Why We Do
What We Do
Our Mission
At Take Me Home Advocates for Transport, our mission is simple yet profound: to eliminate euthanasia due to lack of space by raising funds to transport dogs from overcrowded shelters to no-kill shelters with adoption waitlists. Our efforts are focused on pulling dogs from local rural shelters and arranging their transport, which is often the only way these shelters can keep up with the influx of dogs they receive daily. This not only gives these dogs a second chance at life but also provides loving families with wonderful companions.
Our Impact
Our work goes beyond just transporting dogs. It's about giving these animals a new lease on life and offering families the joy of a new furry friend. The team has been devoted to this cause since 2015, and even obtained 501(c)3 status in 2018.
Why We Do What We Do
Every day, countless dogs in rural shelters face the heartbreaking reality of overcrowding, which often leads to euthanasia. However, there are areas in the United States with a shortage of adoptable dogs. We are not a shelter ourselves, nor do we have any facility to hold dogs. Our transport service helps bridge this gap, and addresses two critical needs: reducing overcrowding in Southern shelters and providing great dogs to adoptive families in regions with high demand.
Pictured left to right: Carol, Susan. Laura, Andrea
Our Valued Board of Directors
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As long as she can remember, Susan has wanted to help animals. She was able to act on that dream when she learned there is a shortage of adoptable pets in other areas of the country and therefore formed Take Me Home - Advocates for Transport. Susan is responsible for fundraising to keep the wheels of freedom rolling, helps with transport logistics, and organizational admin duties - she is fortunate to have the full support of her husband, Robert, in her endeavors.
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Driven by a deep commitment to animal welfare, Andrea has dedicated more than nine years and countless hours to her local shelter, learning each dog's temperament and personality, showing them love, and ensuring they are transport-ready. She helps coordinate transport logistics to maximize available space making sure as many dogs/cats as possible go on each life-saving transport, Andrea also oversees vehicle readiness and maintenance scheduling, helping ensure transports are safe & efficient.
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Carol is a dedicated animal advocate whose passion for rescue includes fostering dogs to helping coordinate life-saving transports that connect abandoned animals with loving families. She and her husband have opened their home to numerous foster animals, providing care and support to help them succeed in their next chapter. As a board member, Carol is committed to building partnerships and creating opportunities that give more homeless Texas dogs and cats a chance at safe, loving homes.
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Driven by a love of animals and her community, Laura volunteers at her local shelter where she enjoys taking dogs on hikes and helps foster youth engagement in animal welfare initiatives. She and her husband also regularly welcome foster dogs into their home. As a member of the Take Me Home Board of Directors, she leads social media outreach efforts and assists with administrative support that helps streamline transport planning and support the organization's lifesaving mission.
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