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  • Cage or Blanket Hires , Cardboard Pet Boxes
  • HOME
  • TIMETABLES
  • STANDBY FORM - Full bus
  • Make a Booking
  • PRICES for pets on bus
  • PETBUS TRACKER
  • PET INSURANCE
  • Contact us
  • BOOKING CANCELLATION
  • TERMS AND CONDITIONS
  • GALLERY
  • How to set up a box for poultry
  • Meet the Team
  • Food we supply on bus
  • History of Petbus - Articles
  • About Us
  • International Pet Transport
  • BREEDERS ADVERTISING Pets for sale
    • Breeders FORM for Advertising
    • BREEDERS OF CATS >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF DOGS >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF POULTRY >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF RABBITS >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF REPTILES >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF BIRDS >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF RATS / MICE >
      • Breeders
    • BREEDERS OF - Guinea Pigs
  • Cage or Blanket Hires , Cardboard Pet Boxes
THE PETBUS

Terms and conditions 
 on the PETBUS
Vaccinations for Dogs/Pups - Vanguard +5  &  ​Cats/Kittens Vaccinations - Felocell 3 (or equivalent) 

Insurance for your pet
INSURANCE - Transit and Full -  Please read
We offer Transit Insurance and Full  Insurance for your pets which is  OPTIONAL 
Please use the insurance options for your pets travels -  if not please be aware that if an accident should arise and you have no Insurance then pet travels at your own risk, we do our utmost to insure a safe  transit for your pet, but if you have no Insurance to cover your pet and the unforeseen happens then  NO Insurance NO  payment will be made. You can read your options here for Insuring your pets travel on the bus  at the button above.
We reserve the right to not accept any pet of any sorts on the bus if we feel its unwell or a risk to other animals.

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CANCELLATION POLICY 
If you have made a booking  online with  us  and wish to cancel this booking there will be no charge if 10 days prior  pets travel - If after this period only 50% is refundable. 

Please note: We will deduct 2.99% when refunding you, as this is the fee that you were also charged when booking online with our payments system (we use Stripe). This is a card processing fee that we do not keep and need to pay to Stripe even if you decide to cancel. 
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BIRDS and pets in own cages (Reptiles, Rabbits, Rats & Mice, Guinea Pigs)
LARGE CAGES INCUR EXTRA CHARGE ON ALL BIRDS
Please ensure fruit - seed - water  etc is supplied in cages  ready to travel 
NO PLASTIC CAGES LIKE VOYAGERS  FOR  ANY PARROTS WITH HOOKED BEAKS - If you transport parrots in cages  that we have stated not to use  they will be rejected to go on the bus.

We do have cages set up for birds,  but it is advised and preferred by us that you supply the  birds in a secure cage or wooden box ready for transport -   this  saves stress on the birds being transferred at both ends from cage to cage, also the risk of birds biting and escaping while being transferred. 
Cages supplied with birds and other pets in ready for transport must be  of strong and good quality we take no responsibility for birds and or other pets escaping out of improper cages or cages falling to bits.

Cardboard boxes will be accepted  on the Petbus for  birds  that dont chew to travel in must have netting fronts and  dishes  on front  to access for water and seed  - please cage birds in proper cages if you supply -  if you require cage hire,  you must advise us on the booking form, we only have a limited number of cage hires available.
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DOGS
ELDERLY DOGS -  Any dogs over the age of 12 yrs old  must  have a written Vet check letter confirming they are in good health to travel NO heart conditions, and must be able to climb up and down  steps. Elderly dogs travel at owners risk 
Dogs travel in an in-built custom crate on our bus or trailer, we do not accept personal crates for transit.

All  Adult dogs must have  collars on before they  enter the bus, all vaccinations to be up to date and vaccination cert to accompany dog or photo copy. Vanguard +5  or similar speak to your vet,  Best to be vaccinated  against Parvo, Distemper, Kennel cough and Lepto  
Please do not worm your dog prior to travel, please do this  a week  before  he/she is due to travel 
Please advise us of any issues the  dog may have, health and temperament.
Food  to be supplied  for dogs journey we can supply  if you don't mind what your dog has. 
Any luggage  - please ensure it is boxed or bag securely and named -  limited amount  as a charge will be added if alot of luggage.
Purchaser or person collecting the animal please ensure they ask for the items that were put on with the animal
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PUPPIES
All puppies must be vaccinated  prior to travelling on the Petbus, Vet vaccination certificates must accompany puppy or a photo copy. Vanguard  + 5  or similar  speak to your vet - it is advisable to vaccinate  from Parvo , distemper  and kennel cough  
Puppies travel in an in-built custom crate on our bus or trailer, we do not accept personal crates for transit.
Pups must be weaned and  8 weeks old  before travel please 
PLEASE DO NOT worm your puppy prior to transport,  do this a week prior to travel, this isn't fair on us or the puppy! 
PLEASE ensure your puppy is not carrying fleas before it travels, ensure you inspect prior to travel 
Food to be supplied for the journey or we can supply if you don't mind what puppy has we have dry puppy Purina and Black Hawk  on board.
We try to have puppy litter mates travel in the same crate, this is so much less stress on the puppies if they have their own litter mates together. We ensure these are identifiable when picking up from the breeder, this is the best way to travel pups of the same litter together.
Any luggage  - please ensure it is boxed or bag securely and named  -  limited amount  as a charge will be added if a lot of luggage.
Purchaser or person collecting the animal please ensure they ask for the items that were put on with the animal

POULTRY
All poultry that is boxed ready to transport must have  a water container  tied in a corner of the box and a food container  in another corner, if we have to do this while on the road  we will charge  fee.
Boxes are to be of good strong quality.
Boxes must be lined with a plastic sheet and sawdust or hay to absorb moisture.
Food to be supplied for transport - No extra  food will be carried by us 
Any boxes that fall to bits while in transit  and we have to crate up will occur the cost of crate hire 
Purchaser or person collecting the animal please ensure they ask for the items that were put on with the animal

RABBITS
Adult Rabbits must be  vaccinated against RCD  and come from a rabbitry RCD FREE - Proof of Vaccination to be  supplied 
Young kits to young to vaccinate usually are still covered by the mothers immunities, however  these travel at own risk. 
We supply crates for rabbits to travel in, you to supply hay .
Food to be supplied for travel  of the rabbit, any other food  for change over for new owners  please post  and any paper work for the rabbits. 
NO CHANGE OVER FOOD  only enough food for transit  photocopy of vaccination to travel with rabbits  please post vaccination booklets to new owners
Purchaser or person collecting the animal please ensure they ask for the items that were put on with the animal
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CATS & KITTENS

All Cats and Kittens need to have current vaccinations to travel Felocell 3  or similar talk to your vet  -  Cages are supplied on the bus with kitty litter food and water.
Cats & Kittens travel in an in-built custom crate on our bus or trailer, we do not accept personal crates for transit.
Purchaser or person collecting the animal please ensure they ask for the items that were put on with the animal
Elderly cats  travel at owners risk 

We Would Love to Have Your Pet Travelling with us soon!


Hours

M-F: 9am - 5pm

Telephone

0273321991

Email

petbus@xtra.co.nz