Moving Internationally with Pets: Expert Tips from Paws Abroad Founder Marisa Hoskins

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Episode Description

Bringing your pets along when you move abroad can feel overwhelming. Between airline rules, health certificates, and crate training, it’s easy to feel stressed about international pet relocation. On this episode of the We’re Moving to Europe podcast, Paws Abroad founder Marisa Hoskins shares her recommendations for planning your move with pets, how to make the journey easier for both you and them, and why you may have more – and better – options than you think.

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“Don’t wait till the bitter end. Sign up three to six months in advance, so we can help you plan. That’s how you avoid quarantine, paperwork issues, and stress for both you and your pet.”

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Paws Abroad

• (00:00) - Meet Annie, the Portuguese Podengo
• (00:48) - Welcome to We’re Moving to Europe
• (00:21) - Guest intro: Marisa Hoskins, founder of Paws Abroad
• (00:56) - Marisa’s first experience with international pet travel
• (00:14) - Launching her first pet company
• (00:32) - Why she built Paws Abroad
• (00:18) - The Pet Travel Planner explained
• (00:05) - Growing community & concierge services
• (00:20) - Myths about pet quarantine and cargo travel
• (00:01) - Paperwork, health certificates, and safe cargo travel
• (00:32) - Why planning 3–6 months ahead matters
• (00:29) - Common mistakes: carriers, bookings, breed restrictions
• (00:08) - Personalized support & peace of mind
• (00:46) - Other travel options: charters, cruises, new airline rules
• (00:18) - About the We’re Moving to Europe community
• (00:37) - Food & medication planning for pets
• (00:28) - Traveling with multiple pets & airline restrictions
• (00:15) - Best timing: why 6 months is ideal
• (00:26) - Advice for people worried it’s “too stressful”
• (00:36) - Free guide & final tips
• (00:41) - Community discount & contact info
• (00:28) - Wrap up & credits

[00:00] Meet Annie, the Portuguese Podengo

[00:48] Welcome to We’re Moving to Europe

[01:21] Guest intro: Marisa Hoskins, founder of Paws Abroad

[01:56] Marisa’s first experience with international pet travel

[03:14] Launching her first pet company

[04:32] Why she built Paws Abroad

[05:18] The Pet Travel Planner explained
[06:05] Growing community & concierge services

[07:20] Myths about pet quarantine and cargo travel

[09:01] Paperwork, health certificates, and safe cargo travel
[10:32] Why planning 3–6 months ahead matters

[11:29] Common mistakes: carriers, bookings, breed restrictions

[13:08] Personalized support & peace of mind

[14:46] Other travel options: charters, cruises, new airline rules

[16:18] About the We’re Moving to Europe community

[17:37] Food & medication planning for pets

[20:28] Traveling with multiple pets & airline restrictions

[22:15] Best timing: why 6 months is ideal

[25:26] Advice for people worried it’s “too stressful”

[26:36] Free guide & final tips

[27:41] Community discount & contact info

[28:28] Wrap up & credits

Production Team

Host and Researcher: Casey Kelly – We’re Moving to Europe

Producer and Editor: Magdalena Laas – Unscripted Creatives

Sound library

All the music was composed especially for the We’re Moving to Europe podcast by Sage Barton. Copyright 2025, Sage Barton.

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