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CitizenShipper is an online platform that connects pet owners with independent contractors who provide transportation services. Its policies emphasize a commitment to transparency and safety by requiring driver background checks. It also monitors communication channels. Serving clients since 2008, CitizenShipper caters to all 50 states. It stands out with its Booking Assurance Guarantee, a clearly outlined refund policy and $1,000 in pet protection compensation for injuries or death.
- $1,000 in pet protection coverage for every transport
- Booking Assurance Guarantee
- Vet helpline for illness/injury during transport
- Drivers must pass an extensive background check
- Booking fees added to all transport
- Several refund policy exclusions
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Reviewed March 11, 2026
My experience with CitizenShipper was great, the communication and the handler Dave was trustworthy and I will be using them for future pet transportation, Dave sent Pictures and updates on time and location which made me feel comfortable.
Reviewed March 9, 2026
Communication was excellent from the initial contact right through delivery of our two new pups. We were new to the process of transporting a pet and she was great in explaining and walking us through the process. Her quote was very reasonable, and she handled coordinating the pickup from the breeder. She provided updates from the time of pickup to the arrival of our pups. Cannot recommend her too highly.
James, I’m so happy to hear that your pups arrived safely and that your driver made the process easy to follow. It’s great that you received updates from pickup to delivery, as we know how important those are when transporting a furry family member. At CitizenShipper, we’re proud of our trusted community of drivers who care as much about your pets as you do. Thank you for sharing your experience and helping others see the value of working with our drivers!

Reviewed March 5, 2026
My fur baby was taken excellent care of by Arne. He drove him from Dalton Georgia to me in St. Augustine Florida. I was able to check in with Arne about my fur babies' trip. He stopped a few times for potty breaks and to take him on a walk. I will definitely use Arne again!!
Kelli, it’s great to hear that Arne’s updates helped you feel at ease during the trip to Saint Augustine! Those check-ins and stops along the way can make a big difference on a longer journey. We’re glad your fur baby received the high-standard care we expect from drivers on CitizenShipper, and we truly appreciate you sharing your experience!
Reviewed March 2, 2026
Thank goodness for Jessica! My house, today, is full of folks packing up my belongings, and my cat would have been totally freaked out by the uproar! She's up in a kennel at my new destination, and probably isn't happy, but at least, she's safe and surrounded by relative peace. And, her ride up was uneventful. Jessica sent me several texts along the day's journey, and pictures, too. Big sigh, BIG RELIEF. Jessica was the best. Caring, informative and completely competent.
Reviewed Feb. 24, 2026
Citizenship Shipper did a great job of getting me good bids and an excellent transport service via Pacific Northwest Transport/Linda **. My Westie dog, Rocky arrived happy and healthy to his new home in California. Thank you!
Rocky making it to California happy and healthy is what we love to hear! We’re glad our bidding process helped you connect with a dedicated and caring transporter like Linda and that the move went smoothly. Wishing Rocky all the best in his new home, and we appreciate you choosing CitizenShipper!

Reviewed Feb. 24, 2026
Underdog! Super Hero Transport! Did above and beyond service to assure that our puppy was happy, safe and in good hands while they transported while driving through the winter weather. They had great communication throughout the trip and were very friendly to work with. I high recommend them for any transport need.

Reviewed Feb. 13, 2026
They were honest about the services offered. My pet made it in safely and in the time frame discussed. The driver was open and communicative about all the steps. Made it feel safe and easy and will highly recommend.
Your experience of having your furry friend arrive safely and on time is exactly what we strive for with every shipment! We are proud to be a trusted pet transportation marketplace, and it’s great to hear that the driver’s communication made the experience feel safe and easy. Thank you for sharing your experience, and we look forward to assisting you with any future shipments!
Reviewed Feb. 8, 2026
When we were moving to Florida, we had to find a Pet transport service. So glad we found Citizen Shipper. The website is user-friendly and reliable. The driver we chose for a private transport, Donna’s 5 Star Pet Transport is a wonderful transporter. All of her reviews were excellent. She is very communicative from start to finish. It is obvious she loves animals and will take great care of yours. She sent us pictures and videos of our cats along the way. We felt comfortable and confident that our cats were well taken care of. 100% satisfied!
Jodi, moving to Florida is a big transition, so having your driver send photos and videos of your cats along the way must have made the trip much easier. We’re really glad you found CitizenShipper helpful and that Donna’s 5 Star Pet Transport gave you peace of mind from start to finish. That level of service is exactly what we hope every customer experiences with their shipments. Thank you so much for sharing your experience with CitizenShipper!

