Supporting The United States Military

At Happy Tails Travel we love to work with military families. We find them to be respectful, friendly, patient, flexible and organized, especially with the involved process of an international relocation.

We very much appreciate all they do to keep our country free and safe, as well as their commitment, not only to their country but also to their four-footed family members, whether they take their pets to their new station or send them to a friend or family member while they PCS.

Because the military doesn’t always reimburse for military pet relocations, and as a way of saying “Thank You”, we offer a discount to members of the armed forces that have orders to move:

• For military relocation of a single pet within the US, the discounted Air Travel Consultation fee is $300, a discount of $50.
• For military relocation of two or more pets within the US, the first pet is regular price ($350.00), and any additional pets will cost $200 each.
• For military relocation outside of the US, we offer a flat $100 discount which can be applied to an International Air Travel Consultation Fee or an International Rush Fee. Example: international shipping for one pet with 30 days notice would cost $600 instead of $825.00.
• Although we have in the past shipped pets to and from Japan, we now only
  ship pets from Japan to the US due to increased requirements for entry into
  Japan.

During this challenging time of conflict, we support and send our thoughts and prayers to all the troops and their families and wish them a safe return.

- The Staff of Happy Tails Travel, Inc.

Testimonials From Our Military Clients

Dear Bridget... Arrival without a hitch! He was as feisty as ever and happy to be back with the "pack"! Currently sleeping by my feet as I type.. Attached is a photo of Lonestar lucky hanging ten! It was a seamless, smooth transition.

Thanks again and Aloha!

Maria P.
Newark, NJ to Waipahu, HI

Hi Bridget! Just wanted to Thank You once again for non stop hard work and let you know we are having a blast with Buddy home.I am So glad I found your site thru our military services and that I will be more than happy to pass your site around with your good name.He has settled in like he never left us...

I can't wait for my husband to come home from Iraq and so we can all be complete again.

Thank you,
Tanya N.
Hackett, Arkansas to Ansbach, Germany

Thank you so much for getting our Stuka and Princess safe and sound to us! This was a great experience -- you managed to get two different pets from different cities to us within about an hour of each other!  They quickly adapted to each other and to our new house!  

We have several more years in the military so there is a good chance we will be using you guys again!  Thank you for helping us with the last step in building our new family!

Deb. P. and Family
San Antonio, TX to Dayton, OH
Vero Beach, FL to Dayton, OH

Buddy and Sassy are here, safe and sound here in Paradise! It's so GREAT to have them back sleeping next to me on the couch... they love the house and yard, and appear to be in super shape! THANKS so very much for all your assistance and help, the whole experience really was painless. You enabled me to really enjoy our vacation time knowing the dogs were in good hands. I'll give you a call tomorrow, but wanted you to know they are here.

They arrived about 1915hrs, and we had them in the truck by 1950, and home by 2030. As my son would say "easy-smeezy, lemon squeezy..." Only spent about 10 minutes signing all paperwork and paying for delivery.

Thanks again!
Sue D.
Newport, RI to Honolulu, HI

p.s.: Buddy is the one with the white ring on his neck, Sassy is mostly black with a little brown.

I just wanted to let you know that Eve made it to her "new home" at her 'grandparents' last night. So far she is doing well, and is trying to adjust without us. She is in good hands. Thank you so much for all your help. I would recommend you and your business to others. It was great to work with you in helping us find good travel for Eve! Thank you again.

Richell B. "Eve's Mom"
Holloman AFB, New Mexico to Troy, PA

Wanted to thank you for helping us send for our 13 year old American Eskimo, Bear, from my sister's in California.

This was the first time Bear was going to fly & I was very concerned for her. It was important to have her with us, as she was the last of my original 3 dogs. My husband's military assignment to Hawaii was exciting but worrisome at the same time having to deal with flying Bear to Hawaii unaccompanied plus all the paperwork & quarantine issues. I wanted to make it easy for my sister & brother-in-law to be able to send her on her way without problems at the airport and all the paperwork. You definitely helped make it easier on all of us and she arrived safe and sound. We would highly recommend your services. Enclosed is a photo of Bear, now 14, & her adopted brother, Little Rick.

Mahalo,
C & C
Sgt., United States Army
California to Hawaii

Dear Happy Tails...
I would like to thank you for everything you and your crew have done for me and Buddy. I am a forward military member that needed the help of my parents to take care of Buddy.

You made my life out here on my ship a little easier for keeping my mind on my job as a forecaster for the military, which is hard to do because weather is a constant changing event. But when you add problems from home, it does not help. You made it possible for me to take my mind off home events and bring them back to the fighting game. You made sure that Buddy got his vet exam and arranged for his flight as well as picking up a new kennel for him so that he could travel. My breeder appreciated the help as well. That made her life a little easier since she does not drive on highways and that is all San Diego is. She said that she would use the pet relocation service because it is well managed and very friendly. I will be using your services again due to the fact that I will be in for a full career, and if you are a military member I recommend this service, because they make the PCS that we go through every 2 to 3 years a lot easier.

Very Respectfully,
AG2 Cory W.
USS Bonhomme Richard
San Diego, CA to Lakeland, FL

I again just wanted to say thank you for all your help. We searched for days trying to find someone who was inexpensive yet would really care about getting our pet back to us.

You were really great. You kept us informed, made sure that she was safe, and provided the service quickly & efficiently .

