Canine Cab

PET TRANSPORT MATCHMAKING

Get pet transport quotes from vetted operators, in 24 hours.

Pet taxi for local rides, full pet transport for cross-country & international moves. USDA-verified operators. Insured. Vetted across 17+ services.

  • ✓ Free quotes, no obligation
  • ✓ Pre-vetted operators only
  • ✓ No spam, ever
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Colorado-founded, nationwide coverage · USDA Class T verified partners · 17+ operators tracked monthly · Real 2026 pricing data
WHY CANINE CAB

Three things that make us different.

Vetted operators, ranked by data.

Every operator in our network is ranked on service quality signals – USDA registration, insurance coverage, response time, customer reviews. Sponsored or promoted listings are clearly labeled.

USDA-verified partners only.

Every operator in our network holds USDA Class T registration – required for commercial pet transport across state lines. We verify before we recommend.

Most quotes back in 24 hours.

When you submit a quote request, we send it to a small panel of pre-vetted operators. You’ll typically have multiple quotes within 24 hours – no chasing, no spam, no obligation.

HOW IT WORKS

From quote to delivery, in three stops.

01

Get a quote

Use our cost calculator or compare quotes from multiple operators. Most jobs are quoted within 24 hours.

02

Prep paperwork

Vet certificate (CVI), vaccinations, breed documentation. We list exactly what each route requires.

03

Track and arrive

Most operators send live updates. We cover what to expect on pickup, in transit, and on delivery.

OUR PARTNER NETWORK

Vetted operators across 6 service tiers

Every operator we send leads to is USDA Class T registered, holds pet bailee insurance, and has verifiable cross-platform reviews. Sponsored placements are clearly labeled.

USDA CLASS T

Local Pet Taxi

$40–$120 · vet, grooming, daycare drops

Same-day local trips within 25 miles. Insured for in-vehicle incidents. Often used for vet runs and emergency transport.

0–25 mi Same-day Bailee insured
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USDA CLASS T

Cross-Country Ground

$1,000–$2,500 · door-to-door, 1,000+ mi

Private vehicle transport – best for snub-nosed breeds, anxious flyers, and pet parents who prefer no-fly options.

500–3,000 mi 3–6 days Private vehicle
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BACKGROUND CHECKED

Flight Nanny

$500–$1,500 · in-cabin escort

Paid escort flies with your pet in cabin (small dogs only, under 20 lbs total). Lowest-stress air option.

< 20 lb 5–8 hrs In-cabin only
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IATA-COMPLIANT

Air Cargo

$300–$1,000 · climate-controlled hold

For larger dogs that can’t fly in cabin. Climate-controlled cargo holds, IATA-compliant crates required. Breed restrictions apply.

20+ lb 4–10 hrs No brachy
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IPATA MEMBER

International Relocation

$2,000–$8,000 · paperwork handled

Cross-border moves with full customs handling, quarantine documentation, and vet certificate endorsements.

Cross-border USDA-endorsed Customs
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FAA PART 135

Private Jet Charter

$8,000–$25k+ · luxury concierge

Brachycephalic breeds, multi-pet households, and luxury-priority owners. The only commercial-cargo-banned-breeds option.

All breeds Concierge Direct routes
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SINCE 2005

Two decades of pet transport, decoded.

The Canine Cab name has been associated with pet transport since the mid-2000s. The brand was founded in Colorado as one of the early dedicated pet taxi and dog walking services on the Front Range, covering Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder. For nearly twenty years, the focus has stayed the same: getting pets to the vet, the groomer, the boarding spot, or across the country, safely and without the hassle most pet owners deal with.

Today, Canine Cab is a national editorial team led by Faz, a long-time pet enthusiast and pet-care advocate. We pull real operator quotes every month, decode airline pet policies as they change, and review every major US pet transport company. The original Colorado pet taxi service still runs – it’s where the name comes from – while the editorial side covers pet transport across all 50 states and 30+ international destinations.

Pet transport is opaque on purpose. Marketplaces market themselves as cheap; concierge services market themselves as premium. The truth is in the numbers and the operator history. We publish those numbers and that history, and we keep them current.

Read our full story
20+ year brand legacy
17+ operators tracked monthly
50 US states covered
6 service tiers
PRICING · REAL OPERATOR QUOTES · MAY 2026

What pet transport actually costs in 2026.

Pulled from real operator quotes – not anchor pricing, not marketing fluff.

LOCAL PET TAXI
$40 – $120
Vet, grooming, daycare drops within 25 miles
REGIONAL GROUND
$200 – $800
Same-state moves, short relocations
CROSS-COUNTRY GROUND
$1,000 – $2,500
Long moves, anxious flyers, snub-nosed breeds
FLIGHT NANNY
$500 – $1,500
Small dogs flying in cabin with paid escort
AIR CARGO
$300 – $1,000
Larger dogs in commercial airline cargo holds
PRIVATE JET
$8,000 – $25k+
Brachycephalic breeds, multi-pet, luxury concierge
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DESTINATIONS

Where do you want to go?

ROUTE · 01

Pet Transport Cost

Real numbers across local, cross-country, and international transport – pulled from operator quotes, not marketing pages.

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ROUTE · 02

Companies, Reviewed

Honest reviews of CitizenShipper, Pet Express, Arete, WorldCare and every major operator – pros, cons, and who they’re best for.

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ROUTE · 03

Airlines

Every major US airline’s pet policy in plain English. In-cabin rules, cargo rules, fees, breed restrictions – all current.

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ROUTE · 04

Relocation

Cross-country and international moves – quarantine rules, paperwork, ground vs. air, country-by-country guides.

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EDITORIAL

Latest from our editorial team

Independent reporting on pet transport – cost data, airline policies, operator reviews. Updated weekly.

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Cited in our guides

Sourced from regulators & veterinary authorities

  • USDA APHIS
  • AVMA Veterinary Medical Assoc.
  • IATA Live-animal cargo standards
  • AAHA Animal Hospital Assoc.
  • FAA Federal Aviation Admin.
  • SVB State Veterinary Boards