Rescue Transport: International

The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Canadians on holiday or business in foreign countries are often highly distressed at the thought of leaving behind homeless street dogs they befriended, knowing the dogs fate is usually continual suffering until it is more than likely heartlessly killed. Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue works together with Canadian travellers who contact us from abroad and help rescue street dog(s) and prepare for their transport back to Canada.

We help with:

• Email and Phone correspondence with travellers abroad
• Information about airline procedures and crate requirements
• Pick up at dog(s) at pre-arranged date and time at Calgary International Airport or pre-arranged airport
• Taking Pet into Rocky Mountain Animal Rescue Sanctuary or off-site Foster Program
• Placing pet on website, screen potential adopters, organize adoption contract and agreements, offer dog training or behavioural counseling, finalize adoption, and collect adoption fees

Adopter Responsibilities:

• Obtain airline-approved dog crate
• Make Airline payment and reservation. No late evening or night arrivals. (If requested, R-mar will reimburse rescuer when pet is adopted)
• Take pet(s) to vet for vaccinations, rabies, spay/neuter and deworming (If requested, R-mar will reimburse rescuer when pet is adopted)
• Email quality photo and bio to R-mar to post pet online prior to transport (see Photo & Bio Requirements)
• Email R-mar preferred choice of date and arrival time of airline into Calgary or other Canadian city for confirmation (no late evening or night arrivals)
• Covers cost of Canadian Customs veterinary check upon arrival at Canadian airport
• If pet flys Cargo (rescuer not onboard) covers cargo cost (a cargo company charges to take pet off plane and to their cargo holding area next to airport)
• Payment of $75 per transport (not pet) to R-mar paid via Email Interac or PayPal (see Donation page on website)

Prior to Transport, Travellers need to:

• Bathe dog. Groom for all fleas or ticks (obtain product from vet if needed or available)
• Take to vet for spay/neuter and deworming whenever possible
• Obtain from veterinarian an International Health Certificate and rabies certificate
• Obtain distemper and parvo vaccinations, any other vaccinations necessary in that part of the world
• Do not feed meals day of transport or evening before. (Only very small handful or dog biscuit. Be sure dog has ample opportunity to eliminate prior to be crated at airport)
• Have crate ready to go with terry towels or other comfortable blanket