Almost Home

Almost Home

★5.0 • 13 Shipments

10 reviews • Since March 2022

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You have enough to stress about, you shouldn’t be stressed about the safety and transportation of your baby too. I will try to make the process of this trip as quick and stress free as I can for all involved. PLEASE NOTE: Citizenshipper DOES NOT permit you to exchange information before booking through them! ABOUT ME: My passion is photography (which means you will get lots of pictures on our trip), kids & animals! I do not smoke. I’m trained for first aid and CPR for pets. Growing up as a kid I lived in the country. My friends called my house the zoo house because we had all different kinds of pets. I have fostered and transported for a few rescues in my area for the last 15+ years! Working with rescue animals, I specialize in reading animal behaviors and in fearful and aggressive animals. I have the proper tools to handle them only if needed (catch pole, bite/scratch gloves, etc). I donate 5% of every trip to an animal rescue or animal in need. I have transported dogs, cats, birds, a monkey, a turtle and just recently a baby cow. I would be willing to help you with whatever you need! CLIENTS: Most of my transport's are referrals from rescues, breeders, or repeat customers. But I’d love to meet you and help you transport your baby as quickly and safely as possible. ABOUT THE TRIP: I do provide food though I recommend you send your food so your babies tummy does not get upset by switching foods. I only give your baby bottled water. No water out of faucets as some places have signs saying it’s not safe to drink the water. I provide a new toy (or bone) and blanket to each baby if one is not provided. Your baby will get my undivided attention and love as if they were my own. They will only be kenneled if you request them to be or if they make it unsafe for the driver or if they try to destroy the vehicle. It means when we stop your baby gets special play time / longer walks and more time to stretch. (A lot of gas stations along the highways have dog parks now so we try to stop at as many of those as we can so your baby can actually run and play for a bit.) I share my location the duration of the trip from the moment I leave to pick up your baby til the time I drop your baby off. Rest assured I have 24/7 Veterinarian on call and video conferencing through FirstVet and your baby will never be left alone in the vehicle. Most of the longer trips we drive between 12-16 hours a day and are completed within a couple days depending on weather and construction. (We can drive straight through if needed or requested. Please verify before booking if you need a straight drive trough.) Some of the shorter trips can be completed the same day or next day depending on pick up time. NOTE ABOUT PICK UP: *Please try to have your baby bathed & dry at pick up time. *I do allow one small carry on of personal items. But it must be fully sealed and have name of owner and destination on it. (I WILL NOT transport weed even if it is legal in the states I am transporting trough) *It is suggested that you supply your own choice of food, harness & leash, bedding (e.g. blankets, towels, bed), chew toys, & kennel/crating. You know what your pet can and can not have and what they likes best! However I do supply things if they can not be/ are not provided. BID PRICE: I generally charge a dollar per mile. With an additional amount for extra pets. Don’t like or can't afford my bid please let me know. Maybe we can work something out. Although I am Primarily VIP on occasion I have people ask for non VIP transport, or sometimes I do runs for rescues and you might be able to catch a ride at a lower price. I am always moving and could be closer to you which could make my bid cheaper. DISCOUNTS: I offer a 10% discount if you book within the hour, or a 5% discount if you book within 24 hours. NOTE ONLY 1 DISCOUNT PER TRIP! *10% DISCOUNT: MILITARY: Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard., and National Guard, Veterns. Check out my other discounts on my page! *10% DISCOUNT FIRST RESPONDER: Doctors, Nurses, EMT, Firefighters, Police Officers. *10% DISCOUNT RESCUES: Must be able to prove the animal is going to or coming from a licensed rescue! *5% DISCOUNT BULLY BREEDS: American Pitbull, Staffshire, American Bully, Boxer, English Bulldog, American Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Bull Terrier, Cane Corso, Dogo Argentino, Dog De Bordeaux, French Bulldog, Mastiffs, Rottweiler. 5% DISCOUNT GENTLE GIANT BREEDS: Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Great Dane, Irish Wolfhound, Bernese Mountain Dog, and Great Pyrenees PAYMENT: Payment is split up in two payments. Once the pickup/delivery is booked there will be a 50% nonrefundable deposit (seperate from CitizenShipper booking) DUE AT THE TIME OF BOOKING! This can be paid through Apple Pay, Cashapp, Facebook Pay, Square (credit/debit card), or Venmo. 🚫ABSOLUTELY… NO CHECKS, NO CASHIERS CHECKS, NO TRAVELERS CHECKS, OR NO MONEY ORDERS🚫 CITIZENSHIPPER BOOKING FEE: Please note... Citizenshipper has their own separate booking fee. This goes directly to Citizenshipper. I can not wave or change this fee. Prices are in Pics below. *I understand my bid may be higher than some others and may not be for everyone, but please understand my price is for VIP which is more than just putting your baby in a kennel and moving it with multiple stops in between! The benefits of VIP is that your baby is the only one in the vehicle which means you don’t have to worry about kennels being stacked on top of each other or other animals bringing anything and passing it on to your baby. It also means quicker deliveries because it means no extra stops. It means the car is sanitized before and after each trip. * When you decide you are ready to let me care for your baby. Please make sure you contact me BEFORE you book with me and verify the date, any special needs or requests, and medications needed. Since I am primarily VIP my spots fill up quickly. A lot of my transports are referrals so they are not through citizenshipper. Also feel free to ask me questions and let me know how I can help! * CANT AFFORD MY PRICE OR DONT WANT TO PAY IT, hey that’s okay! Those lower bids are fine aswell! I would ask the drivers questions. Some questions you might want to ask… *What kind of animals will be in the vehicle? *How many animals will be in the vehicle? *Are the other animals required to be vaccinated? *How often do you stop and for how long? *What is your procedure to clean/sanatize the vehicle? *How often do you clean/sanitize your vehicle? *How many extra stops will there be? *How many hours do you drive in a day? *Where do you sleep? Do you leave the animals in the car if you get a room? *Will my pet be left alone at all? *In the warmer or colder months you might want to ask if the animal is left alone in the car how long will it be left alone and will they still have air conditioning or heat while left alone. If not for how long. *How long will it take from pick up to drop off? *Do you have a vet on call 24/7? *Do you have insurance incase something happens to my pet? *Do you have your USDA transport license? *Will my pet be kenneled? *Will my pet be around other animals not kenneled?(ex: in a dog park) *What do you provide? *What do I need to provide?

