First Rescue Transport
Tomorrow I will be going up into MO to pick up two OESs for Ingrid. This will be my first transport, and because of business in Little Rock on Monday, I will have Jubilee with me. What do I need to know to make this trip good for all involved? What should I do to prepare? Cordially, Caroline |
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Are you by chance getting Walker from Springfield??  
I can't personally offer advice as I have not been involved in rescue but the topic has been discussed here. Have you looked over this thread... http://forum.oes.org/viewtopic.php?t=10912 There was lots of good advice on what to bring along in the car. IMO, if your vehicle is big enough that you can crate the new ones that would be ideal. If not, you might try closing the leash in the door so that the dogs can't move all over and get into trouble as you drive. Best of luck on your journey and let us know how it goes!! Oh, and THANK YOU for your part in the rescue efforts!! |
| Thank you for the link, it will be a lot of help. These dogs don't have names, isn't that sad? Well, they will have by the time our trip is over! - Caroline |
Anonymous wrote: Thank you for the link, it will be a lot of help. These dogs don't have names, isn't that sad? Well, they will have by the time our trip is over! - Caroline
Yes, it is very sad. Have fun finding names for them!! I don't know what part of Missouri you are traveling to but I am in central Missouri and we have had rain for several days. You might want to bring some old towels in case you need to dry off wet dogs or clean muddy feet!  |
I have done quite a few transports and will tell you what I do, it may not be the all of transport but it has worked for me  Make sure you have a martingale tyle collar, scared dogs can slip out of a regular collar, bring leashes .I have been on many a transport when the other person has wanted their leash back or the home/shelter I picked up from did not provide a leash or collar. Make a makeshift tag up, even if it is a long piece of tape wrapped arounf a piece of paper with your info and/or the rescues info on it. (just in case of an escape but I know that won't happen) Leashes are good to tie dogs to something so that they aren't helping you drive or fighting with each other, crates are best I have several but not everyone has extra ones. Bring paper towels and towels to clean up with, baggies to pick up poop and bags to put paper towels you may use for other clean ups. (some dogs may get car sick...)I always bring some sort of cleaner with me and doggie spray shampoo(the waterless kind) in case the dogs need some clean up. I was going through a tunnel with a friend (her suv) the dog was in a crate but peed so much it splashed all over the back and it took forever to get the strong smell out!! So I put a tarp down and a blanket over it to minimize splashing and soaking up in the carpet. Don't forget to get any medical records/immunization records and medication that may need to come with the dog. I bring a dish and water in case they need a little drink and treats some dogs are too nervous to eat a treat but I bring them in case. I have a transport backpack ready to go. If it is a long transport being done by a group of people make sure you have the phone number of the person bringing you the dog and the person you are meeting, also the rescue info and contact person's phone number. I know this is long but I hope it is helpful. I have made lots of friends doing transports. You are doing a wonderful thing!!!!! |
| I would not have thought of making the name tags, but I will do that tonight. We will be in the car for about five hours, so your other advice will help, also. What is a Martingale collar? Also, do you have any particular tips for when you stop for potty breaks (human) in the summer? With Jubilee, I leave the keys in the ignition and the car running but locked. But I know she is not going to try to get into the front seat.
When this run is over, I will report and maybe post some pictures ... that is after I register, which I really need to do.  |
Anonymous wrote: ... that is after I register, which I really need to do.
Yup! I was just going to say that! A sheepie owner involved in rescue -- how great! A trick I learned when I adopted Maggie was to tie a knot in the leash and shut it in the car door with a piece dangling outside -- this will prevent them climbing into the front seat when you stop for a break. I don't keep them secured that way while driving though because in an accident, having the collar secured could be really bad. It would be ok if the dogs are wearing harnesses you could attach the leash to instead of attaching to the collar. I actually added carabiners to various locations in my car so I have ready places to secure the leashes if needed so they don't jump out of the car. Good luck! |
| a martingale collar is like a choke collar but only has a small amount of chain and the rest is nylon, it only closes as tight as the nylon. If a rescue dog is scared they can back out of a flat collar , I leave the flat collar on too with the ID. I always worry about losing a dog in transport but never have. As far as bathroom stops, I usually drag the dog with me and use the handicapped stall at rest stops. If you can lock the car and leave it running, make sure the dog is secure, that would be fine. Please let us know how it goes. Have a safe trip...
