What Makes This Move Different
Use one written plan with pickup address, delivery address, phone numbers, pet details, food, medication, payment terms, and emergency permission. If a family member is helping, name that person clearly.
PetDrivr angle: start by searching posted routes. If an operator is already moving through your corridor, you are not asking them to invent the trip from scratch.
Transport Options
Ground transport is usually better when the owner cannot drive, the pet is large, the pickup needs to be at home, or the move includes senior housing or assisted living rules. Flight nanny can be faster for small pets when airport pickup and delivery are easy.
| Option | Best fit |
|---|---|
| Ground transport | Large dogs, multiple pets, door-to-door moves, rural pickups, senior pets, rescue dogs |
| Flight nanny | Small pets that fit in cabin and have a practical airport route |
| Shared route | Flexible dates when an operator already has open slots on the corridor |
Cost and Timing
Ask where the pet rides, how updates are sent, how medication is handled, how the driver manages heat or cold, and where the pet sleeps. Senior owners should not have to decode vague answers.
For private ground transport, use $1.00-$1.75 per mile as a practical planning range. Shared ground can reduce the per-pet cost when timing is flexible. Flight nanny service depends on ticket cost, airline pet fees, airport access, and carrier rules.
Paperwork and Handoff
Private ground commonly uses a $1.00-$1.75 per mile planning range. Shared ground may reduce cost if dates are flexible. Flight nanny pricing depends on airports, ticket cost, airline pet fees, and carrier rules.
- Pickup and delivery names, addresses, and phone numbers
- Vet records, rabies proof, and health certificate if required
- Food, medication, behavior notes, and emergency vet contact
- Written contract, deposit, balance, cancellation, and refund terms
- Clear authorization for whoever releases or receives the pet
How To Find The Right Transporter
PetDrivr lets seniors or family helpers search posted routes with dates and contact details, then call operators who already match the move.
Red flag: slow down if the operator avoids written terms, pushes rushed payment, refuses basic route details, or asks for gift cards, crypto, wire transfer, or friends-and-family payment.