Municipal animal shelters and animal control facilities in the southern-midwest and southeast United States are busting at the seams with unwanted animals, both stray and owner surrenders. The rescues local to these areas simply do not have the capacity nor resources to save them all, and Rescue Animal Transports, both volunteer and paid, move these animals from the southern states to rescues in t
he north, northeast and southwest where resources is greater. These transports are paramount to saving and bettering the lives of the unwanted, neglected and abused who are at high risk of being euthanized. Canine Crossing Rescue Transport (CCRT) coordinates strictly volunteer, multi-legged transports. Our primary goal is to help ensure the well-being of passengers and make the process as smooth as possible for transport volunteers. We will happily assist any rescue that has successfully completed our Rescue Partner application process or is referred to us by and has the backing of another implicitly trusted rescue partner or transport coordinator. (excluding CA, MT, ND, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY), and our runs involve 1-3 days of travel with a maximum total distance of 2000 miles. Each “leg" averages 75 miles one-way, and multiple day transports will include any necessary overnight stays. Transports generally happen during the weekend with multiple day runs starting on either Friday or Saturday. It takes a tremendous Team effort for these transports to be successful and requires the generosity of multiple volunteer drivers and overnight hosts. On very rare occasions, a volunteer may be needed to temporarily house the animals should something unexpected occur while transport is in progress causing the transport to come to an abrupt halt (weather-related, transporter-involved auto accident, etc.) As a responsible coordination service, many requirements must be met in regards to the animals before we will even consider assisting. When you volunteer for a CCRT transport, please rest assured that all passengers on our transports:
~ Have been in temporary foster care for a minimum of 14 days (21 days for puppies younger than 9 months).
~ Are current on all age appropriate vaccinations.
~ Are free of communicable diseases, viruses and/or skin conditions.
~ Have been amply treated for fleas, ticks and intestinal parasites.
~ Are wearing properly fitted collars, harnesses & leashes (age dependent).
~ Are provided with ample food for travel.
~ Are provided with a crate if they weigh less than 20lbs.
~ Are traveling with all required paperwork including a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (aka "health certificate"), proof of vetting, Rabies Certificate, etc.) Furthermore, NPOG (no paws on ground) puppies are provided with a crate, crate blanket, supply of potty pads and a toy or 2 for comfort. If you wish to volunteer or are in need of our services, please view our Transport Schedule at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E1_yK5yskN5IiGdMjGva6nB1QslzYBiBDI3l2bdSAbE/edit?usp=sharing, and simply follow the directions under "How Do I…". Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to email Tanya directly at [email protected].
