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.