10/13/2026
Transport Rates, Instructions and Agreements:
Buyers and Sellers must read...
I know this is long; please take the time to read all of it, as it has much needed information for all parties involved. If you have any questions, please reach out, I will be happy to help you.
I will need the name and phone number of both parties, exact addresses for either door-to-door or public place (public place I only need the city and state, no need for home street addresses) to meet for pick-up and drop-off locations. Please choose public places wisely in a safe area of town for everyone involved. The color, breed, s*x and age of the rabbit. The payment in full to secure the spot.
Once the payment is paid in full the spot is yours, non-refundable if the rabbit is refused at pick up for health etc reasons, or is no longer available (please pay the seller in full first), a no show from the buyer/seller, or if you change your mind... It is refundable if for some reason the route doesn't fill up enough to cover the expenses of making the trip or for any reason on my part to need to cancel and refund. I try my best to not have to cancel but in the event of a family emergency, I may postpone the route or cancel.
I am old school so no forms to fill out. I speak to everyone on a personal level in PM to set up transport and answer all questions personally one on one. Once you feel confident in the service and care I provide, when you make a payment to secure your spot, I will then get the information needed from you. However, it is easier with forms, I just have not set them back up yet, not sure if I will be. My system has been working perfect, and I do like the more one on one personal level in PM.
Timothy hay and spring water will be provided and available 24/7. The pellets provided will also be available 24/7.
At pick up I will need a Ziplock bag with enough pellets to use while on transport, 1 gallon bag of pellets for the buyer as transition feed (both of which double bagged please) along with the rabbit and any paperwork (pedigree/birth certificate and/or show certificates etc.) if applicable place the paperwork in a gallon Ziplock bag. Nails trimmed, no runny noses or eyes, clean bottom (not poopy) and no visible signs of fur mites IE missing fur patches with flaky dandruff look. In general, good health and temperament. With no signs of bloat or gassy tummies. If the bottom (peri area) has longer fur, please clip that back so no pee/poo is getting stuck to them, on transport I really don't have a way to properly clean the bottoms as well as I would like to. Please note anyone even remotely have a possibility or signs of something contagious will be refused at pick up. I cannot risk the health of others on board.
I do not check gender nor teeth for malocclusion; those issues are between buyer/seller to resolve as neither of these are needed for transport. I will make sure the teeth are aligned well enough for them to be able to eat while on board. Please ask for pictures/video proof before your purchase from the seller/breeder. At the pick-up stop if something is questionable, I will contact the buyer to be sure they do still want the rabbit brought to them. This is one of the reasons for a phone number; I need to contact you ASAP. Please watch the stops ETA and be available for a phone call if needed. If there is no answer, I will have to make that desccision on a case by case basis for you.
No need for ear markings or anything written on the bags of pellets. I use a number system that has worked flawlessly for me so far. Never had anyone mixed up or go to the wrong place.
Absolutely no rabbits under the age of 8 weeks old. However, I prefer 10-12 weeks as they can stress as little babies. Know this up front and going into transport that it can cause stress. To this date there has never been a death on board. Do know it is a possibility with stress. I will not be held responsible for travel/stress related health issues or death of. Nor any pre-existing or underlying health conditions that can be missed. In the event of a death on board, the rabbit will still be brought to you, so you may have a necropsy performed, as that is your right to do so. He/she would be carefully wrapped and placed in an area (as cold as I can provide) away from others for the safety of others on board. The carrier and perimeter of the area will be immediately cleaned with Virkon. This is what the veterinarian's use after each visit/patient. You are agreeing to this when you submit your payment for transport services.
I will do my best on board treating/preventing stress with baby gas drops, tummy massages, probiotics, Pedialyte if needed, yq+ if needed and critical care if needed. My carriers are lined with spa liners not only for easy clean up but for monitoring intake and output of each rabbit (food vs pee/poo levels). For this reason, each rabbit MUST have its own carrier. I need to monitor each one individually to see who is eating/drinking, poo/pee and who isn't. If they share a space one of them could not be doing so well, in need of extra care and it could be missed. I ABSOLUTELY NEED to be able to see who needs that extra care, to be safe and healthy getting to you.
My costs per hole (carrier spot):
Edit to change the rates... With rising gas prices and tolls, plus the long distances between stops, expenses of everything I keep on board and a much-needed oil change at the end of each route, with no more spots than I have available, I have to go up on my rates to $200 each spot.
For this reason, I do charge more to make sure my expenses for the trip are covered. You wouldn't believe how many times I have paid out of my own pocket to make these trips. More than I care to count. I couldn't keep going at that rate.
I do not factor in my personal expenses, like showers that have to be paid for or my food/drink expenses. I also have not factored in replenishing the stock that I keep on board for the animal care and clean up.
I realize my costs are more expensive than the big boys out there that can take on a lot more and go farther etc. I simply cannot operate under their prices. If price is a factor for you, I would suggest for you to contact one of the other transporters out there. It will not hurt my feelings. There are several I can recommend for you, and I would use them myself if/when I had a need for them.
You are allowed to ask for updates along the way, pictures at stops if you want and to inspect the carriers for cleanliness/hay/food and water levels at any stop or thru pictures.
I will be opening a group chat for all drop off and pickups, if you will have someone meet for you, then they also need to be added to the group chat. Feel free to leave the chat whenever you want after your stop is completed. This chat will be kept to ONLY posting updates and ETA by me, do not chat in this one please. If you need to speak with me, send a personal/private PM. I will answer you once I complete the pickup or drop off at the next stop. Let me reiterate; DESIGNATED pick up person MUST be in the group chat to see the ETA and updates. They may leave the chat once they have completed the stop for you. If notifications are an issue for you, please mute the chat but keep an eye on the day of your stop to see any updates that may affect your stop.
I will send out an ETA as I leave the stop before yours and again at the 1 hour away mark to give you ample time to get to the designated stop location. Once I am at the stop, I will post my location in the parking lot etc. I will not wait any longer than 15 minutes before moving on to my next stop. Please plan to be early so if there happens to be traffic etc you can be there. If you are running into an issue please private PM me as early as you can on the way to your stop, I will work with you if I can, as much as changing the stop location to help you if need be.
Please keep your stop dates clear and be available/flexible as traffic, construction zones, accidents shutting a road down or bad weather may affect the time for a stop. I do my very best to stay on schedule, but I can't control the road or the weather.
Thank you all :)
Happy trails and see you soon!!!
Buyers, please forward this to your seller/breeder as it has the information they need to have your rabbit ready at pick up stops.
Sellers, please forward this to your prospective buyers, not everyone will agree to the rates etc and this will help them to decide or to look for another transport.
Attached is a picture of the car I use to help you locate me at the stops.
2024 Chevrolet Blazer.
Edit to add.... For your peace of mind, I keep my car maintained. So far no issues on the road. But anything can happen. In the event of mechanical issues of any kind, my car will be left and come back for after the route is completed. A rental car for replacement will be secured ASAP! and will continue on with my regular schedule. An update and picture of the rental car will be provided in the group chat.
Thank you all :)
Happy trails and see you soon!!!
