Private dog & pet ground transport

Private door-to-door pet transport.

Your named Cabin Companion drives your pet from pickup through reunion in a private vehicle planned around their comfort, routine, and care.
No handoffs. No gig workers. No other households’ pets.

Cross-country private journeys from $5,500 · Regional routes often less

Kevin the bulldog relaxing during his private Cabin Companions road journey
“The relief Gabe and Monica provided my family was immense and made our whole move that much easier.”Elia E. · Denver & Walker’s 2,500-mile journey · ★★★★★
  • Private, climate-controlled vehicle
  • Door-to-door service
  • Live tracking and direct updates
  • USDA Registered · $1.5M insured

The road journey belongs to your pet

One private vehicle, reserved entirely for your household’s pets.

Private ground transport is especially helpful for cross-country moves, large or flat-faced dogs, senior or anxious pets, and households moving several animals together.

Only your household’s pets.

The vehicle and itinerary are reserved for your family alone.

Door-to-door travel.

We pick up and reunite at the agreed home, hotel, veterinary office, rescue, or other location.

Daily care stays on routine.

Meals, medication, walks, rest stops, and overnight stays follow the plan built for your pets.

You stay connected.

Receive direct photo and text updates, tracking access, and the direct number of the person driving.

A real person reviews every request

Tell us where your pet needs to go.

Share the pickup, destination, timing, and your pet’s needs. We’ll review the route and explain how we can help.

Monica, Gabe, or Natascha will personally read and respond.

Monica TarantMonicaAnimal welfare
Gabe Downey with a petGabePet travel
Natascha Hamman holding a catNataschaVeterinary care

Your pet’s road journey

Start with the route and timing.

Best estimates are completely fine.

From your door to theirs

One private journey from pickup to reunion.

We plan the route, drive every mile, and keep you connected until your pet arrives.

01

We build the trip around your pet.

Route, travel days, rest stops, meals, medication, hotel stays, pickup, and reunion.

02

We drive every mile.

Your named Cabin Companion drives the private vehicle, provides daily care, and remains with your pet at every overnight stop.

03

We complete the reunion.

We keep you updated throughout the drive and personally place your pet in your care at the destination.

Denver and Walker in the SUV prepared for their private cross-country ground journey

Real private ground journeySan Diego → Raleigh-Durham

Denver and Walker traveled 2,500 miles in a trip built around them.

Gabe kept their medication, meals, exercise, and overnight routine on schedule while their family received frequent photos and updates throughout the four-day drive.

See Denver & Walker’s journey →

Personally planned, clearly priced

One complete price before you book.

Cross-country private ground journeys for one pet start at $5,500, with regional routes often costing less. Your proposal includes the private vehicle, your Cabin Companion’s travel time, fuel, tolls, planned overnight stays, pet care, tracking, and the full route from pickup through reunion.

Private pet transport questions

The essentials, answered clearly.

How does cross-country dog transport work?

We pick your dog up at the agreed location, drive them privately along a pet-centered route, and reunite them at the destination. You receive direct updates throughout.

Will my pet share the vehicle with other animals?

Only pets from your household travel in the vehicle. Your trip is not combined with unrelated animals or additional pickups.

Can you transport cats or several pets together?

Yes. Dogs, cats, and multiple pets from the same household can travel together in a setup planned for their individual needs.

How do overnight stays and medication work?

Your pet stays with their Cabin Companion in pet-friendly accommodations. Meals, walks, medication, and sleep follow the care plan created before pickup.

Where do you provide private ground transportation?

We handle regional and cross-country journeys throughout the continental United States and can plan select routes involving Canada.

How much does private pet ground transportation cost?

Single-pet cross-country journeys start at $5,500, with regional routes often costing less. You receive one complete service price before booking.

Start with the route

Tell us where your pet is going.

We’ll review the distance, timing, and your pet’s routine, then explain how Cabin Companions can handle the journey.

Tell Us About Your Journey

Cabin Companions Pet Travel is a registered DBA of KITTYHAWK AND CO LLC.
Detroit, Michigan · travel@cabincompanions.com · (313) 228-6766