International and Domestic Flight Nanny - Nationwide

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Tail Swagger Pet Transport Service is located in the heart of Chicago and specializes in both domestic and international pet transportation. We provide tailored services that include flight nanny services, ground transport, international cargo, and document assistance to ensure your pet's safe transit.

As a dedicated pet transport professional I bring a wealth of experience and passion to every pets journey. As a former USDA employee specializing in importing and exporting live animals and import/export documentation I have honed my skills in animal care and transport over the years. My comprehensive services include 🚙 ground transport across Illinois and surrounding states, ✈️ flight nanny services domestic and international, and manifested cargo transports with IATA approved freight forwarder.

As an animal transport professional I’m registered with the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Whether your furry friend weighs under 20 lbs or over 80 lbs, rest assured that they will receive the best care throughout their journey.

I understand how important it is to trust someone with your pet's travel, which is why I prioritize clear communication and transparency from the initial inquiry to the final handover. If you're looking for a trusted partner to safely and comfortably transport your pet, look no further.

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Pricing Packages

Domestic Travel In Cabin starting at $600
$ 600.00 Per Trip book

Domestic Travel in cabin requires the pet to be under 20 pounds and fit in airline approved carrier. This price is the fee for my services.

✈️ Airfare, airline pet travel fee and veterinary fees will be paid by client.
🚙 Door to door service available for an extra charge.

International Travel in Cabin starting at $1200
$ 1200.00 Per Trip book

International Travel in cabin requires the pet to be under 20 pounds and fit in airline approved carrier. This price is the fee for my services
✈️ airfare and airline pet travel fee paid by client
🐶 veterinary fees paid by client
✅ can assist with documents for an extra fee

Pet Travel Document Packages
$ 575.00 Per Animal book

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Transport
  • International Pet Shipping
  • Flight Nanny
  • Pet Relocation
  • Pet Moving
  • Puppy Transportation
  • Pet Taxi

At what level do you transport furry/fleecy/spiky travelers?

  • Flight Nanny
  • International Pet Shipping
  • Local Pet Taxi Service
  • National Pet Relocation
  • Regional Pet Transport

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Horses
  • Rabbits

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License
  • USDA Licensed

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Are you registered with the Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

  • Yes

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Flight nanny internationally or domestic, for ground transport please inquire.

What year did you begin serving pets?

2000

How did you hone your craft?

Have been working in the pet industry since 2000, am an experienced vet tech.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

Passionate animal lover, your pets safety is my priority.

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Customer Reviews

Working with Rocky was a wonderful experience. I was undertaking a major move from Chicago to New York and had never flown with my dog before. As she has anxiety issues even traveling in the car I knew it would be complicated. And I had a lot of other issues to deal with, so I wanted someone who could make that part of my life easier.

From the beginning Rocky was easy to communicate with. It took me about 6 weeks of going back and forth, trying to decide, and Rocky was very patient during the whole time. I liked that he had an extensive history of transporting animals and was very familiar with the process at O'Hare Airport. He was very clear and helpful in planning how everything would go, and what I needed to provide (food, health certificates, etc.) I loved that he provided the right size carrier for my dog and let me keep it so now I can travel in the future with the right equipment. Overall he was very professional but personable and reassuring so that I was confident I could trust my dog with him. The trip went extremely well, without a hitch, and when we arrived at the airport I could see she had been well taken care of. I highly recommend Rocky and would hire him again in a similar situation.

- Maggy F
Pet Pro's Response:

Maggy and Zazou were great to work with, Zazou was so sweet and is such a good dog. Congratulations on your move to New York!

- Rocky Ventrello

Thanks to Rocky Ventrello, we were able to get our three cats across the country from east coast to west. We didn't know how we would accomplish that feat because I couldn't fly, and the cats' owner couldn't drive. Rocky made it happen (and with fairly short notice, not that I recommend that part).

He explained the process and planned the trip nicely, communicating the process, steps, and possible changes. Rocky was accommodating, reassuring, and nice.

The cats had never flown before. Rocky ordered the carriers, harnesses, and leashes for their flight to be sent to us so that the cats could get used to the carriers, and there would be no switching of crates at the airport, where the cats could get loose. (No other transporter I spoke with ordered the gear or had the cats on leashes and harnesses so that they couldn't get loose at security.)

