How do you transport via Doobert?
Doobert allows you to maintain your profile with the days of the week you’re available, and how far you are able to drive from your zip code to participate in a transport. We use this information to filter out transport requests that you won’t be interested in helping you to cut down on the noise of too many e-mails. Check out the video we created that explains how Doobert determines whether a transport is a fit for you: YouTube Video
What’s it like to be a transporter
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What do you need to be a volunteer animal rescue transport driver?
Knowledge of animal behavior
Basic knowledge of dogs, cats, and other animals that you transport.
Organization skills
Ability to keep to a schedule and work well with others
Cell phone & watch
Cell phone & watch
Crates
Disinfected, safe, appropriately-sized crates for animals (strongly recommended)
Knowledge on crating animals
How to gently, safely crate an unwilling animal
Ability to recognize stress
How to recognize signs of stress and aggression, and act appropriately (positively)
Safe vehicle
Reliable, safe, insured vehicle with excellent heat and/or air conditioning in all areas where animals will ride.
Driving qualifications
Driver’s License and insurance
GPS
GPS
Transport Driver Kit
Transport Driver Kit
Ability to recognize illness
How to recognize signs of illness and reduce risk of transmission
Money for gas
🙂 Self-explanatory
E-mail access on weekends (to get updates before your leg)
Knowledge of animal collars
How to correctly fit a collar to prevent escapes
Knowledge on lifting animals
How to safely lift small, medium, and large animals
Transport kit
Run sheet
Printed “run sheet” with all transport phone numbers and details
Crates
Crates are strongly encouraged but are not always essential
Cleaning wipes
Hand wipes (antibacterial)
Vet wrap
Vet wrap
Bucket or tote
Bucket or tote
Waste bags
Poopie bags (always pick up after the animals)
Fresh bedding
Freshly-cleaned bedding
Water bowl
Large clean water bowl
Sterile pads
Sterile pads
Peroxide
Small bottle of hydrogen peroxide (to clean any wounds)
Extras
Extra collars, leashes
Cleaner
Spray cleaner (gentle, non-toxic)
Water
Gallon of fresh water
Tarp
Big clean tarp (for puppy transports, so their paws don’t touch the grass/ground and pick up diseases)
Treats
Food treats (ONLY for luring escaped animals)
Towels
Towels
Bandana
Bandanna (multi-purpose use)