Pets need transport too, to the vet, the groomer, the cattery, or sometimes to an airport for travel abroad. Not every taxi welcomes animals, so it pays to arrange pet-friendly travel in advance. Here is how to book a journey that works for you and your animal, and what to tell us when you do.
- Always mention you're travelling with a pet when booking, so a suitable, willing driver is arranged.
- Secure your pet appropriately, a carrier for cats and small animals, a harness or boot space for dogs.
- From routine vet trips to airport runs for pet travel abroad, plan ahead for a calm journey.
How do you book a pet-friendly taxi?
The key is to say so when you book. Tell us the type and size of animal and how it will travel, in a carrier, on a lap, or in the boot, so we can send a driver and vehicle suited to it. Booking ahead means a willing, prepared driver rather than a refusal at the door, which is the common pitfall of hailing on the day.
How should your pet travel safely?
Cats, rabbits and small animals travel best in a secure carrier; dogs are safest in a harness or in the boot of a suitable vehicle, depending on size. A secured, calm pet is safer for everyone and makes the journey smoother. Bring water, a familiar blanket and anything that settles a nervous animal.
What about vet, groomer and cattery trips?
Routine pet journeys, to the vet, the groomer, the cattery before a holiday, are easy to arrange as one-off or regular bookings, including on an account if you travel often. A patient driver and a planned pickup take the stress out of moving an anxious animal, especially to an appointment that has to be on time.
Can you take a pet to the airport?
Yes, where a pet is travelling abroad and needs to reach an airport's animal-handling facilities, we can arrange a suitable, pet-friendly transfer. Tell us the details, the airport, the timing and the animal, when you book, and we will plan a calm, appropriate journey for both of you.