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On the Road in 2025: Our Year in Pet Ground Transport
From first pickups to final deliveries, our 2025 year-end ground transport video captures the heart of what we do—safe, compassionate, professional pet ground transport across the country.
Watch the moments, the miles, and the pets that made this year unforgettable.
Featured Testimonial
"Happy Tails Travel provided an experience positively above and beyond my expectations! I had never heard of a pet transport service before, and coming from a small town in the middle of nowhere Pennsylvania, I was unsure if I could even utilize the company because of my location. Not many companies come that way... for anything. But Happy Tails even came to our home in rural PA!
Our driver Marko was AMAZING; super nice and efficient! I greatly appreciated the many photos and videos and updates and was thankful that he answered my texts asking how things were going. He is wonderful with animals, and I highly recommend him, such a great guy!"
Read the rest of Miss Kitta's and our other testimonials here!
Travel & Pet Industry Features
Fidos Favorites
Obviously, there is a lot to know before you ship your dog on an airline. If just thinking about trying to cover all the bases is making your head spin, there are many companies that take the guess-work out of making it happen, like Happy Tails Travel, Inc. Happy Tails Travel, Inc. is reviewed as one of the top pet transport services and has an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. They can provide a free estimate for their services, and they are also an IPATA member and can ship pets internationally.
betterpet
In addition to being one of the more reasonably priced pet shipping companies, Happy Tails is also a great option for multiple pets, as the company offers discounts when shipping multiple pets. They also work with pet parents to find the best travel routes to save the customer money.
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Canine Journal
"Arizona-based Happy Tails Travel, Inc. has been an industry leader in shipping dogs by air for 23 years, and they also transport cats, birds, etc. They specialize in European relocation but have experience in many countries worldwide. Happy Tails one-time fee is extremely competitive. The $425 fee covers all of their services, from booking flights and coordinating logistics to securing all necessary documents and providing detailed written instructions. This fee doesn’t include airfare."
We were recently ranked #1 in Best Pet Transport Services!
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This Old House
Happy Tails Travel is a great option if you want to ship multiple pets or adopt an animal. The company provides a variety of discounts for shipping multiple pets and working with rescue shelters and military families. Happy Tails Travel also includes plenty of information through its website’s resources and GPS tracking.
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Move.org
Happy Tails—Best for shipping multiple pets. Do you have a zoo’s worth of fur babies you need to ship? Then Happy Tails is the pet shipper we recommend for your move. While the company can ship only cats and dogs, it offers discounts to pet owners shipping multiple pets at once.
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DailyPaws
Happy Tails Travel, Inc. welcomes the opportunity to transport your entire fur family to your final destination. In fact, the company has made your decision as easy as possible, providing flat rates and discounts for additional pets. Moreover, if you're transporting three or more pets, Happy Tails Travel, Inc. dispatches a second handler to further offer assistance. Whether via ground or air, Happy Tails Travel, Inc. can handle virtually all details regarding your pets' travel, including the booking of airfare on behalf of your pets.
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The Ultimate Leash
Happy Tails Travel, Inc., based in Arizona, offers services for both traveling locally and pet relocation. The company specializes in transporting dogs on a plane and will communicate with the airline on your behalf to figure out logistics for your trip. It also offers international travel and pet relocation help for military members. There are special services for pet parents who can stay with their pets during transitions, explains Dr. Elaine Mathis, project manager for Happy Tails.
Read the full article here.
Pet Talk
Not many people out there might realize that there are companies out there to help you with all of the travel arrangements that are involved in transporting your pets.
...Planning ahead, as far in advance as possible, is going to help ease a lot of the frustration that goes along with traveling with your animal.
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Animal Fair
In a recent study conducted by Ralston-Purina, it was found that more than 45% of people with dogs have taken them on vacation, adding up to over 30 million dogs getting the R&R they deserve!
In order to ensure happy trails, you have to go through Happy Tails! Happy Tails Travel, based out of Tucson, Arizona, is a pet-friendly travel company, expert in planning getaways with your dog, cat, iguana or even hermit crab!
Pet Insight
When people find out that a move is happening, many times their number one concern is their pets and how to make it happen. By hiring a professional pet relocation company, the best transport options are presented, the logistics of driving or flying are handled and excellent customs service and care for their pets can be provided; all while offering peace of mind for pet parents.
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Travel League
After 23 years in business providing 100% air travel, Happy Tails Travel the pet shipping company saw a significant decline in people wanting their pets to fly, as well as sudden airline restrictions, and faced challenges finding pet-friendly flights for those that did.
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