By road
Toronto to London Pet Transport
We drive your dog or cat from Toronto to London, door to door. About 2 hours on the road, on a private trip with no other pickups on the way. Pets only: you travel separately.
Moving your pet to London
Driving is often the easiest way to move a pet between Toronto and London. There is no airport cargo office, no airline crate rules and no flight to book. We pick up your pet at the door and drive straight to the new home.
It is a private trip, with no other pickups on the way. We stop for water on the way, keep the vehicle at a comfortable temperature and send you updates until your pet arrives.
You can travel on the same day or on a different day. Many owners send their pet once the new home is set up, or after the movers have left.
Quick facts
- Distance
- About 190 km from central Toronto
- Drive time
- About 2 hours, plus stops
- Pickup
- Your door in Toronto or the GTA
- Drop-off
- Your door in London or nearby
- How pets ride
- In a carrier, a crate or loose, agreed with you
- Taxes
- Plus applicable taxes, based on where the trip ends
Your price
What your Toronto to London price includes
Your price depends on the two addresses, how many pets travel and the extras you choose. Fill in the form and you see your price on screen in about three minutes, plus applicable taxes, with a list of what is included.
Included
- Pickup at your door and drop-off at the new door
- A private trip: no other pickups on the way
- Stops for water on the way
- Updates from the driver during the trip
Extras
- Help with crating or leashing
- Borrow one of our crates
- More than one pet from the same home
- Early, late, weekend or holiday pickup
Step by step
How it works on this route
- 1
Get your price
Fill in the form with both addresses, your date and your pet, and you see your price on screen in about three minutes.
- 2
Book
Book online. We confirm the driver and the pickup time with you. Nothing is charged until then.
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Pickup
On the day, the driver collects your pet at the door in the Toronto area.
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On the road
About 190 km, with stops for water and updates for you along the way.
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Arrival in London
The driver hands your pet to you or to someone you choose at the new door.
Why drive instead of fly?
- No airline rules. No crate size limits, no holiday or winter embargo dates, and no airline breed limits for snub-nosed breeds.
- Door to door the same day. No cargo office drop-off and no waiting at the airport after landing.
- Calmer for many pets. One vehicle, one driver, and no loading onto a plane.
For cities further away, flying is faster and easier on your pet. See our routes by air and by road.
Local guide: London
Moving to London with a pet
Weather and the best time to move
Winters are cold and cloudy, and squalls off Lake Huron can drop a lot of snow quickly. Summers are warm to hot and humid, with frequent thunderstorms.
May, June, September and October are the easiest months, with mild weather; December to February is hardest because of snow squalls, and July and August bring humid heat.
The drive between London and Toronto
We follow Highway 401, about 190 km and roughly 2 hours. In winter, lake-effect snow squalls can slow traffic near London, so we check the forecast before leaving.
Pet licence and local rules
The City of London requires a licence for every dog and cat, renewed every year, with licences expiring on December 31. The London Animal Care Centre handles licences, and dogs must wear the tag at all times.
- Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 1.8 metres, except in a designated off-leash area.
- No more than three dogs can be kept in one home, and there are limits on cats as well.
- Off-leash areas are open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., and dogs need licence tags and up-to-date vaccinations.
Where to walk your dog
Off-leash areas include Greenway Off-Leash Area (Greenway Park, off Greenside Avenue), Pottersburg-FIDO Off-Leash Area (Pottersburg Park, Hamilton Road at Gore Road), Stoney Creek Off-Leash Area (Adelaide Street North at Windermere Road) and Caesars Off-Leash Area (941 Commissioners Road East). Check the posted rules before you let your dog off leash.
The Thames Valley Parkway is a paved 45 km path along the Thames River; dogs must stay on a leash.
Dates to know in London
- Victoria Day (May) and Canada Day (July 1): Backyard fireworks allowed from dusk to 11 p.m. Neighbourhood fireworks can frighten pets, so plan a quiet evening at home.
- Diwali (October or November) and Lunar New Year (January or February): Backyard fireworks also allowed from dusk to 11 p.m. These extra fireworks nights surprise many people, so keep pets indoors.
- December to February: Snow squall season. Sudden heavy snow can close roads and slow a moving day.
- July and August: Humid heat and thunderstorms. Thunder and heat are hard on pets, so early morning moves are safer.
Renting with a pet in Ontario
In Ontario a lease cannot ban pets, and landlords cannot charge a pet deposit. A landlord can still apply to evict if a pet causes real problems, or if condo rules ban pets.
This is general information, not legal advice. Check your lease, and contact the Landlord and Tenant Board if you are unsure.
Where we deliver
Homes across London and nearby, including Old North, Wortley Village, Old East Village, Byron, Masonville, Hyde Park, Westmount, Lambeth.
Pickup areas in Toronto
We pick up anywhere in Toronto, including Downtown, North York, Scarborough, Etobicoke, East York, and across the GTA: Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill. We also cover Oakville, Burlington, Milton, Caledon, King, Aurora, Newmarket, Whitchurch-Stouffville and nearby towns.
Settling in London
- Book a visit with a new vet in the first few weeks and bring your pet's records.
- Update the address on your pet's microchip record.
- Keep your pet's routine, food and bedding the same for the first week.
Toronto to London: questions
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Get your Toronto to London price
Takes about three minutes, and you see your price on screen.