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Transport: Foster Drop-Off Instructions

Before transport day, your dog must be fully medically ready.

Addicus will have told you through your dog's thread which appointments were needed — make sure those are done and the records are in before transport day.

Medical Requirements

Your dog must be:

  • Up to date on vaccines: two rounds of DHPP (all dogs and puppies), Rabies (all dogs over 16 weeks), and Bordetella.
  • Heartworm tested (negative) for all dogs over 7 months — unless recently treated, which should show on the vet records.
  • Spayed/neutered with documentation (all dogs over 6 months).
    Health Certificate — required for every dog and puppy

Health Certificate — required for every dog and puppy

  • A veterinarian must see the dog IN PERSON to issue it, and all the medical requirements above must be met first.
  • Timing: issued within 5 days of transport. (Maryland destinations are different — within 72 hours — and Addicus will flag those dogs. New screwworm rules set these windows, and some states also require added treatment or permits, so do not book the health-certificate visit until Addicus confirms the timing for your dog's destination. We'll tell you the window so the certificate is valid on arrival.
  • Destination address for the certificate: Amy Stanton 83 Obtuse Road S Brookfield, CT 06804 — (773) 551-8303

Drop-off

  • Between 12:00 and 1:00 PM (usually) — Hampton Inn: 4141 Governors Row, Austin, TX 78744
  • If you can't drop off, tell your Adoption Coordinator in advance so we can arrange a volunteer — or post on the Addicus' Legacy Foster & Volunteers Facebook group to find help.

What to send with your dog

All paperwork goes in a MANILA ENVELOPE, clearly labeled with your dog's name and “Addicus' Legacy Dog Rescue.” Include:

  • Health Certificate
  • Rabies Certificate
  • All other medical records (dates of preventatives and microchip included)

What to pack

  • Transporters provide all food. If your dog needs a special diet, label the bag clearly and send enough for 3 days.
  • Tape around the collar with the dog's name and (773) 551-8303 written in Sharpie.
  • Morning of transport: limit food — many dogs get carsick when loaded, and less food means less mess.
  • One blanket or a small toy is fine, but space is tight — pack light!

Questions or a problem before drop-off? Contact your Adoption Coordinator right away.