Jennifer Bennici of New England Samoyed Rescue found herself in an unfamiliar situation recently. A dog was being surrendered and needed to be moved to a secure foster location, and she had to hire a pet transporter. Here’s her story about how CitizenShipper helped her team find a trustworthy and affordable transporter.
New England Samoyed Rescue is a nonprofit animal rescue led by founder and executive director Jennifer Bennici. The organization helps Samoyeds in need and, as a 501 (c)(3), has to make careful decisions about using their limited resources.
“Super appreciative of CitizenShipper and helping to support our rescue efforts and making sure that our pups arrived safely and securely transported during a particularly difficult time of need.”
Finding Safe, Affordable Pet Transportation
Jennifer’s team had to arrange transportation quickly for the dog, named Sweet Jana. Having never hired a pet transporter before, they were understandably nervous about funding someone they could trust that fit within their limited budget. As a rescue, the team needed an option that fit within its
budget without compromising safety or reliability.
“We’ve not done this before so we were a bit nervous in having to find and hire someone to transport
a dog without knowing exactly how the dogs would be cared for.”
Comparing Transporters On CitizenShipper
Jennifer’s team found CitizenShipper and used the platform to locate several bids that matched their price
range. Having multiple options made it easier to compare transporters and finda solution that worked
financially for the rescue.
They ultimately connected with Marla from TLC Transport Services. Before booking, Marla spent 45
minutes answering Jennifer’s questions and making sure the team felt comfortable moving forward. Her responses gave the rescue confidence that their dog would be in good hands.
A Safe Arrival and Consistent Communication
Throughout the trip, Marla kept the Jennifer’s team updated. She checked in when she picked up the dog, shared how the dog was doing during transport, and confirmed when Sweet Jana was ready to be dropped off at her new foster home in the New York area. For Jennifer and her team, that communication made a stressful situation much easier.
“She checked in multiple times to share with us when she had picked up the dog how she was doing along transport and then once our pup Sweet Jana was ready to be dropped off at her new foster home.”
With CitizenShipper, Jennifer and New England Samoyed Rescue found a transporter that fit its budget, answered its questions, and provided the updates needed to move a dog safely during a difficult time.
Jennifer recommends the service to other pet owners and nonprofit rescues looking for secure, dependable pet transportation. Post a free listing on our pet transportation marketplace today!
Content Writer at CitizenShipper. I’ve also been published on The Penny Hoarder, Mommy Poppins and mxdwn.
