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2012 PRESS RELEASE -- Friday November 18th, 2011
MID AMERICA TRUCK SHOW(MATS-2012)
Kentucky International Convention Center
Louisville, KY
March 22-24, 2012
OPERATION ROGER TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT
www.operationroger.com
Operationroger01@yahoo.com
2012 PRESS RELEASE
WHO: Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport 501(c)(3) will be in Louisville, KY, March 22-24 in Booth #66245 in the West Wing along with our friends from Trucker Charity Inc. as well as at our tent on the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium parking lot each evening following the show.
WHY? To spread the word about truck drivers transporting pets through Operation Roger and recruit more of those wonderful truck drivers to volunteer in our quest to get loving, needy, pets to their new fur-ever homes. In addition, we want to expand our Nationwide Network of Layover Homes and Shuttle Drivers to assist in these transports. A Layover Home is a temporary foster. A Shuttle Driver is an individual using their personal vehicle to transport a pet.
GOAL: Our goal is to be known to more truck drivers who can transport these pets so we can in turn help rescue groups and individuals who spend so much of their time and energy in saving pets from being euthanized simply because of over crowding. These selfless people rescue pets from horrific situations and then find homes for them. It is with the help of friends old and new that we can accomplish our goals.
WHY? Since our inception in 2005, we have safely transported over 600 pets with about 100 transported in 2011 alone. These have included dogs, cats, chinchillas, domestic pet rats, hamsters, ferrets, etc. Most often these pets are strays or cast-a-ways who wind up in shelters and need to be moved to less crowded facilities. Other reasons for pet transport needs are vehicular wrecks, pet abductions, those left behind when their owners couldn’t move with them, or pets whose owners were stranded.
OPERATION ROGER ACTIVITIES:
ANNUAL DRIVER’S AUCTION: Saturday night with a professional auctioneer. This is our one major fund raiser for the year. Donated products of any kind would be very much appreciated. Monetary sponsorship is also appreciated.
ANNUAL PET GAMES: Saturday afternoon. 8 categories: Best Trick, Cutest, Ugliest, Best Howler, Most Look Alike (the owner), Laziest, Best Dressed, and Bravest, plus Best of Show. Our Supporters, Corporate and Individual alike, either provide $50 or extra donated product (for the auction) per category.
ANNUAL PET ADOPTIONS: Thursday and Friday afternoons. Pets provided by a local rescue for adoption by truck drivers. Pet related items needed to give to these drivers.
PET PORTRAITS: We plan to have a photographer at our tent on the parking lot in the evenings of March 21-24. These will be pet and/or pet and owner portraits.
OTHER ENTERTAINMENT:
Inside the building at the Trucker Charity, Inc./Operation Roger Booth #66245: Terry Wooley, One Bar Records, will be performing at various times throughout each day.
Outside at the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium Parking Lot: Each evening a variety of activity consisting of games, food, and music is planned by the trucker’s groups listed below:
Trucker Charity, Inc. 501(c)(3) Founded 2009 to aid drivers stranded by their companies, and has included returning the remains of deceased drivers and that of a pet on at least one occasion.
JRBM 501(c)(3)Jack Russell Boulanger Memorial Fund financially helps drivers with mental and emotional assistance.
Truckers United for Charities 501(c)(3)Founded 2011 to raise funds for children’s charities.
St. Christopher Fund 501(c)(3)Founded 2007 to provide financial assistance and medical resources for drivers in severe cases.
Convoy For A Cure USA 501(c)(3)Founded 2008 to raise awareness of breast cancer in the transportation industry by education and raising funds for the prevention, education, and cure.
Truckers Solution Promotes healthy activity such as walking and blood drives for the trucking industry.
Donations to Operation Roger in the form of product for the auction or funds will be both accepted and appreciated. Donations through PayPal can be made on our website at www.operationroger.com.
Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport
www.operationroger.com
operationroger01@yahoo.com
682-622-1172
JOPLIN DOGS STILL MISSING -- Friday November 18th, 2011
Can you please spread the word among your truckers and rescuers about some of the pets that are still desperately being searched for that are missing from the Joplin Tornado.
They have Facebook pages and thousands online friends have been searching constantly. It is very possible that these animals were removed from the Joplin area and could be anywhere.
One of the dogs, Hannah, was last seen near a trucking company.
The face book pages are
https://www.facebook.com/BringHanahHome
https://www.facebook.com/WheresLeslie
OPERATION ROGER CALENDAR -- Monday August 29th, 2011
OPERATION ROGER 2012 CALENDAR
In The Works!!
Would you like to sponsor a picture of your
pet/pet & family/pet transport
on a full page calendar?
You can for a donation of $100 or
Smaller 4x6 picture for only $55 or
Smaller 2x3 picture for only $30.
Tell us Who-What-When-Where of picture
Ad space for your business/rescue are available also.
Just want to order a calendar? No problem.
No cost known yet. More Orders=Less Price.
Need commitments asap.
Three (3) full page months already sponsored.
Know anyone who would be interested?
Contact Tracie
*please send all pictures and info to truckup69@yahoo.com
Any questions call 405-742-7595
STOLEN DOG-LAREDO, TX -- Thursday April 7th, 2011
Thu, April 7, 2011 4:24:45 AM
HELP!!!
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From:
Anna Wrobel [Chat now]
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To: perationroger01@yahoo.com
I am desperately looking for my missing dog miniature dachshund. My dog was in a have duty truck, when it was stolen on November 30. On the territories of US (Laredo,Tx) . So I am looking for him at your place because he might be anywhere at this moment. The person who stole my truck didn’t need my dog and they probably have left him anywhere. He is a part of my family; we really miss him and want him home as fast as possible.
Descriptions: Male miniature dachshund
He is 6 years old,
All black with tan marking on his feet and on his neck,
He is micro chipped with Canadian registration#0A00777457 , but it is possible that his micro chip might not work in US area.
His name is Juhas pronounced (yoo-has)
12 -14 lbs ( might be less now )
For whoever finds him we are paying reward of 4000 $ and any other expenses, and no questions asked.(new reward)
If you have any information’s please contact us at
Mothers cell phone= 630 512 7615 (Kate)
phone 1-705-252-4480
My cell phone= 1 705 796 4527 (Anna)
E-mail awrobel90@msn.com
Please visit us on our fan page on Facebook, (For the love of Juhas) you can see photos and more information’s or go to Google search "For the love of Juhas". Share your opinions on where and how we can find him. With your opinions we have bigger change in finding him.
If you could please send this fan page to all your co-workers, Family and Friends.
Thank you so much for your help and please get back to me if you have any information’s.
Anna & Kate.
2011 MATS PRESS RELEASE -- Monday January 24th, 2011
MID AMERICA TRUCK SHOW (MATS-2011)
Louisville, KY
March 31 - April 2, 2011
OPERATION ROGER TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT
www.operationroger.com
PRESS RELEASE
January
WHO: Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport will be in Louisville, KY, March 31st - April 2nd in Booth #66245 along with our friends from Trucker Charity Inc. as well as at our tent on the Papa Johns Stadium parking lot each evening following the show.
WHY? We are trying to spread the word and recruit more wonderful truck drivers to volunteer in our quest to get loving needy pets to their new fur-ever homes. In addition, we want to expand our Nationwide Network of Layover Homes and Shuttle Drivers to assist in these transports.
GOAL: Our goal is to be known to more drivers who can transport these pets so we can in turn help rescue groups and individuals who spend so much of their time and energy in saving pets from being put to sleep simply because of over crowding. These selfless people rescue pets from horrific situations and then find homes for them. It is with the help of friends old and new that we can accomplish our goals. Since our inception in 2005, we have safely and lovingly transported over 525 pets with 103 transported in 2010 alone.
