Pet transport that ends in a happy arrival.
Coordinated, climate-controlled ground transport for families, rescues and shelters across all 48 contiguous states. One handler stays with your animals from pickup to delivery.
Fixed quote before you book. No hidden fees.
served
- Family-run, 5+ years in pet transport
- USDA registered Class T carrier
- Private trips, never shared
- Handler on every trip
What would my trip cost?
Pick your pets and your two cities for a rough price range. Your fixed quote is confirmed before you book.
Transport built around your animal.
Ground transport for private families, rescues and specialized needs, coordinated door to door.
Dog Transport
Private, point-to-point rides for dogs of every size, with rest and exercise stops built in.
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Cat Transport
A quiet, private ride for cats, without airport noise or cargo-hold pressure changes.
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Cross-Country Pet Transport
Coast-to-coast routes planned point-to-point with rest and stretch stops.
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Multi-Pet and Family Moves
Private trips where your pets ride together, never combined with another family.
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Rescue and Shelter Transport
Ground transport that gets rescue dogs and cats from shelter or foster home to their adopters.
Learn more →Pet Care During Transport
Climate control, crating, scheduled breaks and updates from your handler.
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Medical and Special-Needs Transport
Planned around medication schedules, mobility and comfort, with a handler monitoring throughout.
Learn more →All kinds of pets, one careful ride.
Dogs and cats, small mammals, birds and reptiles all travel with us. Cats and small pets ride crated, and a handler watches every animal.
Dogs & cats
Puppies, adults and seniors, from toy breeds to large dogs, singly or as a family.
Small mammals
Rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, gerbils, chinchillas, ferrets, rats and mice.
Birds, reptiles & more
Birds, lizards, geckos, snakes, turtles, tortoises and other small exotic pets.
Not livestock or hooved animals. A few species need extra paperwork or are restricted in certain states, so we check your route with you before you book. Tell us about your pet →
How a transport is coordinated.
Four steps from request to delivery.
Request a quote
Tell us pickup, drop-off, and who's riding along.
Schedule pickup
We confirm your route and price, then send a handler to your door.
Track the journey
Get updates and photo check-ins as the trip rolls on.
Safe delivery
Delivered to the door, with a delivery update from your handler.
Serving all 48 contiguous states.
Each trip is planned point-to-point, so your animals are never rerouted through a distant hub.
All service areas and routes →
Local pages: Austin, TX · Dallas, TX · Denver, CO · Texas · Colorado · Routes: Austin to Denver · Dallas to Miami
Getting rescue pets home.
Shelters, rescue groups and adopters use Happy Arrival Pets to move dogs and cats across state lines by ground, with a handler on board the whole way.
What every trip includes.
- Climate-controlled vehicle
- Crating for cats and small pets
- Scheduled rest, feeding and exercise stops
- A professional handler, pickup to delivery
Does Happy Arrival Pets transport pets by air or only by road?
Only by ground. Every trip is completed in a climate-controlled vehicle with a professional handler on board, from pickup to final delivery.
What areas does Happy Arrival Pets serve?
All 48 contiguous United States. Routes are planned point-to-point, so pets travel directly rather than through a hub-and-spoke network.
How long does a cross-country ground pet transport take?
A coast-to-coast trip typically takes 3 to 4 days, with scheduled rest, feeding, and exercise stops. Shorter regional moves can take 1 to 3 days.
Is ground transport safer for pets than flying?
Ground transport avoids cargo-hold pressure changes and airport handling, which makes it a common choice for senior pets, brachycephalic breeds, anxious animals, and multi-pet households.
Ready to coordinate your transport?
Reach us by call, text or email during business hours. After hours, send a text and we'll respond when we're back.
- Call or text(214) 631-9555
- Emailhello@happyarrivalpets.com
- HoursMon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT