Nationwide & Canada Dog Transport You Can Trust
At Fighting For Paws Transport Co…. we combine professional care, real rescue experience, and nationwide reliability. Whether you’re a rescue organization, adopter, or pet parent relocating, we guarantee your dog’s safety and comfort every mile of the way.
WHY FAMILIES & RESCUES CHOOSE US
Every dog gets individualized care plans
Temperature-controlled Sprinter Van + 4Runner VIP transport
Fresh bedding, hydration schedule, safe rest stops
Behavioral awareness and stress-reduction protocols
USDA compliant crates, safety tethers, and vehicle monitoring
You receive checkpoints, photos, videos, and GPS updates during travel
Boarding includes enrichment, socialization, and optional training
Run by trained handlers with 10+ years in rescue care
Only transport company offering 24/7 veterinary support
Services List:
🐾 Rescue & Shelter Transfers – Scheduled routes & partnerships
🚚 Adoption Deliveries – Door-to-door service nationwide
✈️ Private Relocation – VIP comfort, real-time GPS & video updates
🚨 Emergency Pickups – Rapid-response for urgent rescue needs
🚐 USDA Licensed & Insured Transporter
🩺 24/7 Licensed Veterinarian & Certified Vet Tech Support
🎥 Real-Time Updates & Video Check-ins
🐕 Rescue-Rooted, Family Operated
🌲 Nature-Based Boarding Sanctuary
🌎 Nationwide Routes & Private VIP Options even to Canada with the correct paperwork
Nationwide Dog Transport – USA & Canada
USDA Registered • Husband + Wife Team • Rescue-Driven & Fully Insured
We offer private, door-to-door transport for dogs anywhere in the United States and Canada.
Every trip includes comfort breaks, GPS tracking, and daily updates, so you always know where your pup is and that they’re safe.
🚐 How Our Pricing Works
Our quotes are based on:
Total miles we drive (including getting to pick-up and after drop-off)
Number of dogs and crate space needed
Time of year, weather, and route (mountain roads, snow, ferries, etc.)
Below are our standard packages so you know what to expect. Final pricing is always confirmed in writing before we book.
🌉 California & West Coast Packages
These are our discounted in-state and nearby rates starting from our home base in Northern California.
Local Hop (up to 50 miles)
Perfect for vet visits, local adoptions, foster swaps.
💰 $150
Regional Run (50–150 miles)
Shelter pulls, rescue transfers, short adoption trips.
💰 $275
NorCal / West Coast Stretch (150–300 miles)
Between major cities or over the hill runs.
💰 $450
Big California Journey (300–500 miles)
San Diego, LA, Tahoe, Redding, etc.
💰 $650
Full California / West Coast Plus (500+ miles within CA or to a nearby state)
Any long in-state route, or CA to bordering states (NV/OR/AZ).
💰 Starting at $800
🇺🇸 Nationwide Ground Transport – Lower 48
For routes anywhere in the continental U.S. (outside our California specials):
Standard Nationwide – Short Haul (up to 600 miles)
💰 Starting at $850
Standard Nationwide – Mid Haul (600–1,200 miles)
💰 Starting at $1,150
Cross-Country – Long Haul (1,200–2,000 miles)
💰 Starting at $1,500
Coast-to-Coast / Custom Routes (2,000+ miles or multi-stop)
💰 Custom quote – typically $1,700–$2,200+ depending on route
Rescues & non-profits: ask about our rescue discounts for full-vehicle pulls and long-distance lifesaving runs.
🇨🇦 USA ↔ Canada Ground Transport
We proudly offer ground transport to and from Canada, subject to weather and border conditions.
All USA ↔ Canada trips use the Nationwide rates above, plus:
Border & Paperwork Fee
Covers customs timing, extra wait time, and paperwork checks.
