-door service with scheduled rest breaks, checks, and a clean, secure environment.

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5. Drop-off & Arrival

Your pet is delivered safely, ready to settle into their new home.

What You’ll Need to Prepare

To help the journey go smoothly, we ask owners to provide:

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Pricing & Key Factors

Every pet is unique, so transport costs vary. Prices depend on:
We keep our rates fair and transparent. Minimum charges and additional costs (such as fuel or extra care requirements) will always be discussed upfront — no surprises.

Safety, Welfare & NZ Regulations

You can trust that your pet’s welfare is our top priority.

Clean & safe crates

Sized correctly for each animal, secure during travel.

Regular rest stops

Hydration, checks, and comfort breaks where appropriate.

Animal welfare compliance

We follow all requirements under NZ’s Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

Microchipping & vaccinations

We recommend up-to-date records for all transported pets.

Biosecurity awareness

we take care to avoid risks of disease spread and follow best practice guidelines.

What Our Clients Say About Us

FAQs

We recommend booking at least 1–2 weeks ahead. For long-distance moves, more notice is even better.
We mainly handle cats and dogs. If you have other pets, let us know and we’ll confirm what’s possible.
Yes — pets travel in secure, clean crates, checked regularly, and never left unattended.
Your pet’s safety comes first. We may adjust timing or routing to ensure safe travel conditions.
We can advise you on crate requirements. If you don’t have one, we can help with recommendations.

Ready to Move Your Pet?

Contact Truckabout today to arrange safe, reliable domestic pet transport. We’ll take care of the details so you can focus on the move itself.