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Paws and Claws

Kidds Beach, South Africa

3

Pet Types

3

Airports

9

Services

IPATA Since

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About

Paws and Claws is a family-owned pet relocation company based in East London, South Africa, established in 2007 with pet shipping services since 2010. They specialize in international and local pet travel for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic animals, offering comprehensive services including flight bookings, veterinary appointments, customs clearance, and airport handling. As an IPATA member, they provide full-service pet relocation with additional facilities like boarding, grooming, and specialized care options.

Pets We Transport

Birds
Dogs & Cats
Exotics

Services

Boarding
Accepts Major Credit Cards
Grooming
Custom / Modified Kennels
Standard Size Airline Kennels
Long Distance Road Transport
Local Pick-Up and Delivery
Import/Export Services
Import Customs Clearance

Airports Served

ELSPrimary

East London, South Africa

JNB

Johannesburg, South Africa

PLZ

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Frequently Asked Questions About Paws and Claws

What pet transportation services does Paws and Claws offer?

Paws and Claws offers 9 in-house services: Boarding, Accepts Major Credit Cards, Grooming, Custom / Modified Kennels, Standard Size Airline Kennels, and 4 more.

Is Paws and Claws a trustworthy pet shipping company?

Paws and Claws is an IPATA member since 2013, in business for 19 years, rated 4.7/5 on Google (143 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.

Does Paws and Claws handle international pet shipping?

Yes. Paws and Claws has serves 3 airports (ELS, JNB, PLZ).

What animals does Paws and Claws ship?

Paws and Claws transports Birds, Dogs & Cats, and Exotics. This includes exotic animals requiring CITES permits.

Where is Paws and Claws located?

Paws and Claws is based in Kidds Beach, South Africa. They have 2 office locations across the region.

What certifications does Paws and Claws hold?

Paws and Claws is IPATA member, IPATA Proficiency, BOAS Pet Shipper, LAR (Live Animals Regulations).

Which airports does Paws and Claws use for pet shipping?

Paws and Claws serves 3 airports: ELS, JNB, PLZ. Primary: ELS.

Contact Info

Office Locations

Kidds Beach, South Africa

East London, South Africa

Certifications

IPATA Proficiency
BOAS Pet Shipper
BOAS Veterinary
LAR Course

Google Reviews

View on Google
4.7

143 reviews

Ed Robinson3 weeks ago

I can’t say enough about this team. What amazing people who really care about pets and know their stuff. We had to have our 16 year old cat looked after for a week while we were away. It’s the first time he’s been away from home and while he’s happy to be back, he was well loved and looked after at Paws & Claws. Very professional outfit of people who genuinely care. Thank you!

Barbara Main2 months ago

I cannot express how grateful I am to these wonderful people who looked after my cats so well during our move from Port Alfred to Cape Town. The level of care was first class. They shared pictures, reported on the small things that set one's mind at rest, took them to the vet when necessary, got them safely on the plane and followed up afterwards. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Thank you Sunel and your team 😘

Jennifer Richard6 years ago

Where do I even begin... Sunel and her team looked after my very special cat for over four months while he was being readied to fly to Switzerland. She managed all the vet appointments, took care of all the applications, booked the flights for me and communicated directly with the import company in Zürich. She was so incredibly efficient and such a pleasure to work with, and she was always on time! My cat wasn't stuck in South Africa for even a moment longer than what was planned! Whilst doing all of this she also took care to keep my beloved cat lovingly looked after in her very well run cat hotel. My cat got to interact with other social cats, her staff members and even her family members. Sunel's husband custom made a beautiful, large box for the flight and gradually introduced it so that when it came time for the flight my cat was as prepared as much as possible. There are no words in any language that can truly describe how grateful I am for everything that she has done for us. We actually went all the way from the Western Cape so that we could use Paws and Claws together with Aloe Vet for the emigration, and it was well worth the effort. If you are planning to leave SA and need to take your animals with you, use Paws and Claws!!!

Andrew Klinkradt5 months ago

Sunel is so amazing to work with. We received constant updates about our cats that we relocated to Cape Town. The info we were sent about the flights and pick up was super helpful.

Rowena Anne Gonslina month ago

Absolute amazing service, my fur baby was well taken care of for a weekend & was easy to just call & have everything sorted out within the hour.

Business Hours

Sunday16:0017:00
Monday07:0016:00
Tuesday07:0016:00
Wednesday07:0016:00
Thursday07:0016:00
Friday07:0016:00
Saturday08:0009:00