A pet taxi is a type of transportation

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service that transports various

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s. Some pet taxi services also provide pet

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, animal boarding and grooming services. Some pet sitting companies may also offer pet taxi services. Some pet taxis charge by the mile, while others may offer a flat rate for various trips. Less commonly, some pet taxi services may offer long-distance pet transportation, such as a trip from

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. Trip itineraries may include trips to

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s, pet sitting services, kennels and pet spas. Transportation to and from airports may occur because standard taxicabs may not allow pets. Clientele may include people who do not have the time or means to transport their own pets. Pet taxis may transport several animals at one time.

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s in several sizes may be used in the transportation of the animals.

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