In general, the bulk of your pet’s relocation cost is usually the manifest cargo cost. Manifest cargo costs are determined per volumetric weight, crate dimensions, LxWxH/6000=Chargeable Kg. Airlines charge freight cost to the highest weight, whether volumetric or actual physical weight. These, costs are determined monthly, towards the end of the month for the following month. Unfortunately, no ‘discounted rates’ are applicable even if bookings are made well in advance. The majority airlines only confirm flights about 2-3 weeks prior to departure.
IATA regulations prescribe the minimum size and standards of pet travel crates.
The sedation of dogs and cats is not recommended, and pets can be dumped from the flight.
In general, the bulk of your pet’s relocation cost is usually the manifest cargo cost. Manifest cargo costs are determined per volumetric weight, crate dimensions, LxWxH/6000=Chargeable Kg. Airlines charge freight cost to the highest weight, whether volumetric or actual physical weight. These, costs are determined monthly, towards the end of the month for the following month. Unfortunately, no ‘discounted rates’ are applicable even if bookings are made well in advance. The majority airlines only confirm flights about 2-3 weeks prior to departure.
IATA regulations prescribe the minimum size and standards of pet travel crates.
The sedation of dogs and cats is not recommended, and pets can be dumped from the flight.
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Berrakaw is very proud of our VW Caddies and VW Caravelle Kombi – all equipped with air conditioners, to transport our VIPs.
Berrakaw is well equipped to accommodate any pet with special needs. This includes pets with physical disabilities and impairments as well as pets with non-communicable diseases that requires special treatment, diets and medication. Caring for pets who are blind, deaf, suffering from arthritis, separation anxiety, dementia or epilepsy or to administer insulin or dialyses daily is nothing out of the ordinary for the Berrakaw staff.
All pets arriving at Berrakaw Pet Resort must be fully vaccinated. We do not hesitate seeking vet advise/treatment should we notice that one of our furries is a bit under the weather.
Medication and special diets are catered for. Should pets be expected to fly with medication, pre-arrangement with the airline is required to obtain authority. A prescription as well as tablets in the original packaging or in a vet’s branded packet is required – no powder nor liquid is allowed.
Our passionate staff love, respect and care for each pet as an individual animal. Some furries are social butterflies while others are a bit shy and keep to themselves. With a qualified dog behaviourist and two dog trainers as staff members, these pooches’ behaviour is effected in a manner to ensure they enjoy life to its fullest.
Cats are housed in their private kitty cabanas while dogs, upon arrival are inserted into a holding kennel. Once assessed, they are either entered in a kennel or integrated into the well-established, highly sociable Berrakaw pack. Some doggies ‘become part of the pack’ immediately while others might take a week or three to become fully integrated. Each dog on his/her own time…
Meals are served twice a day. 8-10am and 3-5pm. Medium and large breed dogs are fed Ultra Dog Superwoof while littlest eat Royal Canin Mini Adult. Cats are fed half a sachet wet food every morning followed by a helping of Royal Canin Sensible Kibble. Another helping kibble is served in the afternoon. Berrakaw do feed special diet food provided by owners.
Pierre’s military career ended on a high note as he was appointed as the SA National Defence Force Military Attaché in Islamabad, Pakistan over the period 2017-2020. Both he and Mariétjie were well-informed in terms of the socio-economical condition of the country which also includes the presence of stray animals. The couple is fond of animals and had 25 dogs of their own prior to departing for Pierre’s final military post.
Islamabad PAWS (People Actively Working for Strays) was established, and more than 60 dogs and several cats were exported during this period to join their newly found families all over the Globe!
January 2020, the Nicholson family returned home… with dogs, instead of Persian carpets and wooden carvings (LOL!) Fluffy, Itchy, Scratchy and Oscar, all now about 7-9 years old, have out-lived their counterparts back home, where the life expectancy of a stray dog is about 3 years if lucky…
It was during these times the huge costs involved in the relocation of pets became evident.
After arranging their own dogs’ relocation from Pakistan to South Africa, Berrakaw Pet Transport was established with the primary purpose to keep pets and owners united at the lowest possible cost. The company was registered on 10 February 2020 and Covid Restrictions were announced just more than a month later. Despite these no-movement restrictions, Berrakaw Pet Transport was blessed in abundance and the company grew against all odds! Berrakaw Pet Resort was founded to accommodate pets of owners whose travel documents were issued out of sync with their pets’ travel preparations.
Berrakaw Pet Resort and Berrakaw Pet Transport take pride in the fact that they have hosted and exported more than 1 600 companion animals of which more than a third to Australia alone in a period of less than 3.5 years. We have flown dogs, cats and birds to more than 40 countries situated on all the continents.
The family-owned company is staffed by people absolutely passionate about animals and all pets’ welfare always takes priority. We offer a loving family environment to all our VIPs whether just visiting or being in transit.
Pierre’s military career ended on a high note as he was appointed as the SA National Defence Force Military Attaché in Islamabad, Pakistan over the period 2017-2020. Both he and Mariétjie were well-informed in terms of the socio-economical condition of the country which also includes the presence of stray animals. The couple is fond of animals and had 25 dogs of their own prior to departing for Pierre’s final military post.
Islamabad PAWS (People Actively Working for Strays) was established, and more than 60 dogs and several cats were exported during this period to join their newly found families all over the Globe!
January 2020, the Nicholson family returned home… with dogs, instead of Persian carpets and wooden carvings (LOL!) Fluffy, Itchy, Scratchy and Oscar, all now about 7-9 years old, have out-lived their counterparts back home, where the life expectancy of a stray dog is about 3 years if lucky…
It was during these times the huge costs involved in the relocation of pets became evident.
After arranging their own dogs’ relocation from Pakistan to South Africa, Berrakaw Pet Transport was established with the primary purpose to keep pets and owners united at the lowest possible cost. The company was registered on 10 February 2020 and Covid Restrictions were announced just more than a month later. Despite these no-movement restrictions, Berrakaw Pet Transport was blessed in abundance and the company grew against all odds! Berrakaw Pet Resort was founded to accommodate pets of owners whose travel documents were issued out of sync with their pets’ travel preparations.
Berrakaw Pet Resort and Berrakaw Pet Transport take pride in the fact that they have hosted and exported more than 1 600 companion animals of which more than a third to Australia alone in a period of less than 3.5 years. We have flown dogs, cats and birds to more than 40 countries situated on all the continents.
The family-owned company is staffed by people absolutely passionate about animals and all pets’ welfare always takes priority. We offer a loving family environment to all our VIPs whether just visiting or being in transit.