Happy Tails Travel Blog

Getting a new pet is an exciting decision! You get to pick out a cute collar and fun toys. Pick out the perfect name and plan for all the fun adventures you are going to have with your new family member! While there are many considerations you must keep in mind to decide which pet is right for you, those who are active-duty military have one more. With PCS moves that can send you and your family just about anywhere on the globe, the type of pet you have will determine how easy it will be to bring your dog or cat with you… or if you will be able to bring them with you at all.

Have you just moved with your pet? Or just adopted a sweet new kitten? Or maybe the vet you have used for the last 20 years just retired. Whatever the reason, if you find yourself in a position of needing to find a new veterinarian, there are some things you may want to consider. Taking the time to research different veterinarians and their practices will ensure that your pet is receiving the highest quality of care.

We are introducing a new service for those traveling to Hawaii! As Hawaii has the strictest pet travel requirements of any U.S. state, we are now offering assistance with the paperwork required for your dog or cat’s relocation to Hawaii. This new service is available without requiring you to also book your pets' airline ticket through Happy Tails Travel. We have been offering full-service transport service to Hawaii for over two decades, so you can rest assured that we will be able to help make sure all the paperwork is completed correctly for direct release in Hawaii.

As ground travel accounts for more than half of our business, we rely on our VIP drivers. This blog talks about our driver selection process and what it takes to drive for Happy Tails Travel. Read to learn about some of our drivers and how you could apply to become a VIP driver yourself!

Happy Tails Travel is a member of the International Pet and Animal Transportation Association (IPATA). However, have you ever wondered who IPATA is or why Happy Tails Travel has decided to be an active member for more than 25 years? This blog will introduce you to IPATA and share the benefits and ethics of the association.

Recently there has been an increase in airline regulations for pets, which has resulted in our company offering a brand-new service, By Ground Safe and Sound. This blog will go into detail as to why some pets require ground transportation and what our ground service includes.

This blog goes into detail about the different types of service animals and their jobs. It also discusses how these pets are allowed to travel and how some people abuse the system by falsely calling their pets service animals.

This blog reviews the entry requirements for cats and dog going to Hawaii. As a rabies free state, there are more requirements than a pet relocation within the contiguous U.S.

Read this blog for suggestions on how to bring your new puppy or kitten home from the breeder!

Read this blog to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of air vs. long-distance ground travel for your pets!

We have had our Long Distance Ground Transportation for over three years now! Our by Ground Safe and Sound Service is in high demand as the airline restrictions have only grown stricter within the past years. Happy Tails Travel strives to provide the best service in the industry. As we are not the only company who has turned to offering ground relocation, we wanted to share with you some of the features which make our By Ground Safe and Sound program unique, and what services truly make us the best in the industry. You can learn what puts us ahead of the competition by reading this blog!

This blog will teach you what you should look for when selecting the right pet travel professional to work with for your pet's relocation. It also describes how Happy Tails Travel is unique from its competitors.

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.

This blog provides a summary on ways you can keep your pets safe and warm during the winter months.

This blog focuses on the services we provide besides air transportation! Not all travel is as simple as from point A to point B!

This blog will give you a detailed run down of what to expect the day your furry family member is set to fly!

Learn what factors go into planning your pets' Holiday vacation!

Our October Blog focuses on preparing your pets for the cooler temperatures and upcoming Holiday Season.

This blog will tell you all about Microchips, and why your pets need to be chipped before traveling internationally!

Summer is ending and kids are going back to school. Read this blog to learn tricks about how to acclimate your pets' to their new routine.