ANNUAL PET GAMES: Saturday afternoon. 8 categories: Best Trick, Cutest, Most Ugly, Best Howler, Most Look Alike (the owner), Most Lazy, Best Dressed, Most Brave, and Best of Show.
ANNUAL DRIVER’S AUCTION: Saturday night. This is our one major fund raiser. Your support by donating product would be very much appreciated. Monetary sponsorship is also appreciated.
ANNUAL PET ADOPTIONS: Thursday and Friday afternoons.
PET PORTRAITS: A photographer will be available in the evenings at our tent down on the Papa Johns Stadium parking lot to do pet or pet and owner portraits.
ENTERTAINMENT: Terry Wooley of One Bar Records will be performing at various times throughout each day for your enjoyment at the Trucker Charity Inc/Operation Roger Booth #66245 in addition to performances in the evening at our location on Papa Johns Stadium parking lot each evening.
So please come by and say hello and enjoy Terry‘s music.
Donations in the form of product for the auction or funds will be both accepted and appreciated.
Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport www.operationroger.com / operationroger01@yahoo.com 682-622-1172
MERRY CHRISTMAS 2010 -- Friday December 24th, 2010
MERRY CHRISTMAS to everyone from OPERATION ROGER TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT.
We wish to thank everyone for their support in our volunteer truck drivers' efforts to transport needy pets across the country. To date we have successfully completed 102 transports for 2010 with at least one more enroute. Thank you for trusting us. While we can't get to them all in the time frame the shippers and receivers would like, we do try. In fact, our drivers get very discouraged when they aren't in the right areas at the right time and going the right direction. We rejoice in the pets we do get to help. It brings many big smiles to the drivers. Check out the stories for 2010 on our website. If there isn't a photo along with the story and you have one, please e-mail it to operationroger01@yahoo.com along with any comments.
GATS AUG 26-28, 2010 -- Monday August 9th, 2010
OPERATION ROGER ... TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT
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a 501(c)(3) charity
Will Be At The
GREAT AMERICA TRUCK SHOW (GATS)
DALLAS, TX
CONVENTION CENTER
AUGUST 26-28, 2010
BOOTH #17137
Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport wishes to thank Lance and Kacie Wood, Trucker Charity Inc., for their generosity in providing us a place in their booth in order to promote both drivers and their pets.
Come see us.
Below is a press release from Trucker Charity with more details:
Trucker Charity Inc would like to remind you that we will be in booth 17137 for the 2010 GATS show in Dallas. We will have live music, free items with a donation and even photo opportunities for company's to make their tax free 2010 contribution to our 501c3 charity. 100% of monies donated goes directly to the drivers in need, none of the donated money is used for marketing and all of the officers and booth workers are volunteers.
Trucker Charity Inc is going to be at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas Texas August 26-28, 2010. They will be in booth # 17137. Make sure you stop by and see them and meet Singer and Songwriter Terry Wooley. He will be playing live music at the booth throughout the day and make sure to pick up a copy of his latest album Highway Fever. A portion of every album purchase is contributed to Trucker Charity Inc.
Trucker Charity Inc also will have on display and free with specified donation Charge Air Cooler Testers. Also make sure you stop by and check out their friends at Trinautica's newest product Truck Alert. Plus Sue Weise from Operation Roger will be at their booth make sure you stop by and say "Hi" and see what Operation Rogers is all about!They will also have on display some of their supporters fine American made products and will be giving them away throughout the day. Make sure you bring all your change for the new Trucker Charity Inc wishing well!
Trucker Charity Inc is a 501(c)(3) and all donations are tax deductible. Trucker Charity was founded in October 2009 by a group of truck drivers who saw a need in the industry for a charity that helped the stranded truck drivers we have all seen at the truck stops get home. Their motto is "Get them safe, get them fed, get them home."
SC Import Requirements -- Friday July 16th, 2010
South Carolina Import Requirements
Dog and Cat (Canine/Feline)
CVI - Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (valid for 30 days)
Rabies vaccination on all animals 4 months of age or older.