Reviewed Jan. 21, 2026
I highly recommend Bill’s Pet Transit for any pet transport needs. Bill provides a highly professional service including GPS links so clients can follow their pets’ transport routes. Bill provides narrative and photo updates throughout the trip as well. My dog, Nigel, traveled comfortably on a dog bed and blankets in Bill’s minivan. Nigel was not crated at all during his trip from CT to CO. And, Nigel was the only pet being transported so Bill really functioned as Nigel’s personal chauffeur! I will use Bill’s Pet Transit for any future pet transport needs.
Elisa, thank you for recommending Bill and CitizenShipper! It’s great to hear that Bill’s clear communication, GPS tracking, and personalized approach helped make Nigel's trip from Connecticut to Colorado smooth and comfortable. Providing pet owners with access to transporters who prioritize the well-being and comfort of the fur babies in their care, as well as the pet owner's peace of mind is exactly what CitizenShipper is here to support. We’re here if you ever need help with transport again!
Reviewed Jan. 18, 2026
Trevor ** of Novacraft provided a great trip for my Labrador, Ollie. He planned a great trip for him from Rhode Island to California. He had daily hikes planned and sent daily videos of the places they hiked and stayed. Ollie was not crated but loose in his car with his dog Nova. Highly recommend this company.
Thank you for recommending Trevor and CitizenShipper! We're very happy to hear that Ollie had such an amazing journey from Rhode Island to California. It's also great to know that Trevor went above and beyond to make the trip enjoyable and kept you updated with videos. We pride ourselves on connecting pet owners with trusted transporters who provide attentive and personalized care. We're here for you whenever you need help with transportation!

Reviewed Jan. 14, 2026
Great job on both ends from platform from drivers. I would recommend them always. “It was my first time trying the platform and I love it. “Tony ** made it safe to his new home. Thanks again for this platform and had a great experience.’
Thank you for sharing your experience and for trusting us with Tony’s journey to his new home! We’re so glad to hear your first experience on CitizenShipper went so smoothly and that Tony arrived safely. That’s exactly what we strive for and reflects the pet safety standards we expect from our drivers. We’d be honored to help with Tony’s transport again anytime you may need it!
Reviewed Jan. 12, 2026
Warsney ** was an outstanding driver who went above and beyond—administering my dog’s medication and keeping me informed with kind updates, videos, and messages throughout the trip. I highly recommend him to anyone needing pet transport, and I was extremely satisfied with the entire experience.
Charles, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with Warsney and CitizenShipper! It's great to hear that Warsney provided outstanding service and care during your transport and kept you informed with thoughtful updates. At CitizenShipper, we pride ourselves on connecting pet owners with dedicated and verified transporters who truly care about the well-being of their furry companions. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!
Reviewed Jan. 7, 2026
We’ve been pleasantly surprised in how effective Citizen Shipper has been in finding transport solutions for our dogs - even with minimal notice. The companies CS has connected us with have been very responsive and have taken great care of our pups. Each time we’ve needed a transport we’ve received over a dozen quotes in under an hour with most have hundreds of 5 star reviews.
Fred, we’re so glad to hear that CitizenShipper has been effective in finding a driver within our reliable transport network for your dogs, even on short notice. It’s wonderful to hear they’ve been so responsive and caring. We look forward to helping you with any future transport needs!

Reviewed Jan. 7, 2026
Pick up and drop off of our new family member (rescue pup) were right on time. It was a long transport, over 900 miles from TX to South Carolina! We received pictures of our pup along the way and an update at every stop. When they arrived at our home, the puppy was super happy and the driver was wonderful. He gave us a full report of their trip. Highly recommend. This was our first pet transport experience and they Luxury Pet Transport gave us peace of mind.

Reviewed Jan. 1, 2026
I excepted the bid from Christina B and am so, so grateful I did! I am a first time dog owner and my dog is a house dog. I’ve never really taken him out because I wasn’t trained. I was a little worried and nervous about the cross country trip but Christina calmed my fears in our first conversation. She was timely and communicated the entire trip. She is excellent with dogs, especially on how to calm their anxiety. She delivered BJ without a scratch and he looked so happy after such a long adventure! Just amazing. I would 100% recommend her and CitzenShipper!
Katherine, we’re so glad to hear that Christina put you at ease from your very first conversation and stayed in touch throughout the trip, making it a positive experience for both you and BJ. Ensuring strong pet safety standards and thoughtful care throughout every trip is what we strive for, and we’re grateful to have reliable drivers as part of the Citizenshipper community. We’d be honored to assist with any future transports for BJ!
Reviewed Dec. 30, 2025
Citizenshipper made communication with the selected driving company a breeze. The Instant Message system on their website constantly updated us with progress. We were notified through emails and text messages of new messages that appeared on their website.
Eldrige, thank you for your wonderful review! We're glad to hear that CitizenShipper made communication with your transporter so easy, and that our messaging feature and notification system kept you stay connected and informed. We strive to provide a seamless experience for our users, and it’s rewarding to see that reflected in your feedback. If you ever need assistance with transportation again, we're here to help!
Reviewed Dec. 29, 2025
Great experience with Dennis. Transport went very well. First time we have used this service. So glad it is available. We transported a rescue dog from S Carolina. Dennis kept us informed during the trip of any delay due to traffic, etc. so we knew exactly when to expect him.
Karen, we’re so glad your first experience with CitizenShipper was a positive one! It’s great to hear that Dennis stayed proactive with communication, helping make the transport of your rescue dog from South Carolina a smooth experience. Thank you for choosing our top-rated pet transport community!

