About Us – Pet Transportation

A Better Way to Move Pets, Built Around Care and Trust

Pet Transportation was created with one goal: to offer a safer, calmer way for pets to travel long distances across the UK and Europe.
We understand that handing over your dog, cat, or small pet to someone else can be a stressful experience. That’s why we built a service focused on trust, clear communication, and attention to every small detail. Every journey is carefully planned. Every pet is treated with patience, kindness, and care.
Based in Folkestone, just minutes from the Eurotunnel, we’re ideally located for cross-Channel transport — but we also operate nationwide across the UK. Whether your pet needs collecting from a breeder, traveling to a new home, or being reunited with you after a trip abroad, we make sure they arrive safely, quietly, and without unnecessary stress.
We’re fully authorised for long-distance pet travel, holding DEFRA Type 2 approval for the UK and EU. Our vehicle is air-conditioned, clean, and equipped for pet comfort — ideal for relocations, breeder collections, and airport transfers.
If you’re looking for more than a courier — someone who understands the responsibility and emotion involved in transporting a pet — you’ve found the right team.

Fully Equipped Vehicle

Clean, secure, air-conditioned and built for comfort — your pet rides safely in a space made just for them.

UK & EU Compliant

We hold DEFRA Type 2 licences and follow all regulations for long-distance and international pet travel.

Personal Journey Planning

Every trip is tailored: we choose the most direct route and adapt to your pet’s routine.

Real-Time Updates

You’ll know exactly how the journey is going. We send photos and messages directly during transit.

Flexible Travel Options

Travel with or without your pet — we’ll handle it either way with the same level of care.

Pick-Up Anywhere

We collect from homes, airports, train stations, breeders, hotels, and more.

We are professional transporters holding DEFRA Type 2 Approved Vehicles, ensuring the highest standards for animal transportation. Our operation is fully insured, including veterinary cover for added peace of mind. We hold dual DEFRA licenses for both the UK and EU, allowing us to provide seamless service across borders. All our vehicles are DEFRA-approved for UK and EU regulations, equipped with full air conditioning to ensure the comfort and safety of animals during transit. Additionally, every vehicle is fitted with GPS tracking, so you can monitor our location at all times.

What We Do

Long-Distance Pet Travel

We specialise in stress-free journeys for pets travelling across the UK or entering/leaving the country via the Eurotunnel. Every trip is private and fully planned around the animal’s comfort.

Breeder & New Pet Pickups

Whether you're welcoming a new puppy or kitten or need a pet collected from a breeder or previous owner, we’ll handle it with care and keep you updated at every step.

Relocation & Returns

From full family relocations to reuniting with your pet after travel, we make sure animals arrive relaxed, safe, and right on time.

We Don’t Just Move Pets. We Look After Them.

Behind every booking is a story — a family starting a new chapter, a reunion after months apart, a little one meeting their new home for the first time. We never forget that!

If you’re looking for a service that puts kindness, clarity, and animal wellbeing above everything else, we’d love to help.

DEFRA-Approved Pet Transport for Peace of Mind

At Pet Transportation, we adhere strictly to pet travel safety and welfare guidelines.

As fully DEFRA-authorised pet transporters, our professional team is certified for long-distance journeys exceeding 8 hours within the UK and across Europe.

Our certifications:
UK DEFRA Type 2 License: UK/REIGA/T2/00114485
EU DEFRA Type 2 License: IE/TYPE2/3527

Every driver is fully insured and CRB checked, providing safe and professional transport.