Rabies vaccination within 3 years of entry and rabies certificate on adult (1 year or older) dogs or cats.
Vaccinated at 4 months of age with one year booster required on puppies or kittens.
Not exposed to or from an area under quarantine for Rabies.
Check Emergency Notices for any additional requirements.
Ginger Barnes Update -- Monday July 5th, 2010
This is an update to the status of They Are All God's Creatures Pit bull Rescue, Lipan, TX, founder Ginger Barnes.
You may remember reading of the horrific traffic accident concerning Ginger in which her husband, James, was killed on May 23rd. She is currently in a rehabilitation hospital in Ft. Worth, TX.
Her medical needs will be taken care of by the insurances on both vehicles. However, she needs help in paying her day-to-day needs as her meager disability checks were returned when her account was closed while she was in a coma or shortly after. Due to certain things happening with the original fund set up for her, over which she has absolutely no control to pay bills, which were going delinquent, a second account has been set up for her at the following.
Chase Bank, Grandbury, TX, under the name of Stefani Bartlett.
Stefani is her daughter. You may go to any Chase Bank in any state and donate to this account.
Ginger says to thank each of you for your compassion and help. She has humbly learned the rescue community is an awesome family.
Preston's Pick of the Wee -- Thursday July 1st, 2010
We want to thank Rachel P for the following:
"I am in the process of starting up a pet blog and just wanted to let you know I picked your organization as Preston's pick of the week to feature on his blog, his face book account, as well as his dogster account. Here is the link to his article ...
www.prestonspeaks.com
Look under What Preston is Saying
TIGER & 2 CAMELS STOLEN -- Saturday June 19th, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010 10:58 PM From: This sender is DomainKeys "Petpainter" View contact detailsTo: operationroger01@yahoo.com
Hi Sue:
It has been a long time since we spoke. I hope everything is going well with you.
We have an emergency up here in Canada and I know it is a long shot but I am wondering if you can help us out by letting your people know about it so they can keep their eyes open.
Outside of Montreal, Quebec, yesterday a truck with a silver EB trailer attached to it was stolen. Inside the trailer was a Siberian Tiger and 2 camels. This has now become a matter of life and death for the animals, especially the tiger. It is hot up here and the handlers say it will not last long with out water and food.
The truck has been found abandonded but the trailer with the animals is still missing. There is an province wide alert for this trailer. Close to Montreal there is a border with the U.S. I am not sure if they could have gotten over the border but it woúldn't hurt to keep all eyes peeled for this vehicle.
Here is the alert which was issued:
The Bowmanville Zoological Park At 6:45am this morning in St. Liboire, Quebec the zoo's Eby Trailer and Black Ford 550 were stolen. Inside the trailer were Jonas a tiger and 2 Camels Shawn and Eddie. The license plate numbers are E43 98Y and 909 1XS. If you see either vehicle please call your local police department.Yesterday at 2:06pm
The Bowmanville Zoo is now offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the rescue of these animals.
Today:
BREAKING NEWS The black Ford pick up was recovered by the Quebec police north of Montreal. While Bowmanville Zoo is pleased with this development our ONLY concern continues to be the welfare of Shawn Todd and Jonas. Towards this end we implore there captors to please provide water and shade
They are asking if anyone sees the trailer to be careful and call local police immediately. It should be noted that the trailer may not necessarily be enroute, it could have been ditched some place. Can you please let your drivers know about this Sue. Like I say I know it is a long shot but you just never know. Thanks so much. Lynn
Ontario, Canada
http://www.tributememorial.net
RESCUER INJURED IN WRECK -- Friday May 28th, 2010
GINGER BARNES, founder of They Are All God's Creatures Pitbull Rescue (TX) was severely injured in a headon collision Sunday afternoon May 23rd. Sadly, her husband, James, did not survive.
Ginger has undergone several surgeries already and more are expected.
