We are an approved Placement Partner. The following was sent this morning in response to transport carrier questions many people had.
SPCA of Texas Placement Partner Program:
PROGRAM GOALS
The overall goal of the Pet Placement Partner Program is to place animals from our shelters that are not adoptable through SPCA of Texas Policy.
ELIGIBILITY
To participate in the Pet Placement Partner Program:
The applying agency must be either a 501c3 nonprofit organization or have necessary permits or licensing to house specific types of animals that may otherwise be restricted.
A Pet Placement Partner Program application needs to be completed and returned to the SPCA of Texas.
Animals may not be used for breeding purposes.
Animals must be picked up by accepting agency and will not be shipped under any circumstances.
Animals will be placed on a first come, first serve basis.
No animals will be held for any agency.
Animals will not be placed with any agency or an agency in the future that is involved in “The Pet Trading or Selling Business”.
If an opportunity is available to participate, a site visit may be scheduled by an SPCA of Texas Humane Investigator or a representative from one of our partner agencies. Acceptance into the program will then be determined and the applicant notified by the Rescue and Investigations Department.
TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP
Pet Placement Partners will be required to accept ownership of all placed animals to their agency. SPCA of Texas forms need to be completed for each animal. The SPCA of Texas representative will sign forms releasing ownership of the animal to the accepting agency and a representative from that agency will need to sign the form as well.
TRANSPORTATION
All animals must be transported out of the SPCA of Texas in a humane manner, following these protocols:
•The animal areas of the vehicle need to be climate controlled, having adequate heating and/or air conditioning to protect the animals from temperature extremes and to provide for their health and well-being. Temperatures shall not fall below 60° F or above 85° F, unless that species of animal requires temperatures that fall out of this range. A thermometer must be placed in any area where cages are located and a temperature display located within the driver’s sight.
•Transport cages or crates need to be secured within the vehicle and be water resistant to protect the health and safety of the animals. Such enclosures shall be constructed or positioned in the vehicle such that:
• The animals are afforded protection from the elements.
• The animals are afforded proper ventilation to ensure health and safety, including sufficient air for normal breathing.
•Transport cages and crates containing animals should not be stacked over other animals unless such enclosures are fitted with a floor material that prevents animal excrement from entering lower enclosures.
•Enclosures need to be large enough so that each animal has space to turn around, stand and lie down.
•Animals being transported must be offered water sufficient to prevent dehydration.
The SPCA of Texas will not allow any animal to be transported out in a manner that presents a hazard to the animal’s health and/or safety.
SCHEDULE
Approved Pet Placement partners will be assigned a schedule for transferring out animals from the SPCA of Texas.
