Finding a pet friendly taxi in Tolworth should not be a gamble. Plenty of people have booked a car, stood at the kerb with a dog on a lead, and watched it drive away. The way to avoid that is simple: tell us about your pet when you book, and we send a car and driver who are happy to take it.
Why you need to tell us first
Not every driver can carry animals. Some have allergies, and some cars are not suitable for a large muddy dog. When you mention your pet at the booking stage, we match the job to the right driver and vehicle before the car sets off. If you only mention it at the kerb, we cannot promise the driver will be able to take you.
When booking, please tell us:
- what kind of animal it is and roughly how big
- whether it will travel in a carrier, a crate or on a lead
- how many pets and how many people are travelling
- anything that might affect the trip, such as a nervous or unwell animal
Assistance dogs are always welcome
Assistance dogs are different. Under the Equality Act 2010, private hire drivers must carry assistance dogs at no extra cost, unless the driver has a valid medical exemption certificate. You do not need to tell us in advance, although it helps us if you do.
Common pet journeys
Vet appointments
The most common reason people book us with a pet is a trip to the vet. That might be a routine check-up, a planned operation, or an urgent visit to an out-of-hours clinic late at night. Because we run 24 hours a day, we can take you to an emergency vet at any hour. On the way back, an animal may be drowsy after sedation, so allow a little time for loading and unloading.
Groomers, kennels and catteries
Before a holiday, many owners need to drop a dog at kennels or a cat at a cattery, often some miles out of town. A fixed-fare car there and back is usually easier than persuading an anxious pet onto a bus. If you are flying the next day, you can book your Tolworth to Heathrow taxi at the same time.
Walks further afield
Tolworth Court Farm Fields are on the doorstep, but sometimes a dog deserves a change of scene. Ewell gives you Nonsuch Park, and Epsom has the open Epsom Downs and Horton Country Park. Richmond Park is also within easy reach. We can drop you off and collect you at an agreed time.
Choosing the right car for your pet
Small dogs and cats in carriers travel happily in a saloon. For a large dog, or a crate that needs a flat space, an estate is usually the better choice. If the whole family is travelling with the dog, a 6 seater taxi gives everyone more room. We will suggest the right car when you describe your pet.
Tips for a calm journey
- Keep dogs on a short lead, or cats and small pets in a secure carrier.
- Bring a blanket or towel for your pet to sit on, especially after a muddy walk.
- Give your pet a chance to go to the toilet before a longer trip.
- On warm days, bring water for journeys of more than half an hour.
- If your pet gets travel sick, tell us, so the driver can plan to stop if needed.
Cleaning and charges
Your fare is fixed when you book. [State whether there is any extra charge for carrying pets, and any cleaning charge if a vehicle needs specialist cleaning afterwards.] Most pet journeys finish with nothing more than a few hairs on a blanket.
Book a car for you and your pet
Call 020 3642 5921 and mention your pet, or use the booking form above and add the details in the notes. We also run school runs and hotel transfers if you need a car for another part of your day.