08/31/2026
TRANSPORT. We have been triaging (and seeing) a lot of emergencies recently. Due to high demand and not being able to teleport, there are many times we are recommending the owner transport their animal to a clinic (OSU Vet School for livestock, one of the Springfield ERs for dogs/cats). We understand it can be feasibly difficult, but PLEASE have a transport option ready and/or planned.
For cattle this is a truck and trailer - whether that is your own, or knowing you can borrow a friend’s. For sheep/goats/calves/pigs - this can be the backseat of your car, in a dog kennel in a car/truck, truck and trailer, etc. For dogs and cats - generally this is a vehicle, knowing cats can be put in a crate/box/trap and dogs can get in vehicles on their own or via a ramp.
We have heard of and seen people load calves in the back seat of pickups, goats in mini vans, chickens in cat carriers, cats in a cardboard box, and so much more. Feel free to get creative, but please have a plan before an emergency arises.
We know there are situations where it is truly not possible to transport an animal (down cow for example). But honestly there are very few exceptions. Emergencies never happen at ideal times, and we cannot guarantee we can get to you fast enough - therefore in case of a true emergency we urge you to have transport readily available for your animals, or at minimum a plan in place in case you need to transport.
