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An older couple receiving a shipped puppy in their driveway.

For Drivers » Pet Shipping · Updated May 15, 2026

What Do I Need to Become a Pet Transporter?

If you love animals and providing them with care, have you ever considered a career involving transporting them?
As people have become increasingly mobile, moving around widely for their work, so a thriving new business sector has grown up dedicated to ensuring that many pets have similar freedom to travel with their owners.

A curious woodchuck with gray and brown fur holds onto a vertical wooden post, its nose touching the wood—perhaps daydreaming about its next road trip adventure.

For Customers · Updated May 15, 2026

Baby woodchuck’s road trip to new home

Dan Sutton was reviewing new pet shipment listings when a very distinct one popped up: “Baby Woodchuck/Groundhog, Indiana to Killeen, TX.” Intrigued, he did a quick web search and placed a bid which won the load. “I wanted to see what I’d be up against, and my research showed woodchucks are easygoing and make great