We believe your time is valuable so we have organized information under headers so you can easily read what you want and skip the rest. Headers in order:
>Supplies We Provide
>Available Services
>Small Creature Ride Along
>Stress Free Budget Focused Service
>Puppies
>Bullies and Brachycephalic Breeds
>Medical Needs
>Transport Requirements
>THE RISK OF TRAVELING WITHOUT PAPERWORK
>Payment
>Scam Inf
ormation
>About Us
Supplies We Provide
Kennels
Available sizes are 1 series 500, 1 large, 2 medium, 1 small, 1 extra small
Blankets
Bowls (water bowl attached to door for continuous water access)
Treats
Puppy Cleaning Wipes
Foaming Waterless Shampoo
Potty Pads
Leashes
New toys
Nausea and Anxiety Aids
We use Only Natural Pet calming kennel spray for nauseated or car sick pets ONLY WITH OWNERS PERMISSION
We use Only Natural Pet Hemp calming chews for anxious pets ONLY WITH OWNERS PERMISSION
These items are available upon request at no extra charge
Available Services
Private Trips, Semi-Private -1 other pet, Shared Trips-up to 5 occupied kennels,
Private litter transports *puppies under 8 weeks must be transported with the mother*,
Breeding transports for Stud or Dam-please indicate at booking if a pet will be in heat during transport so we may take proper precautions,
Medical or special needs transports,
Move alongside,
Aggressives,
Inquire about others not listed
Please inquire about the types of services you desire when obtaining a quote. Our rates for specialized transports are very competitive. Most trips take 1-2 days with cross country trips taking 3-4 days. Small Creature Ride Along
We do offer low bunny, sugar glider, hamster, guinea pig or other small creature ride along rates if met on our route as we pass through. These must require minimal care to qualify. Deviations from our route for door service or meeting will be charged at the standard minimum of 0.50 per mile on top of the ride along fee. Wait time for pick up or drop off is also an additional fee. The ride along rate for small creatures is $20 per 100 miles. We do not transport birds or rats. These are fragile creatures. While we are comfortable with them, we have not had the time to obtain proper guidance and education for transport needs and safety along with emergency care for them. Stress Free Budget Focused Service
While all of our services go well above and beyond the industry norms, we do offer everything from basic transport to full travel experiences with all the bells and whistles. If you have a price range in mind, please be up front about it. This will allow us to focus on dates and services available for your range without wasting time. If your pet has needs, or you have certain desires or wishes for your pets trip, please let us know. We have driven straight through with 2 drivers and an anxious dog with minimal stops. The following week we took 2 dogs on a coastal drive with beach visits, photos at every state rest stop, high end hotels 12 hours of each day with a separate bed for the dogs, gps tracking, multiple video chats with the owner each day, and grilled chicken for each meal, etc. The penthouse with a garden view and the double with a parking lot view will both allow a nights sleep however no one wants to be shown the penthouse then booked in the double! We aim to give each client the service and experience they desire at a price they can afford. Often we find we can come in at or under a clients planned budget for their desired service when they lead with their budget and desires! Puppies
We follow all USDA AWA guidelines for puppies under 24 weeks. This includes a strict no paws on ground policy. We ensure there is always a barrier between your pet and any surface outside of its kennel. Parvovirus, Distemper, Giardia, and other virus and parasites can be devastating to a puppy. It is more than keeping their paws off the ground. They must be protected from walking, laying, sniffing any surface that could be contaminated… including hotel rooms. As an added measure of protection we treat all of our kennels with microban every 24 hours. A 10 minute treatment continues to kill microbes for 24 hours after use while being completely safe for pets. Bullies and Brachycephalic breeds (short nose, stub nose, flat face, broad head)
We understand the special needs of these breeds during transport. They are susceptible to respiratory issues during transport and we take precautions for that. We are aware that they must have a cool, low anxiety environment with at least 10% more kennel space than other breeds their size. We bleach all kennels and then treat them with microban. We continue to treat with microban every 24 hours during use. Microban kills microbes for an additional 24 hours after use. This drastically lowers the amount of bacteria your pet is exposed to in their kennel. We also check their kennels several times per day to ensure they are kept dry. We monitor anxiety levels every 3 hours as needed. These are just a few of the checks we have to ensure safe transport of these fragile breeds. Medical Needs
I completed the American Red Cross First Aid course for dogs and cats 7/2021. My wife has 2 medical degrees in the human medical field. We are proficient with administering oral pills and liquids to dogs, cats, pigs, goats, some snakes, guinea pigs, chickens. We are proficient with subcutaneous fluid administration with an IV needle and line on dogs and cats. We are familiar and proficient with administering injections on most animals. We are proficient in administering topicals. My wife is proficient in wound care and dressing. If your pet requires these or other services please let us know when inquiring about booking. This allows us to select dates when my wife is available. We will not agree to perform a service we are not comfortable with. We are always willing to go to our local veterinarians and learn and they are amazing at teaching, but if we are not 100% comfortable we will not do it. Transport Requirements
