Pet Transport

 

STANDARD OF CARE

 

Caring Transport

Rescuing a pet from another state? Need worry-free transportation and care for your pet during a move? My services are available for individuals and animal welfare agencies. Transport your pet confidently with humane care and round-the-clock monitoring. Ground transport by car is available (and preferred) in all 48 contiguous United States. Air transport is available for all pets accepted as in-cabin companions or a kennel carry-on. Cargo air transport is not available. Current USDA Licensing and Animal Welfare Act Certification documents are available to every booked client. PET TRANSPORT IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE ON WEEKENDS ONLY.

Confidence

  • Door-to-door pickup and handoff.

  • Record keeping of all meals, relief and exercise breaks, litter box changes, and socialization time.

  • I remain with your pet at all times during ground and air transport, including my meal times, minus quick bathroom breaks.

  • Round-the-clock monitoring for signs of stress and health issues.

  • Humane treatment at all times, including gentle handling, no physical discipline, shocking devices, yelling, or withholding of food or water for any reason at any time.

Safety

  • Driving no more than 10 hours daily, between 5 a.m. and 8 p.m.

  • Safe, quiet, and calm ride.

  • Pet under control at all times using proper crates, carriers, harnesses, and leashes.

  • Pet protected from all extreme weather and temperatures.

  • Pet carriers, mats, and bedding cleaned and sanitized regularly.

  • Pet waste removed from pet crates, mats, and bedding immediately and disposed of properly.

  • Only litter mates, mothers with puppies/kittens, and bonded pets allowed to travel in the same kennel or crate. No more than 2 animals in transport at one time (exception for mothers with puppies/kittens).

  • Compliant with all Animal Welfare Act Standards.

Wellness

  • Overnight drives include stays at pet-friendly hotels. Pets will be allowed to sleep outside of kennels and crates during overnight travel.

  • Adherence to all diet and medication requirements as set by the pet owner and/or veterinarian.

  • Access to water at all times during ground transport.

  • Clean, cushioned mats and/or bedding in all kennels and crates.

  • Inspection for ticks and fleas at pickup and after walks.

  • All bedding treated for fleas and ticks between clients.

  • Food stored in airtight containers. Water from clean, filtered, or bottled sources only.

  • Emergency veterinary services located along travel route researched and documented in advance.

  • No animals less than 8 weeks old unless traveling with a nursing mother.

  • Compliant with all Animal Welfare Act Standards.

Exercise & Socialization

  • For dogs, no more than 2 hours of consecutive driving between relief and walk breaks.

  • Crates and carriers allowing enough space for pets to stand, turn around, and lie down.

  • No more than 4 hours of time between interacting with pet by conversation and hands-on contact (petting, playing, etc.)

  • Compliant with all Animal Welfare Act Standards.