Pet relocation (international)
Standard destinations $1,500-$6,000; quarantine countries (AU, NZ, Singapore) $3,000-$12,000+.
1.Gross-up math at this component
For the typical $$5,000 cost at this line item, OBBBA-permanent tax treatment requires gross-up:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Net benefit to employee (typical) | $3,521 |
| Gross-up multiplier (federal combined) | ×1.42x |
| Total cost to employer | $5,000 |
2.When this component applies
Pet relocation (international) typically appears in Tier 1-2 (full-service packages) relocation packages. Reserved for international assignments only.
3.How to budget
Conservative budget: use the high-end figure ($12,000) plus the 1.42x gross-up multiplier where applicable. Optimistic budget: typical figure. For pre-deal due diligence, always model the high-end.
Source: https://www.petworks.com/articles/how-much-does-pet-shipping-cost/ · Verified 2026-06-03 · verified primary
Other components
Household goods move (domestic full-service) · Household goods move (international US to EU/APAC) · Temporary housing (corporate furnished apartment) · Home-finding / orientation trip · Spouse / partner career assistance · Pet relocation (domestic) · Storage in transit (SIT) · Closing-cost assistance (home purchase) · Loss-on-sale protection (BVO/GBO buyout)