Questions, answered.

Snout Route provides ground pet transport throughout the 48 contiguous U.S. states, Alaska, and all of Canada. There's no fixed route list — every trip is planned point-to-point around your actual pickup and drop-off, including cross-border trips between the U.S. and Canada. We're ground-only, so Hawaii isn't reachable. See the Service Area page.

One dedicated handler picks your pet up at your door and drives them directly to the new address — no cargo holds, no relay handoffs, no hubs. It's a four-step process: book your route, send over any required documents, pickup and transit with the same handler and vehicle the whole way, and doorstep delivery. See the full How it Works page.

We routinely transport dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and other companion animals. For dogs, see our dog transport service; for cats, see our ground cat transportation; for younger dogs and breeder-to-owner trips, see puppy transport. Non-dog/cat trips are confirmed before booking because enclosure, temperature, feeding, legal, and border requirements vary by species. See our small animal transport service for rabbits, pet birds, reptiles, and other qualifying household pets. For moves within Canada or across the U.S.–Canada border, see our Canada pet transport service. Tell us exactly what animal you are moving when you request a quote so we can confirm the trip is appropriate.

Your pet travels privately with one dedicated handler and vehicle from pickup through delivery. Pets from the same household can travel together, but we do not combine unrelated customers' pets in the same trip or place unfamiliar pets together in the same crate or enclosure. See our Ground Transport page.

Yes — multiple pets from the same household can travel together in one trip. Pricing accounts for the number of pets, since more animals need more space and planning, but they travel in the same vehicle with the same handler. Get a free quote: Get a Quote.

Yes — cross-border ground transport in either direction, with customs paperwork like the CDC Dog Import Form handled on your behalf. Exactly what's required depends on your pet's age and direction of travel — health certificates are arranged by the pet owner's own vet. Read the Border Requirements page.

For cross-country or cross-border trips, request a quote at least 1–2 weeks ahead when possible. Local trips may be available within 48 hours. If you need pickup within 48 hours, any rush charge will be shown in your quote before you book.

Last-minute pickup may be available, especially on local routes. For pickup within 48 hours, any rush charge will be shown in your quote before you book. Cross-country and cross-border trips generally need more lead time because routing and document requirements can limit availability.

Dogs receive regular bathroom, water, and exercise breaks throughout the trip. On most routes we plan a stop about every three to four hours while driving, then adjust the schedule for puppies, senior dogs, medical needs, weather, and your dog's normal routine.

Handlers can administer routine medication that we have agreed to handle at booking and that can be given safely according to written instructions. Tell us in advance about injections, refrigeration, controlled substances, dose changes, or anything requiring veterinary judgment so we can confirm whether the trip can accommodate it. Medication administration is logged with trip check-ins.

Many senior pets and pets with manageable medical needs can travel with us. Tell us about medications, mobility limitations, recent illness or surgery, medical conditions, and special routines when requesting your quote. We will tell you before booking whether we can accept the trip and whether written veterinary clearance is needed for that pet.

Check the destination on our State Requirements page. Some states require a CVI for ordinary dog/cat entry and others provide exemptions based on age, ownership, or purpose of travel. NWS emergency orders can also create shorter certificate windows for certain origins. For U.S.–Canada trips, use our Border Requirements page. Your veterinarian should issue any required certificate within the exact timeframe shown for the route.
Source: USDA APHIS — Interstate Pet Travel Requirements

Snout Route generally requires puppies and kittens to be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before commercial transportation. USDA guidance states that dogs and cats must be at least 8 weeks old and fully weaned before regulated travel. Cross-border rules can require an animal to be older; for example, CDC requires dogs entering the United States to be at least 6 months old.
Source: USDA APHIS — Minimum Age and Travel Readiness
Source: CDC — Dogs from Rabies-Free or Low-Risk Countries

We don't automatically exclude a pet simply because of breed or size. Each trip is evaluated individually. However, an animal that is seriously ill, injured, in significant distress, or medically unstable may not be safe to transport except when the trip is specifically for veterinary care. Special requirements may also apply based on age, species, destination, or border regulations.

No. Snout Route provides ground pet transportation in the United States and Canada and does not arrange overseas air cargo or international flights. We may be able to provide the ground portion of an international relocation, such as transport to or from an airport, veterinarian, border crossing, or agreed handoff point.
Official source: USDA APHIS — International Pet Travel

The destination country sets its own requirements. Depending on the country and animal, these may include an international health certificate, microchip, vaccinations, testing, parasite treatments, permits, or other documents. Many countries require a health certificate; when USDA endorsement is required, it must be issued by a USDA-accredited veterinarian. Start early because the process can take weeks or months.
Official source: USDA APHIS — Pet Travel FAQs

Potentially, yes. Snout Route does not arrange the international flight, but we may be able to provide ground transportation to or from an airport or another agreed handoff point. The owner should separately confirm airline, destination-country, crate, health-document, and check-in requirements.
Official source: USDA APHIS — International Pet Travel

Dogs returning to the United States are subject to CDC dog-import requirements, including U.S.-origin dogs. A CDC Dog Import Form receipt is required for each dog entering the U.S. Dogs that have been in a high-risk country during the previous six months need additional documentation. Certain U.S.-vaccinated dogs traveling to high-risk countries need rabies certification completed before leaving the United States.
Official source: CDC — Dog Import Form

No. Crossing the U.S.–Canada border is international travel, but the requirements differ from overseas travel. Canada requires applicable import paperwork at the border, and dogs entering or returning to the United States from Canada must also meet CDC entry requirements.
Official source: CFIA — Importing and Travelling With Pets