Your Top Questions About Safe Pet Transport, Answered

The Doggie Waggin’ stands apart by providing executive-grade, crate-free transportation for pets. Our specialized van features individual seats, harnesses, and booster seats—never cages—ensuring your pet’s comfort and emotional well-being. With USDA certification, GPS tracking, and a rigorously maintained climate-controlled vehicle, we offer a level of professional care that rivals human passenger standards. Our founder’s background as a former Dean ensures that every ride is managed with both compassion and administrative precision, making us the preferred choice for pet parents in Rhode Island and bordering Massachusetts.

We proudly serve all of Rhode Island, including Providence, Kent, and South County, as well as select areas in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our home base is Smithfield, RI, and popular destinations include East Greenwich, Warwick, Swansea, and Attleboro. We are experienced in navigating regional pain points like Washington Bridge traffic and South County beach season. If you have questions about a specific town or need urgent transport to a local veterinary hospital, please reach out to confirm availability.

Absolutely. Safety is our highest priority. Every pet is secured in an individual seat or booster with a harness—never transported as cargo. Our van is climate-controlled and monitored via GPS for full journey transparency. We are USDA certified and fully insured, and our protocols align with institutional-grade standards. Whether your pet is traveling for routine care, daycare, or an emergency, our team ensures a comfortable, stress-free ride from pickup to drop-off.

Yes, our service is not limited to dogs and cats. We welcome a variety of animals, including birds, reptiles, sugar gliders, small mammals like bunnies and hedgehogs, and even goats for short farm-to-vet trips. Exotic and small pets must be transported in safe carriers provided by the owner. If you have a unique animal or special requirements, please text us with details to ensure we can accommodate their specific needs.

Our Pup-Urgency service is designed for urgent situations requiring fast, reliable transport to veterinary hospitals such as Ocean State Vet Specialist (East Greenwich), VEG (Warwick), Urgent Vet (Smithfield), or Bay State Veterinary (Swansea). We require that a credit card is on file with your chosen clinic and that you’ve notified the facility of your pet’s arrival. Please note our drivers are not authorized to make medical decisions, so you or your designated contact must be available for consent upon arrival.

Pricing is based on tiered mileage from our Smithfield, RI home office. Rides start at $20–$30 for 1–10 miles, with rates increasing for longer distances (e.g., $90+ for 61+ miles, $150 for Swansea). Add-ons include $10 for an additional pet, $25 for wait-and-return, and $25 for supply pickups. Special event delivery starts at $150. If you’re unsure about your route or need a custom quote, our team is happy to help clarify costs based on your specific needs.

Before your pet’s ride, please confirm your appointment with your veterinarian, groomer, or daycare, and ensure your contact information is current. For veterinary visits, have a credit card on file and notify the clinic that The Doggie Waggin’ will be transporting your pet. Exotic and small animals should be in secure, owner-provided carriers. For last-minute changes or urgent requests outside normal hours, it’s best to text our team for the fastest response.