Extrordinair is a full-service animal transport company based in Edinburgh, Scotland with over 30 years of experience in pet relocation. They operate as Scotland's certified Border Control Post at Edinburgh Airport, providing specialized services for a wide range of species from household pets to livestock and exotic animals. The company distinguishes itself through in-house paperwork verification, comprehensive door-to-door services, and expertise in both personal pet relocations and commercial animal transport.
Pets We Transport
Birds
Dogs & Cats
Exotics
Fish
Lab Animals
Livestock (small)
Other
Services
Boarding
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Standard Size Airline Kennels
Long Distance Road Transport
Local Pick-Up and Delivery
Government Approved Quarantine Facility
Import/Export Services
Freight Forwarder
Customs Broker
Import Customs Clearance
Airports Served
EDIPrimary
Edinburgh, Scotland
ABZ
Aberdeen, Scotland
GLA
Glasgow, Scotland
MAN
Manchester, England
NCL
Newcastle, England
PIK
Glasgow, United Kingdom
Frequently Asked Questions About Extrordinair
What pet transportation services does Extrordinair offer?
Extrordinair offers 10 in-house services: Boarding, Accepts Major Credit Cards, Standard Size Airline Kennels, Long Distance Road Transport, Local Pick-Up and Delivery, and 5 more. They also provide door-to-door pet transport.
Is Extrordinair a trustworthy pet shipping company?
Extrordinair is an IPATA member since 2013, rated 4.7/5 on Google (38 reviews), certified in IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper. To verify any pet shipper, check their IPATA membership at ipata.org, look for a physical business address, and read independent reviews.
Does Extrordinair handle international pet shipping?
Yes. Extrordinair has serves 6 airports (ABZ, EDI, GLA, MAN, NCL, PIK).
What animals does Extrordinair ship?
Extrordinair transports Birds, Dogs & Cats, Exotics, Fish, Lab Animals, Livestock (small), and Other. This includes exotic animals requiring CITES permits.
Does Extrordinair pick up and deliver pets door-to-door?
Yes, Extrordinair offers door-to-door pet transport — from home pickup through flight coordination to final delivery.
Where is Extrordinair located?
Extrordinair is based in Edinburgh, SC, United Kingdom.
Does Extrordinair handle corporate relocation pet shipping?
Yes, Extrordinair works with corporate relocation programs to transport employees' pets.
What certifications does Extrordinair hold?
Extrordinair is IPATA member, IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper.
Which airports does Extrordinair use for pet shipping?
Extrordinair serves 6 airports: ABZ, EDI, GLA, MAN, NCL, PIK. Primary: EDI.
I was incredibly anxious about relocating my cats, Samui and Samet, from Edinburgh to Thailand. The thought of navigating the complex logistics of international pet transport was daunting, and I wasn’t sure how I would manage it.
After a lot of searching around online and contacting several companies, when I eventually found Extrordinair, they transformed what seemed like an overwhelming challenge into a seamless experience. From start to finish, they handled everything with professionalism, efficiency, and care, ensuring that my cats’ journey was as smooth and stress-free as possible.
A special thanks to Jan, whose dedication and expertise made all the difference. Jan kept me informed, reassured me at every stage, and went above and beyond to make the process as easy as possible. Their personalized service was truly exceptional, and I couldn’t have asked for better support.
If you're looking for a reliable and experienced team to handle your pet's move, I highly recommend Extrordinair.
Emily Colegrave4 months ago
100% recommend using Extraordinair for your pets travels. Ellen, the agent I was in contact with, was incredible from start to finish. Any questions I had big or small (which were a lot) she answered quickly and thoroughly. She is obviously an animal lover, who cares about her job. I was so nervous about moving my dog to Australia from Scotland, but she alleviated those concerns, going above and beyond throughout the whole process. Ive recommended them to anyone ive spoken to. 5* service.
Sophie (checkyournerd)11 months ago
We cannot recommend extrordinaire enough, they have been fantastic getting our dog Moz from point A to B!
Having a single point of contact (Ellen) made the process so much more personal and straightforward. She was always quick to respond to emails or speak on the phone to reassure my husband and I, and to help us really understand the process; which went very smoothly!
We really appreciate the incredibly personal and professional experience Ellen provided, including frequent updates and photos of Moz as he embarked on his journey to be with us again. She also helped us to save money by acquiring a wooden crate for us, rather than use the more expensive plastic ones.
Special shout outs to Kenny who collected Moz from our old home in Scotland and also to Sarah from 4 paws for driving him to our new home.
Leanne Quinna year ago
We were so stressed about our pets’ journey from Scotland to Texas. Ellen has made the whole process go so smoothly. She sent us regular detailed updates & reassured us the whole time. I would highly recommend Extrordinair to anyone making a big move. (Photo showing our oldest GSD surveying his new pool which he thinks is a giant water bowl.🙈)
Tamilyn van Genderen7 months ago
Our two cats Tabitha and Shadow relocated from Johannesburg South Africa and Extrodinair looked after them after their last flight and brought them down to us in Newcastle. They arrived in such a good state after what we knew would be a harrowing experience for them as neither likes even the smallest car trip. Also Tabitha is 18 and we had been advised in the beginning by our vet that she was too old to travel but we weren't leaving her! She was absolutely in great spirits when she arrived!! Thank you so much to the team for your excellent care!