Rocky took all three of them through airport security with no issues. He frequently checked on the cats in-flight to see how they were doing. (They were under passenger seats in front of him in the cabin. We would never fly our pets in cargo.) During the long wait pre-flights and layover, he paid attention to the cats, prioritizing their care and safety.

Rocky went above and beyond. We would absolutely hire him again if we need pet transporting services, and I recommend him whole-heartedly. Thank you so much, Rocky. I don't know what we would have done without you.

- D P
Pet Pro's Response:

Working with Dee was a pleasure. She communicated well, the kitty’s did great throughout the transport. Happy that they have a new home!!

- Rocky Ventrello

Rocky was absolutely a great Flight Nanny for my precious little Maltese. He was so sweet to her and by the time they got to my house she looked at him like he was her daddy

- Deb M

I took a huge risk trusting my puppy to someone I knew very little about — I just had a good feeling about Rocky. And I’m so glad I did because I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was very communicative, and seemed to really care that I didn’t worry about a thing. The process went very smoothly. Highly recommend.

- Sarah O

Rocky is a pet hero and welfare advocate for all animals. He is genuinely empathetic and devoted to his mission to protect the emotional well being of pets. There is no one else who is more attuned to a pet's needs. In addition, Rocky is an astute, experienced and well organized traveling pet nanny and travel planner. There is no one more prepared for your pet than Rocky.

- Anthony C
Pet Pro's Response:

Working with Tony was great, he was very responsive. He ensured that his pet Judy was ready to travel.

- Rocky Ventrello

Rocky was an exceptional flight nanny. He communicated with me through the entire process and I never felt out of the loop.
I absolutely give my highest recommendation for Rocky.

- Michael E
Pet Pro's Response:

Michael was great to work with. Ron was a great pup to travel with. Congrats!!

- Rocky Ventrello

How do you serve precious pets?

  • Pet Transport
  • International Pet Shipping
  • Flight Nanny
  • Pet Relocation
  • Pet Moving
  • Puppy Transportation
  • Pet Taxi

At what level do you transport furry/fleecy/spiky travelers?

  • Flight Nanny
  • International Pet Shipping
  • Local Pet Taxi Service
  • National Pet Relocation
  • Regional Pet Transport

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Cats
  • Dogs
  • Horses
  • Rabbits

What licensing do you have?

  • Business License
  • USDA Licensed

On a scale of snail to elephant, what size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • 80+ lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Are you registered with the Department of Agriculture (USDA)?

  • Yes

Do you offer mobile services?

  • Yes

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Flight nanny internationally or domestic, for ground transport please inquire.

What year did you begin serving pets?

2000

How did you hone your craft?

Have been working in the pet industry since 2000, am an experienced vet tech.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

Passionate animal lover, your pets safety is my priority.

Customer Reviews

Working with Rocky was a wonderful experience. I was undertaking a major move from Chicago to New York and had never flown with my dog before. As she has anxiety issues even traveling in the car I knew it would be complicated. And I had a lot of other issues to deal with, so I wanted someone who could make that part of my life easier.

From the beginning Rocky was easy to communicate with. It took me about 6 weeks of going back and forth, trying to decide, and Rocky was very patient during the whole time. I liked that he had an extensive history of transporting animals and was very familiar with the process at O'Hare Airport. He was very clear and helpful in planning how everything would go, and what I needed to provide (food, health certificates, etc.) I loved that he provided the right size carrier for my dog and let me keep it so now I can travel in the future with the right equipment. Overall he was very professional but personable and reassuring so that I was confident I could trust my dog with him. The trip went extremely well, without a hitch, and when we arrived at the airport I could see she had been well taken care of. I highly recommend Rocky and would hire him again in a similar situation.

- Maggy F
Pet Pro Response:

Maggy and Zazou were great to work with, Zazou was so sweet and is such a good dog. Congratulations on your move to New York!

- Rocky Ventrello

Thanks to Rocky Ventrello, we were able to get our three cats across the country from east coast to west. We didn't know how we would accomplish that feat because I couldn't fly, and the cats' owner couldn't drive. Rocky made it happen (and with fairly short notice, not that I recommend that part).

