Frequently asked questions

We pull from local animal control facilities and rescue groups. Road Trip Home does not currently have the capacity for immediate owner surrenders or good Samaritan surrenders. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d09e32_901b3db0cada488aa97f46d814def5b3~mv2.png

In the Southern United States, there is a significant population of homeless animals. The region's warmer climate contributes to an extended breeding season, resulting in increased numbers of puppies and kittens. Shelters frequently experience overcrowding as new animals arrive daily. Georgia lacks comprehensive spay/neuter legislation, and individuals in rural areas often have limited access to affordable or free spay/neuter services. Partner states and shelters in the Northeast are able to accommodate these animals and successfully place them into adoptive homes. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined

Generally, a healthy animal stays in foster care for about 2 to 4 weeks. This timeline may be shorter or longer depending on the animal's health and the availability of space on a transport. Unlike some programs, we do not leave foster families responsible for animals indefinitely. Every animal in our care is scheduled for transport to reach a rescue partner and find their forever home. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined

Unfortunately, Road Trip Home is not accepting owner surrenders at this time. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d09e32_4a9dcad8841c45e9bf6b2c2cfda041f3~mv2.png

When we take in an animal, we ensure its well-being with basic or advanced veterinary care as needed, overseen by licensed veterinarians. Sometimes all they need are basic veterinary care: heartworm preventative, flea preventative, vaccinations, or deworming. Other times they come in with more serious illnesses or injuries, such as parvovirus, heartworm disease, or respiratory infections. Regardless of the care they require, we are committed to making them healthy and happy again. Animals are only transported once healthy and ready for a new home. Because this can be expensive, we rely on your donations. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/undefined

We do not offer local adoptions. All our animals are placed with rescue partners in the Northeast, often already matched with homes. If you're interested in adopting, please visit a local rescue to help open space for future rescues. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d09e32_120fc64a1d1544db95f16174782a2f87~mv2.jpg https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d09e32_06bbc7de8dff4bc29f3e4764fb90079e~mv2.jpg

On transport days, the Road Trip Home van is loaded and prepared in the rear parking lot of Lake City Animal Hospital.(https://maps.google.com/maps?cid=60306452103729669) While we do not operate from a dedicated facility, there are many meaningful ways to volunteer with Road Trip Home. Volunteers help with fundraising events, transport preparation, assisting on transport days, driving the van, and cleaning the van after each trip. Post-transport cleanup includes washing and sanitizing the van, animal enclosures, food and water bowls, and laundering used towels. You can also support our mission by fostering rescue animals or organizing donation drives. If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact us (roadtriphome@ymail.com)for additional information. https://www.roadtriphome.org/volunteer