The couple did not have insurance, especially to bury James. A fund has been set up to help with these expenses. To help with this effort, go onto Facebook and search for Ginger Barnes. There is a yellow square on there containing information on where to send your donation.
Ginger has been a very special part of Operation Roger for sometime. Her love for the dogs she rescues is outstanding. Her advice to us has been valuable.
Oil Spill Volunteer Forms -- Friday May 28th, 2010
The following information is being sent to our friends in the event they wish to become involved in the Oil Spill Clean Up in Louisiana. It is lengthy.
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From: LVMA
Subject: Oil Spill Volunteer Forms and Training
To: "LVMA"
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2010, 9:40 AM
If you are a resident of the state of Louisiana, please follow the instructions below:
If you are interested in volunteering to assist with wildlife rescue response as a member of LSART, you must complete the attached form (LSART Oil Spill Volunteer Form) and return it as directed below. You will be placed on a call list for the dates you are available. If Tri-State needs our assistance, we will contact you with instructions on when and where to deploy.
Please follow these directions to register:
1. Open the attached word document (LSART Oil Spill Volunteer Form)
2. Fill in the information as requested. We need your legal name on the form.
3. Save the form on your desktop as:Last name_First initial_ VOLFORM (ex: Adcock_R VOLFORM)
4. Email the form as an attachment to: lsartinfo@gmail.com
5.To expedite the credentialing process if deployed, You can also scan copies of Drivers License and credentials and attach to email, and email a digital photo of yourself (head shot, no sunglasses or hats).
6. If you do not have internet access, you may fax or mail the form and documents to the address at the top of the form. Understand that this will delay your registration.
If you are a resident of any state other than Louisiana, please follow the instructions below:
If you are interested in volunteering to assist with wildlife rescue as a member of LSART, please read the attached flyer (Information for Out of State Volunteers).
Please direct inquires or any calls about your interest in providing wildlife assistance to fw4ppc@fws.gov or to 404-679-7049.
All volunteers must complete the following on-line training for BP:
TRAINING OFFERING FOR WILDLIFE RECOVERY & REHABILITATION PARAPROFESSIONALS
BP extends its sincere gratitude to you for volunteering to assist with the oil spill clean up. Your safety is important to BP and we are offering a choice of computer based training or classroom training. This free training is required by BP and will provide you both awareness and safety information for this endeavor. There is a scored test with the training.
INFORMATION FOR TRAINING CLASSES
To sign up for a live training class in the Gulf Coast Region please call this number to enroll in training classes that are being offered in the Gulf Coast region – 1-866-647-2338.
INFORMATION FOR COMPUTER BASED TRAINING (CBT)
NOTE: When you have finished the training course, there will be a certificate page. Please be sure to print the certificate page and bring it with you to the site where you will be working.
Please read the following information before clicking on the link:
Overview of the training site:
When you are ready to enter the training site, click on this link -
https://www2.virtualtrainingassistant.com/BPPublic/wc.dll?learner~cmenu in to take you to the training
Go to "I'm a New Student" where a page will pop up for you to self-register. Keep your log in and password info
· There are 4 lesson modules in the training
· First lesson is an attestment that you are a qualified wildlife recovery paraprofessional. Should you not meet the qualifications listed, you will not be allowed to move further into the
training
Second lesson is the training CBT itself
· Third less on is the test (CBT Exam); you will need to score 80% on the test and will have three chances to pass
· Fourth lesson is the certificate that you should print and bring with you to the rehabilitation site
Tips for maneuvering through the site
· Start, Run and Credit buttons will advance you through the modules
· Some computer setting "pop-up blockers" interfere with this program, please read the information in the green box on the page to help solve this issue.
