Our dog Mickey needed to be driven several thousand miles as part of our move to California. Like most people with dogs, I was concerned -- I didn't want him to be sad or stressed or any of the things that dogs can be when they're away from their peeps. Happy Tails sent us multiple pictures and videos daily, and in them Mickey looked like he was taking it all in stride and having a great time. Hugo, his driver really got Mickey and totally loved on him. Mickey was happy to see us after three days, and he didn't look any worse for the wear. He followed us around closely for a little while but was still his goofy, happy and wonderful self. The people at Happy Tails are serious animal lovers and they care about their precious cargo! I give them a whole-hearted recommendation! read more

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It was a wonderful experience for us and our dog, Hannah. She is a 12 year old Lab and had never been away from us so I didn't know how she would react.. But Chris was perfect for her, calm, straight forward and sent text messages and pictures twice a day so we knew she was happy and having a good time. He took all her stuff and also kept her out of trouble which with a Lab meant keeping her from finding non food items to eat which takes vigilance! I would certainly recommend Happy Tails Travel to anyone looking for safe comfortable travel arrangements for their pets- I didn't know they existed! Thanks to all of you who make this happen! Caryl read more

I hired Happy Tails to transport my late sister's 3 senior cats to me from Louisville KY to San Diego CA in March 2026. I reached out in late February to inquire and got a response fairly quickly. They had an A+ on BBB and I looked at reviews in addition to their website and some competitors. I went with Happy Tails from my interactions with them. I was extremely happy with the prep materials and contact ahead of the trip and regular contact during the cats' 30+ hour trip west. I thought the price was fair for 3 animals and the distance. I would use them again. read more

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We moved from California to Oahu the other day. I had no idea how to arrange the flight for my dog "Freddy". He has Addison's disease and it's hard for him to cope with stress, and I wanted to make sure that the transition would go smoothly. I found Happy Tails online and all the reviews were great so I've decided to contact them. Kim called me right back. She sounded very positive and helpful which made me feel very comfortable. Every time I sent her questions, she answered my right back. The day before we were flying out, there was a change with our flight and I was getting stressed out about it. I reached out to Kim and then she clarified that everything is OK. I also had a payment issue at the check. The lady told me to pay at the check in even I already paid to Happy Tails. I already I gave her the authorization document, but she was very demanding and I wasn't sure what was going on. I didn't want to waste my time so I paid, and contacted Kim right after. She told me that I didn't have to pay at the check in, and she would refund me from Happy Tails. I was able to pick up Freddy without any issues at Honolulu Airport, and Freddy came out just fine. I really don't think I could have done it by myself. I made a great decision to work with Happy Tails. read more

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WOW! Happy Tails and their partners are Amazing! Kim Roland was there every step of the way and helped guide me through the process of getting my five dogs to the Big Island of Hawaii. This was no easy task, considering all the paperwork that the state of Hawaii needs to secure a direct release for a dog onto the island. We drove from N. Idaho to Seattle with our five dogs, so that we could fly from Seattle to Honolulu for the agricultural inspection and then on to Hilo. Our dogs did amazing with much appreciation and thanks to the care and support from the folks at Happy Tails. Chris N. And Katie took care of getting our dogs from the hotel to the Seattle airport and on the plane to Honolulu. They were very caring of our dogs and understood how precious our dogs are. In Honolulu the team that works with Happy Tails watered and walked our dogs and took great care of them getting them from one flight to the agricultural inspection and then onto the dogs second flight from Honolulu to Hilo. They had an excellent pilot and he enjoyed listening to the dogs sing in the plane (We have huskies and malamutes). Everything went smoothly. I cannot recommend Happy Tails enough for anyone who needs to transport a dog, especially long distances!! They are exceptional! Happy Tails made me feel safe and secure that my dogs were being well cared for and loved all along the way. Cathy Sparks and her Five Amazing Pups read more

Happy tails was great with answering all of our questions and super patient. We had a ton of questions about transporting our dog to Hawaii. Kim is so knowledgeable and had answers for everything. Highly recommend! read more

Frankie's Journey Home Was a Dream Thanks to Marco & Happy Tails I cannot say enough wonderful things about Marco and the entire Happy Tails team. My dog Frankie is my heart -- a sweet, sensitive service dog who doesn't always warm up to people easily. But from the moment Marco arrived, it was clear he was someone special. He treated Frankie like family -- gentle, attentive, and with so much love and patience. I received updates along the way, and Frankie was clearly happy and well cared for. Marco even sent me photos of Frankie snuggled under a blanket, completely content. When they arrived, Frankie was calm, tail-wagging, and clearly felt safe and cared for the entire trip. If you're looking for someone to transport your fur baby with true heart, professionalism, and compassion, this is your team. Happy Tails lives up to the name -- they brought mine back to me, safe and smiling. I will be forever grateful. Thank you, Marco. Thank you, Happy Tails. read more

