What is it?
The Canine Express is a volunteer run transport program that transports
Indiana dogs to shelters in the New England area where there is not an
overpopulation problem like we have here in Indiana. Dogs are in demand!
The Canine Express schedules and transports 80-100 dogs monthly from the
Brown County Humane Society and surrounding shelters to a handful of New
England shelters where they have a better chance to be adopted. These lucky
dogs usually find forever homes very quickly.
Why do they "need" dogs in New England?
The New England area is fortunate to have state laws that promote spaying
and neutering of companion animals. Several states also provide funding
for citizens that can't afford to have their animals altered.
In a relatively short time, these programs have resulted in a drastic
reduction in the number of pets entering the New England shelters making
homeless animals a thing of the past. These receiving shelters in New
England help states like Indiana that suffer from pet overpopulation by
accepting dogs that are in high demand in their area.
How can I help?
Make the drive that will change your life and those of the precious
passengers you will be transporting. Volunteer to be a driver for one of the
regularly scheduled transports.
Leaving Indiana:
Thursday, October 4
Thursday, November 8
Thursday, December 6
Trips leave on Thursday mornings. Dogs are driven to the shelters in New
England and then the van is yours to do a little site seeing on your way back.
Rental vans have to be returned by Sunday afternoon around 2 p.m.
How do I sign-up or find out more??
CONTACT CATHI EAGAN, Canine Express coordinator, if you can help:
812-720-0005 or cleagan1950@gmail.com
