The Pet Travel Check-In

Five Pet Travel Mistakes That Ground You

Traveling with your pet can be stressful—but most problems are preventable with the right prep.
In this episode, we break down the essential steps for flying with animals safely and legally, and the common mistakes that get pets denied at check‑in or held up at customs. You’ll learn:
Why outdated identification and invalid health documentation are the top reasons pet journeys get derailed
How to verify your pet’s microchip registration and what airlines and border agents actually check
The timelines you must hit for destination-specific veterinary certificates and vaccinations
How to choose a compliant carrier and get your pet acclimated to the crate well before departure day
How changing airline and government regulations impact your travel plans
We’ll also show you how PadsPass simplifies the entire process with a digital pet travel platform that:
Tracks route-specific requirements for your destination
Securely stores electronic health records in one place
Generates tailored checklists and offers expert guidance so you never miss a step
If you want a stress-free, compliant, and organized pet journey, this episode is your pre‑flight checklist for traveling with animals.

Pet Safety and Comfort During Holiday Travel

The holiday season brings unique challenges for pet owners, including exposure to toxic foods, hazardous decorations, and increased stress from gatherings and noise. This episode provides comprehensive guidelines for safe, stress-free holiday travel with pets. Learn how PadsPass's Digital Pet Passport system helps organize essential pet documentation, health records, and travel requirements to ensure smooth journeys and peace of mind during the busy holiday season. Download it now in the App Store and coming soon to Google Play. 

Pet Carrier Guide for In-Cabin Air Travel: IATA Standards, Size Requirements & Compliance

Expert guidance from PadsPass on airline-approved pet carriers for in-cabin travel. Learn IATA standards, size requirements, comfort metrics, and compliance essentials to ensure safe journeys. 

Blind Spot in the Cargo Hold: Airline Pet Travel Safety

Pets Preparedness and the PETS Act

Drawing on personal experience from Hurricane María in Puerto Rico, Ana Sofia, our social media manager, emphasizes the critical importance of preparedness. In September, the free PadsPass Pet ID will be an essential part of hurricane prep for pets. If you prefer to read the article this podcast is based on, you can access it here: https://www.padspass.com/post/pet-emergency-preparedness-how-to-keep-your-pets-safe-during-hurricanes

Paws on the Pavement Your Ultimate Guide to The Stress-Free Cat Road Trip

This episode offers comprehensive advice for undertaking multi-day road trips with cats. It emphasizes the importance of early preparation, including carrier acclimation, practice car rides, and vet checkups to ensure a cat's readiness for travel. It provides essential packing checklists for comfort and safety, such as carriers, litter boxes, food, water, and identification. Furthermore, it details strategies for keeping cats calm and comfortable during the journey, managing rest stops to prevent escapes, and finding pet-friendly accommodations for overnight stays. Finally, the episode includes tips for emergency preparedness and helping cats settle into their new destination.

Wildfire Ready: Your Essential Pet Emergency Plan

Wildfire season is here, and pet parents need to be ready. This episode shares essential emergency preparedness tips to keep pets safe before, during, and after a wildfire. Learn how to build a pet-friendly go-bag, find backup accommodations, and use trusted apps to stay informed. Whether you're at home or traveling through fire-prone areas, we’ve got you covered. Plus, discover how the upcoming PadsPass app will simplify emergency travel with Digital Pet Passports. You can read the full article here: https://www.padspass.com/post/emergency-preparedness-for-wildfires-what-every-pet-parent-needs-to-know

Dog Moms of Puerto Rico meets Lauren Anders, CEO of PadsPass

At Las Motherpuppers, also known as Dog Moms of Puerto Rico, they love sharing tools, stories, and tips that make their lives as dog moms easier. They recently sat down with Lauren Anders, founder of PadsPass, a game-changing platform designed to take the stress out of traveling with your pet. This podcast is based on the article published on their website here: https://www.dogmomsofpr.com/post/traveling-with-your-pup-just-got-smarter-meet-lauren-anders-ceo-of-padspass

The Best New Pet Tech Startup

Bermuda is home to the Best New Pet Tech Startup. Listen to the BizWeekly article overview: https://bizweekly.com/lauren-anders-brown-revolutionizing-pet-travel-with-technology/

Veterinarians Bear the Brunt of Broken Pet Travel Systems

They went to school to care for animals, not your paperwork. Based on the article from PadsPass Veterinarian Mariam Ferrer: https://www.padspass.com/post/international-pet-travel-is-broken-and-vets-are-paying-the-price