When the Mohan family received a new job opportunity in Johannesburg, they were enthusiastic to explore life in South Africa's vibrant cities and spectacular landscape. Yet their biggest concern was relocating their two pets—Bruno, a playful Golden Retriever, and Miso, a calm short-haired cat. They were stressed about the country's import permits, quarantine rules, standard microchip registration, and DALRRD permits.
That's where HappyLocate helped in. As the international pet movers, we made sure Bruno and Miso's shipment to South Africa was completely stress-free. Our professional team handled every detail—from coordinating with the South African Department of Agriculture to safeguarding the IATA-approved travel crate and obtaining an official veterinary health certificate before departure.
A family travelling to South Africa—whether it is Cape Town's vivid coastline, Durban's calm seaside, or Pretoria's relaxed neighborhood—HappyLocate offers comprehensive support. We are experts in relocating both dogs and cats, handling documents, vaccinations, titer tests, and customs clearance to make sure your pet's advent is smooth and secure.
In Bruno and Miso's relocation case, we also guided Mohan's family through Johannesburg's pet registration procedure and helped them to identify the pet-friendly shelters coordinated with local occupancy law. Our pet transport service securely relocated both pets from the airport to their new home.
Inexpressible relocation logistics: our team provides ongoing guidance—from quarantine assistance to recommending nearby local vets and pet parks across the major South African cities.
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Yes, import permits are mandatory for all pets.
No, only pets from high-risk rabies countries require quarantine.
Yes, pets can be safely relocated to all major South African cities.
An import permit, a health certificate, a vaccination record, and microchip proof are needed.
Relocating my pet Chase from India to London felt like a huge task—until I found HappyLocate. From day one, the team was incredibly supportive, attentive, and genuinely caring. They handled every detail with such precision and love, it truly felt like Chase was in the safest hands possible.
Rohini Pandey
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Relocating Olli from India to Berlin was one of the biggest steps in our journey—and I’m so glad I had HappyLocate by my side. From paperwork to pet care, their team handled everything with warmth and professionalism. Olli arrived safe, happy, and calm—and that peace of mind is priceless. Thank you, HappyLocate, for treating my baby like your own!
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Relocating Zara from Abu Dhabi to India was a big step, and I was really anxious about it. But HappyLocate made the whole process so smooth and comforting. The team was kind, always kept me updated, and treated Zara with so much care. When she arrived safe and happy, I knew I had made the right choice. Thank you, HappyLocate, for handling everything so beautifully.
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