I had an amazing experience with Happy Tails and cannot recommend them enough. I worked with Samantha, Cheryl, and Mia, and they were all outstanding. Samantha handled all the logistics for my fur babies' entire trip. She coordinated everything seamlessly, including arranging drivers to and from the airport, which gave us true door-to-door service. Her organization and communication immediately put me at ease. Cheryl and Mia transported my babies and were absolutely wonderful. They kept me updated throughout the trip, checked in regularly, and sent several photos so I could see how my pets were doing. That level of care and transparency meant everything to me. I was very nervous at first, but the service Happy Tails provided gave me complete peace of mind. The entire experience was smooth, professional, and genuinely caring. I recommend Happy Tails 100% and would absolutely use them again. read more

We were thrilled with our experience with Happy Trails. They transported our two dogs (one a big puppy) from California to Idaho and back over the holidays. Scheduling and organizing the trips was a breeze (including one leg on short notice) and the actual transportation was excellent. Our drivers were incredibly caring and competent, both as drivers and dog handlers. Our dogs immediately warmed to our drivers and were set up perfectly for the trips, and our drivers communicated regular updates to us so that we had total confidence the entire time. The dogs arrived back to us happy and calm. We will definitely use Happy Trails again. read more

Samantha walked us patiently and professionally through every step of the relocation process. Our sweet puppy was delivered safely in our arms in California, all the way from Georgia. Everything was planned for us; all we had to do was wait a week, it was put together so quickly. Highly recommend this business, we are very impressed! read more

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We used Happy Tails Travel to bring my daughter's dog from Oklahoma City to Yorba Linda California for Christmas break. It was absolutely a wonderful stress free experience. Chris was our driver and we felt at ease knowing my daughter's dog was being treated so well and taken care of. We were updated regularly with pictures. Sam was our contact with Happy Tails and we were just as thankful for her. I highly recommend this company- and will be using them again. read more

Happy tails was amazing in helping me transport my dog from AZ to VA. He is a large dog and was unable to fly. Our travel coordinator, Samantha was very responsive and flexible with last minute travel plans. Our driver, Gabriel was great with our dog during the drive, and keep us updated with pictures/texts at each location. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I have used Happy Tails Travel twice. Once in 2023 and again this year (2025). I am extremely happy with everything Kim took care of everything for our long distance move with my cat and dog from Hawaii to the mainland and back. Especially considering Hawaii has very strict pet guidelines. Both time have been great they have a team of transporters to pick them up and take them to the airport. They handle all the paperwork and tags required. They send photos and updates while traveling. They offer military discounts. And they keep everything organized and take a lot of the guess work out of planning. Really thankful to them for being my fur babies home! read more

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I was a complete wreck over moving my 2 "country" dogs from their big property in Napa, CA to an apartment in New York City. How they would get there was my biggest worry. My hound mix, Eloise is very leash-reactive with a lot of anxiety and her mini goldendoodle brother, Kevin has terrible separation anxiety. After speaking with our vet, we decided Eloise couldn't handle the chaos and noise of air travel, so I started looking for ground transportation. Every company I checked had multiple animals in crates all traveling together... until I found Happy Tails Travel. My dogs could drive across the country with a kind and professional driver who loves dogs! I couldn't have been happier with Lizzie's understanding and compassion in finding a driver familiar with anxiety, not to mention her kindness to this dog mama's anxiety! Our driver, Robert was amazing. He sent videos and pictures and texts multiple times a day. He answered my questions about their medication and if they were eating and I knew they were in good hands the entire drive. They arrived in New York happy and healthy and are now settling into their new city life. From the very beginning, Lizzie was professional, with clear communication and instructions on everything. She did an excellent job and made the entire process seamless and as stress-free as possible. I truly cannot thank Happy Tails enough and would happily recommend their service to everyone I know! read more

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Happy Tails Travel made our move with our dog Lady a breeze. We are so thankful such a loving and humane service exists to move our furriest family member! Matt, Lady's driver/companion for the trip was wonderful. He sent pictures and location updates every step of the way. Elizabeth our coordinator was also wonderful and very helpful! If you're looking for someone to transport your pet with compassion and comfort we 100% recommend Happy Tails Travel! read more