Thank you so much.
PVT/LCPL Billy Gene Jr., Amy Ellen, And Lola Lee K.
Virginia Beach, VA to Reno, NV

Testimonials From Our Military Clients

Just wanted to thank you again for all your help in getting Hope and Jinx from Alaska to Florida. They arrived at the kennel with no problems. Despite staying at the kennel for 6 weeks, they knew us right away and were happy to see us.

We are now pretty much settled in our new home and they have adjusted wonderfully. They even get along with the dogs better! Thanks again for all your help; it was a great relief off my shoulders.

Sincerely,
Donna & Patrick D.
Anchorage AK to Elgin AFB, FL

Hi again Bridget, Jake is doing really well... has his appetite back and loves running around in fields near our house! Thank you so much for all of your help... we really couldn't have done all of this without you!

 
Sincerely,
Jen  T.
Tucson, AZ to Stamford, U.K.

Our son Jeff is in the Air Force and stationed in Dover, Delaware. He has an 11 month old Great Dane named Apollo.  He is preparing for another deployment and we needed to get the dog. Due to some unforseen details the date for getting Apollo was pushed up to "immediately".  I sent an e-mail to Bridget and in less than a week we had Apollo with us here in Tucson.

Because of the dog's size Bridget really worked hard to get a crate extension so that he would fit and be comfortable.  He came through just fine, was very happy and playful when he got off the plane and we were just delighted.  We can't thank Bridget and her wonderful group of transporters enough for taking such good care of Apollo.  We had never done this before and it was a great experience for all of us.  I would use and recommend Happy Tails to anyone considering moving their pets. I attached a photo of him with his new  Happy Tails Travel bandana .    Thanks so much for everything !

Diane H.
Dover, DE to Tucson, AZ

Thank you so very much for all of your hard work getting Sammi safe and sound from Bossier City, LA to Houston, TX and finally to Pittsburgh, PA! You made things very easy and less stressful for me, Marie and Shanee, especially since I was stationed in Korea, Marie is in PA and Shanee was in LA at the time! I couldn't believe when you actually called me in Korea!!! That proved how much you and your company sincerely care about the animals and people you help on a daily basis.

We will continue to tell everyone about Happy Tails Travel! Sammi is happier than ever and loving all the attention and affection she gets every day. Keep up the great work you and your folks do!

SSgt Michelle M., USAF
Marie & Bob B. & Sammi Bandit
Bossier City, LA to Pittsburgh, PA

We have Taro, he made it great. Thank you... I passed your site around the base before I left. If you send me flyers/info, I will get them to someone at the base to put in the travel office.

We really appreciate your help... and we really would not know what to do without Taro with us.

Anthony B.
Japan to Montgomery, AL

Once again, we would like to extend our appreciation for the service that you provided to us. The quality and care that was provided was exceptional. You went far and beyond that which we expected.

You safely transported our cats to us and made our family whole again. I don’t know how we would have done this without your cooperation. Without a doubt, the one evolution of our travel that occurred without any problems was with you all.

Thank you once again for bringing us back together again and continue on with the care and dedication that you have once again demonstrated with our family.

Sincerely,

Marilou, Jerry, Charles, Josbie, Catalina, Scratch, Maggie and Sweetie
Okinawa, Japan to Raleigh-Durham NC, USA

Dear Happy Tails...
My name is Mike and I'm stationed in San Diego, CA.

When my roommate and I bought a puppy we thought we would have enough time to take care of it. Since I am in the Navy I depended mostly on him to do the work. When he moved out I was left with the task of shipping Jackson back to my family in New York until I could take care of him again. Luckily I found Happy Tails Travel and they were able to answer all of my pet shipping questions. They gave me easy to follow directions of what to do and were able to work around my rigorous schedule. About a week later Jackson was safe and sound in his new home. Everything went very smoothly and I would recommend Happy Tails Travel to anyone, so does Jackson. :)

Mike L.,
E - 5 Navy Fire Controlman
Petty Officer Second Class
CA to NY

I would like to thank you so much in helping me out on sending my little precious "Marco" to me.

I'm stationed here at Davis-Monthan and I just simply didn't have the time to go and pick up my baby in Iowa. I tried calling the airlines and we couldn't reach an agreement in our shipping plans. They simply said it's too hot here in Arizona. I was looking online for solutions and I discovered the Happy Tails web page. You guys have been nothing but supportive, and always kept me informed on what the status was on the pup.

Thanks again!
Jessica
Des Moines, IA to Tucson, AZ

Dear Happy Tails...
Thank you for the service that you provided for our pets' travel to Okinawa, Japan.

I only wish that we had known of your service long ago. It would have saved us a lot of hardship and money. The service that you provided was the Peace of Mind that we have been seeking all this time for our pets. It's not often to find a Business that understands the trials of being in the Military.

Your service is the welcome break that we all have been looking for. Thank you for the time and dedication that you provided for our pets.

Thank you.
Marilou and Jerry M.
Jacksonville, NC to Okinawa, Japan

Just wanted to let you know how much we appreciated your help in getting our “baby” to us when my husband received orders to Okinawa, Japan, we were excited with thoughts of new adventures!

The excitement was mixed with uneasiness though, not knowing how we would get Winston, our Great Dane, over with us. After on internet search and several phone calls we decided to trust Happy Tails with the huge task of sending Winston what a great decision that was! Not only did you work hard to get us the best flight, but it was quick and he arrived with a note on his carrier from one of his “baby sitters” en-route! Thank you so much for your help. Thanks also for the $100.00 discount to military families. We appreciate your support and thoughtfulness!

Thanks again,
Lara & Ryan N.
SSGT Airforce
New Orleans, LA to Okinawa, Japan