Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
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Pet Types
6
Airports
10
Services
IPATA Since
Global Paws is a South African pet relocation company based in Johannesburg with over 35 years of experience in international and domestic pet transport services. They specialize in comprehensive relocation services including export, import, and local travel arrangements, serving birds, dogs, cats, and small livestock with trusted service to over 10,000 customers.
JNBPrimary
Johannesburg, South Africa
CPT
Capetown, South Africa
DUR
Durban, South Africa
ELS
East London, South Africa
GRJ
George, South Africa
PLZ
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Global Paws offers 10 in-house services: Boarding, Accepts Major Credit Cards, Grooming, Custom / Modified Kennels, Standard Size Airline Kennels, and 5 more. They also provide door-to-door pet transport.
Global Paws is an IPATA member since 2001, rated 4.9/5 on Google (335 reviews), certified in IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper, LAR (Live Animals Regulations). To verify any pet shipper, check their IPATA membership at ipata.org, look for a physical business address, and read independent reviews.
Yes. Global Paws has serves 6 airports (CPT, DUR, ELS, GRJ, JNB, PLZ).
Global Paws transports Birds, Dogs & Cats, Livestock (small), and Other. This includes birds requiring avian-specific permits and temperature control.
Yes, Global Paws offers door-to-door pet transport — from home pickup through flight coordination to final delivery.
Global Paws is based in Johannesburg, GT, South Africa. They have 2 office locations across the region.
Global Paws is IPATA member, IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper, LAR (Live Animals Regulations).
Global Paws serves 6 airports: CPT, DUR, ELS, GRJ, JNB, PLZ. Primary: JNB.
Yes, Global Paws offers transit insurance to cover your pet during transport. Most standard pet insurance policies do not cover shipping, so this is separate coverage.
Office Locations
Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
Johannesburg, GT, South Africa
335 reviews
Global Paws provided exceptional support in South Africa during the relocation of our cats to Dubai. From the very beginning, they guided us through every requirement with clear communication, detailed timelines, and expert advice. They ensured we understood exactly when and how to complete each step of the process, including vet visits, rabies vaccinations, titre tests, and all necessary documentation. Their knowledge, organisation, and proactive communication made what could have been an overwhelming process feel well managed and stress-free. We felt fully supported throughout the journey and always confident that our cats were in capable hands. I highly recommend Global Paws to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and caring pet relocation service. We are finally reunited with our babies and cannot thank you enough.
The team at Global Paws is absolutely incredible! From our initial communication, I knew I was in good hands. Coming from the USA, they ensured I was prepared to enter South Africa without issue. As soon as I landed in Johannesburg, a member of their team messaged me and let me know that all my babies were doing well and awaiting their exam by the state Veterinarian. Once they arrived to my AirBnB, I was elated to see how happy they were!! I even hugged the driver!! He was kind, compassionate and seemed to enjoy seeing our little reunion. I am eternally grateful to this team for making such a stressful process, seamless for me. Thank you from my little fur family!!
Couldn’t be more grateful to the Global Paws team for making sure our babies arrived safely in Dubai from Johannesburg! Communication and professionalism throughout the process was great and really put us at ease! Toinette and the team went the extra mile with care when there was last minute hiccup - we are so happy to have Bailey and Dublin with us again! Thanks once again for everything ❤️
Global Paws was incredible from start to finish. They helped us move our dog from Botswana to England (with a stopover in South Africa) and honestly, we couldn't recommend them enough. Toinette was phenomenal and so good at her job. Communication was clear, she had so much knowledge and went above and beyond to ensure we felt happy throughout the whole process. Basil had to spend a few nights at their kennels and we received photos and regular updates throughout our stay. Great service!
I had a great experience with Global Paws relocating my two dogs and my cat from Abu Dhabi to South Africa. The whole process was smooth and far less stressful than I expected. They kept me updated throughout and handled all the details with care and professionalism. Most importantly, my pets were clearly well looked after and arrived safely. I’m so grateful to the team and would definitely recommend Global Paws to anyone needing pet relocation services.