Professional transport for rescue and shelter animals
We move rescue dogs and cats from shelters and foster homes to adopters across the lower 48, with a handler who stays with the animals the whole way.
Built for rescues and shelters
- 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 your team can share with adopters.
What we need from your rescue
- Pickup and delivery locations and the dates you are working with.
- Species, size, age and temperament notes for each animal.
- Vaccination records and any health paperwork your destination requires.
Adopters can book too
- Adopters who live far from the rescue can book their own trip.
- Tell us the rescue and route and we will quote it like any other trip.
How rescues and shelters use us
Rescues and shelters use ground transport to move animals from shelters and foster homes to adopters, between facilities, and to foster placements. Every trip is private, with a handler who stays with the animals from pickup to delivery, and photo check-ins that rescues can share with adopters.
What we need to quote a rescue transport
- Pickup and delivery addresses and your preferred dates.
- Number of animals, with species, breed, age and size for each.
- Temperament notes for each animal, including shy or reactive animals.
- Medical notes and medication instructions.
- Vaccination records and any health paperwork the destination requires.
Learn more
Read how rescue transport works and see our rescue partnerships page. Adopters who live far from the rescue can also book their own trip. Choose "Rescue or shelter pickup" in the quote form.
How the trip works.
The same four steps on every trip. See the full process →
Request a quote
Tell us the route, dates and who is riding along.
Confirm your quote
We confirm the route and a fixed price before you book.
Pickup and the road
A handler collects your animals and stays with them, with rest stops and photo check-ins.
Safe delivery
Your animals are delivered to the door.
Rescue and Shelter Transport FAQs
Do you work with shelters and rescue groups?
Yes. Rescues and shelters can request quotes for one animal or several, and we will plan the route point-to-point.
Can adopters arrange their own transport from a rescue?
Yes. An adopter can request a quote with the rescue as the pickup location.
Related services.
See how a trip works, the areas we serve, or read ground vs. air transport.
Ready to coordinate your transport?
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