Our Story

We're Pet People First.

Big Dog Logistics Group built its pet transport division because we kept seeing how poorly the industry treated animals - as cargo, not companions. We knew there was a better way.

Every handler on our team was hired not just for their driving record, but for their genuine love of animals. That is the foundation everything else is built on.

Two handlers each holding a dog
1,000+ Pets Transported
25 Years in Logistics
🐾 30 Yrs with Working Dogs

The moment you hand your dog to someone you've never met, watch them load up, and drive away. That window where you're just hoping you made the right call.

We built this because we've been there. Thirty years living and working with malamutes, dogs that aren't small, aren't simple, and aren't forgiving of careless handling, taught us exactly what it feels like to trust a stranger with an animal that matters.

The window when they drive away doesn't go away entirely. But it gets a lot smaller when you know exactly who's driving, what vehicle they're in, and that someone with three decades of skin in this game is running the operation.

The freight operation came first. Twenty-five years of moving things across the country taught us what logistics done right actually looks like. Tight communication. Accountability at every step. No surprises.

When we built the pet transport division, we built it the way we'd want it done for our own dogs. USDA registered. Insured through Lloyd's of London with animal bailee and veterinary expense coverage. Drivers who know that your dog isn't cargo.

What We Stand For

The Things We Won't Compromise On

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Animal welfare above all

We will never rush a trip, skip a rest stop, or cut a corner when it comes to your pet's comfort and safety. Their wellbeing is non-negotiable at every step.

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Total transparency

You'll know where your pet is and how they're doing throughout the entire journey. No radio silence, no vague updates - real photos, real locations, real communication.

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Handlers you can trust

Our team undergoes thorough background checks, animal handling training, and a personal interview process. We hire people, not just drivers.

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Full compliance, always

We stay current on interstate transport regulations, exotic species requirements, and health documentation standards so you never have to worry about the paperwork side.

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Environment that fits each pet

Dogs, cats, reptiles, and birds all have different environmental needs. We configure the transport environment to suit your specific animal - not a one-size-fits-all approach.

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Reachable, always

You can reach someone at Big Dog 24/7 while your pet is in transport. Not a chatbot, not a voicemail - a real person who knows your trip and your animal.

Credentials & Compliance

Why It Matters Who You Choose

USDA

USDA Registered

Registered T Class carrier with the United States Department of Agriculture. Not every transporter is. We are.

Lloyd's

Lloyd's of London Insured

Full cargo and animal bailee coverage underwritten by Lloyd's of London, including veterinary expense reimbursement. Your pet is covered from pickup to delivery.

1,000+

Over 1,000 Transports

More than a thousand pets transported safely across the country. Every one of them mattered to someone. That's not lost on us.

25 Yrs

25 Years in Freight Logistics

The same operational discipline that moves freight coast to coast is what runs every pet transport we do. On time, accountable, no surprises.

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