With state of the art safety features, top of the line equipment. TRANSPORT REQUIREMENTS
DOGS/PUPPIES:
• All dogs must have a current heath certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian that covers them for the duration of transport. Heath certificates for dogs and cats are good for 10 days from the issue date. USDA Interstate/International Small Animal Health Certificate (Form 7001) can be downloaded from the USDA website (www.aphis.usda.gov) and filled out by the USDA accredited veterinarian. Receiver/adopter home address and pets name must be included on the health certificate. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
• Puppies must be at least 9 weeks old. It is against the law to transport puppies less than 8 weeks old. We can accept puppies as young as 9 weeks old if they have met the vaccination requirements.
• All dogs over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered at least 7 days before transport. Unaltered Puppies less than 6 months old must be going to a receiving rescue and not an adoptive home. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
• Dogs and puppies must be vaccinated for distemper, parvovirus, adenovirus type 2 (hepatitis), parainfluenza, bordatella and rabies (if over 12 weeks). o The intranasal bordatella vaccine is required at a minimum of 5 days and maximum of 6 months before transport. o Adult dogs over 6 months old must have received one modified live DHPP (distemper, adenovirus type 2, parvo, parainfluenza) vaccine given at least 5 days prior to transport for adequate protection, but realize the sooner the vaccine is given before transport, the more likely your dog will have time to develop an adequate immunity against these diseases. o Puppies less than 6 months old must have a minimum of two DHPP vaccines at least 2 weeks apart. The latest booster must have been administered a minimum of 5 days before transport. o All dogs/puppies over 12 weeks must be vaccinated for Rabies. o Dogs traveling to Maine:
must have be vaccinated for Leptospirosis
must be tested for lyme disease, ehrlichiosis, and heartworms.
• Dogs must be free of external parasites and should have received a flea and tick preventative within the last 30 days. If your dog is found to have external parasites, they will be refused transport. o Dogs with demodex will be accepted on transport if they are currently being treated or have received a Bravecto within the previous 3 months and have the ok to travel from their veterinarian. o Dogs with sacroptic mange cannot be transported until they have two negative skin scrapings performed by a veterinarian.
• Dogs must have a negative fecal test and be free of intestinal parasites including coccidia, giardia, hookworms, roundworms, whipworms and tapeworms.
• Dogs’ heartworm status must be documented. o Heartworm positive dogs may be transported on a case by case basis. Please contact Dr. Sprague at [email protected] to discuss transportation of any Heartworm positive dogs.
• Dogs requiring medications may be transported on a case by case basis. We cannot transport any animals being treated for a contagious condition such as upper respiratory infection, kennel cough, intestinal parasites, sarcoptic mange, etc. If an animal is currently on medications other than heartworm and flea/tick preventative, please contact Dr. Sprague at [email protected] to discuss transport eligibility. CATS/KITTENS:
• All cats must have a current heath certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian that covers them for the duration of transport. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
• Kittens must be at least 9 weeks old. It is against the law to transport kittens less than 8 weeks old. We can accept kittens as young as 9 weeks old if they have met the vaccination requirements.
• All cats over 6 months old must be spayed or neutered at least 7 days before transport. Unaltered kittens less than 6 months old must be going to a receiving rescue and not an adoptive home. NO EXCEPTIONS!!
• Cats and kittens must be vaccinated for Feline Viral Rhinotracheitis, panluekopenia, calicivirus, feline leukemia and rabies (if over 12 weeks). o Adult cats over 6 months old must have received one modified live FvRCP (Rhinotracheitis, panleukopenia and calicivirus) vaccine given at least 5 days prior to transport for adequate protection, but realize the sooner the vaccine is given before transport, the more likely your cat will have time to develop an adequate immunity against these diseases. o Kittens less than 6 months old must have a minimum of two FvRCP vaccines at least 2 weeks apart. o All cats/kittens over 12 weeks must be vaccinated for Rabies.
• Cats must be free of external parasites and should have received a flea and tick preventative within the last 30 days. If your cat is found to have external parasites, they will be refused transport. o Cats must also be free of ear mites.
• Cats must have a negative fecal test and be free of intestinal parasites including coccidia, giardia, hookworms, roundworms, and tapeworms.
• All cats and Kittens must have a negative FeLV/FIV Test.
• Cats requiring medications may be transported on a case by case basis. We cannot transport any animals being treated for a contagious condition such as upper respiratory infection, intestinal parasites, sarcoptic mange, etc. If an animal is currently on medications other than heartworm and flea/tick preventative, please contact Dr. Sprague at [email protected] to discuss transport eligibility.
***It is the responsibility of the sending and/or receiving rescues to make sure that all import requirements of the destination state are met regarding vaccine requirements, testing and, permits, quarantine and importation guidelines. The above requirements are for transport with SAFE K9 Transports, LLC and may not meet the requirements for the state of destination. If the state requirements are not met and require that the animal be returned to the sending rescue, the sending rescue will be responsible for the additional return transportation fee.
***These requirements are for the safety and health of all animals that end up on our transport. We trust that you abide by the requirements for quarantine and vaccinations. We reserve the right to refuse transport of any animal at any time for any reason. We reserve the right to terminate relationships with any rescue found to be in violation of the above requirements.
***Every precaution is taken to ensure the safety and health of all animals transported by SAFE K9 Transports, LLC. Please understand that due to the nature of transporting animals long distances the health of any animal cannot be guaranteed. Any animal can still become ill after transport due to the stress associated with transport. We do our best to reduce the stress associated with the trip by including music in the trailer, pheromone diffusers and adhering to the strict requirements above, but despite our efforts some animals may still experience illness after transport. SAFE K9 Transports, LLC will not be held liable for any illness resulting from transport.