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We had a great experience with Happy Tails Travel. Kim was so helpful and knowledgeable with the rules and paperwork needed to get our two dogs safely to Hawaii. Kim was very responsive with all of my questions and helped put my fears and anxiety of moving two dogs from Connecticut to Hawaii. The process was seamless and our dogs are settling in very nicely. I couldn't be more grateful to Happy Tails Travel! read more

We have used Happy Tails Travel twice in our move from the West Coast to the East Coast, I highly recommend them and trust them 100%. They go above and beyond taking care of your furbabies while staying in contact with you throughout their journey. Thank you, Kim, Ollay, and Ken, for all that you have done for our family and furbabies. The Correa Family read more

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Great customer service! They hold your hand the entire way through and take amazing care of your loved ones (pets). Made the move so much easier knowing they were in god hands. read more

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Transporting 2 cats, one on meds, a long distance. Samantha was responsive and supportive. Marko, the driver, made the trip in just over 24 hours. Texted me location and photos regularly. Organized with pet sitter. Would definitely use again. Great company. read more

In early 2025 I fortunately chose Happy Tails to guide me through the complicated process of bringing my two cats to live in Hawaii. There are many steps involved and sometimes pets are denied entry for a variety of reasons. Thank you to Kim R. who never lost her good humor and professional expertise despite my anxiety at times. I knew that I needed help with this onerous process and it was a very good decision to choose this caring company who have years of experience. Thank you to Kim. I recommend that you use Happy Tails for the peace of mind they offer. read more

We recently made a big move to Hawaii from Denver with our two most valuable items, Lincoln and Ellie, our awesome pups! We are so thankful to have found Happy Tails to help navigate the process. Kim Roland was our agent and we cannot say enough good things about her professionalism and impeccable communication. Our move went off without a hitch and Happy Tails involvement was a big contribution. Mahalo! read more

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We have now used Happy Tails Travel to move our dogs, cats & parrots to Hawaii twice (and once to move them back to the mainland during the pandemic). We also used their associated on-island companies to move inter-island. Happy Tails knows exactly what they're doing. They are the only resource you just can't do without when moving to Hawaii, or anywhere else with strict animal import requirements. Trust me on this. They're worth every penny. Their expertise will take a huge emotional load off of your shoulders knowing that your beloved pets are in good hands. read more

I was looking for a pet travel for my 2 dobbie puppies. They needed to travel from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, which is a far drive. I found Happy Tails Travel and submitted a form to get an estimate. I was lucky enough to have Kim assist my babies and myself. Kim was very clear, helpful and courteous. After a short back and forth, she assigned a driver for the boys for the date I wanted. Ruben was very polite, he constantly updates me about the babies, took great care of them, sent me pictures and got them to their forever home safely. Ruben even told me to call him anytime after they dropped them with me, in case i needed to ask him questions about the boys, even though the travel was done. They really treated us like family, which is nice. Overall, I'm glad that I found Happy Tails Travel and appreciate them for making it easy for us and safely got my boys home to me. I will definitely go to them, if I ever need another pet transport in the future. Thank you again Kim and Ruben Attached pictures that they are home safe and sound :) read more

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This is our second time using Happy Tails for a cross-country move, and it was superb. Mia was unbelievably amazing -- she sent lots of pictures and updates along the way, and the dogs looked so happy and well taken care of. She is such a sweet, kind, good person! We couldn't be happier with the service she provided. The dogs definitely had much more fun on the trip than they're having now that we're starting to get settled in! This service relieved a big burden for us in a very stressful time, so we're very grateful. Thank you! read more

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Our pet travel specialist and the admin were both amazing to work with! We have 6 fur-babies in total, got a quote for 5, and had to change to 3 last minute. We couldn't commit to any number or time because it was dependent on airline and airline couldn't give a straight answer till last moment. Happy Tails Travel and our specialist worked magic to transport 3 of our precious fur-babies in just over a week since contract. Even though I got their name from a reputable source, they were understanding when I was seeking verification of business via other means just to avoid scam, again, all done last minute. The admin had major personal life issue at the time yet she was extremely flexible and got on a call during rough times to verify. I'd not recommend counting on this last minute journey but we can't thank them enough to make it happen and being flexible. We went from Las Vegas to Triangle NC, cross country with a cat and 2 dogs using ground transportation taking 3 nights. Their contract was straightforward and quote was more reasonable and transparent than other competitors. There's a couple competitors matching their price for both air and ground, but the service and reputation are our reason for not choosing the cheapest option. Our driver was amazing as well. He kept us in loop, sent pictures throughout the day and gps location on where they are. One of the dog is sheepish in a car but he's now all for car ride, and our other dog won't stop trying to get into our car upon arrival. There was some traffic and weather issue but only a few hours delay (extra night) than the original estimate, which we were ok with knowing they were in good hands. He kept us in loop and wasn't a surprise. 120% will recommend - just make sure you call and verify that you're indeed working with Happy Tails Travel, not a scam entity. read more

