OK, imagine this, you’re stuck at work all day, the hours are piling up like bricks and suddenly it hits you. “Oh no, the dog has a vet appointment at 3 pm!” What do you do? Call in sick? Ask a mate for help? No, that’s where the Pet Taxi comes in, like a weird cross between a taxi driver and a pet groomer. These aren’t your average Uber drivers, not by a long shot. They’re like chauffeurs for your furry best friends. Think James Bond, but with cat hair on his tuxedo.

So how do they work, you ask? Quite simple. A pet taxi picks up your pets from your doorstep, whether it be a hyper Labrador who sees every car ride as a personal mission to chase clouds or a grumpy tabby who looks at every human with utter disdain. From there they’re taken wherever they need to go. Maybe it’s the groomer for a fancy haircut (because your dog deserves better than you). Or maybe it’s the vet because, oh great, the hamster’s eaten something mysterious again.

In London, there’s this brilliant service called Pawsome Pet Taxi (yes, that’s their real name, and no, I’m not making it up). They once helped transport a parrot that refused to shut up for the entire journey; how do you keep your cool in that situation? They also do airport drop-offs. Imagine the logistics of paw passports, anyone?

But honestly, let’s not forget how strangely human this all feels. Are we over-complicating pet care? I mean, people used to just throw their dog in the back seat with a blanket and hope for the best. Now it’s like, “Oh, darling, don’t forget Rufus’s car harness and emotional support pillow!” The world has changed, mate.

Oh, and speaking of emotional support, no matter where you are, there are pet taxi services needed in every country. I stumbled across some websites the other day that even have air-conditioned vans, because heaven forbid your furry friend should sweat a little. Check them out online.

Anyway, whether you love the idea or think it’s completely mad, pet taxis are kind of brilliant. Especially for people without cars or those who, let’s face it, are drowning in life admin. So next time you’re swamped with work or stuck in bed with the flu (cheers, winter), just remember that someone out there is driving a rabbit to a nail appointment. Life, eh?

If you want to try out a career as a Pet Taxi driver, google a platform designs for your country like this one, Pet Professionals for your service.

Good luck.