Reviewed Dec. 28, 2025
Adam was amazing. He worked with us through schedule changes and even drove overnight the night before Christmas Eve to deliver our malinois to us. His communication was great and he took care of her well!
Lee and Jessica, we appreciate you trusting CitizenShipper and Adam with your transportation needs! We're very happy that you had such a positive experience, and that Adam went the extra mile to ensure that your fur baby was delivered safely during the busy holiday season. Safety and care are our top priorities, and it’s wonderful to know that Adam excelled in both. We’re always here to help whenever you need assistance with transportation in the future!

Reviewed Dec. 10, 2025
Laurie is a hero! She didn’t just transport my cat 800 miles with excellent communications and updates along the way, she rescued my cat. My cat was in an unsafe environment 800 miles away when Laurie offered to immediately go get it and deliver it to me. No one else would do that especially on a weekend. Because of this my cat was saved and got to me in a record time given the circumstances. 5 stars don’t do her justice. She is the BEST!!
We’re so grateful you took the time to leave this review! We’re proud to be a reliable pet transport network with compassionate transporters like Laurie who go above and beyond for the pets in their care. We work hard to ensure every pet owner and every pet has this level of experience. Thank you for trusting CitizenShipper with such an important journey!
Reviewed Dec. 8, 2025
Robbie did a fantastic job and took great care of Holly. I am thrilled and would definitely use him again. Holly felt safe and Robbie gained her trust very quickly. She was not crated and had the entire back seat to herself.
Jennifer, we’re so glad to hear that Holly connected so quickly with your driver, Robbie! At CitizenShipper, our safety-first approach is a big part of what we stand for, and it’s great to know Robbie helped Holly feel so at ease throughout the trip. We’d be more than happy to assist with any future transport needs!

Reviewed Dec. 5, 2025
Our puppy came home in the hands of the perfect transportation company. 90% of my questions were answered before they were asked. 2 Peas In A Pod Pet Care company knows what they are doing. They listen to your concerns and requests. My puppy came home stress-free, driven over 600 miles in total, didn't suffer motion sickness, and wasn't lethargic. She didn't skip a beat when she got to her new home to show us her personality.
Richard, we’re thrilled to hear your puppy had a stress-free journey! It’s great that 2 Peas In A Pod Pet Care anticipated your questions and provided such attentive care. At CitizenShipper, we’re proud to connect pet owners with a reliable transport network that truly puts pets first. We’d be honored to assist you with any future transports!

Reviewed Nov. 26, 2025
Excellent service! Omar, one of their drivers picked up our two Golden Retrievers and drove them from Virginia to Florida. He sent photos of the dogs on the way and communicated often. The dogs arrived safe and sound. They were very happy! I would highly recommend this company! They have many years of experience and know what they are doing!
Margaret, we’re very happy to hear that Omar provided such great care for your two Golden Retrievers! It's wonderful to know that his regular updates and photos helped put your mind at ease. We take great pride in our experienced drivers, who prioritize the safety and comfort of both the fur babies they transport and their owners. Your recommendation means a lot to us!