💰 + $200 (border cities / within ~150 miles of U.S. border)
💰 + $350 (deeper into Canada or complex routes)
Any tolls, ferries, or hotel overnights required for safe travel will be discussed and added at cost.
🐕 Multi-Dog & Rescue Group Rates
Discounts when we’re moving more than one dog on the same route:
Second dog: + $150
Each additional dog: + $100
For full vehicle rescue pulls (multiple dogs, shelters/rescues only), we can create a flat trip rate to keep it simple.
✈️ Flight Nanny Services (USA & Canada)
For puppies, high-anxiety dogs, or when ground is not ideal, we offer in-cabin flight nanny services.
Flight Nanny Handler Fee:
💰 $450 per trip
Additional costs:
Airfare: round-trip ticket for the handler
Airline pet fee: charged by the airline
Any required hotel if overnight is needed between flights
What’s included:
In-cabin travel (not cargo)
Regular text/photo/video updates
Handling through security, layovers, and delivery at the arrival gate
All care from airport to airport and hand-off to approved person
🏡 Boarding & Layover Care
Sometimes timing doesn’t line up perfectly. We offer short-term boarding before or after transport at our home base in Northern California.
Boarding: 💰 $40/day per dog
Includes safe kennel or home-style setup, walks, feeding, and love
Great for layovers, weather delays, or scheduling around work
➕ Add-On Services
These options can be added to any transport:
Special-Needs Handling: + $40
Seniors, medical, fearful dogs, or dogs needing extra time & patience
Holiday Transport (major holidays): + $100
Evening / Overnight Pickups or Deliveries: + $75
Crate Purchase to Keep: priced by size (ask for current rates)
✅ What Every Trip Includes
Private, door-to-door ground transport (no hand-offs to strangers)
Climate-controlled vehicles (Toyota 4Runner & Sprinter Van)
Clean crates, water, bedding, and potty breaks
Live GPS tracking (Life360 link)
Daily photo + video updates so you can follow along
USDA-registered husband & wife team
On-call vet & vet tech support if anything comes up
📲 Get a Custom Quote
Every route is a little different, so we send a personalized quote for each booking based on your exact pick-up and drop-off locations.
For the fastest response, text or call:
📞 530-388-6466
RESCUE & SHELTER TRANSFERS
Perfect for:
Overcrowded shelters
Rescue-to-rescue transfers
Foster placements
Emergency intake situations
We partner nationwide with rescues and shelters to safely move dogs from high-risk areas to safety.
Includes:
Pre-trip wellness check
Group or individual transport options
Climate-controlled van or 4-runner
Fed, watered, and rested on schedule
Live-text updates every 2–4 hours
ADOPTION DELIVERIES
We deliver adopted dogs directly to their new families, ensuring their first moments are filled with love, comfort, and care.
Includes:
Personalized introduction videos
ETA updates
First family photo
Official handoff protocol
PRIVATE VIP TRANSPORT
For owners who want a one-on-one, luxury-level experience.
Includes:
Dog travels with no other animals
Direct route (fastest path possible)
Video check-ins, FaceTime options
Premium bedding & comfort setup
Extended rest time & enrichment
EMERGENCY PICKUPS
Available 24/7 for:
Crisis rescues
Abuse/neglect cases
Injured or sick animals needing immediate relocation
Shelter closures
Handled with urgency and compassion.
TRANSPORT SAFETY PROTOCOLS
Certified vet tech performs pre-trip health assessment
USDA-approved travel crates
Temperature control monitored throughout trip
Frequent rest stops every 3–4 hours
Hydration & feeding schedule customized for each dog
Behavior-aware handling (scared, reactive, anxious dogs welcome)
Emergency medical plan with on-call veterinarian
Sanitization after each dog
Transportation logs kept for every trip
COMMUNICATION DURING TRAVEL
You will receive:
✔ GPS pin updates
✔ Photo + text check-ins
✔ Video clips from rest stops
✔ “Arrived safely” confirmation
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world.