Partner with us to get rescue pets home.
We help shelters, rescues and foster networks move dogs and cats to adopters across the lower 48, by ground, with a handler on board.
What partners get
- Point-to-point trips from your shelter or foster home to the adopter.
- A handler with the animals from pickup to delivery.
- Photo check-ins you can share with adopters and supporters.
- A fixed quote before you book.
How partnering works
- Send us the route, dates and animal details.
- We confirm the plan and a fixed price.
- A handler picks up, cares for the animals on the road, and delivers.
What to have ready
- The animals. How many, plus age, size, temperament and any medical needs.
- Health paperwork. Most states require a certificate of veterinary inspection and a current rabies vaccination for dogs and cats crossing state lines. Rules vary by state and age, so we help you confirm what your route needs. See interstate pet transport requirements.
- The handoff. Pickup and drop-off addresses, a contact at each end, and the dates that work.
Rescue transport FAQs
Who can partner with Happy Arrival Pets?
Shelters, rescue groups, foster networks and individual adopters moving a rescue dog or cat between states.
How do rescues request transport?
Send us the pickup and delivery locations, dates and the animals' details through the quote form or by email, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Do you combine animals from different rescues on one trip?
No. Every trip is private, and we never combine multiple owners or organizations into one trip.
Learn more: rescue and shelter transport · how rescue transport works
Ready to move a rescue pet?
Reach us by call, text or email during business hours. After hours, send a text and we'll respond when we're back.
- Call or text(214) 631-9555
- Emailhello@happyarrivalpets.com
- HoursMon–Fri, 8am–6pm CT