Awards & Certifications
IPATA 2024 Industry Partner Award
The IPATA Industry Partner Award recognizes a person, company, or organization that has made significant contributions to improving the pet shipping industry, enhancing animal welfare, and supporting better business operations for IPATA members.
IPATA Pet Shipper + Certified BOAS Pet Shipper
The ARK is a certified member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association, dedicated to the safe, ethical, and professional transport of animals worldwide. The ARK follows high standards and regulatory compliance to ensure animal welfare during travel.
The ARK is an IPATA Certified BOAS Pet Shipper is trained to safely transport snub-nosed breeds like Bulldogs and Pugs, which are prone to breathing issues. The ARK uses special protocols and collaborate with veterinarians to assess whether each animal is fit for air travel.
Center of Excellence for Independent Validators Certification For Animals
The CEIV for Live Animals certification from IATA confirms that The ARK upholds high standards for the safe and humane transport of animals, meeting strict guidelines in handling, staff training, and infrastructure. This certification, backed by global regulatory bodies, assures clients of best practices in animal welfare during air transport.
USDA Registered Intermediate Handler - Class H
The ARK is approved by the United States Department of Agriculture to handle animals safely and humanely, meeting federal standards for care and compliance with the Animal Welfare Act. This certification ensures responsible handling during transport, particularly for long-distance or international journeys.
CDC Animal Air Care Facility
The ARK has been endorsed as a CDC Animal Air Care Facility. This ensures the safe handling and care of animals traveling by air, adhering to CDC regulations to prevent the spread of infectious diseases. The ARK provides health screening, quarantine when necessary, and proper care for animals during transport, ensuring compliance with all U.S. entry and exit requirements.
New CDC Regulations Effective August 1, 2024 for ALL dogs
All dogs entering the US must be at least 6-months old, microchipped, and be healthy on arrival. These changes will affect all dogs entering the USA from overseas, including service animals. All foreign vaccinated dogs from high risk countries must enter through and have a reservation at one of the CDC Animal Care Facilities in the USA. CDC will no longer be issuing import permits. The reservation process must be started at least 45 days before the intended arrival date. An email/form does not constitute a reservation.