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    • Home
    • About
      • About Us
      • Meet Our Team
      • Experience The ARK
      • Awards & Certifications
    • CDC Dog Import
      • ACF-Reservation-Request
      • CDC Overview
      • CDC Dog Import Guide
      • For IPATA Shippers
    • Classic Pet Shipping
      • Free Pet Shipping Quote
      • About Our Pet Shipping
      • Pet Shipping Services
      • Pet Health Certificate
      • Pet Shipping FAQ
    • Services
      • ARK Pet Oasis
      • Noah's Pet Transport
      • Pet Health Certificate
      • Equine Import & Export
      • Specialty Shipments
      • Airport Employees
    • Resources
      • Helpful Links
      • FAQ
      • Blog
      • Airline Pet Crates
      • JFK Traffic/Weather/News
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Employment Opportunities
  • Home
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet Our Team
    • Experience The ARK
    • Awards & Certifications
  • CDC Dog Import
    • ACF-Reservation-Request
    • CDC Overview
    • CDC Dog Import Guide
    • For IPATA Shippers
  • Classic Pet Shipping
    • Free Pet Shipping Quote
    • About Our Pet Shipping
    • Pet Shipping Services
    • Pet Health Certificate
    • Pet Shipping FAQ
  • Services
    • ARK Pet Oasis
    • Noah's Pet Transport
    • Pet Health Certificate
    • Equine Import & Export
    • Specialty Shipments
    • Airport Employees
  • Resources
    • Helpful Links
    • FAQ
    • Blog
    • Airline Pet Crates
    • JFK Traffic/Weather/News
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Employment Opportunities

Travel for Every Pet. Care for Every Journey.

At The ARK at JFK, every pet traveler is welcome.
Dogs, cats, horses, birds, and exotic animals—our facility was purpose-built to support all species, all journeys, and all reasons for travel.


Whether you’re relocating permanently or planning a temporary trip, traveling with a pet can feel overwhelming. The ARK exists to remove uncertainty, replace stress with structure, and ensure that every animal in our care is treated with expertise, patience, and respect.

Built for Every Type of Pet Traveler

Pets travel by air for many reasons, and we support them all:


  • Families moving overseas or returning home
  • Corporate and executive relocations
  • Military and government assignments
  • International vacations and extended stays
  • Seasonal moves and second-home travel
  • Rescue, adoption, and humanitarian transport
  • Competitive and professional animal travel


No matter why your pet is traveling, The ARK is designed to support the journey—safely, compliantly, and with care.

A Facility Designed for Animals First

Located directly on JFK Airport grounds, The ARK is a fully climate-controlled, state-of-the-art animal care facility. Every detail—from kennel design to air quality to sound management—was built around animal comfort and safety.

Pets in our care benefit from:


  • Spacious, padded lodging
  • Indoor and outdoor relief areas
  • Species-appropriate handling and housing
  • Quiet, controlled environments that reduce stress
  • Continuous monitoring, day and night


This is not a warehouse. It’s a purpose-built animal terminal.

A Team You Can Trust

Your pet is cared for by trained professionals whose sole focus is animal welfare.
Our team includes experienced animal handlers, veterinary professionals, and logistics specialists who work together every day to manage complex international travel safely and calmly.


We understand that for many pets, this is their first time flying—and for many pet parents, the hardest part is letting go. That responsibility is never taken lightly.

A Calm, Supportive Experience for Pet Parents

Your experience matters too.
The ARK provides a welcoming, comfortable environment for pet parents, including a dedicated client lounge with Wi-Fi, seating, workspaces, and refreshments.


Whether you’re waiting for clearance, coordinating next steps, or simply catching your breath after a long journey, you’ll find support, transparency, and a team ready to guide you.

From Drop-Off to Pick-Up—Every Detail Covered

From arrivals and departures to transport coordination and reunions, The ARK manages each step with precision. Pets are securely transferred, carefully monitored, and returned to their families only when it’s safe and approved to do so.


This end-to-end approach protects the animal, the owner, and the integrity of the journey.

Confidence at Every Step

Choosing where your pet travels through is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. At The ARK at JFK, our role is to earn your trust—through preparation, communication, and exceptional care.


Every pet is different.
Every journey is unique.
Every traveler deserves a facility built for them.


Welcome to The ARK.

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The ARK at JFK

78A N. Boundary Road, John F. Kennedy Int. Airport, Jamaica, New York 11430

Copyright © 2026 The ARK at JFK - All Rights Reserved.

For Those Making a CDC Reservation Request

To our valued customers: The ARK has updated its reservation system.  This new system will facilitate prompt quotes and improve communications with our customers.  In the short run, there may be some glitches and duplicative emails.  We ask your patience during the transition for any inconvenience this may cause. 


We still kindly ask that you start the reservation process at least 35 days before the intended arrival date.  An email/form does not constitute a reservation.


Dogs arriving should expect ONE overnight stay before entry.

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