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EXPERIENCE: IPATA members are recognized as professionals, providing quality services around the world. It is recognized that some members are new to the pet shipping industry while others have been transporting family pets for years. A mentoring program is available to assist all members. This program is especially valuable as a training tool for those that are new to pet shipping as they establish their own policies and procedures.
LEGAL STATUS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS:
- The company must be legally registered or licensed to conduct business or to have employees in the home country and in the state, province or city, if applicable. Prospective members will be required to provide the details on their type of company structure (corporation, sole proprietorship, partnership, etc.), the year the company was established and the principal owners of the company.
- The company must be registered or licensed to perform pet transportation services to the general public and to serve as an intermediate handler receiving pets from their owners and delivering them to airlines or other transportation companies.
For U.S. “Active” members, you must be registered with USDA as an Intermediate Handler or Class B Dealer as required under the U.S.’s Animal Welfare Act. For a definition of which type of registration applies to you, go to USDA's Animal Care website at https://web01.aphis.usda.gov/ApplicationKit.nsf/application?OpenForm and under "License and Registration Information" for definitions of animal transporters, intermediate handlers and Class B Dealers. To obtain the registration or licensing requirements, you need to call the regional Animal Care Office that covers your state. The location and phone numbers are listed at the very bottom of USDA's Licensing/Registration page.
Licence requirements for countries around the world. (email additions or changes admin@ipata.com)
- The prospective new member will be required to supply the license numbers, issuing authorities, business name in which they are listed and expiration dates. Members are required to maintain licenses and permits current at all times.
FINANCIAL RESOURCES: IPATA members provide services to each other which may involve extension of credit and payment after services are rendered. This is frequently based on trust and cooperation rather than on credit checks or payment terms required from the general public. Prospective members are expected to have sound accounting practices and a solid financial base which will allow them to meet their financial obligations in a timely manner.
Prospective members are required to agree to follow IPATA’s Membership Criteria, Code of Ethics and By-Laws at the time they join.
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