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    <title>Starwood Blog</title>
    <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog</link>
    <description>Discover essential tips and insights for pet travel, relocation, and care, ensuring your furry friends enjoy safe and comfortable journeys.</description>
    <language>en-us</language>
    <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:32:42 GMT</pubDate>
    <dc:date>2026-03-03T16:32:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Relocating to Accept a Job: 7 Most Significant Things to Remember</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/relocating-to-accept-a-job-7-most-significant-things-to-remember</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/relocating-to-accept-a-job-7-most-significant-things-to-remember" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/undefined.jpeg" alt="Guy holding moving boxes" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/relocating-to-accept-a-job-7-most-significant-things-to-remember" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/undefined.jpeg" alt="Guy holding moving boxes" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Frelocating-to-accept-a-job-7-most-significant-things-to-remember&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:32:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/relocating-to-accept-a-job-7-most-significant-things-to-remember</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-03T16:32:42Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How Long Does It Take to Move a Pet to Australia? Planning Your Timeline</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-move-a-pet-to-australia-planning-your-timeline</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-move-a-pet-to-australia-planning-your-timeline" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/aus-dog.png" alt="Dog and owner looking over a body of water in Australia." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;If you're &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;planning a move to Australia with your dog or cat&lt;/a&gt;, one of the first questions you'll ask is:&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-move-a-pet-to-australia-planning-your-timeline" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/aus-dog.png" alt="Dog and owner looking over a body of water in Australia." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;If you're &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;planning a move to Australia with your dog or cat&lt;/a&gt;, one of the first questions you'll ask is:&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-long-does-it-take-to-move-a-pet-to-australia-planning-your-timeline&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia Pet Shipping</category>
      <category>Pet Import Australia</category>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:00:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-move-a-pet-to-australia-planning-your-timeline</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-03-03T16:00:29Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Australia Pet Quarantine Requirements: What to Expect at Mickleham</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/australia-pet-quarantine-requirements-what-to-expect-at-mickleham</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/australia-pet-quarantine-requirements-what-to-expect-at-mickleham" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/dogggg.png" alt="Bulldog in black and white taking a nap on a bed." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;If you’re &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;moving a dog or cat to Australia&lt;/a&gt;, quarantine isn’t optional — it’s required for nearly every pet entering the country.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/australia-pet-quarantine-requirements-what-to-expect-at-mickleham" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/dogggg.png" alt="Bulldog in black and white taking a nap on a bed." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;If you’re &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;moving a dog or cat to Australia&lt;/a&gt;, quarantine isn’t optional — it’s required for nearly every pet entering the country.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Faustralia-pet-quarantine-requirements-what-to-expect-at-mickleham&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia Pet Shipping</category>
      <category>Pet Import Australia</category>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:34:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/australia-pet-quarantine-requirements-what-to-expect-at-mickleham</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-25T15:34:31Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Introducing Starwood University: A Guided Learning Hub for Pet Parents on the Move</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/introducing-starwood-university-a-guided-learning-hub-for-pet-parents-on-the-move</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/introducing-starwood-university-a-guided-learning-hub-for-pet-parents-on-the-move" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/20250512_090446.jpg" alt="Cat getting cozy on a couch" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Relocating with a pet can feel overwhelming. Every destination has its own requirements, timelines, and paperwork, and it’s not always easy to know what comes next. To make the journey clearer and less stressful, we created&lt;strong&gt;Starwood University&lt;/strong&gt;—a guided learning hub inside your Pet Travel Portal designed to help you feel prepared at every stage of your pet’s move.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/introducing-starwood-university-a-guided-learning-hub-for-pet-parents-on-the-move" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/20250512_090446.jpg" alt="Cat getting cozy on a couch" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Relocating with a pet can feel overwhelming. Every destination has its own requirements, timelines, and paperwork, and it’s not always easy to know what comes next. To make the journey clearer and less stressful, we created&lt;strong&gt;Starwood University&lt;/strong&gt;—a guided learning hub inside your Pet Travel Portal designed to help you feel prepared at every stage of your pet’s move.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fintroducing-starwood-university-a-guided-learning-hub-for-pet-parents-on-the-move&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Pet Travel</category>
