ANIMAL TRANSPORT

YES, WE CAN SHIP YOUR BABIES NATIONWIDE!
CONTINENTAL USA ONLY.

TRANSPORT UPDATES

We just created a Facebook group to be able to provide all our customers with updates on which transport company will deliver your animal(s), when they will be picking up, and how to track your delivery. Click on the red button below to request to join. Only customers that have reserved animals from us will be allowed to join.

Transport INFORMATION

Animals will be delivered by a USDA-licensed pet transporter on the next available route via door-to-door ground transport. Routes are nationwide and occur once or twice a month. Before purchasing, please bear in mind that we cannot provide a delivery date until our transporter does. While we will try to get your baby to you as soon as possible, not all routes travel through every state. Delivery estimates are not guaranteed, as factors such as traffic, construction and weather conditions can affect actual delivery dates/times. Actual delivery can occur at any time, day or night. Buyers will be updated with delivery estimate changes, and drivers will contact the buyer directly by the phone number disclosed on our application when they are upon approach. Buyer or authorized receiver must meet with the drivers within 15 minutes of arrival, show government-issued photo ID and sign all accompanying forms (USDA Transfer Form and Dragonstone Ranch contract). Failure to comply to these terms will result in the transporter leaving with the animals. The buyer may then choose to have the animals redelivered at the buyer’s expense, schedule a pickup at Dragonstone Ranch (daily boarding fees apply), or cancel the sale. A cancellation of the sale will result in forfeiture of all deposits, shipping fees and vet fees, and another shipping fee will be charged to transport the animals back to the seller. Any remaining balance after a 50% restocking fee of the original purchase price will be refunded to the buyer if the sale is canceled. Remember, “ready by” dates are only approximations and are never guaranteed, as the animal must be a healthy weight and thriving independent of its parents before going to their new home.

TRANSPORT DEPOSIT: A nonrefundable deposit of $100 is required to book transport with a multi-stop transporter. Private transporters will require a larger deposit (50-75% of the transport fee), which will need to be paid directly to the transporter.

HEALTH CERTIFICATE: Health certificates are required for interstate transport of all animals except hedgehogs and sugar gliders. A fee of $50 per animal will be added to your total for a physical examination and health certificate completed by a licensed veterinarian.

PLEASE NOTE: It is known that transport can be stressful on animals. The buyer must understand that Dragonstone Ranch has no control over what happens to the animal during transport. Once the animal has left our care, Dragonstone Ranch makes no guarantees of the animal's condition when it arrives. It is the buyer’s responsibility to insure any animal throughout transport, if desired. We prefer all our buyers to pick up their new pets from us in person. However, if the buyer still wishes to choose this transport option, it is at the buyer's own risk.

Transport Fees

All transport fees include travel carrier, food, and supplies for bedding changes. Additional carriers going to the same address will be discounted. The following transport prices are estimates. Final prices are dependent on the transporter used and will be confirmed once transport is booked.

• Hedgehogs: $200 for a crate of up to 3 baby hedgehogs (or 2 adults). $100 for each additional crate going to the same address. We will provide a shipping container with bedding and food free of charge.

• Sugar gliders: $225 for a cage of up to 3 adult gliders or 4 babies; this price includes the cost of the transport cage, which is yours too keep. $125 for each additional cage going to the same address.

• Lemurs: $1.50/mile. Lemurs can only be transported to TX locations and the receiver must show a government-issued ID with a Texas address.

• Other (foxes, coatis, kangaroos, wallabies, monkeys, hoofstock, etc.): $500 is typical for a multi-stop transporter, but it may vary depending on location and size of the crate. Only hoofstock that are small enough to fit in a dog crate may be shipped by the pet transporter. Larger animals will require a hauler with a trailer to be transported - please inquire for hauling quotes.

• Private & semi-private transport: short distances within TX will be $1.50/mile. Inquire for long distance pricing. For those who want their animals sooner, on transport for a shorter period of time, and without a vehicle full of other animals. More attention will be paid to each animal on private or semi-private transports.

OTHER FEES

• Texas Sales Tax: 6.75% of total purchase price (excluding shipping fees) must be collected for orders completed in the state of Texas. This includes order picked up locally at the ranch as well as those that are delivered within the state of Texas.

• Health Certificate: Health certificates signed by a licensed veterinarian are required for all animals that will be transported across state lines. If required, $50 will be added to your total for the vet visit and health certificate. This fee covers all of the animals in one shipment, regardless of the number of animals purchased. Hedgehogs and sugar gliders are excluded from this requirement.

MULTI-STOP TRANSPORTERS

MULTI-STOP TRANSPORTER - Katie “KD” Stroud

Katie Stroud of KD’s Critters and Pet Transport has been transport animals for us since 2019. KD transports to any of the continental 48 states. She can transport small exotics as well as baby hoofstock that can comfortably fit in a dog crate. In order to track your incoming pet transport, buyers must join the Facebook group titled “On The Road Updates” by clicking on the red button below. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view their scheduled estimated arrival times and dates, as well as to keep track of all pertinent schedule changes and updates posted in this group.

If you choose this transport option, please refrain from contacting the transporter about when your animals will be transported. As soon as the transporter has planned the route, the delivery schedule will be posted on her group. If we have not contacted you regarding your animal’s transport, that means we have no further information to provide. Contacting the transporter about a date she has not yet planned will only slow her down. It is also the buyer’s responsibility to join the transport Facebook group (red button below) in order to be updated on any last-minute arrival date/time changes. Thank you for your understanding.

MULTI-STOP TRANSPORTER - Tanya Sanders

Tanya Sanders of J&T Exotic Gliders & Transportation can transport sugar gliders and hedgehogs to any of the continental 48 states. In order to track your incoming pet transport, buyers must follow her Facebook page by clicking on the red button below. It is the buyer’s responsibility to view their scheduled estimated arrival times and dates on this page, as well as to keep track of all pertinent schedule changes and updates posted there.

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE OPTIONS

PRIVATE TRANSPORTER - NATALIE

Natalie Fisher of Serenity Animal Transport is available for private and semi-private transports nationwide. Natalie is based here in Texas and has been transporting for us since 2020. Natalie can transport any small animal and hoofstock that can fit in a crate, including bottle babies. Natalie will provide ETAs once booked and will personally update the customer on any changes. Her Facebook page is linked below.

Private TRANSPORTER - Felicia

We use Felicia Wilson of Felicia’s Transports LLC for private and semi-private nationwide transports. She can transport any small exotic, including bottle babies. Felicia often sends video updates of the animals during transport, and you can follow her transport videos on her Facebook Page (red button below) or TikTok. Felicia will provide ETAs once booked and will personally update the customer on any changes.

Private TRANSPORTER - Mallory

Mallory Michael of Ohana Animal Transports LLC offers private and semi-private nationwide transports. She can transport any small exotic, including bottle babies. Mallory is a veterinary technician, so you can be assured that your baby will be well taken care of, even in the event of an emergency. Clients can see photo and video updates of their babies on transport by following her Facebook Page below. Mallory will provide ETAs once booked and will personally update the customer on any changes.