Helpful Hints
When boarding your dog(s) for transport...
Feeding - Please do not feed your dog or puppy at least 6 hours before boarding the transport on Thursday or Friday, depending on when you are meeting the transport to drop off your dog(s). This helps to prevent upset stomachs, especially in the puppies. We do feed lightly both Thursday and Friday evenings and your dog(s) have access to water at all times.
Have a collar or vet tag with the name of the dog on it in permanent marker. The best scenario is to have a dog tag attached to the collar with the dogs name and a phone number of a contact person, in case the dog gets loose during transport. All dogs are walked with handmade slip leads to ensure the dog does not get away….from either pulling its head out of its collar or the collar breaking.
Have the paperwork and health certificate in an envelope or Ziploc bag with the dog’s name and both who the dog came from and to whom it is going to.
Personal belongings - Your dog can travel with a blanket, special toy or a bone. Do not to send bags of ‘stuff’ as it is hard to keep track of with so many dogs and it can be hectic at the drop off points up north and the bags are sometimes forgotten. If it is a must, please have the bag, such as a large Ziploc bag that closes securely, clearly marked with the dog’s name and who it is going to…name and phone number and let the receiving in know as well to ask for the bag.
Aggression - Please let us know if your dog has a problem with men or is very crate protective so I can let our drivers know to handle the dog with extra care. Currently, all of our drivers are male, so this can present a big problem in getting the dog out of the crate for a walk.
When picking up your dog(s) from transport on Saturday's...
Bring a leash.
Bring a few doggie treats...that is a great way to break the ice and to show your dog(s) that you are a fabulous adopter:)
Bring a crate or a seatbelt harness to make sure your new family member will be secure in the car on his/her way home.