SHELTER
DOG
TRANSPORT
ALLIANCE
A 501c3 Animal Transport Program
Almost every week, the Shelter Dog Transport Alliance partners with over a dozen county shelter systems that are experiencing overcrowding and are in need of valuable space. When our shelters are at capacity, we safely transport at-risk dogs and cats to Northern rescue partners where forever homes anxiously await them. Because of strict spay/neuter laws, our Northern states have tackled pet overpopulation and are able to open their homes and hearts to our shelter animals in need.
Our Vans
BigHun 2 & BigSam
Ways to Help Today
Donate
Shelter Dog Transport Alliance is a non-profit, all-volunteer 501c3 public charity that operates solely on donations. Every cent you donate goes directly to the cause. Our main expenses are gas money to get our pups to safety and mandatory vet checks so each shelter animal is approved for travel. For just $25 you can know that a shelter dog was able to be transported to a second chance at life. PLEASE NOTE: Donation button goes to PayPal; if you are planning to make a large donation, please consider mailing a check to avoid bank fees (see address at the bottom of the page). All donations are tax deductible. EIN: #92-2980830
Help with a transport
There are so many things that must be done in order to have a successful transport! If a shelter dog needs rescued in your county, then we need to get that pup to our transport van. For each transport, we need dog lovers to give out plenty of hugs and walks to prepare our pups for their big trip. And...most importantly, we would love to have volunteer drivers willing to donate their time to make a life-saving trip up North happen.
Be a short-term foster
The majority of our shelters are completely overcrowded, so as new animals arrive the shelter must make space. Fostering with us is short-term, we just need to keep our dogs safe while they await transport. Our transports are scheduled ahead of time so you'll know exactly how long we'll need your help. We'll make sure you're given everything you need to hold tight to our pups while they wait for their second chance through transport.
Spay & neuter
Many of our county shelter systems are so overburdened that without transport support loss of life would be unavoidable. Even if you're not able to volunteer or donate, please be an advocate for spay/neuter programs. A great start is to share through word of mouth or social media that our state needs to start prioritizing spay/neuter initiatives. We would greatly appreciate it!