Reviewed Nov. 24, 2025
My doggie transporter was great. Always responded when I checked Gizmos progress. I will use her again in the spring. Forgot the dog blanket after dropping Gizmo off so she turned around and brought it to me.
Joyce, hearing how attentively Gizmo was cared for, truly brightens our day. At CitizenShipper, seeing compassionate transporters go above and beyond reminds us why we work hard to provide every pet and their owner with the best care. We would love to assist you and Gizmo again when spring travel plans come around!
Best,
KarlaCustomer Happiness Manager
CitizenShipper
Reviewed Aug. 22, 2025
Be aware! CitizenShipper censors and removes negative reviews (even if they are honest/accurate and adhere to their policies). Additionally, although they provide background checks, etc. on shippers, they claim not to have any real control over who is on their website. They also claim to not have any responsibility or ability to hold shippers accountable to providing refunds to customers. This means you are at the mercy of the shipper to refund your money, if at all, even if the shipper canceled on you. As you can imagine, this opens a large door for painfully delayed refunds as well as scammers to walk through completely unregulated. They allow shippers who cancel at the last minute and have a history of doing so, to continue operating on the platform regardless of the hardship and fees they create for customers.
I had an issue where I chose a shipper, who at the time had no negative reviews (so I thought), and placed a deposit in advance with them. On the scheduled day of pickup, they claimed to have car issues less than an hour before they were to pick up my animal. Then, they stopped responding to my texts. For over a week the shipper then proceeded to ignore both my attempts and (supposedly) the attempts of CitizenShipper to obtain a refund for the deposit I placed. Again, CitizenShipper will not refund a driver fee, only the booking fee. I was told by CitizenShipper they received a few excuses from the shipper as to why my money was not immediately refunded. Then, they too were not able to reach them at all.
During this time I reviewed CitizenShipper’s review policies and wrote a simple yet honest review, to hopefully help others avoid the same heartache. It stated only the facts: the driver had cancelled last minute, and at that time I did not receive a refund (all true and accurate and in no way disparaging or in violation of their policies). I saw other honest/negative reviews on this shipper as well at that time.
Once the shipper finally resurfaced nearly a week later, they claimed CitizenShipper lied and knew the entire time as to why I hadn’t received a refund. Thankfully I eventually received my money, but not after incurring additional expenses and hardship due to the last minute cancellation and refusal of immediate refund by the shipper.
Later, I was informed via email that my honest review was being reviewed for removal. I stated I would be willing to update my review with the current information, but that my review was accurate. To my surprise, when I logged in to my account, I saw a response from the shipper (who now had over a 26% cancellation rate) to my review which stated CitizenShipper knew all along why I had not received an immediate refund, and that they had attempted multiple times to refund my money with no success. To my knowledge neither of these claims in the shipper’s response were accurate, but somehow allowed to be shown to potential customers. I did not receive any communication from the shipper until they reached out regarding a refund, and again, was told by CitizenShipper that the shipper had stopped communicating.
My review on their website was censored, and from what I can tell has been removed. I see the other negative customer reviews on this shipper’s profile have also since been removed. I will be happy to update this review if any of that changes. I was notified by CitizenShipper they would not remove this shipper from their platform, so they are likely still out there doing the same to other customers.
Regardless of what CitizenShipper states in response to this review to support their reputation, these are my honest experiences. Everything stated in this review can be supported by emails and text messages, and is in no way exaggerated or meant to be disparaging. I have nothing to gain from a dishonest review, and only wish I had seen honest reviews such as mine prior to using the site. CitizenShipper has a duty to their customers to be transparent. If they aren’t going to be responsible for lost shipper fees, there needs to be more stringent regulation on the shippers who operate on the platform, including penalties for such things high cancellation rates- Especially when dealing with such precious cargo.
Reviewed May 6, 2025
My dog was recently transported from AZ to Wi and it was an awesome experience! 3rd time using this company. Great communication from the transporter each time throughout each trip w photos! Highly recommend for cross country transport. Will definitely use again!
Reviewed April 25, 2025
The process of booking the transport of 7 Italian Greyhounds from Florida to Arizona was very easy. We are very grateful all the dogs arrived safely, though a bit dirty and frantic. We appreciate this service.

Reviewed April 21, 2025
I booked a reservation with CitizenShipper and due to circumstances I needed to cancel my reservation shortly afterwards. They do not make their cancellation policy clear during booking and I am told that I cannot get my $399 booking fee and insurance fee returned to my credit card. I now have a credit with Citizen Shipper that I will most likely never use. Beware if you’re booking a transport for your pet.
Reviewed Nov. 2, 2024
Citizenshipper made it incredibly easy to post a free ad our to any pet transport companies to bid on. I was surprised at how fast they came rolling in. I liked how I could confirm the transportation companies had been thoroughly verified. It was nice to be able to easily access reviews from previous people who used their service.
Natasha we sincerely appreciate you for letting us know how well your experience using CitizenShipper went! We look forward to being there for you whenever you need pet relocation or anything else!
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2024
I had a great experience with the company. My dog was delivered fast and the driver was professional and nice! If I had to have my dog shipped again I would choose Citizenshipper! The price was reasonable and good service.
Shelia, thank you so much for your kind words and recommendations, we sincerely look forward to assist you with any future needs for your loved fur baby!
Reviewed Oct. 19, 2024
I signed up for a free 30 day trial and cancelled my account which I took a screenshot of and got an email confirmation and they still charged my account. Doesn't surprise me. I signed up as a licensed transport company and they have very few loads hence little relevant business on the site. Beware and do not sign up for their trial. They will attempt to charge you even if you cancel.
CitizenShipper Company Information
- Company Name:
- CitizenShipper
- Address:
- 701 Tillery St., Ste. 12-1249
- City:
- Austin
- State/Province:
- TX
- Postal Code:
- 78702
- Country:
- United States
- Website:
- citizenshipper.com
