***TRANSPORT PAPERWORK : Must accompany the animal:

We requires vet copies of all shot records. Sending just a health certificate will not meet the requirement.

Please use our travel requirement sheet. To print form just click RED print button. PRINT

To fill out form on excel and then print just click the GREEN excel button. EXCEL

Collar Identification:

• All animals need to be wearing a collar with their name and the pick up contact phone number. You can write directly on the collar, utilize a dog tag or masking tape around the collar written in a waterproof/smear proof marker like a Sharpie with the animals name and pick up contact number. Please ensure the collar is legible.

HEARTWORM NEGATIVE:

• If dog is 6 months or older, it must have a recent (within 6 months & even if on preventative) HW test that is negative. If the dog was HW + and treated, it still must have a negative microfilaria blood test.

INTERSTATE HEALTH CERTIFICATE:

• ALL Interstate Health Certificates must be dated within 10 days from the delivery/arrival date at the final destination, regardless of each state's requirements or “good for” date listed on the form, This 10 day expiration is required by law with the USDA. The receiver/adopter home address must be included on the Interstate Health Certificate (this should not be the address for our delivery meeting location).

ANTIBIOTICS ARE NOT PERMISSIBLE:

• Cephalexin, Doxycycline, Albon, Baytril, etc. or has an Upper-Respiratory Infection, Kennel Cough, Coccidia, Giardia, Ringworms, Sarcoptic Mange or any other contagious conditions. If you are sending meds for chronic or minor medical conditions (thyroid medicine, glaucoma, anxiety or seizures, etc.), we must know about it BEFORE picking up the animal. Please put 'MEDS needed while on transport' in the 'Notes' field on the reservation form . Then include in the paperwork packet the proper dosage amount, when to take it and what it is for. Heartworm and Flea/Tick Prevention is acceptable.

QUARANTINE:

• Animals must be away from the shelter/pound/animal control for a minimum of 14 days. This requirement is in place to help prevent the widespread risk of communicable diseases that can be seen in a shelter environment.

SPAYED / NEUTERED:

• * Surgery must be at least 7 days or more for neuters and 10 days for spays prior to boarding the transport. Stitches must be removed before transport for the comfort and safety of the animal.

PREGNANT ANIMALS:

• Pregnant animals need to be pre-approved. Must be more than 2 weeks away from delivering.

AGE APPROPRIATE:

• Animals must be at least 10 weeks old to travel.

FECAL NEGATIVE:

• NEG/NPS results for Worms (hooks, whips, round, etc), Coccidia and Giardia (fecal test should be given within 10 days of transport)

VACCINATIONS:

• A COPY OF ALL MEDICAL RECORDS must accompany the animal on transport.
• DA2PPv aka DHPPv aka “5 in 1 Shot” (Canine Distemper, Adenovirus Type 2, Parainfluenza, Parvovirus Vaccine (MLV)
• -OR-
• DA2PPvL aka “7 in 1 Shot” (Includes the Leptospira Bacterin Vaccine)
• A minimum of TWO 5/1 or 7/1 shots are REQUIRED for puppies under a year old (Check with state the dog is going to as some northern states require 3 shots, IE: MA)
• Vaccinations should be given at a minimum of 14 days apart and the last shot needs to be no less than 10 days prior to southern transport pickup
• One 5/1 or 7/1 shot is REQUIRED annually for Adult animals over a year old.
• NO SHOTS to be given the day before or the day of transport pickup!!!!!!!
• Bordetella (Kennel cough vaccine) Must be given within the last 5 months and no less than 7 days prior to transport pickup.
• Rabies required for all animals 3 months or older.
• All animals must be Flea and Tick Free

FEEDING:

• Make sure your dog is not fed at least 6 hours prior to transport pickup. If you do, they will vomit as soon as the truck starts moving. The animals are fed lightly both Thursday and Friday evenings during transport. Please do not send additional food unless the animal requires “Special Food.”

PERSONAL BELONGINGS:

• Due to the number of animals we transport, please be selective of what you send. We suggest you mail the most sentimental items directly to the adopter. You may send a small bed, favorite toy or blanket, as long as it fits in the crate with the animal. Additional items must fit in a 1 gallon or smaller Ziploc bag with animals name and drop off location. Our employees main job is to take care of the animals and drive safely, so they are unable to manage additional items that could be mailed directly to the adopter/foster.
  
  

CATS/KITTENS:

PLR Dog Transport supplies the crate, cat food, litter box and litter.

At least 10 weeks old, spayed/neutered, negative fecal and a rabies shot if 3 months or older.

Test for both FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus) and FeLV (Feline leukemia virus). If results are positive, please contact us.

• The vaccination schedule for FVRCP (Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, Calicivirus, Panleukopenia) can begin as early as 6 weeks of age. Kittens are vaccinated once every 3 to 4 weeks until they reach 16 weeks of age or older. However, to avoid over-vaccination, most veterinarians will recommend starting the vaccine at 8 weeks of age, followed by boosters at 12 weeks and 16 weeks old. (www.petmd.com)
• Minimum of 2 FVRCP shots are REQUIRED if under 3 Months
• FVRCP vaccinations should be 3 weeks apart and the last shot needs to be no less than 7 days prior to transport pickup.
• One FVRCP shot is REQUIRED for Adults annually

Failure to follow the requirements can result in refusal of service.

Keep in mind that this is a very long transport for the animals and they have already gone through so much change in their lives. The guidelines above are all preventative measures to help ensure the animal is healthy before, during and after transport. However, since most of the health backgrounds of the animals are unknown, stress from the transport, change in climate, change in food, etc. may still bring out a cold or kennel cough once they arrive up north. Just like people, some animals are more sensitive to change and more susceptible to come down with something. Please be patient with your new family member during the first few days.

*** PLR Dog Transport reserves the right to refuse to transport any animal for any reason at any time.

**** Any rescue groups found to be in violation of the above transport requirements will be refused service.