A Canadian trucker founded a group that gets rescued animals from where they are to where they need to be – all with truckers who volunteer space in their rigs for a furry co-pilot. Now the group is looking to expand into the United States.
Josh Aldrich has had plenty of cats and dogs in his truck. But according to CBC, the founder of Fur the Haul of It has also had deer, raptors, and even a baby elk. On their Facebook page, there are photos of dogs, cats, ducks, chickens, rabbits, squirrels, and more.
Aldrich and his fellow truckers bring the rescued animals to their forever homes. Everyone there is a volunteer.
“I like to call them friends,” Aldrich told CBC. “Some people call them suckers that like to help me out.”
Despite the good-natured ribbing, Fur the Haul of It does provide animal food and carriers for the drivers who donate their passenger seats to the cause.
While the group started in British Columbia, Canada, it’s looking to expand down into the United States. For more information on the group, or to inquire about getting involved, you can check out the Fur the Haul of It Facebook page.
Source: gobytrucknews, CBC, Facebook
Image Source: Facebook
Robert Puckett says
Awesome! Drivers coming together for a great cause!
Aheinousanus says
This is awesome. It probably saves the animal’s lives. I bet it can be a challenge with some animals and a pleasure with others.
Either way, these are really good guys.
Tom says
I wonder how long it will take the FMCSA and state DOT inspectors to turn this into a revenue source.
Felicia D says
Right!!
Harley D. says
Sounds cool. Tell us more! Quit referring people 2 Facebook all the time! Some of us can’t get Facebook an don’t work with computers! Thanks ! In the meantime, I hope this organization does Great! I’m sure MOST Animals LOVE IT! I know my Pug; Joey Bear, (Rest His Soul) used to Love being “Up High”, Looking all around! Barking at Cows! Lol! 🙂 Slept by my feet every night on the road too! 🙂 He was ALWAYS Daddy’s “BEST BOY”!!! Driving just ain’t the same without him! He is missed! Always will be! I’m sure others Feel the same way about their “Fur Babies”! This Organization has the Potential to be a “God Send” for many of us! God’s Speed People! Keep up the Great Work! 🙂
Justin says
Hey Sam barradas great story love anything with animals….but just out of curiosity how do raptors do in the cab??
Cherokee says
Im sure those drivers will take 100% better care them than some of these pet transporters do.