Originally posted by Rhapsody:

You could also use the cargo compartment... Doesn't work for pets but they aren't really meant to be ship-bound anyway?

God I know!
Transported two Loxen (one per trip) from the plains to my starter base, got attacked by a serpent each time. Both time the Lox ended up in the sea (got them home eventually but geez, wish you could put them in totally passive mode :) )