VOLUNTEER APPLICATION – OIL SPILL RESPONSE
Louisiana State Animal Response Team
Melinda Wilk
Senior Association Coordinator
Louisiana Veterinary Medical Association
8550 United Plaza Boulevard, Suite 1001
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
225-928-5862
800-524-2996
225-408-4422 (Fax)
office@lvma.org
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LVMA-LSART, 8550 United Plaza Blvd., Suite 1001,Baton Rouge, La. 70809
800-524-2996; 225-928-5862; fax: 225-408-4422; website: www.lsart.org
(This application would not download. Suggest going to the above website to obtain the application.)
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REQUEST FOR WILDLIFE PARAPROFESSIONAL INFORMATION
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research (Tri-State) who is contracted by British Petroleum to provide wildlife assistance for species who may be impacted by the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. The Service recognizes Tri-State’s expertise in wildlife oil spill response and, while many wildlife organizations and individuals have expressed interest in providing their assistance, all rehabilitation efforts must be coordinated through the Service and Tri-State. Coordination is vitally important for recovery and research efforts, and specific safety requirements and other requirements must be met before anyone will be allowed on-site for any participation.
The Service and Tri-State have designated a Paraprofessional Coordinator (PPC) to compile a list and organize scheduling of potential responders providing the information requested below. Paraprofessionals located within the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida and Texas will have first preference in scheduling and will be scheduled for efforts located within their home state. If you are located outside of these states and are interested in providing wildlife assistance, please submit the same requested information. All responders will be contacted by the PPC when their assistance is needed.
State rehabilitation organizations, permitted wildlife rehabilitation organizations, private rehabilitators or those individuals who are associated with a wildlife organization can help now by providing the following information if you would be available to assist in the oil spill response efforts:
Name
Complete Address
Phone Numbers (primary and alternate)
Email Address
Exact dates you are available
Where you can travel
Number of people available
It is also helpful to note if you are a Wildlife Rehabilitator, what species you have experience with, i.e. wading birds, raptors, pelagic seabirds, waterfowl, etc. It would also be beneficial to know if you are a veterinarian or an avian veterinarian, a veterinary technician, or a well-seasoned rehabilitator; and if you have Rabies pre-exposure shots.
Please direct inquires or any calls about your interest in providing wildlife assistance to fw4ppc@fws.gov
or to 404/679-7049.
A paraprofessional is defined as individuals that:
1. Either possess, or work directly under a person possessing, an active permit or authorization related to the species to be worked on;
2. Are affiliated with a wildlife organization working within the Wildlife Branch of the Incident Command Structure (ICS),or are a staff member of a wildlife Trustee agency;
3. Agree to work under, and abide by, appropriate planning documents prepared by the Unified Command (such as Site Safety Plan, Incident Action Plan, public affairs requirement, etc.) and
4. Have a working knowledge and experience (at least 3 months) with the general protocol, procedures and safety hazards associated with working on the species of question.
Anyone who does not qualify as a paraprofessional and is still interested in volunteering, may register at Gulf of Mexico- Deepwater Horizon Incident http://www.deepwaterhorizonresponse.com/go/site/2931/.
All oiled wildlife calls should be directed to the Wildlife Hotline at 1-866-557-1401 so we can coordinate recovery/rescue.
It is important that you please avoid going to affected areas or handling wildlife until you are part of a coordinated response effort. Thank you in advance for your assistance and for your willingness to help America's wildlife.
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OR DRIVER vs SINK HOLE -- Wednesday January 13th, 2010
1/13/20 You've heard about the Florida Sink Holes?? It has hit a prolific transporter with Operation Roger. Driver Nancy R received word early Tuesday morning she had a driving job after a 2 month layoff. Ten (10) minutes later she got that terrible "sinking feeling" when the mobile home where she was staying became the victim of a Plant City, sink hole. The mobile is about 10-12 deep in the ground now. The rear of the mobile home had to be cut open to salvage anything. No insurance to cover losses.
If anyone is able to contribute to Nancy to help her during this time, you may contact Sue at Operation Roger at 682-622-1172. Thanks to all.
2/1/10 We received an update on the trailer where Nancy ha been living. This morning, arsonists set fire to what was left. Thankfully, everything of value had already been removed. Police believe a gang is responsible.
