About The Yacht Pet
Expertise for pets
travelling by sea
The Yacht Pet brings together international pet-travel knowledge, Caribbean destination expertise and an understanding of the operational realities of private-yacht travel.
A Specialist Practice
Built for the point where pet compliance meets yacht operations
Private-yacht travel gives owners freedom, flexibility and access to extraordinary destinations. Travelling with a pet can add another layer of complexity. Entry permits, vaccination and testing timelines, health certificates, restricted breeds, authorized ports and local clearance procedures may all affect whether a pet can legally step ashore.
The Yacht Pet exists to make that process clearer, more organized and easier to manage before the yacht reaches its next destination.
Founder & Principal
Experience shaped by pets, islands and life on the water
The Yacht Pet was founded by Kathleen Gallagher, an international pet-travel specialist with more than fifteen years of experience helping pets move across borders by air and sea.
Her work has centered on the Caribbean, where every island may have its own import rules, veterinary procedures, permit systems, certificate requirements and arrival protocols. That destination knowledge is combined with firsthand familiarity with yacht travel, marinas and the practical demands of moving between ports.
The result is a highly focused service designed for owners, captains, crew and management teams who need clear answers, careful preparation and professional coordination.
Trusted Experience
Knowledge built over years of international pet travel
The Yacht Pet is supported by professional experience, destination research and long-term involvement in the international pet-transport field.
15+
Years of Experience
Helping pets travel internationally by air and sea.
IPATA
Industry Membership
Professional engagement with the international pet-shipping community.
IATA
Live Animal Knowledge
Familiarity with the standards governing safe international animal transport.
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Caribbean Destinations
Island-entry rules and operational considerations researched and reviewed.
Our Approach
Clear, practical guidance without unnecessary complication
Pet-entry regulations are often scattered across government websites, permit forms, veterinary instructions and local procedures. We organize those requirements into a sequence the owner and yacht team can understand and follow.
Review the full route
Identify where requirements differ and where timing may affect entry.
Clarify responsibilities
Determine what must be completed by the owner, veterinarian, agent or yacht team.
Protect the itinerary
Spot avoidable documentation, routing and clearance issues before arrival.
Who We Serve
Support for everyone responsible for the voyage
The Yacht Pet works with the people who need dependable answers before a pet arrives at the next island or port.
Yacht Owners
Personalized guidance for pets joining seasonal or long-range cruising itineraries.
Captains & Crew
Clear operational instructions, arrival preparation and shoreside coordination.
Yacht Management
Specialist support for recurring itineraries, documentation and owner services.
Charter Operations
Advance review for pet-friendly charters, changing routes and island-entry limitations.
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A well-prepared pet should never become an unexpected problem for an otherwise carefully planned voyage.
Plan With Confidence
Let the voyage begin with the pet prepared
Early planning creates more options, fewer surprises and a smoother arrival for everyone aboard.
The Yacht Pet - Advice for Pets at Sea 