Military PCS Pet Transport

10% Military Discount

PAX offers a 10% discount on all pet transport services for active-duty military personnel and veterans. Whether you're PCSing across the country or relocating to your next duty station, your service earns you a better rate. Just mention your military status when requesting a quote.

Built for PCS Moves

We understand that military life doesn't run on a predictable schedule. PCS orders get finalized late, timelines shift, and plans change overnight. PAX is built to handle that.

• ✓No rush fees — we know orders come last minute and we don't penalize you for it
• ✓No date-change fees — if your orders change, your transport dates change with them at no extra cost
• ✓Flexible scheduling — we work around your report dates, not the other way around

Your focus should be on your family and your mission. We'll handle your pet's journey.

Tax-Deductible Moving Expense

According to IRS Publication #521, the cost of shipping your pets via ground transportation to your new duty station is a deductible moving expense for PCS relocations. This applies to both ground and air pet transport.

We recommend consulting your tax advisor for details specific to your situation, but PAX ground pet transport qualifies as a deductible PCS moving expense. We provide detailed receipts for your records.

How PAX Handles Your PCS Move

Every military PCS transport gets the same level of care as any PAX trip — USDA-registered, climate-controlled vehicles, background-checked and Red Cross-certified drivers, breed-specific safety plans, and real-time monitoring through our Safety HQ operations platform.

We coordinate pickup and delivery around your schedule, communicate directly with you throughout the trip, and provide live GPS tracking so you always know where your pet is. If conditions change on the road — weather, traffic, anything — our operations team adjusts the route in real time.

Your pet travels door-to-door in a private vehicle. No kennels, no cargo holds, no strangers' pets in the same space. Just your pet, a driver who knows them by name, and a team watching every mile.

Resources for Military Families

In addition to PAX's military discount and flexible scheduling, several organizations provide grants and assistance for military pet relocations:

SPCA International — Operation Military Pets

Provides grants for pet relocation to service members from any military branch. If you're facing financial barriers to bringing your pet with you, this program can help cover transport costs.

Dogs On Deployment

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides volunteer pet-boarding networks for service members during deployments and relocations, as well as financial assistance for pet-related emergencies. If you need temporary boarding while your PCS logistics come together, Dogs On Deployment connects you with vetted foster families.