All puppies should have proof of first round of vaccinations and deworming at pick up. This needs to be sent with them. Adult dogs need proof of current rabies vaccination. This should be sent with them. Some states require proof of current vaccinations for adults as well. Most states require an O-CVI This is an Official Certificate of Veterinary Inspection. It must be obtained from a USDA approved veterinarian. The OCVI should be obtained no more than 10 days before transport. The price for an OCVI ranges from $35-$200 depending on the vet. Most clients are able to obtain them for $40. The vet looks the pet over and makes sure it is healthy and fit for travel. The OCVI (also referred to as a health certificate for travel) certifies that the pet is healthy, disease and parasite free, and fit for travel. This protects everyone and ensures your pet is healthy for travel. THE RISK OF TRAVELING WITHOUT PAPERWORK
If your pet is traveling without proper paperwork and the transporter is stopped the pet will be confiscated. Depending on the state the pet will either be placed in a shelter until the owner arrives in person with proof of ownership to pick up or it may be euthanized. The transporter may be fined and/or arrested. The same applies to a transporter without USDA Registration crossing state lines with a pet. Payment
We use Square Business Invoicing. If you are not familiar with Square we encourage you to look them up. They are tied for the top payment processing company. Their safety, security, and client protection are unmatched by any other company. The use of Square Business Invoicing keeps our company from handling any payment information. We email your contract and invoice. The contract can be initialed and signed from any cell phone, tablet, laptop, or PC. For payment, you click the payment link in the invoice and it takes you directly to Square’s secure payment site. When you make your payment they process it and deposit into our business account with them. They have a few different options for payment including debit, credit, ACH (full invoice amount only), payment apps, and ipay. The United States Department of Agriculture requires payment to be secured prior to transport. This has been a huge issue as it has led to a sharp increase in scams. A quality company will require payment up front before pick up… but so will a scammer because they don’t plan to show up. While you are welcome to pay at any time, our invoice is never due until we pick up. If you would like to pay a portion at drop off this can be arranged. Square provides a card authorization form that allows you to secure payment without paying up front by giving permission to draft payment 24 hours after drop off if payment has not yet been made. Scam Information
If you or someone you know has been a victim of an online pet scam involving purchase or transportation please contact the following:
www.petscams.com
Federal Trade Commission: 877-382-4357
FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: www.IC3.gov
International Pet and Animal Transportation Association: [email protected]
Scammers hurt everyone and cause a head ache for our industry. Please help keep pet transports safe by taking the time to properly report all scammers. We strongly encourage researching of each company you consider hiring. If hiring an individual please research them. It is hard to hide a bad reputation in the pet world. 10 minutes of research can save you a lifetime of heartache. About us
We are from Waxahachie, Texas about 25 minutes south of Dallas. We are polite, kind, pleasant animal lovers. We live on just over an acre and are owned by 2 dogs, 3 cats, 7 hens, 2 pygmy goats, 1 mini pig, and 2 teenage humans. We are blessed to have our father and brother to take care of the animals while we are on the road and a wonderful coparenting relationship and a wealth of family to care for the teenage humans. We have an extensive history working in animal rescue and fostering. In 2020 our current dogs reached an age where they aren’t welcoming to any new pets and we were forced to stop fostering and let them enjoy their old age stress free. In 2017 our family was rocked with a cancer diagnosis for my wife. By the end of 2017 she won her battle and was cancer free but it left its mark on her. She was left with multiple autoimmune disorders and a multitude of other issues. 17 surgeries and lifelong low dose chemo later, she was forced to end her career with the U.S. government. I was struggling to maintain my full time management career and provide adequate care and support for her as well. In early 2021 a series of events forced a career change for me. My hobby of working with pets became a high demand service. I found myself transporting more pets each month. My wife was able to join me and together we are a force of love, patience, and caring that is unmatched! The requests poured in and we formed Garrison Family Pet Transports, LLC. We became a business, obtained licenses, registrations, insurances, equipment, business software, and EIN to hire an office staff for 2022. In mid-2021 we discovered Citizenshipper and similar sites which allow us to fill in remaining space on our route and book vacant dates. This has only served to strengthen our company adding an additional 90 transports in 8 months from CS alone. In 2021, with 1 team, we delivered over 250 pets and drove 230,000 miles. 2022 is already looking to beat that. As of March 15 we have covered over 60,000 miles and delivered over 100 pets, clean, safe, loved, and on time with the exception of 2 blizzards that caused hotel stops. We maintain 100% transparency with our clients. We never use false gimmicks or claim to be anything we are not. We never ask for a good review, only an honest review. To date, that has brought us over 70 reviews all of which have been 5 star. We are constantly making changes and upgrades to be the best and safest company we can. We are firm believers that God puts us where we are supposed to be. We had big corporate careers and plans one day and the next day we are owners of a highly recommended pet transport company. At Garrison Family Pet Transports the road to our hearts is paved in paw prints! Welcome to the Family!
