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Tennessee Paws Transportation

Professional Transporter with 2 Years of Experience

Highly rated top performer with a 5.0/5 rating from 10 customer reviews. Successfully completed 14 shipments. Operates a 2010 FORD Taurus. Specializes in Door to door delivery and Solo Rides (VIP) transportation. Mostly delivers Pets and Animals.

Tennessee Paws Transportation

Tennessee Paws Transportation

5.0 14 Shipments
10 reviews • Since April 2023
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USDA registered
24/7 On-call vet

About

I am a former Over the Road Driver traveling the Lower 48 States. I am USDA Class T Carrier as well. I have 14 years in the transportation industry. I started this business with my 3 adult kids as a chance for us to get those road trips in that we missed those years but most importantly, our shared love for our Fur Babies and helping others. We are located in Clinton, Tn which is a great location to work from. We are Commercially Insured through Progressive Commercial INS. We are very hardworking people, our priorities are meeting deadlines and punctuality of delivery. You can safely entrust us with the delivery of your pets while corresponding with you. We are very honest and transparent, any questions will be answered. We will send texts, photos, videos and live GPS tracking updates along the journey. We always take frequent breaks to get relief, run and stretch and play all while maintaining our schedule. I am Safety First Aid Certificated for dogs/cats Vehicles and equipment are sanitized regularly for health and safety of your pets. For ground transport, the USDA/APHIS requires a record of vaccination which must include current rabies vaccination. MUST be 8 weeks of age at the time of pick up and a health certificate is required for travel. The health certificate from your vet states that the pet is UTD with shots and is well and healthy enough for travel and is valid for 10 days. Sometimes, unforeseen factors such as weather, traffic, construction, vehicle maintenance, or pet care may affect transport times. Some flexibility with the pickup and drop off dates is necessary, unless otherwise agreed upon. I do keep a schedule and will have an ETA established for drop-off prior to pickup. If something interferes with that ETA, I will let you know the moment I know (traffic/construction delays/weather etc). And in return I do ask you be available to receive your pet(s) at the designated time. I do ask that you give no shots or dewormers 48 hours prior to transport. It’s just not good on their system. Also please give a light feeding on the day of pickup. I will give food during the trip and keep record of their intake/output. I look forward to hearing from you. I will need to know the size, breed, age and locations of pickup and delivery. If you provide an address that ends up being over 50 miles from the original bid, I will add an additional $50 for every 25 miles I drive. Also if you live where there is no cell reception or on a gravel County road, roads that are unmarked, please be upfront and tell me so that we can arrange a meeting in town. COMMUNICATION IS KEY IS SUCH CARRYING PRECIOUS CARGO Please provide more than enough food for the trip. Changing a pet’s food while in transport truly is not a good idea and will work negatively on their systems. I require 50% prior to pick up and the rest at time of delivery. And as this is a service industry, tips are certainly appreciated! Thank you so very much for reviewing my profile and if I’ve sent you a message that’s means I’d love to transport for YOU! Please note CitizenShipper charges their own separate fee for using their platform. My fee is completely separate for CitizenShipper. Thank You Derek Sharp Michael Sharp Anastasia Sharp Jax Sharp

Services

Door to door delivery

Solo Rides (VIP)

Additional Equipment

Collars

Food

Water

Blankets

Large Crates

Leashes

Achievements

Rating: 5.0Based on 10 ratings
Booked 14 times
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Recent trips

60 lbs American Bulldog from Clearwater, FL to Saginaw, MI (1277 mi)

Aug 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

7 lbs Golden retriever from Hampton, SC to Great Falls, MT (2292 mi)

Jul 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

59 lbs Golden Retriever from Columbia, TN to Steamboat Springs, CO (1351 mi)

Jun 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

58 lbs Golden Retriever from Lake Wales, FL to Pawtucket, RI (1301 mi)

May 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

51 lbs Husky from Black Mountain, NC to Burrillville, RI (868 mi)

May 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

60 lbs Belgian Malinois from Maryville, TN to New Oxford, PA (532 mi)

May 2023 Posted 2 years agoPets and Animals

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2010 Sedan FORD Taurus

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Customer Reviews

Robert

2 years ago

Tennessee Pets are by far the greatest animal transport company I’ve ever used. The care, updates and general care and well being they give the animal is amazing. I highly recommend in using for all your pets transport needs

Mike

2 years ago

Derek and his son were the best team to take our 14 year old Golden Retriever dog 1300 miles to Colorado. They gave us personal attention, constant updates, photos, and google maps to follow them. They were very nice, had plenty of comfortable room, and even took our cat with them too as an exception. Highly recommend using them anytime.

Catrina

2 years ago

This was my first time using citizenshipper and transporting a dog, but Derek made it a breeze! I had an underweight Malinois that needed transported, and he didn’t assume the situation at all like many others did which I was very thankful for. He offered an amazing quote, and even fit me back in his schedule after I canceled previously due to personal reasons! Many photo & ETA updates were provided throughout their drive! My dog ended up having an accident in the van, but Derek wasn’t even upset. They bought him a collar, food, and a toy as well. He LOVES the orange collar they got him, he gets so excited when I grab it to put on! He sleeps with his monkey toy every night too. Derek is super friendly, professional, punctual, and kind. I felt very at ease the entire time. I knew my dog was in good hands with him and his son! I wholeheartedly recommend Tennessee Paws Transportation! :)

Zeibeth

2 years ago

I was really nervous about my dog being transported as I was inheriting her after the passing of a family member, but in the two weeks I had been searching I had not found anyone whose profile is as personal or professional as Dereks. A lot people say they will treat your dog like family but don’t show you how they treat family. Derek shows how much he cares. My Valentina was happy the whole car ride from Florida to Rhode Island and Derek really eased my concerns. He was kind enough to keep her calm the whole way through with blankets and toys and treats. He sent us pictures and gps locations and she clearly really loved being with him. He was a real life saver. If you’re wondering about booking with him just know that I don’t think you can find anyone better.

Maria

2 years ago

Derek is AMAZING! First rate communication, stays in contact throughout the trip, makes great time, handles precious cargo with care! Highly recommend!!

Carol

2 years ago

We needed my parents dog transported several hundred miles after two family medical issues left him homeless. Derek was respectful of our timeline and our preferences for the dog's care en route. The dog liked him, and his co-pilot, and our pictures from the trip confirmed it went well. 110% recommend!

Anonymous

2 years ago

Derek is AMAZING! First rate communication, stays in contact throughout the trip, makes great time, handles precious cargo with care! Highly recommend!! You can’t go wrong with Derek & Tennessee Paws Transport!

Marina

2 years ago

Derek end his children brought my new pup from my breeder to me, over 900 miles one way, in three days. I got updates and pictures the whole time. My puppy got to my house happy, healthy and with so much love. If I ever move another pet I will be contacting him again for sure. 10/10 would recommend!!

Lauren

2 years ago

Derek was great! He transported our dog with his son from North Carolina to NY. She was very scared and anxious but kept me up to date with her status and pictures. He communicated very well which help put me at ease. He dropped her off about 8 hours earlier since she was stressed and wanted her to get to her new home as soon as possible. I highly recommend Tennessee Paws he will make sure your pup gets TLC.

Elsa

2 years ago

Could not recommend this service enough. Derek was amazing. He sent me updates and pictures of Mia throughout the entire trip. Took excellent care of Mia the whole way and even arrived early to the destination point. Great customer service and all around great service. Would definitely book with him again in the future if needed!

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