      <category>Pet Relocation</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 20:59:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/introducing-starwood-university-a-guided-learning-hub-for-pet-parents-on-the-move</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-17T20:59:53Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Global Pet Travel Data Report Highlighting Where and Why Pet Parents Are Moving in 2026</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/global-pet-travel-data-report-highlighting-where-and-why-pet-parents-are-moving-in-2026</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/global-pet-travel-data-report-highlighting-where-and-why-pet-parents-are-moving-in-2026" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/dax-story.webp" alt="Black dog laying down." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Over 41,000 international pet relocation records reveal top destinations, motivations, and emerging traveler concerns.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/global-pet-travel-data-report-highlighting-where-and-why-pet-parents-are-moving-in-2026" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/dax-story.webp" alt="Black dog laying down." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p style="font-weight: normal;"&gt;&lt;em&gt;Over 41,000 international pet relocation records reveal top destinations, motivations, and emerging traveler concerns.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fglobal-pet-travel-data-report-highlighting-where-and-why-pet-parents-are-moving-in-2026&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Pet Travel</category>
      <category>Pet Relocation</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:11:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/global-pet-travel-data-report-highlighting-where-and-why-pet-parents-are-moving-in-2026</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-17T19:11:08Z</dc:date>
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      <title>How to Import a Cat to Australia from the USA</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-to-import-a-cat-to-australia-from-the-usa</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-to-import-a-cat-to-australia-from-the-usa" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/Mandy%201.jpg" alt="Calico cat laying peacefully in her new home in Australia." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;Bringing a cat to Australia from the United States&lt;/a&gt; is a highly structured process, but with the right planning, it’s completely manageable. Australia has some of the strictest biosecurity regulations in the world, which means preparation needs to start months in advance. This guide walks through the core requirements, timeline, and what cat owners should expect when relocating to Australia.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-to-import-a-cat-to-australia-from-the-usa" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/Mandy%201.jpg" alt="Calico cat laying peacefully in her new home in Australia." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa"&gt;Bringing a cat to Australia from the United States&lt;/a&gt; is a highly structured process, but with the right planning, it’s completely manageable. Australia has some of the strictest biosecurity regulations in the world, which means preparation needs to start months in advance. This guide walks through the core requirements, timeline, and what cat owners should expect when relocating to Australia.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fhow-to-import-a-cat-to-australia-from-the-usa&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia Pet Shipping</category>
      <category>Pet Import Australia</category>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:55:33 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/how-to-import-a-cat-to-australia-from-the-usa</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-17T18:55:33Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Pet Transport from the USA to Australia: Process, Airlines, and What to Expect</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-transport-from-the-usa-to-australia-process-airlines-and-what-to-expect</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-transport-from-the-usa-to-australia-process-airlines-and-what-to-expect" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/australia-blog.png" alt="Sydney Opera House in Australia with a pink sky" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you’re planning a move to Australia with your pet, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is how transport works. Our complete &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;guide to &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;pet relocation to Australia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;explains the full process, requirements, and timeline before diving into the transport details below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-transport-from-the-usa-to-australia-process-airlines-and-what-to-expect" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/australia-blog.png" alt="Sydney Opera House in Australia with a pink sky" class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;If you’re planning a move to Australia with your pet, one of the biggest questions you’ll face is how transport works. Our complete &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;guide to &lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-relocation-to-australia-a-complete-guide-for-moving-pets-from-the-usa" style="font-weight: bold;"&gt;pet relocation to Australia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span&gt;explains the full process, requirements, and timeline before diving into the transport details below.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fpet-transport-from-the-usa-to-australia-process-airlines-and-what-to-expect&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia Pet Shipping</category>
      <category>Pet Import Australia</category>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:11:51 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/pet-transport-from-the-usa-to-australia-process-airlines-and-what-to-expect</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-10T20:11:51Z</dc:date>
