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Paw Paws Express LLC- Domestic & International Pet Transport - Nationwide

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Paw Paws Express, LLC has been a family run business since 2014. In the lower 48, we provide long distance private ground transport and in cabin air nanny service. For transport to Hawaii and Alaska, we provide in cain air, checked baggage and cargo air service. Internationally, we provide in cabin air nanny service, accompanied checked baggage and air cargo service. We also provide customs clearance for internationals. Document review / guidance for Hawaii arrivals and international pet movement. We build custom sized crates for flights and CR82 crates for strong breeds. In cabins are confirmed / purchased flights, not standby. Pricing is based on flight costs plus our time / labor fee per day. Our ground service is private only, we do not offer shared rides. We specialize in long haul transport, not in state or local city pet taxi. We are USDA registered, insured, licensed, TSA IAC Certified (Indirect Air Carrier, a 6 month background check) and IATA LAR certified.

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Pricing Packages

Private / Solo / Dedicated Ground Transport

$ 1.50 Per Mile

We don't offer "routes" because we are only transporting one pet or one pet family at a time. Your pet(s) will not share the vehicle with any other pets. No stops other than yours. We don't criss cross states picking up and dropping along the way, this can create extra days that your pet could be on the road. We prefer to deliver direct to the destination and allows the pet(s) to be delivered as quickly as possible.

In Cabin Flight Nanny - Standard Size Pet

$ 1200.00 Per Trip

Due to current flight prices, in cabin nanny flights start at $1200 and may be adjusted based on actual flight costs based on the departure airport and arrival airport. "Standard" size pet = a dog or cat that weighs no more than 20 pounds and fits in a regular standard size travel carrier. We provide a new travel carrier for all pets flying in the cabin, we don't re-use in order to protect your pet from spreadable diseases. We fly on purchased / confirmed airfare, not standby.

In Cabin Flight Nanny - Plus

$ 1800.00 Per Trip

Due to current flight prices, in cabin nanny flights start at $1800 and may be adjusted based on actual flight costs based on the departure airport and arrival airport. "Plus" size pet = a dog or cat that weighs more than 30 pounds. The "Plus" means the purchase of a second seat on the aircraft, this is where your pet will fly, not on the floor. This option is available on a case y case basis due to lack of airlines offering this flight method. We fly on purchased / confirmed airfare, not standby.

In Cabin Flight Nanny - Large Size Pet

$ 2000.00 Per Trip

Due to current flight prices, in cabin nanny flights start at $2000 and may be adjusted based on actual flight costs based on the departure airport and arrival airport. "Large" size pet = a dog or cat that weighs 30 - 80 pounds. This option is for owners that have a large size dog that they want delivered via in cabin air as quickly as possible and don't want their pet to travel by ground. This option does require the purchase of two flight seats. Available only on select flight routes. Your dog will "walk on" the aircraft, this is not air cargo. We fly on purchased / confirmed airfare, not standby.

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

International Pet Shipping
National Pet Relocation

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

Birds
Cats
Chickens
Chinchillas
Dogs
Ducks
Ferrets
Frogs
Gerbils
Goats
Guinea Pigs
Hamsters
Hedgehogs
Lizards
Mice
Parrots
Rabbits
Rats
Turtles

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)?

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

2 weeks notice required

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

All of the US and International

What year did you begin serving pets?

2014

How did you hone your craft?

We started in 2014 as a private ground transporter, over the years we have added in cabin nanny service and international pet relocation. We are constantly investing in our business, especially with animal handling education and best practices for safe and comfortable transport. In July of 2022, we took the IATA LAR Certification (International Air Transport Association, Live Animal Regulations), this is the same certification that airlines are required to have if they allow pets. The test is hard and the class is not cheap....but worth it!

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

Start crate training as early as possible, especially if you are planning to relocate your pet. Crates are not bad or punishment. Your pet will thank you for it because they will be comfortable in their "home" while traveling. Think of a crate for your pet like you would a car seat or seat belt.

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

As pet parents ourselves (4 dogs, 1 cat), we understand that our pets are our babies and our family. We try to approach pet relocation as if the pets are ours. How would we want our pets treated or handled? We talk to your pet, we spend time being a friendly face, not just a driver.