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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