Frequently Asked Questions

AJC Rescue & Transport was founded in 2022 and has been providing rescue & transport services ever since.

To apply to adopt a dog, please complete our adoption application.

https://form.jotform.com/230167351175149

To apply to become a foster, please complete our foster application.

https://form.jotform.com/222636304606148

AJC Rescue & Transport operates out of Baytown, Texas and rescues dogs in the greater Houston area, as well as providing transport to the Midwest and Northeast. 

Our basic adoption fee varies based on the age of the dog and whether transport to an out of state adopter is required. 

This includes age appropriate vaccines, microchip & spay/neuter and transport if needed (including vet documentation required for transport)

We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit rescue & transport group and our transport is part of our rescue fundraising activity, meaning all proceeds after expenses, are used to fund the saving and vetting of more dogs. 

We currently service mainly the Northeast/New England area and the Midwest (Chicago/Michigan/Ohio)

We operate a Mercedes Sprinter Van and all dogs are transported in Airline crates, in accordance with USDA guidelines. 

Our rates are structured as follows:

$220 per dog up to 100 lbs

$275 per dog over 100 lbs (or tall enough to require a 38” crate or larger)

$300 per nursing mom with litter up to 4 weeks old 

$350 per nursing mom with litter 4-6 weeks old 

(Additional fee of $100 per crate applies for litters of more than 6 puppies)

$220 per crate for puppies over 6 weeks old and no longer nursing, no more than 2 puppies per crate as long as puppies are under 20 lbs each. Above 20 lbs, the individual crate rate applies. 

These rates are for dogs originating in the greater Houston area. Other pick up locations are available with prior arrangement and additional fee based on location and quantity of dog loading at that location. 

We utilize the following Jotform for bookings. Unless your booking has been received via this form, we cannot guarantee that a crate has been reserved. If a booking is received and we are fully booked for the date you are requesting, we will contact you right away. 

You can find our form "AJC Rescue & Transport Booking Request" at: https://form.jotform.com/221517135216144

Payment and health certificates, for dogs booked on transport, must be received by email no later than 48 hours prior to scheduled loading. 

Dogs canceled less than 48 hours prior to loading (or refused at loading for health/safety concerns or for missing/incomplete paperwork) will still incur the full original transport fee. 

Payments can be made via:

• PayPal:

Ajcrescuetransport@yahoo.com

• CashApp:

$AJCRescueTransport

• Venmo:

@Andrea-Crain-8

• Zelle:

713-449-1077

Zelle is preferred since it does not charge a fee. 

Health certificates and Rabies certificates (if applicable), as well as proof of a clear fecal exam, must be sent to 

Ajcrescuetransport@yahoo.com

at least 2 days prior to transport. 

Original Health Certificate, vaccination records and Rabies Certificate (if applicable) must accompany the dog during transport. 

DOGS BROUGHT TO LOADING WITHOUT THIS DOCUMENTATION PRESENT, WILL NOT BE LOADED. 

All dogs (except NPG puppies) must wear a collar when brought to loading. Any dog not wearing a collar, will be provided one by us and a fee of $10 per dog added to the transport fee. 

All dogs must be at least 14 days post shelter exit, meaning they must have spent at least 14 days in boarding/vet care/foster care before they are eligible for transport. 

Health requirements:

Adult dogs:

• DAPP vaccine 
• Bordetella vaccine
• Rabies vaccine 

Vaccinations must be done at least 5 days prior to transport 

• Clear fecal exam within 7 days of transport. 
• Health certificate 

Puppies over 6 weeks old and no longer nursing:

• At least 2 sets of DAPP vaccines
• Bordetella vaccine 
• Rabies vaccine (if old enough)

All vaccinations must be given at least 5 days prior to transport. 

• Clear fecal exam within 7 days of transport. 
• Health certificate 
• Proof of negative Parvo test within 7 days prior to      transport. 

Additional requirements may apply, based on the laws of the state the dogs are going to. 

Please check with your vet and the website of the Department of Agriculture of the state where your dog is going. 

We reserve the right to refuse any animal that shows signs of aggression or illness at the time of loading or is brought to loading without the required documentation.