The Puppy Express: Transporting 13 Puppies from New Jersey to Maine

Some transports stick with you, and this one? This one was one for the books. Picture this: 13 puppies. Three crates. One person. And a long journey from New Jersey to Maine. Sounds like a challenge, right? Well, it was—but as always, it was worth every single mile. The Logistics Nightmare: Finding the Right Car When I agreed to take on this transport, I thought, “Sure, I’ve transported puppies before. How hard can it be?” But I quickly learned that finding a car that could actually fit all three crates was going to be my first major hurdle. Crates take up a LOT of space, and when you’re moving 13 puppies safely, there’s no room for error. After trying to configure multiple setups in different vehicles, thanks to our amazing friend Phyllis, we finally found one that worked. The puzzle pieces fit, the crates were secured, and I was ready to hit the road. But if you think that was the hardest part—just wait. ...