The first 72 hours in a new placement is the highest escape risk window. A scared dog slips a flat collar and bolts into a neighborhood they don’t know.
Dogs
Species-specific transport rules. The full long-form guide is still being written — the critical rules below are authoritative and reflect current Steampunk Farms practice.
Top Rules
- Martingale collar + harness on a double-leash during transport and the first 2 weeks — flat buckle collars are for ID only
- Crash-tested harness secured to a vehicle tether, OR a secured crate bolted or belted in — never loose in the cabin, never in an open truck bed
- Apply the double-door protocol at every transfer — closed vehicle, closed receiving space, one barrier always between the dog and open air
- Written first-72-hours protocol handed to every adopter or new foster — verbal briefings alone are forgotten under stress
Full guide coming soon
We’re expanding this into a long-form guide covering vehicle selection, loading techniques, temperature thresholds, species-specific paperwork, and partner facilities. In the meantime, the rules above + the main Safe Animal Transport Basics guide cover the core protocols.