Transport Program

Our transports help relocate adoptable pets to partner rescues in the New England area, creating greater space to save more animals at our Baton Rouge shelter. Many of our partner shelters have shortages of cats and dogs, allowing our shelter to fill a great need. We work with each rescue in selecting a variety of big, small, adult, and/or young dogs of various breeds to take into their adoption program. Once a dog is selected, they must enter a foster home for two weeks before their departure. During this two week foster period, the rescue is advertising and collecting adoption applications to find them the best adoptive home. Many dogs already have a forever home when they arrive while others find a home within a week of arrival.

As a transport foster, one can care for a dog during the two-week period before they leave for a rescue. During this period, the foster’s main priority is to provide a comfortable home for the pet while observing their traits and behavior, so the receiving rescue can pick the best suited adopter. The foster is also required to bring the dog back to the shelter at least once for a health exam which is covered by CAA along with any additional vetting issues that may arise. If necessary, two fosters may care for one pet during the two-week period, i.e., one foster caring for the dog in the first week and the other foster caring for the dog in the second.

Transport fostering is the perfect opportunity to get involved at CAA without the commitment of long-term fostering nor the need to advertise for an adopter. It helps the shelter tremendously – we are always in need of kennel space, and pets in transport foster care are headed to a rescue where they are sure to be adopted! Without transport fosters, they are unable to go. If you’re interested in fostering a pet scheduled for transport, read more or sign up here.