Throughout the country, there are canine underground railroads at work transporting dogs (and cats) from one side of the country to another, often from shelters/rescue homes to forever homes. The groups come in as many flavors as dogs come in. Some specialize in specific breeds and others move whatever dog or cat needs a ride. Some are funded by the volunteers that transport the animals and others are more organized, providing more financial assistance for the volunteers.
The basic plan is a daisy-chain of volunteers who drive a “leg” of the dog or cat’s journey. Another volunteer picks the animal up from a pre-determined location — a parking lot, a gas station, a park, etc. — and takes over for their “leg.” This continues until they reach it’s new home, or maybe it’s new shelter.
Below is a partial list of transporters. More can be found if you search Yahoo groups for pet transport. There are many groups you can post your transport needs to or request to be a volunteer.
- AcmePet Transport
- Basenji Rescue & Transport
- Basenji Underground Railroad
- Biker Babe Transport
- California Rescue Railroad
- CatPurr Transport Board
- Chihuahua Rescue & Transport
- Dog Rescue Railroad
- DOTS (Dalmatian Overland Transport Service)
- Furkids Chihuahua and Toys
- Heart Bandits – Eskie Railroad
- I-10/I-20 Rescue and Transport
- IMOM Express
- Maine Coon Alliance Rescue Network (MCARN)
- Rescue Transport
- Truck-n-Paws
Posted on May 24th, 2009 by isak
Filed under: Cats, Dogs, Pet Assistance, Pet Transport
I am always available to help transport around the Wisconsin area
Hi,
I am trying to get three dogs out of a kill shelter in Charleston SC to either MT Airy, NC (over 300 miles away) or NJ. The dogs don’t have much time.
I need a Pembroke Welsh Corgi transported to New York to his forever home, he was a rescue and has been adopted. I just can’t drive that far on an income of Social Security.
There are several pet transport groups that can help you. Many can be found on yahoo groups. Go to this link and “join” one or some of the groups and tell them your situation. They are very experienced and knowledgeable about transport.
And best to you!