• Bo Roman dog - Pet travel services from Cleveland, Oh to London, England

    Thank you very much for your assistance with Bo's travel arrangements from Ohio to England! Initially we were both hesitant on sending Bo overseas considering he had a slight case of separation anxiety, but talking with you gave us the reassurance we needed.

    Being that Bo was also staying with my parents temporarily, you still kept both parties informed and guided us through all the appropriate steps needed. There were so many questions and concerns we had regarding his travel, and Happy Tails promptly and thoroughly answered every one of them. We definitely could not have imagined or even thought of attempting this ourselves. With your help, Bo arrived safely and in high spirits. He is settling very well in his new home and even enjoys the snow. Once again, thank you for the safe arrival of our "black ninja". We will definitely recommend Happy Tails to anyone needing pet transport."

    Israel and Felicia Roman
    Cleveland, OH to London, England

  • Pepper the Cat - Military Pet Relocation Services

    I can, without hesitation, recommend Happy Tails Travel to anyone interested in safely transporting their beloved pet. And here is why:

    My daughter, Kerrie, a United States Naval Officer stationed in San Diego called me (at my home in Maryland) four days before her ship was to leave on a major deployment to the Middle East. Her husband was suffering a major medical issue and was not going to be able to stay in San Diego for his recovery and would not be able to care for Kerrie's beloved cat, Pepper. Any military person knows the incredible amount of angst that a major deployment instills. When you add a major medical crisis for a spouse, it could become emotionally overwhelming.

    Kerrie asked if we would take Pepper and of course we said yes, then she asked if we would help her get Pepper from San Diego to Maryland. All with only four days before her ship was to depart. I immediately went on line checking with the airlines on pet transport. Just trying to figure out the process was daunting and untenable. Luckily I kept searching and came across the Happy Tails Travel website. The information was helpful so I decided to fill out their contact form. I also took the advice on the website and called them immediately after the form was submitted. Mind you, this is Thursday evening, and Kerrie's ship was leaving the next Monday.

    A nice young lady, Jenna, answered the phone and I explained the situation. She retrieved the contact form, explained the process, answered some of my questions and, by the time we hung up I had the strong feeling that I was dealing with a professional operation, with a staff that knew their jobs and most importantly they cared about the safe transport of our daughter's pet.

    Within minutes I received their contract. Early the next morning I printed it out, signed it and faxed it back to Jenna. She began the process within minutes. She called my daughter, she called me, she emailed me and my daughter. I also received a call from Bridget, Happy Tail's President, to make sure everything was proceeding to my satisfaction. By 5 pm. Friday Jenna sent us Pepper's flight information which was scheduled for the next day as well as everything else we needed to get Pepper on the flight and to pick her up.

    At 9 am P.S.T., Pepper was safely on board a Continental Airline flight from San Diego to Washington National. We picked her up at 8 pm E.S.T. and by 10 pm we had her home to join my wife, me and our two cats, Puma and Fritz, to patiently and proudly wait for Kerrie's return from her tour of duty.

    So, as I wrote earlier, I can, without hesitation, recommend Happy Tails Travel to anyone interested in safely transporting their beloved pet. Thank you Jenna, and thank you Happy Trails.

    Joe DiMarino
    San Diego, CA to Myersville, MD

  • Gracie the dog sophie & ollie cats

    Bridget, I just wanted to thank you again for all your help and support through the process of relocating Sophie, Oliver and Gracie (just below).

    I really appreciate your professionalism and kindness. PS: Here is the cutest picture I have of Sophie and Oliver. Sophie is the Light cat and Oliver is the Dark one.

    Thank you,

    Lisa C.
    Kona, HI to Granbury, TX

  • Hal the Dog shipped from Houston, Texas, USA to Dubai, UAE

    My family and I would like to sincerely thank you and Happy Tails Travel for your expertise in relocating our dog, Hal, to Dubai.

    Considering the challenges of moving a dog to this part of the world, we are very relieved and grateful that our pet arrived safe and well as planned.

    We appreciate your service, care and genuine concern for our dog's welfare. It was reassuring that you maintained constant contact with us, airline staff and all involved with this move and made you well worth the fee and highly recommended by this family!

    Sincerely,
    The Herington Family.
    Houston, Texas, USA to Dubai, UAE. August 2010.

