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Pet Shipping Services for national, overseas and Military
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  • Pet Shipping services when adopting a pet

    Pet Adoption Assistance
    Pet Travel Services For
    Pet Adoption Far From Home
    Fill out our no-hassle, no-obligation Pet Travel Form

  • Pet Relocation Services for active military service members

    Have You Received Your
    Permanent Change Of Station?
    Let Happy Tails Travel Help Move
    Your Pet To Your New Location
    Fill out our no-hassle, no-obligation Pet Travel Form

  • International Pet Shipping Services

    Are You Moving Overseas?
    Happy Tails Travel Has Been
    Shipping Pets Overseas Since 1995
    Fill out our no-hassle, no-obligation Pet Travel Form

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    Pet Relocation Is Our Passion And
    Your Peace Of Mind And
    Satisfaction Are Our Mission
    Fill out our no-hassle, no-obligation Pet Travel Form

Pet Shipping Services

We are experts in hand-holding! We help save you:

  • Time researching the travel details
  • Money by offering the lowest prices available
  • Stress from worrying about your pet
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Military Pet Relocation

Thank you to our military members for your service! We are honored to assist you with:

  • Logistics and details pertaining to your PCS
  • Communication directly with your vet to ensure accuracy and timeliness
  • Discounts on our consultation services
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International Pet Shipping

*Temporarily Suspended*

We remove the intimidation out of:

  • USDA rules and regulations
  • Pet Import/Export documents including vaccines and import permits
  • Language and time barriers with the help of our network of professionals worldwide
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We Ship Your Pets by Air with Care and by Ground Safe and Sound

IPATA Member

As a proud member of IPATA since 1996, Happy Tails Travel ships pets internationally.

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Happy Tails Alerts

  • COVID-19 Travel Impacts

    Updated January 29, 2021:

    As a result of COVID-19, at this time only two domestic airlines are able to offer pet air travel within the contiguous U.S. Many flights have to be reserved by a certified pet shipper, such as Happy Tails Travel, Inc.

    Flight options remain limited as airlines work on resuming services as usual. This is because not all aircrafts can accommodate live animals. Breed and size restrictions also apply. Your pets may require additional ground transportation to get to and from airports which can accommodate pet travel. Direct flights are very rare.

    As we are in the winter months, air travel becomes more difficult as for pets to fly temperatures must be below 80° and above 45° Fahrenheit, unless a letter of acclimation is provided for temperatures between 20° – 45° Fahrenheit, for all cities on their itinerary.  If the temperatures reach below 20° or above 80° Fahrenheit, your pet’s reservation may be canceled.

    Please note that many flights are still being canceled the day of travel due to low demand. Therefore, air options are extremely limited and cannot be not guaranteed.   

    As an alternative to air travel we are able to offer our By Ground Safe and Sound Service within the contiguous U.S. Pricing is based on distance/mileage and is ideal for large breeds, restricted breeds, multiple pet families or pets traveling to/from rural areas.

    We at Happy Tails Travel, Inc. are closely following the Coronavirus updates across the country and around the world to be sure that your pets and their travel plans are taken care of appropriately.

    If you are not yet a client and need assistance with your pets' travel plans, please fill out our Pet Travel Form for more information.

    We appreciate our loyal clients, employees, and all of our furry friends.  We wish for everyone to be safe and healthy!

    To read a recent client testimonial and her excellent experience with us during the Covid-19 outbreak, click here.

Personalized Pet Shipping Services

Based out of Arizona, Happy Tails Travel is an experienced pet relocation company. Happy Tails Travel has been safely shipping pets since 1995. We specialize in summer pet travel, even from the hottest states such as Arizona, Texas, Hawaii and Florida, during the hottest months. 

  • Personal & Friendly Service since 1995
  • Professional Pet Transport & Pet Relocation by Air
  • Professional Pet Transport by Ground Safe & Sound
  • Customized Pet Travel Counseling from Start to Finish
  • Pet Rescue & Pet Delivery Services & Arrangements
  • Domestic & International Pet Transportation Service
  • Door to Door Airport Transportation to/from Major Airports
  • No Surprises! Our Pet Shipping Costs are Clearly Listed
  • We Offer Military Discounts & Multiple Pet Discounts
  • 100% Pet Travel Safety Shipping Animals Since 1995

We Ship your Pets by Air with Care and by Ground Safe and Sound

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At Happy Tails Travel, we ship your pets by air with care to just about anywhere (domestic and international pet relocation assistance is offered), and our prices are fair. We will customize and assist with all of the details and logistics of your pet move whether it is local, national, or international pet travel. Our goal is a hassle-free, safe journey for your pet, and peace of mind for you. We make moving pets a breeze!

We are advocates for all pets moving. This includes pets who are now restricted from air travel due to airline changes in pet policy. We offer private transport from current home to new home. This is especially helpful for Giant breed, Snub nosed, and "Dangerous" breed dogs. It also benefits people who want an alternative to Airline Travel for their pet. Read more about our pet ground travel services.

Please fill out the Pet Travel Services Form to provide us with all the necessary information to meet your individual pet relocation and pet shipping needs. We can prepare 'Known Shipper' documentation and expedite the shipping of your pet through the entire pet move process. As a certified USDA Intermediate Handler, we comply with the Animal Welfare Act and applicable federal and airline pet move regulations.

With the information from your no cost/no obligation Pet Travel Services Form we can address your entire pet shipping, pet relocation, or pet transport needs. Let us help you safely ship your cat, dog, puppy, or kitten!

Loyal Customers – Many of our clients come back to use us for their next pet move, and refer friends and family to us. Our professional, friendly & customized pet services are some of the reasons we have people utilize our pet relocation planning again & again!

Military PCS

We support our troops! We understand often times PCS moves can be sudden and into unfamiliar destinations.  We are here to assist you in making sure your furry family members are able to accompany you on the next exciting chapter of your life. For more information on our pet family move services please visit our Pricing & Policy Page.

Tax Benefit for US Citizen Pet Owners:

IRS Publication # 521 ("Moving Expenses") states that pet moving is a tax-deductible relocation expense when your relocation and moving is for purposes of change of employment. Consult your tax advisor for further information.

Download the IRS form as a PDF: IRS Publication # 521

Pet Scam Alerts

Before adopting a pet, read our "Tips To Avoid Pet Adoption Scams" blog post and our FAQ page.

Also see our Pet Adoption Scam video.

Publicity

We now have a publicity page, full of useful articles featuring Happy Tails Travel.

Have questions about the world of pet travel? Not sure where to start on your pet shipping journey? Check out our publicity page today and get informed.

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