Records & paperwork6 min read
Rescue transport relay pet information card
Rescue transport often involves 3 to 6 different drivers and handoff points. A clear info card per animal keeps each leg safe and the destination expectations clear.
The Driyu team
Pet safety editorial
Quick answer: Per animal card: name (or shelter ID), age, breed type, medical status (vaccines current, any current medication), behavior notes (food, social, special needs), origin and destination, sending and receiving coordinator contacts, microchip number, photo.
Card fields
- Name or shelter ID
- Age and breed type
- Recent medical (vaccines, any meds)
- Behavior notes (food, social, special needs)
- Origin coordinator
- Destination coordinator
- Microchip number
- Photo
Handoff chain integrity
Each driver verifies the card matches the animal at pickup. Each driver verifies again at drop-off. The card stays with the animal through every leg.
How Driyu fits
A digital pet profile per animal makes the card’s shareable layer cleaner. Drivers can scan a QR if the rescue has chosen to deploy one.
Related reads from Driyu
- The rescue foster handoff checklist
- Foster coordinator multi-pet information binder
- A shelter volunteer pet records template
Sources and further reading
Frequently asked questions
Paper card or digital?
Both. Paper for the driver during the drive; digital backup if the paper gets lost.
Who maintains the card?
Origin coordinator creates it; destination coordinator updates as needed.
What about medication during transport?
Disclose clearly. Some medications need cool storage; coordinate ahead.
What if the animal is sick during transport?
Each driver has the next emergency vet contact for their leg of the route.