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Customer Reviews

Emily

3 years ago

I’m very satisfied, she took such good care of my dog for the time span that was needed. I’m so glad we went with her

Veronica

3 years ago

Debra and her boyfriend were so good to my babies. She sent me pictures throughout the day and she shared her location with me so that I could see where my babies. I had one dog whom is very skittish and does not like men. My girl was so comfortable around both of them and her boyfriend was obviously an animal lover for Rosa to be that comfortable him. I appreciate everything they did for my babies.

Tracy

3 years ago

Fantastic service. I was sent GPS location and lots of pictures.

Amy

3 years ago

Great experience!! Very communication was fabulous!! Will use again!! Thx!!

Jocelyn

3 years ago

Very satisfied with the excellent service that Debra and her partner provided in transporting our 85 lb pup from Missouri to San Francisco. I especially appreciated the open lines of communication, updates from the road, and photos -- it really gave us peace of mind that Buddy was in good hands. Thank you Debra!

Sega

3 years ago

They were great with our dogs. Will definitely book them again. Thank you so much!!

jennifer

3 years ago

We recently relocated from Long island to Texas. It would have been way too much to travel with my 2 pups and 2 cats. So I looked up citizenshipper and found VIP ALMOST HOME -( Debra ./owner) It was also last miniute bc our travel plans had changed . Debra was so friendly, accommodating and willing to work wirh us on such short notice . Debra and her husband Juju were absolutely amazing with my 2 Labs Buddy(7) Ben(1.5) and 2 cats Lily(3) Carter(7) . We received regular updates, texts ,videos calls and pictures. My dogs are very hyper especially Ben. They played with them several times a day while traveling . They also made sure my fur babies were always comfortable as Carter my fat cat lol was comfortably and calmly laying on her or her husbands lap .Lily who is a scaredy cat even was relaxed . ALMOST HOME had asked me prior to departing whether I preferred my animals to be crated or not unless it was a danger to them. I preferred for them not to be as it was a long journey. Debra and Juju are true animal lovers and experts with transporting and caring for your beloved pets. Initially, being the first experience with pet transporting , I was very apprehensive and sad when I dropped my animals off for their Departure location was Long Island NY Arrival location- Katy Texas . Debra and Juju quickly developed a rapport with my pets and myself She asked important information as far as helath, allergies, dislikes, llikes dispositions of animals. By later on the first night and then the days following seeing hearing etx our fur babies travel experience ours minds were at ease and we were so grateful we hired ALMOST HOME!! The true test was when our pets were returned after 4 days on the road . We were sooo anxious and couldnt wait to to greet them. All 4 were so happy, content and healthy ! Debra and Juju treated my pets as if they were their own. I would highly recommend ALMOST HOME VIP pet transporters . We wish we could hire them regularly for when we go away but too far proximity.. Another thing- The cats who arent good with traveling looked great and were so content. I was amazed how smooth the transition was and how happy they all are in our new home Buddy, Ben , Lily and Carter didnt skip a beat ! We also loved the fact that my fur babies were the ONLY pets in vehicle allowing for full attention and care . It was worth every penny and then some!! Now we have gone from complete strangers with Debra owner of ALMOST HOME to friends. 🥰❤️ AlMOST HOME VIP pets is the way to go! The Rocco family Long island to Texas! 😊

Kelly

3 years ago

Debra was amazing. I was nervous to have someone pick my dog up. He gets anxious and doesn’t trust others fast. He’s never bitten before (but you can never be to cautious). I explained all of this to her. She was very understanding. I told her we had a short window (due to other plans falling through). She met all of our needs with Zeus (my border collie). She transported him quickly (half-way across the country in 2-days). She gave us constant updates with photos and GPS. She made sure Zeus was comfortable and well taken care of. He was super happy with her as well. It’s very clear, she really has a way with animals. She made sure he was fed well, given breaks, and able to go potty frequently. At the beginning of the process, she answered all of my questions and communicated with me excellently. Side note: my family was transporting Zeus between my mother and myself. She also made sure to give updates to my mother as well. Debra also offered help finding another transporter if working with her wasn’t going to work out. On top of that, she was just awesome. She also had help transporting Zeus and her partner was fantastic with him as well. Really, the whole package. If your looking for someone trustworthy, efficient, and goes above and beyond caring for your fur-baby, she’s your girl! Thank you again Debra for the amazing service!

Anne-Marie

3 years ago

Debra could not have been sweeter and more caring about my beloved dogs that are literally my family...and we have 3 children (meaning actual human beings!!!) Constant updates and babies came home safe and sound and happy as clams! They probably wanted to leave with her! Ha! Could not recommend her more.

Brittany

3 years ago

Debra was absolutely incredible from the beginning. She took so much care of my sweet dog. She was super upfront and kept me updated on time and how he was doing. I couldn't have asked for a more amazing experience. I would recommend her to anyone!

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