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.
The Journey: A Symphony of Puppy Chaos 🎶🐶
The second I started the engine, the puppy chorus began. Yelping, whining, barking—you name it. It was like having a furry orchestra in the backseat tuning up for a concert. The first 45 minutes? A complete auditory disaster.
By the time I hit Connecticut, they were all settled down and sleeping. The hum of the car made them all drift off to sleep where I could just focus on the road ahead of me. This lasted all the way through Connecticut, Massachusettes, and most of New Hampshire. About ¾ of the way through New Hampshire, as we departed the highway, they all woke up. Let the puppy chorus commence!
A Special Shoutout to Anne – A Transport Warrior
This transport was extra special because it was done in partnership with one of our favorite long-haul transporters, Anne. If you’ve been following our journey, you know Anne has been an incredible part of the rescue transport community, bringing countless animals to safety.
Now, she’s out there running her own transport company, and we couldn’t be prouder! Anne, if you’re reading this—we wish you all the success in the world. We know the animals are in amazing hands. Being able to help with this leg of the journey was an honor, and we’re so happy to support you however we can!
Mile by Mile: The Final Stretch to Maine
By the time we crossed into Maine, the puppies had finally started settling down again. Maybe they sensed we were almost there, or maybe they had just exhausted themselves from barking and playing in their crates.
Pulling up to the the rescue, I was greeted by a very nice group of people who were all very excited for the puppies and jumped into action like this was second nature to them. When she said they have a team ready, she wasn’t kidding. 2 people at a time took each crate from the car, into the house, and then took the puppies one by one to go get a bath. Boy did they need it!! After about 15-20 min, all the puppies were in the tub, the crates were all cleaned off and I was packing up to head back home.
Being part of this transport and knowing that those 13 puppies already had 105 adoption applications submitted on them, reminded me why we do this—why we deal with the smells, the long trips, the extra expenses, and the logistical hurdles. Because every single one of these dogs deserves a chance – whether that is their first chance like these puppies or a second chance like a lot of the others we transport, they all deserve happiness.
Final Thoughts: Would I Do It Again?
Transporting 13 puppies alone from New Jersey to Maine was no easy feat. Between finding the right car, surviving the chaos, and making sure every pup arrived safely—it was an adventure.
Would I do it again? Absolutely.
Because no matter how challenging these transports can be, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing a dog’s journey to a better life.
Until the next adventure… 🚗🐾
REPOSTING: LETS FIND SWEET ANGEL LINDY A FUR-EVER HOME!!
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