Our liaison Kim has been amazing! We worked out about $4000 and some hundred to fully escort our 2-50 lb pitties from SC to NY to fly from JFK to HNL via Hawaiian Cargo, which was incorporated in the price above. The flight was to be a direct flight, nonstop, but had an emergency medical landing that wasn't anticipated, and Ms. Kim called and emailed us every bit of the way to fill us in on new info and developments, as well as receiving flightaware alerts. Our arranged driver was Mr. Cody, and he was very kind and helpful the day of pickup, as he helped make sure our documents were all in line, our crates were properly stickered and secured, and he was very informative the whole trip from pickup to dropoff with our girls. We got pictures with each update, and they went on plenty of walks over the course of their roadtrip! Definitely worth our while due to little capability of transporting pets right now, especially pitbulls. Happy Tails was BY FAR the cheapest, or rather, most affordable option we got in touch with, saving us over $1000 at minimum! Ms. Kim, if you see this review, THANK YOU so very much!! read more

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We were impressed with this company from our first interaction with Shelbie. She was instrumental in finding the right driver for us and our pets and she did so within hours of signing our contract. Phillip was our pets driver (2 dogs and 1) transporting them from West Virginia to CA.Phillip was wonderful. He met us and our pets the night before pick up and put our minds at ease. He was very experienced and had answers for all of our many questions. During the trip we were given many daily updates regarding location, pet health and their temperament accompanied by photos. Thanks to Shelbie and Phillip for making this such an easy decision. True professionals. Larry And Paula Santora read more

"We had a wonderful experience with Happy Tails Travel Inc.! They relocated our two cats, Bette and Bear, from Austin TX to San Luis Obispo CA. The scheduling and planning process was seamless with Jill - communication was detailed and timely, and we always knew the process and tasks to be completed ahead of time. Marko, our driver, communicated with us before pickup, arrived on-time for pickup, and made that process easy and stress free. Marko sent updates, photos, and videos throughout the travel days - we always knew where B&B were on their journey, and could see first hand that they were safe and loved during the travel. Marko arrived on time, and shared many details of B&B's behavior from the trip. He was very professional and personable, and had an obvious love for B&B and sincere interest in their health and comfort. We are thrilled with the experience, and highly recommend Happy Tails without reservation!" read more

We were terrified to send our dogs away with strangers, but from the moment we met Mia, we knew our babies would be in good hands. Our pups loved her. The communication was wonderful. I would definitely use Happy Tails Travel again. Highly recommend! read more

This was such a seamless process! The highest level of customer service, exceptional communication! We never had to worry! Highly recommend and would use again without a doubt! Thank you!! read more

I can't convey how great this service was. We moved our 5 year old boxer, Payton, from California to Hawaii. This was difficult for two reasons: Hawaii has a very specific protocol because it is rabies-free (yay!) and because of my pup's smooshy-faced breed and size. Only a specific airline would fly him and he actually couldn't come directly to the Big Island because he had to get checked out/approved by a vet in Honolulu in order to avoid quarantine. Despite all of these details, we had absolutely no issues and were completely at ease about his actual travel experience (aside from normal pet-parent anxiety). We worked directly with Kim for the whole experience and she was very meticulous and communicative. She covered everything and spoke to both my husband and I together and separately and answered whatever questions we had promptly, clearly, and genuinely. We knew exactly what we needed to ask and prepare for each vet appointment in preparation for the move. Once Payton actually arrived in Honolulu and approved by the vet, their partners on the island walked Payton, gave him water/food, blasted the fan/A/C for him and just all around gave him love. He was well taken care of and I'm so happy we opted for Happy Tails. read more

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Hired Happy Tails Travel to transport our dog from St. Louis to Galveston. What could have been a very stressful situation for both our dog Lola (and us) was made so much easier by the constant updates and pictures we received during her entire trip. We definitely felt part of the entire process. We're very happy with the service and felt the cost was 100% worth it given the peace of mind and VIP treatment we received. read more