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      <title>What's Your Pet Relocation Personality? Take the Quiz Before You Move</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/whats-your-pet-relocation-personality-take-the-quiz-before-you-move</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/whats-your-pet-relocation-personality-take-the-quiz-before-you-move" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/pet-travel-quiz-blog.png" alt="Dog laying down inside of a suitcase and ready to travel internationally." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
&lt;/div&gt; 
&lt;p&gt;Relocating with a pet isn’t just another item on your moving checklist. It’s an emotional, logistical, and financial decision that can impact your pet’s health, comfort, and safety long after the move is complete.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/whats-your-pet-relocation-personality-take-the-quiz-before-you-move" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/pet-travel-quiz-blog.png" alt="Dog laying down inside of a suitcase and ready to travel internationally." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Relocating with a pet isn’t just another item on your moving checklist. It’s an emotional, logistical, and financial decision that can impact your pet’s health, comfort, and safety long after the move is complete.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fwhats-your-pet-relocation-personality-take-the-quiz-before-you-move&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Pet Travel</category>
      <category>Flight Preparation</category>
      <category>Airline Policies</category>
      <category>Travel Kennel</category>
      <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 15:46:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/whats-your-pet-relocation-personality-take-the-quiz-before-you-move</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-04T15:46:17Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Cost of Bringing a Dog to Australia: Full Breakdown and What Impacts Price</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/cost-of-bringing-a-dog-to-australia-full-breakdown-and-what-impacts-price</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/cost-of-bringing-a-dog-to-australia-full-breakdown-and-what-impacts-price" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/australia-cost.png" alt="Australia on a map with a red flag pinned in the middle." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Bringing a dog to Australia is a detailed and highly regulated process, and cost is one of the biggest questions pet owners have when planning the move. Australia’s strict biosecurity laws are designed to protect local animals and ecosystems, which means additional steps, timelines, and expenses compared to many other international destinations.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;Bringing a dog to Australia is a detailed and highly regulated process, and cost is one of the biggest questions pet owners have when planning the move. Australia’s strict biosecurity laws are designed to protect local animals and ecosystems, which means additional steps, timelines, and expenses compared to many other international destinations.&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fcost-of-bringing-a-dog-to-australia-full-breakdown-and-what-impacts-price&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Australia Pet Shipping</category>
      <category>Pet Import Australia</category>
      <category>Australia</category>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:41:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/cost-of-bringing-a-dog-to-australia-full-breakdown-and-what-impacts-price</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-02-03T15:41:13Z</dc:date>
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      <title>Winter Weather Flight Embargoes and Pet Safety</title>
      <link>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/winter-weather-flight-embargoes-and-pet-safety</link>
      <description>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/winter-weather-flight-embargoes-and-pet-safety" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/flight-embargo.png" alt="Airplane covered in snow and ice." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;During the winter months, airlines may occasionally place temporary flight embargoes on live animal transport due to cold weather conditions. These decisions are made by the airlines and airport authorities and are always centered on one thing above all else: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;animal safety&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>
      <content:encoded>&lt;div class="hs-featured-image-wrapper"&gt; 
 &lt;a href="https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/winter-weather-flight-embargoes-and-pet-safety" title="" class="hs-featured-image-link"&gt; &lt;img src="https://www.starwoodpet.com/hubfs/flight-embargo.png" alt="Airplane covered in snow and ice." class="hs-featured-image" style="width:auto !important; max-width:50%; float:left; margin:0 15px 15px 0;"&gt; &lt;/a&gt; 
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span&gt;During the winter months, airlines may occasionally place temporary flight embargoes on live animal transport due to cold weather conditions. These decisions are made by the airlines and airport authorities and are always centered on one thing above all else: &lt;/span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;animal safety&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;span&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;  
&lt;img src="https://track.hubspot.com/__ptq.gif?a=505287&amp;amp;k=14&amp;amp;r=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.starwoodpet.com%2Fblog%2Fwinter-weather-flight-embargoes-and-pet-safety&amp;amp;bu=https%253A%252F%252Fwww.starwoodpet.com%252Fblog&amp;amp;bvt=rss" alt="" width="1" height="1" style="min-height:1px!important;width:1px!important;border-width:0!important;margin-top:0!important;margin-bottom:0!important;margin-right:0!important;margin-left:0!important;padding-top:0!important;padding-bottom:0!important;padding-right:0!important;padding-left:0!important; "&gt;</content:encoded>
      <category>Winter</category>
      <category>Airline Embargo</category>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 19:36:50 GMT</pubDate>
      <author>info@starwoodpet.com (Starwood Pet Travel)</author>
      <guid>https://www.starwoodpet.com/blog/winter-weather-flight-embargoes-and-pet-safety</guid>
      <dc:date>2026-01-30T19:36:50Z</dc:date>
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