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New England Animal Transport
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    • Horse Transport
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    • Flight Nanny
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Flight Nanny (In-Cabin Pet Escort)

Gentle Escorts • Real-Time Updates

We hand-carry your dog or cat in-cabin from New England airports to destinations across the U.S., coordinating airline rules and hand-offs at each end.  New England Animal Transport (NEAT) offers in-cabin flight nanny service for dogs and cats, originating from New England airports.

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New England Animal Transport

 INSURED • USDOT 4413018 • MC 1733880 

• Climate-controlled • Secured S/M/L crates • Rest breaks every 2–4 hours 

• Live updates (USDA registration in progress)

Flight Nanny

What We Do (Service Types)

  • Sender → Receiver escorts (breeder/shelter to new owner, family relocations) 
  • Airport↔Home hand-offs (add ground pickup/drop) 
  • One-way or round-trip nanny (including return of carrier/documents) 
  • Multi-pet same flight (when airline rules allow)
     

We Treat Your Animals Like Our Own

What's Included

  • Airline selection & booking support (nonstop preferred when possible)
  • In-cabin, on-person escort — pet stays with the nanny the entire trip
  • TSA/security guidance and calm handling for anxious pets
  • Water breaks, clean-up supplies, and pads; light feeding only per owner/vet
  • Live updates: check-in ✅ boarding ✅ landing ✅ hand-off ✅
  • Backup plan for common airline delays/cancellations

Paperwork & Requirements

  • Health Certificate ≤ 10 days of travel (airline standard)
  • Current vaccinations (per your vet; send record photo/PDF)
  • Airline-approved in-cabin carrier — soft-sided, fits under seat (we can supply if needed)
  • No sedation; oral meds only with labeled instructions
  • Breed/size limits are airline-specific (tell us weight + carrier dims)
  • Clear sender/receiver IDs and contact numbers for hand-off
     

Typical Routes & Timing (windows, not guarantees)

  • New England → Nationwide same-day when nonstop is available
  • Connections add time; weather and ATC can change plans 
  • Ground legs (home ↔ airport) are scheduled as separate timing windows 
  • New England ↔ Florida (seasonal): same-day and multi-day with planned overnights

Affordable Transportation Services for Your Animals

Pricing

Quoted per trip and varies by airfare, airline pet fee, nanny fee, ground legs, carrier supply, and urgency. 

Request a Quote for an exact price. Deposit required to reserve. 

How Bookings Work

  • Request a Quote with pickup/delivery ZIPs, dates, pet type/weight, crate size, and paperwork status.
  • We confirm route + timing window and share deposit details.
  • Prep your pet (see checklist).
  • Travel day: text updates at each milestone; safety-first decisions if weather/traffic changes.

Prep Checklist (Owner To-Dos)

 Sender

  • Health Certificate (≤10 days) + vaccinations (photo/PDF) 
  • Airline-approved soft carrier (or request ours) 
  • Pre-portioned food/treats; no big meal right before travel 
  • Collar/harness + leash; any oral meds labeled with dose/time
  • Written hand-off contact + backup number

Receiver

  • Government ID at meet-up 
  • Confirmed meeting location (arrivals curb/short-term lot)
  • Short first walk + water at hand-off; small meal later if needed

When to choose each

Ground Transport

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  •  Best for: horses, medium/large dogs, multiple pets
  • Range: New England + interstate corridors (NE↔Mid-Atlantic, seasonal NE↔Florida)
  • Timing: same day to multi-day (windows, not guarantees)
  • Environment: Climate-controlled vehicle, camera monitoring, rest breaks every 2–4 hours
  • Hand-offs: Door-to-door; horse-hotel layovers when needed

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  • Best for: small dogs/cats that fit airline-approved under-seat carrier 
  • Range: Nationwide from New England airports (BOS, PWM, BGR, MHT, BDL, PVD 
  • Timing: Usually same-day arrival when nonstop flights are available
  • Environment: In-cabin, on-person escort; water breaks, calm handling through TSA
  • Hand-offs: Airport ↔ home or curbside, with optional ground legs

Paperwork & size rules

Ground Transport

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  •  Health Certificate ≤30 days (interstate) 
  • Current vaccinations
  • No sedation; oral meds only 
  • Crate sizes: S/M/L available (or bring your own)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  •  Health Certificate ≤10 days 
  • Current vaccinations 
  • Airline-approved soft carrier; must fit under seat 
  • Airline weight/breed limits apply (tell us weight + carrier dims)

Stress, comfort & monitoring

Ground Transport

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  • Hydration: Water throughout; light feeding per vet guidance
  • Breaks: Every 2–4 hours 
  • Equine: 24/7 hay & water, vetted layovers 
  • Updates: Pickup • Midpoint • ETA texts (photos on request)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

Flight Nanny (In-Cabin)

  • Hydration: Water breaks; light feeding only
  • Handling: Pet stays with the nanny the entire trip 
  • Delays: We rebook the same day when possible; a pet-friendly hotel if overnight is unavoidable 
  • Updates: Check-in • Boarding • Landing • Hand-off texts/photos

Safety & compliance (both services)

  INSURED • USDOT 4413018 • MC 1733880 • No sedation • Oral meds only • Live updates
(USDA registration in progress) 


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Frequently Asked Questions

Please reach us at newenglandanimaltransport@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

 Airlines set their own limits (carrier dimensions and combined pet weight). Tell us weight + carrier size; we’ll advise options. 


Often yes for in-cabin, with extra cooling and calm handling. Extreme heat routes may be rescheduled. 


Only if the airline and the pets allow it (littermates/small pets that fit comfortably). Otherwise, separate carriers. 


We rebook the same day when possible. If an overnight is unavoidable, we secure a pet-friendly hotel and notify both parties. 


 No, in-cabin only for safety and monitoring. 


 Yes, add ground legs for door-to-door hand-offs (quoted separately). 



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Call/text: 207-907-8475 Emai: newenglandanimaltransport@gmail.com


Services
Horse Transport
Dog & Cat Transport
Flight Nanny
Emergency Transport 


Coverage
Maine
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Vermont
Connecticut
Rhode Island
NE ↔ Florida (I-95)
NE ↔ Mid-Atlantic
Cross-Country (By Quote) 



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