  • Rambo the dog shipped from Fort Campbell, KY to Kaiserslautern, Germany

    Rambo made it all the way to Germany and to the house. Here he is right next to the fire place in this photo I just took of him. He recognized us right away and almost jumped off the handlers arms, as he was so excited to see us.

    I gave him a treat and slept all the way home which was an hour and a half. Thanks for your help in all of the whole process. The Family is back together again!

    Wilfredo F., Jr.
    Fort Campbell, KY to Kaiserslautern, Germany

Our Prices & Policies

Base Fees

Pet Moves for job relocations are tax deductible!

Special Rates For Active Military

Domestic

1st Pet Domestic*: $350.00
2nd Pet and each additional is: $200.00
*Hawaii, Alaska, and Puerto Rico are domestic.

U.S. To International

1st Pet International: $825.00
2nd Pet and each additional: $600.00

International Country to U.S.

Up to 2 Pets: $500.00
3rd Pet and each additional: $300.00

To or from Mexico, Guam, or Canada

1st Pet: $575.00
2nd Pet and each additional is: $375.00

Please Note: Our Base fee does not include flight costs.

Pricing FAQ's

Flight Fee:

The cost of the pet’s airline ticket is in addition to our base price. The actual flight cost for your pet is dependent on the following:

  • Size of pet
  • Location of Pet
  • Airline used
  • Size of crate

Below is a price range one can expect for domestic and international flights.

Airfare Range:

1st Pet Domestic: $300.00 - $820.00
1st Pet International: $400.00 - $2,000

Please Note: Larger crates and heavier pets cost more to ship than smaller ones.


Ticket Purchase Fee:

This price varies based on the flight cost. Happy Tails Travel, Inc. will gladly handle payment to provide an efficient, stress-free, smooth check-in process at the airport.


Rush Fees:

We recommend you give us 10 days notice for Domestic flights and 4 weeks notice for International flights. If you would like to get your furry friend home as quick as possible, please let us know and we can make these accommodations for a small fee:

Domestic Rush Fees: between $75-$150
International Rush Fees: between $100-$125


Additional Services:

Transportation to/from the Airport

We offer great rates when we pick up your pets! We work with a network of agents across the world to provide safe and seamless transportation to and from the airport. We are able to arrange for transportation on one or both sides for a complete door to door service.

An average cost for transportation is $250-350 per city. This is based on the pick up or drop off location being within an hour of the airport and includes our $75 handling fee. The cost can vary depending on where the pick up or drop location is.

Handling Fee: $75 Per City

This is a one-time fee per city where Happy Tails Travel, Inc. will arrange boarding, crate purchase, customs clearance, transportation, or vet services. Our fee is in addition to the actual service cost. If you do not require additional services, you will not be charged the Handling fee.

Pet Travel Packet Fee:

Before your pet's flight, we will mail out a customized Pet Travel Packet that has all the information you will need to get them easily checked in. Among the items included are: Live Animal crate stickers, Feeding Instruction stickers, crate tag, Airway Bill, and flight itinerary.

Domestic: $30.00
Domestic Rush: $35.00
International: No Charge

Crates:

Crates for your petThe cost of your pet's crate is not included in our consultation fee. As part of our service, we will send out detailed crate preparation instructions that will include information on the size of crate needed, what type of crate that will satisfy airline requirements, and how to prepare both the crate and the pet for the trip.

Shipping FAQ's

Payment Methods

Credit Cards

American Express, Visa, MasterCard, check or money order. Service does not commence until Air Travel Consultation payment is received.


Refund Policy

If you cancel within 24 hours of engaging our regularly scheduled services, we will refund your Air Travel Consultant fee minus a $50 administration fee.

No refunds will be given after 24 hours of engaging our regularly scheduled services and no refunds will be given for rush services. Should there be any circumstances that preclude the planned shipment of your pet or should you have a change of plans or change of mind after 24 hours, we will extend our service agreement for a period of six months after we have determined that or we are notified by you that the planned relocation assistance cannot be or is not to be provided.


Happy Tails Travel Privacy Statement

Client information submitted to Happy Tails Travel, Inc. is used for no other purpose than to understand and fulfill the client's pet transportation needs. We do not sell, trade, or rent any client information.

Accordingly, client information submitted to Happy Tails Travel, Inc. is passed to third parties only as necessary to obtain flights or other related pet services (such as boarding), for TSA related security protocol, and only after the services of Happy Tails Travel, Inc. have been engaged and agreed upon. Otherwise, all client information submitted to Happy Tails Travel, Inc. is kept confidential.