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Pet Shipping Services for national, overseas and Military
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  • Happy Dog - Pet Travel

    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 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

  • 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 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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Overseas Pet Shipping

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!

  • We've been home for a month and everyone is settling in nicely! Attached is a picture of Briny enjoying her new home. Thanks again for all your help!
    Warm regards,

    Clayton Saunders from Rome, Italy to Dulles, VA

  • Blue the Dog - Military Pet transportation services from California, USA to Brandon Suffolk UK Blue the Dog - Overseas Pet travel services from California, USA to Brandon Suffolk UK

    Just wanted to say thank you for all your help getting Blue to the UK. Everything went perfectly from his paperwork to his drop off to the pick-up.

    He was a very happy boy when we picked him up and his customs clearance process was very smooth.

    Erin Sturgell & Blue
    Rosamond CA to Brandon Suffolk UK

  • Obi - dog shipped from Smithfield, VA to Venice, Italy

    After a few days Obi is still doing great! He is eating normal, sleeping as expected, and being his general frisky self. I've attached a picture of Obi and the kids for your enjoyment. We are grateful for your help in getting him here in such good health. He was well taken care of. Thanks!

    Blessings,

    Ike Williams
    Smithfield, VA to Venice, Italy

  • Dogs, Sierra and Jenny shipped from Austin, TX to Oakland, CA

    Thanks to Happy Tails Travel Jenny & Sierra had a safe flight from Austin, TX to Oakland, CA.

    Happy Tails Travel coordinated the entire travel process for my pets. I was up to date on all the arrangements even as they traveled to their final destination. We were very pleased with the services Bridget provided. Thanks Happy Tails!!

    Leslie F.
    Austin, TX to Oakland, CA

  • Here are some photos of our Ellie (female dog) and Hapa (male cat) after their very long trip from Maui to Maine. They are enjoying their Happy Tails cowboy bandanas.

    You did a fantastic job getting them to us in very good condition. They were no worse for the wear and as happy as ever to see us. They settled into our their new home like they had been here all along! We are so grateful for your service!

    Our best to you,

    Michael and Leanne Caires
    Makawao, HI to Portland ME

  • We are eternally grateful for your helping our dogs, Bo and Megan be flown to us without any muss or fuss.

    Thank you! Kelly Brilakis
    Denver, Co to Atlanta Ga.

Pet Scam Alert

If you are a adopting a pet and they ask for payment by Western Union or Money Gram, STOP! Do not send money. It is a scam! We never ask for this type of payment. Our policy is by a credit card with a signed contract.

For more info about pet scams, visit our Tips to Avoid Pet Adoption Scams blog entry.

Happy Tails Blog of the Month

  • United Airlines

    By: Bridget Monrad, R.N. | Mar 26, 2018
    By now we are sure you have heard of United’s temporary ban on all pet relocation. This blog discusses the full scope of the story, how United reached their decision, and why we at Happy Tails Travel are still supportive of the airline.
    Full story

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
  • Customized Pet Travel Counseling from Start to Finish
  • Pet Rescue & Pet Delivery Services & Arrangements
  • Domestic & International Pet Transportation Service
  • Airport Transportation to/from TUS, PHX, & LAX
  • 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 specialize in European countries such as Italy, Germany, France and the UK
  • In addition, we are also experienced with safe pet travel to Japan, Singapore, Australia, South Korea, Bahrain & many more countries!

We Ship your Pets by Air with Care

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Bridget’s Co-Pilots

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!

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, kitten, bird, or… just ask!

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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