R E S C U E T R A N S P O R T U S AC A T / K I T T E N T R A N S P O R T R U L E S
C A T / K I T T E N T R A N S P O R T R U L E S
• We all want a successful transport every time we drive
away with our passengers so here are some things to
keep in mind to ensure you keep doing so.
L I A B I L I T Y
• If drivers choose to have another person join them on
their leg(s), that passenger must also agree and adhere to
these rules. If the passenger is a minor/child, they should
not assist with the transport duties (scooping litter,
cleaning crates, etc.). The care and safety of transported
animals are the sole responsibility of the driver who signs
up for the leg.
S U P P L I E S L I S T
• Wet Wipes
• Pee Pads
• Bowls
• Water
• Extra Carrier
• (An extra carrier is useful when you need to clean the carrier that was sent, you
can transfer the kitty to your carrier to clean the other one. Also, sometimes
carriers do break apart and you may need to have an extra on hand)
• (Water should not be kept in plastic bottles in a vehicle in the heat. It can
release chemicals into the bottle that are harmful to the animal. Please make sure
you use a new bottle of water for a new day of transport.)
N E V E R T A K E A C A T O U T O F I T S C A R R I E R O U T S I D E O F A V E H I C L E .
• Trying to catch a loose cat is
extremely hard and almost always
unsuccessful.
• Cats should only be taken out of
carriers to change pee pads or litter,
and only inside a vehicle with doors and
windows are locked.
• If you have more than 1 cat on transport, never take them out together. Take each cat out separate. If there is more than 1 person available to then more than 1 cat can be taken out the same time.
• The ratio should be 1:1 (1cat:1adult)
C AT S A R E N O T A L W AY S F R I E N D LY
• On transports, cats become very stressed. You may
want to try and pet them and they may not want you to.
Cats natural reaction to someone reaching out or
grabbing them is to bite and scratch.
C A T S D O N ’ T H A N D L E C L I M A T E C H A N G E W E L L
• Cats do not transport like dogs. They have side effects
from climate/pressure change. Cats will experience:
• Runny nose
• Runny eyes
• Cough
While all these symptoms resemble a respiratory infection,
cats that started a transport with no symptoms and start
showing signs on transport are having side effects from
climate/pressure changes in the atmosphere. There is
nothing to do for them except to keep them comfortable
and as stress free as possible.
N O S M O K I N G O R L O U D M U S I C
• Some animals can be allergic to smoke as well as become
stressed with the smell. We also do not want to deliver an
animal to their rescue or forever home stinky.
• Loud music can stress out an animal very easily as well as
frighten them and our job as transporters is not only to keep
them safe but to make sure they are as comfortable as
possible.
C O M M U N I C A T E !
• A complete run sheet with all
contact information will be emailed
to you no later than the evening
before the start of transport.
• Contact the person you are
picking up and dropping off to and
arrange a mutual meeting spot that
is safe for you.
• When you pick up or drop
off, please let the assigned
monitor of your transport
know.
• Make sure you communicate
with the assigned monitor your ETA
to your drop off location as soon as
it is safe to do so once you pick up
your passengers.