Pet transport companies, honestly reviewed
Vetted reviews of every major US pet transport operator - CitizenShipper, Pet Express, Arete, WorldCare, Blue Collar, TLC, uShip, All Aboard. Real prices, real pros and cons, when each one is the right call.
There's no shortage of pet transport operators - what's missing is detailed comparisons. Marketplaces market themselves as cheap; concierge services market themselves as premium. The truth varies by route, pet, and timeline. We test, research, and review each operator individually, with itemized 2026 quotes and the specific scenarios where each one beats the alternatives.
Browse our individual operator reviews below, or jump straight to a cost quote if you want operators bidding on your specific trip.
Every operator listed here is verified against the federal USDA Class T registry. See our USDA certified pet transport guide for the verification process and what Class T actually covers.
Operating out of the Southeast US (Atlanta area)? See our Royal Paws Pet Transport review for a USDA Class T integrated operator with strong regional density.
Want pickup and delivery at your home with no airport handoff? Our door-to-door pet transport guide compares dedicated vs marketplace options with real cost data.
Most operators here run ground-based service. See our pet transport by ground guide for the mode overview.
For military PCS and complex international destinations, see our Starwood Pet Transport review, 45 years in operation, IPATA member.
For hands-on breakdowns of individual carriers, see our full operator reviews: AHeinz57 pet rescue transport, All Aboard Pet Transport, Arete Pet Transport, Blue Collar Pet Transport, Royal Paws, TLC Pet Transport, WorldCare Pet Transport.
If you would rather start close to home, see how to find a local pet transporter near you.
A few more essentials worth reading before you book: how to choose a pet transport company, how to avoid pet transport scams, starting a pet transport business, how to transport a pet, moving across states with multiple pets, pet transport for senior dogs, ground versus air pet transport, how to transport a dog in a car, pet care business name ideas.
What's in this hub
- CitizenShipper - the marketplace approach (cheapest for healthy pets)
- WorldCare - international concierge (best for AU/UK)
- Arete - mid-tier domestic concierge
- Blue Collar / TLC / All Aboard / uShip - budget + specialty operators
- Aheinz57 Pet Rescue & Transport - rescue-route specialist
Numbers worth knowing
- Operators we've reviewed in 2026: 8 directly, 17 in pricing surveys
- Average price spread (cheapest vs most expensive) for the same route: 3–5x
- Marketplace driver vetting our review tracks: USDA Class T, commercial insurance, 5-star history
- Booking lead time we recommend: 14 days for ground, 60+ days for international
Read everything we've published on this
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Pet Transport Alaska: Costs, Rules and Options for 2026
Alaska requires a health certificate even when the airline does not, to protect its mostly rabies-free status. Air cargo costs and entry…
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Pet Transport Wyoming: Costs, Rules and Corridors for 2026
Wyoming's rabies rule is 3 months, not the 6 months often quoted. Cheyenne corridor costs, I-80 wind closures and entry rules for…
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Pet Transport Vermont: Costs, Rules and Routes for 2026
Vermont only requires a certificate for sale, resale or donation, plus a 5 day screwworm order. Burlington costs, mud season and entry…
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Pet Transport South Dakota: Costs, Rules and Routes 2026
South Dakota needs no certificate at all for an owner-accompanied stay under 30 days. Sioux Falls costs, the Sturgis rally spike and…
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Pet Transport Rhode Island: Costs, Rules and Routes 2026
Rhode Island makes adult dogs wait 30 days after a first rabies dose but not puppies. Providence costs and the rescue registration…
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Pet Transport North Dakota: Costs, Rules and Corridors 2026
North Dakota needs a certificate only for stays over 30 days, but rabies applies to every visit. Fargo corridor costs, winter risk…
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Pet Transport Montana: Costs, Rules and Corridors for 2026
Montana needs an import permit for a paper certificate but not an electronic one. Billings and Bozeman corridor costs, mountain passes and…
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Pet Transport Delaware: Costs, Rules and Corridors for 2026
Delaware sets different rabies ages for dogs and cats, plus a 72 hour screwworm certificate. Wilmington corridor costs and entry rules for…
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Pet Transport New Hampshire: Costs, Rules and Routes 2026
New Hampshire needs vaccinations at least seven days before entry, not just recent. Manchester costs, the parasite rule and why short quotes…
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Pet Transport Maine: Costs, Rules and Routes for 2026
Maine asks only for rabies proof when a pet moves with its owner, but requires a permit for rescue imports. Portland and…
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Pet Transport West Virginia: Costs, Rules and Routes for 2026
West Virginia sets its rabies threshold at six months, the loosest in the region. Charleston and Morgantown costs, mountain driving times and…
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Pet Transport New Mexico: Costs, Rules and Corridors for 2026
New Mexico can require vaccination within a week of arrival, and hides the rule with the health department. Albuquerque corridor costs, heat…
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