He explained the process and planned the trip nicely, communicating the process, steps, and possible changes. Rocky was accommodating, reassuring, and nice.

The cats had never flown before. Rocky ordered the carriers, harnesses, and leashes for their flight to be sent to us so that the cats could get used to the carriers, and there would be no switching of crates at the airport, where the cats could get loose. (No other transporter I spoke with ordered the gear or had the cats on leashes and harnesses so that they couldn't get loose at security.)

Rocky took all three of them through airport security with no issues. He frequently checked on the cats in-flight to see how they were doing. (They were under passenger seats in front of him in the cabin. We would never fly our pets in cargo.) During the long wait pre-flights and layover, he paid attention to the cats, prioritizing their care and safety.

Rocky went above and beyond. We would absolutely hire him again if we need pet transporting services, and I recommend him whole-heartedly. Thank you so much, Rocky. I don't know what we would have done without you.

- D P
Pet Pro Response:

Working with Dee was a pleasure. She communicated well, the kitty’s did great throughout the transport. Happy that they have a new home!!

- Rocky Ventrello

Rocky was absolutely a great Flight Nanny for my precious little Maltese. He was so sweet to her and by the time they got to my house she looked at him like he was her daddy

- Deb M

I took a huge risk trusting my puppy to someone I knew very little about — I just had a good feeling about Rocky. And I’m so glad I did because I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He was very communicative, and seemed to really care that I didn’t worry about a thing. The process went very smoothly. Highly recommend.

- Sarah O

Rocky is a pet hero and welfare advocate for all animals. He is genuinely empathetic and devoted to his mission to protect the emotional well being of pets. There is no one else who is more attuned to a pet's needs. In addition, Rocky is an astute, experienced and well organized traveling pet nanny and travel planner. There is no one more prepared for your pet than Rocky.

- Anthony C
Pet Pro Response:

Working with Tony was great, he was very responsive. He ensured that his pet Judy was ready to travel.

- Rocky Ventrello

Rocky was an exceptional flight nanny. He communicated with me through the entire process and I never felt out of the loop.
I absolutely give my highest recommendation for Rocky.

- Michael E
Pet Pro Response:

Michael was great to work with. Ron was a great pup to travel with. Congrats!!

- Rocky Ventrello

🦔 About Rocky Ventrello


Rocky Ventrello is a USDA-registered pet transport professional serving Chicago, Cook County, and beyond. Whether you need regional ground transport or a coast-to-coast journey, Rocky provides door-to-door service for dogs, cats, and pets of all kinds — with the care, attention, and professionalism your pet deserves. Every trip is handled with your pet's safety and comfort as the top priority, from pickup to drop-off.


Serving Chicago, Cook County, and Beyond


Based in Chicago, IL, Rocky Ventrello serves clients throughout Cook County and the surrounding area, including Aurora, Naperville, Joliet, Elgin, Waukegan, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook. Long-distance and nationwide transport is also available — wherever your pet needs to go, Rocky can help get them there safely.


How to Find & Book Rocky on PetWorks


Booking is simple. Browse Rocky's full profile on PetWorks to review credentials, read client reviews, and request a free quote. Once you're ready, you can book directly through the PetWorks platform — securely and conveniently. PetWorks accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Affirm, Link, and Klarna. Every booking includes PetWorks' Care Coverage, which provides an added layer of protection for your pet's journey. If you have questions at any point, PetWorks' live Concierge team is available to help.


What to Expect


After booking, Rocky will confirm pickup details, review your pet's travel documentation, and walk you through everything you need to prepare. During transport, you can expect regular updates so you always know where your pet is and how they're doing. Rocky is committed to clear communication and attentive care every step of the way — from the first message to the final drop-off.


❤️ Your Pet's Safety Is Everything


Rocky understands that handing your pet over for a long journey takes real trust. That's why every trip is approached with the same care and attention you would give your pet yourself. Climate-controlled transport, IATA-approved crating, regular comfort checks, and attentive handling aren't extras — they're the standard. Your pet deserves a journey that feels safe, calm, and handled with genuine care.


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Ready to book? Request a free quote , and see how easy it is to find and book the right pet transport professional for your pet's next journey.