We moved from southern California to southwest Minnesota. Our 4 dogs and 4 cats made the move with help from Shelbie, Tamir and Philip from Happy Tails travel. We received updates and pictures throughout the entire trip. Everyone arrived safe and sound and happy. I wouldn't hesitate to call on them again. read more

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Happy Tails Travel was fantastic! My husband and I had to relocate cross country from California to North Carolina and had two large German Shepherd mixes with us. One of them has bad anxiety when caged and the other is a shy and fearful dog. We figured neither would do well in the cargo of an airplane, so we hired Happy Tails to ground transport them for us. Pamela and her husband were wonderful companions to our pups during the long ride. They sent us photos throughout so that we felt completely at ease and knew they were in good hands! Jake is a shy boy and takes some time to warm up to strangers but by the time he was dropped off at our door, it was as if they were lifelong friends! Pamela gave us time estimates of when she would arrive to pick them up and when the drop-off time was, so we had ample time to prepare to receive them. I highly recommend Happy Tails for pet transport! read more

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I recently had my cats transported cross country from Nebraska to Arizona. I didn't want to drive 20+ hours with two cats because I didn't even want to drive myself 20+ hours. So I looked for transport options online. I found Happy Tails Travel and I cannot recommend them highly enough. Based upon your needs they will consult with you about whether air or ground transport is best. For me, ground transport seemed the best option. They paired me with a wonderful driver, who I chatted with ahead of time to get acquainted with and to share some information about my cats and their idiosyncrasies. Throughout the overnight trip, the driver sent really cute photos and kept me updated on my cats every few hours. I was never left wondering what might be happening or whether they were safe. The cats arrived safely and, while they are still in a little bit of shock about the whole moving thing, they are fine. If you ever need to move pets short or long distances and you don't want to drive them, check out Happy Tails Travel. They are coincidentally based in Tucson, AZ, which I didn't know at the time I booked with them. read more

Can't recommend these folks enough; worth every penny. My cats traveled from Southern Maryland to Southwestern Colorado. They arrived at our new home looking well; needing no food, water, or litter box; and ready to explore. It was immediately obvious that they were treated well all along the way. Plus I was only persona non cata (being pointedly ignored by a cat) for between four and five hours before they were ready to begin their customary supervision and support duties. read more

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It is an incredibly heart-wrenching thing to have to send your beloved pet away with a stranger, but no one could have made it easier than Happy Tails and their driver, Robert. I was so worried, but read Happy Tails' positive reviews to help me make my selection. Upon meeting Robert and his mom, I felt much, much better. They kept me updated with texts and photos along the way, and Miles made it to his destination safely and happily. They were clearly pet lovers and I could not have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Happy Tails! read more

Not very customer friendly, sent inquiry and got pushback response from SH - saying airlines / breeds / traveling may not be possible.... We have flown with dogs and cats for over 20 years and never had this type of negative feedback. Why have your response to be a downer to begin with instead of working with someone who wants to take their pets on flights in a safe manner. It was a domestic flight too!!! read more

Such a great experience and amazing communication! Happy Tails Travel drove my cat Achilles from LAX to NJ after his flight home from Sydney. Elaine coordinated his trip in less than two weeks and was so amazing dealing with every little detail. She made me feel so at ease because she was on top of everything, even remembering things I completely forgot like what litter he would prefer. Most other travel companies didn't call me back or sent me short emails saying that travel was difficult, but Elaine could not have been nicer or more helpful. And then Matt was beyond awesome! He drove my sweet anxious boy all the way home and sent updates at least twice a day. It was so nice to see pics of Achy (even though he was being a grumpy pants) and get location updates along the way. I thought the time apart would be torture, but Happy Tails made it so much easier! Thank you! read more

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I moved cross country, and that is the best of times was daunting. But with five cats? I needed help. I called a number of places, and read reviews, and I didn't feel good about it until I found Happy Tails. Not only was this the best price quoted, the service they were going to give me was stellar. After the driver was assigned, he called me up immediately and we had a nice talk. I felt very confident with him, and the fact of the matter is this whole thing was so stressful I fell apart on him a number of times, and he handled it beautifully. And I got the impression that he was very used to cats. All 5 cats got here safe and sound, now they weren't happy but you know they're cats. And in a couple of days they have already acclimated to the new house. I got twice a day updates, if I had any questions I could call the driver, tons of pictures were sent. This was possibly the best experience I've had moving. read more