Help! Any Saffas who have moved pets to Portugal?

Which services have you tried? From the look of it, there are quite a few companies that transport animals.

Hi there
I have quotes from 3 companies at this stage, and each one quotes more than the last.
My point / question here is: I'm doing all the veterinary paperwork and processes, including state vet just before we leave; I can book him on  a cargo flight; I can buy my own IATA approved sky kennel.
All I need is someone to do customs and waybills - and I don't see the value of an extra R20k in doing that through a pet travel agency. Or am I wrong?

No not at all, these agencies exist for the simple reason it takes one less stress out with your move. All I can suggest is that do your homework, there is lots of information online regarding this subject. Each airline has a section on their website telling you what you need to do.

I wish good luck, and I hope it goes well for you. Maybe someone will also comment and give you some personal experience.

Thanks 😊 Yes that's what I'm hoping for - that someone out there has done this themselves! I have spoken to one airline directly and they were very helpful and enthusiastic - but if you're using freight/cargo, you apparently need a customs/forwarding agent to do waybills etc...