🌟 Well hey there, friend! Thanks for popping in!
I’m Michelle Hudson — mom of four grown humans, Nana to the cutest grandbabies, and a farmer’s wife since 2006 (which basically means I’ve mastered the art of chasing chickens while holding coffee).
I’ve had fur‑babies for over 50 years. Yep… five decades of loving everything from cats and dogs to rabbits, horses, and cows. If it wiggles, snuggles, moos, or meows, I’ve probably raised it, fed it, or had a full-blown conversation with it.
Here at Cloud 9 Ranch, nestled near the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains in Greeneville, TN, every critter has a name, a personality, and usually an opinion.
💛 My Mission (aka: Why I Do What I Do)
To get your fur‑baby from point A to point B safely, calmly, and with all the love and spoiling they’d get if they were riding shotgun with you.
I’m basically the road‑trip auntie your pet didn’t know they needed.
🐾 Meet the PAATS Crew
My husband retired in 2019 after 25 years as a Paramedic. Now he handles most of the animal care around here — and the animals treat him like he’s the mayor.
My oldest daughter joined the transport team too. She’s a Marine Corps veteran with a heart of gold and four cats who think they’re her bosses.
So yes — your critter (said with affection) will be treated like royalty. I talk to them the whole trip. They don’t sass me, and they definitely don’t spill secrets.
🚐 Our Transport Street Cred
Since I started in 2023, I have completed over 300 transports and traveled over 1 million miles, without incident.
We also help rescues get pups and kittens to their new foster or forever homes.
Basically, we’re the Uber, Lyft, and personal butler service for animals.
🧠 Before You Pick a Transporter…
Cheapest isn’t always best — especially when your baby is involved. A responsible transporter isn’t just driving from Point A to Point B. They’re planning, preparing, and protecting your pet every mile of the way. That means factoring in things like:
- Gas prices (which change more than a toddler’s mood)
- Routine vehicle maintenance
- Unexpected repairs
- Hotel stays for long-distance trips
- Walks, potty breaks, feeding, and playtime
These aren’t “extras.” They’re the basics of keeping your pet safe, comfy, and genuinely cared for. And that matters far more than a bargain price.
When I place a bid, it’s for a PRIVATE TRANSPORT — your pet is my only passenger — and ALL expenses are included. No surprises. No shortcuts. Just safe, loving, one‑on‑one care from start to finish.
🐶 What You Can Expect From Us
Safety first. Always.
We know trusting someone with your baby is huge, and we take that seriously.
ETA updates:
We give an estimated arrival time, but weather and traffic sometimes like to test our patience. If anything changes, you’ll hear from us right away.
Puppies:
Under 4 months? They stay in the vehicle for health reasons. Training pads on deck, changed as often as needed.
Cats:
All cats must be crated. Each one gets their own litter box, cleaned at every stop.
(Yes, we respect feline royalty.)
Food:
Please send their regular food — nobody wants a tummy‑trouble road trip.
✨ VIP (Private) Transport
Your pet becomes our one and only passenger.
For long trips, we stay in pet‑friendly hotels or Airbnbs, and your fur‑baby stays right in the room with us.
We offer VIP service across all lower 48 states.
We’re also adding Sniffspot stops on long routes — fenced, safe, off‑leash fun so your pup can unleash their inner zoomies before bedtime.
💬 Got Questions?
Message me anytime. I appreciate you hanging in there through all this info — I hope it helped! I’d love to chat more about your transport needs.
🎖️ Military & First Responder Discount
We proudly support our Military and First Responders.
Active, Retired, and Honorably Discharged Military members — and First Responders — receive a 10% discount with valid ID.
⚠️ Quick CitizenShipper Note
CitizenShipper charges a booking fee that goes 100% to them and 0% to your driver. This fee is separate from your transport cost.
For everyone’s safety, we can’t communicate off‑site until you click “Book Now” and the fee is paid.
Side Note: You will notice there is a gap in my reviews, it's only because I took a break from CS.
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