Have you heard the term “No Paws on Ground” or perhaps seen the NPOG acronym and wondered what it meant? Generally used when transporting puppies, No Paws on Ground refers to not…well…allowing the puppies paws to touch the ground. But let’s dive in a little deeper to better understand the Ws behind this. Who does NPOG generally apply to? The No Paws on Ground is most commonly used for puppies that are on a rescue relay transport. Often these puppies may not have had their complete set of vaccinations and being exposed to many different environments during the […] Read more »
We know that animal transport is a hot topic in animal rescue. So here’s 6 must know tips if you want to be successful at coordinating transports: 1) Know the rules Many volunteers love the idea of transporting animals to safety and they are quick to sign-up to help not realizing that like many other things in our society, there are rules, and laws that have to be followed in order to avoid fines. These rules are designed to keep the animals and the volunteers safe and exist at both the federal and state levels. From a federal perspective, the […] Read more »