TikToker Shares Her Life as a Flight Nanny for Dogs and Goes Viral

When we are asked about our dream jobs as children, we'll say something like an astronaut ballerina or dinosaur handler or something along those lines. Flight nanny for puppies seems just about along those same lines of made up occupations. However, TikToker Jennifer K aka @flightnannyjen is a bonafide real life pet flight nanny who runs her own business called ‘First Class by Jen.’ She's escorted dozens of small dogs and puppies across national and international waters—she's even nannied a large rabbit in the sky. 

A flight nanny almost seems made up. Maybe for children, a parent would hire a nanny to escort them on a flight, but even then, most of the time kids are sent on their own with a note for the stewardesses. So a nanny for pets sounds really out there. But, when you think about it, it actually makes perfect sense. If you're getting a rescue dog from another country or adopting from wherever that isn't near you, then a flight nanny seems absolutely necessary. Jennifer K posts videos of her days as a flight nanny and instantly goes viral with the adorable travel content—but also goes viral just for having such a job. 

Cane Corso puppy to Nova Scotia, Canada

Many of her viewers are simply excited that such a job even exists. “I am 100000% sure this was not at the job fair I attended," one commenter said. Another said, “How does it feel to be living my dreams!?” However, Jennifer makes it clear that this is not her full time job, she does pet flight nannying as a side gig and also just because she loves it. 

She was first asked to pet nanny by someone she's known for years. She agreed to do it mostly as a favor, but also because she loves pets and she loves traveling. After a successful quick one hour flight and back, her friend started spreading the word that Jennifer was a great flight nanny for pets. 

Miniature poodle to Paris, France

‘First Class by Jen’ Pet Flight Nanny

Since then, she's transported many pups and full grown small dogs and even a large rabbit. She obviously loves her job and does it on the weekend for extra cash. She says she charges a nanny fee and the client pays for the flight, pet flight fees, and usually will be there at baggage claim to pick up their furry friend. 

Giant 8 week old rabbit

This job is clearly perfect for anyone who loves to travel and also is great with pets. It's not as easy as Jennifer makes it look at on her viral TikTok videos. For most of these puppies, this is their first time flying and they aren't always just snoozing for the entire flight. Some pups are noisy and she has to constantly give them attention so they don't cry the entire flight. Some go to the bathroom right in the carrier. It's not all smooth flying. But Jennifer makes it seems like its definitely all worth it.