The cost to ship a dog depends on the distance and needs of the dog. The average cost to ship a dog within 300 miles is $120 to $250. For longer distance shipments, the average cost is $270 to $500. Check out our cost-to-ship index, for more specific details on dog shipments completed through the uShip marketplace.
Does FedEx ship pets?
FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters.2018-01-01
Can you ship pets through USPS?
It may surprise you to know that you can ship some animals by mail. ... With the exception of FedEx, the shipping of any mammal via mail carrier is prohibited. United States Postal Service (USPS) Mailable animals include adult birds and day-old “poultry” such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.2020-06-16
What is the best way to ship a dog?
- Best Overall: Airpets International.
- Best Communication: Air Animal.
- Best for Multiple Pets: Happy Tails Travel, Inc.
- Best for Ground Transportation: Royal Paws.
- Best for Tracking: Blue Collar Pet Transport.
- Best Marketplace: Citizen Shipper.
Can you ship a pet alone?
The short answer is: Yes, and in fact it's not uncommon. But as always, policies vary from carrier to carrier, and either way it's going to require some legwork and cash on the pet owner's part. Most major carriers operate separate cargo services alongside their passenger business.2010-06-23
Can you ship a dog via FedEx?
FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters.2018-01-01
Can you ship a dog through USPS?
It may surprise you to know that you can ship some animals by mail. ... With the exception of FedEx, the shipping of any mammal via mail carrier is prohibited. United States Postal Service (USPS) Mailable animals include adult birds and day-old “poultry” such as chickens, ducks, and turkeys.2020-06-16
Are dogs allowed to be shipped?
Yes. Like most pets, it is perfectly legal to transport dogs. Key requirements for the legal shipping of dogs are vaccinations, a valid passport and a non-encrypted microchip.2020-06-04
Can I ship my dog through UPS?
Can you ship a dog UPS? Service Type. Live animals will only be accepted for transportation when shipped by any UPS service that guarantees delivery the next day. Shipments must not be offered to UPS on Fridays or before a holiday in the origin or destination country.
Can you ship a dog through FedEx?
FedEx Express does not accept live-animal shipments as part of its regular-scheduled service and does not transport household pets such as dogs, cats, birds and hamsters.2018-01-01