Cindy |
| Well, the trip from Fayetteville to Ava, MO to Little Rock is complete, and went smoothly, most like because of all of the great advice I got on here. When I got there, I was shocked ... I bet there were 100 dogs in pens on the muddy ground; all different breeds. The lady told the two girls I was picking up were inside because she had bathed them this morning. I don't know what she bathed them in, but they reeked of cow dung, and both still looked filthy to me. The loaded up and left happily with ever a backward glance. They are both cute. One is very small, and the other is large. They have very different looks and very different personalities, but both are going to turn out fine. The larger has the goofiest, happy attitde you could imagine, The smaller one was a bit timid, but very curious. I took some pictures with my cell phone, but they aren't very good. Once some "neglect" healthcare issues are taken care of; and they have had time to adjust to life as a "pet" I think they will be great. Oh, and I named them Miss Liberty and Jewel. Caroline |
| you are one angel thanks for helping these 2 out |
| Thank you for helping these babies. Great names! |
| Bless you for getting involved in rescue!! I'm glad to hear your first experience went so well. |
| I am glad all went well.
Now they can look forward to a better life. I had 2 bassets that smelled so bad that I was transporting. I stopped at a park for my lunch and to potty them. I put them under the water spigot to get some of the stink off! It helped a little, but some soap would have helped. Thank goodness their foster home was a groomer, so they both went in her tub for a scrub ASAP! |
| Thank you all for replying. I was beginning to think this was not a very friendly group! I have read post for a few weeks, and was attracted because y'all seemed to be really open. I had another impression when so few responded to my post. So, I really appreciate those of you who did. |
Please don't think we are unfriendly, I'm sure many of us read your post and were wishing you luck but as I myself have never rescued or transported I had no advice to give, altho I should have posted to wish you luck , I'm sorry  |
Anonymous wrote: Thank you all for replying. I was beginning to think this was not a very friendly group! I have read post for a few weeks, and was attracted because y'all seemed to be really open. I had another impression when so few responded to my post. So, I really appreciate those of you who did.
I think there are fewer people around on the weekends....not to mention being the weekend before a holiday. Make it official and join us. People are friendly and it is lots of fun!! |
| I was one of the ones that read the post too but didn't offer advice as what I would have said was already mentioned.
This is a great group and always feel open to ask us anything. Good job on the rescue!! Marianne |
| Hi Caroline,
fantastic you rescue Jewel and Miss liberty (lovely names!! )! It's always great to rescue Sheepies and you even rescued 2 of them! I am delighted when I rescued my OES Charlie, I just got her 1 month ago and they delivered her to my house which was nice! She settle in fab and is very wild, I'm sure Jewel and Miss Liberty will do the same! 
Have loads of fun with your Sheepies!!! 
Charlie and me send you loads of Sheepiehugs |
| Sorry I am late to reply...glad your transport went well!!! It is a nice feeling to help dogs in need. You can take (I believe )14cents a mile off for taxes if it is a tax exempt group. I never remember to keep my milage and you can take off other things that are rescue related. If my GSD group has an event I can take off the milage and the cost of the water I provide etc. These things count as donations. I don't keep good records but always advise others to do so I have a small note pad in the car for these things if I can only teach the dogs to put entrys in |
| Caroline,
I apologize for not responding to your original post, but I promise this group is one of the friendliest bunch around. Right now a lot are on vacation with the 4th of July holiday. I do fostering and transport for Ingrid as well and currently have one foster. I am so glad that yours went well (ok other than the smell  ). I can so relate to that. When we picked up Sam even though it was hot I drove with all windows down and stopped and purchased an industrial size air freshner. I was rereading some of my posts from picking him up and all I could say was he was rank!
Those of us that are involved in rescue of these dogs THANK YOU SO VERY, VERY MUCH! If you have any questions or need to talk please let me know. |
| Caroline,
Welcome & thank you! I too work w/ Ingrid & OESRNSE. I have done a few transports, but the advice given was complete & I had nothing to add. Can't wait to see the photos! Sue |
Anonymous wrote: Thank you all for replying. I was beginning to think this was not a very friendly group! I have read post for a few weeks, and was attracted because y'all seemed to be really open. I had another impression when so few responded to my post. So, I really appreciate those of you who did.
OMG!!!!! I was out of town for almost 2 weeks...Sorry! Darn vacation gets in the way...Grrrr... Thank you so much for rescuing and helping with transport. Moving the dogs is the lifeline of rescue work.....But do be careful....It is VERY addictive.... |
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