Welcome to CitizenShipper’s blog, where we provide helpful content for customers using our shipping marketplace. Whether you’re new to CitizenShipper or a returning customer, our articles explain how our platform works and highlight the benefits of using our service for your shipping needs.

CitizenShipper is a shipping marketplace connecting drivers with customers who need to transport hard-to-ship items such as pets, motorcycles, cars, boats, and freight. Our platform enables drivers to compete against each other, resulting in cost savings for our customers.

Our platform is ideal for customers who need to ship items locally or long-distance. All of our drivers undergo pre-screening and verification, giving you peace of mind that your items are in safe hands. We also provide feedback from previous customers to help you choose the right driver for your needs.

To get started, simply post your shipping request for free and receive bids from our verified drivers within minutes. You’ll be able to compare prices and find the best deal. With CitizenShipper, you can enjoy safe and stress-free shipping.

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For Customers » Pets · Updated November 30, 2024

How To Re-acclimatize Pets After Vacations

Learn effective tips to help your pets re-acclimatize and feel at home after vacations. Maintain routines and comfort for a smooth transition.

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In The News » Pets · Updated November 12, 2024

How To Prep Your Pets For An Emergency Evacuation

As dramatic pictures of the path being taken by Hurricane Florence as it bore down on the southern United States emerged, they put into sharp focus the need for all citizens – and pet-owners in particular – to have a robust plan of pet evacuation in place to ensure their safety. Of course, there’s nothing

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Pets · Updated November 12, 2024

How To Get A Shy Cat Used To New Surroundings

Discover top tips to help your shy cat feel comfortable in a new home. Patience, quiet spaces, and gentle encouragement can make all the difference.

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Pets · Updated November 12, 2024

How To Keep Your Dog Cool And Make Sure It Doesn’t Get Stressed

Dogs get stressed for all kinds of reasons, just like we humans. And although we hate to admit it, and we know how hard the animal-loving drivers who work alongside us try, one of the major causes of this stress is travel. Our canine companions can also pick up on our own stress, and so

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Pets · Updated April 14, 2025

Still Think Flying With Your Pet Is Your Best Option? The Cost – And Plethora Of Rules – Might Make You Think Otherwise

Until pretty recently, plenty of people were only too happy to consider taking their pets with them on a flight if they were heading off on an extended vacation, or even relocating.
But a whole slew of incidents involving anything from animals being mis-directed, to pets suffering and even dying in crowded, stuffy airplane holds which were never designed to carry live cargo, has thrown the spotlight on how desirable – or otherwise – it might be to transport pets by air.

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Driver Interviews » Interviews · Updated April 14, 2025

Driver Interview: Life as a Pet Transporter – on the Road with Bill Russell

We get asked quite often about the work of pet transporters, so we thought that to give a taste of what it’s like, we talked with Bill Russell, who’s a highly active pet transporter on CitizenShipper. In fact, Bill’s animal transportation business is very much a partnership with his ‘better half’, Erica Pittman, who as

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For Customers » Pets · Updated April 14, 2025

Why Road Beats Air For Transporting Your Pet

There could be many reasons why you need to transport your dog or cat over a long distance. But when you do so, you certainly want every assurance possible that they will be treated well, and arrive at their destination safely and in good health.