TheBark.com On Line -- Monday December 14th, 2009
Read the Operation Roger TPT interview with writer Lisa Wogan in the December 11 on-line edition of TheBark.com entitled: "Dogs On Board
Operation Roger: Truckers hauling rescue dogs home"
TheBark.com | 11 Dec 2009 or go to our website www.operationroger.com and click on Articles on the Menu Bar then scroll down to 2009. Pictures of dogs included.
END OF YEAR THANK YOU -- Thursday November 26th, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2009, we want to thank each one who has passed through the halls of Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport. Even if you just checked us out, we thank you.
Our heart is to transport the needy pets of our country to loving homes. They need help, yours and ours. We have been able to help over 400 pets in 4 years.
Think seriously about sending an end-of-year tax-deductible gift to Operation Roger … Truckers Pet Transport, a 501(c)(3) charity. You may do this via PayPal or simply sending your gift to Operation Roger, P. O. Box 522, Joshua, TX 76058.
You may also set up a monthly Subscription Donation of only $10.00 a month through PayPal on our website - www.operationroger.com. To do this, scroll down to: DONATE. And then: SUBSCRIPTION DONATIONS.
With your every purchase at GoodShop or use of GoodSearch, a portion will be donated to Operation Roger when you put Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport as your desired charity. Every Internet Search you conduct will automatically credit a penny to our account and will help us continue our work.
Other ways to help is by checking out the website of a truck driver supporter with an on-line business. They have pledged a 10% donation for every order you place.
www.guysgiftsandgadgets.com (home décor).
We do need your continued help to meet our meager needs. Simply setting up an automated payment from your checking account will help. Keep in mind, all donations are tax deductible.
We thank you so very, very much and wish you a blessed year despite the times.
America, Bless God
so God will continue to Bless America
The Board of Directors
Operation Roger…Truckers Pet Transport
6 Y/O EXPLAINS LIFE/DEATH -- Saturday November 14th, 2009
“Why dogs don't have to live so long”
(ORTPT doesn't know who this vet is or the family but we thank him for the story and the person who sent it to us.)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little six-year-old boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him.
What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life--like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.'
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
-When loved ones come home,
always run to greet them.
-Never pass up the opportunity
to go for a joyride.
-Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
-Take naps.
-Stretch before rising.
-Run, romp, and play daily.
-Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
-Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
-On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
-On hot days, drink lots of water and lie down under a shady tree.
-When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
-Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
-Be loyal.
-Never pretend to be something you're not.
-If what you want lies buried,
dig until you find it.
-When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.
Burn Victim Information -- Thursday October 29th, 2009
The following came from burn victim advocate Jane Clements.
This email and public service announcement contains vital information that saves lives and stops the terrible pain, suffering and disfigurement from burns.
The new "Instant Burn Recovery PSA" video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA5Ji1IAoIo
MOMS, GRANDMOTHERS, WIVES, WOMEN
If you, your child, or someone you love is burned by fire, laser, explosion, or scalding water
IMMEDIATELY ... within the first hour of exposure, call, text or email the PRECISE TIME of the Burn to medical doctor Joseph, with the victim's
1. NAME (at Birth)
2. DATE of Birth
3. PLACE of Birth
4. If possible, ANY PHOTOGRAPH
STICK THIS NUMBER EVERYWHERE!!!
1-818-DEAN-HIL
1-818-332-6445
fireburndoctor@aol.com
on the Refrigerator Door, Car, Wallet, Cell phone, iPod, Websites, Kids' Backpacks, Binders, Bulletin Boards, Blogs and your own back pocket.
Tell all the people to do the same.
The new "Instant Burn Recovery PSA" video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA5Ji1IAoIo
DOG FOOD RECALL ALERT -- Friday October 16th, 2009
Subject: Some Wysong Canine Diets Maint. & Senior Dog Foods RECALLED
To: ar-news@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009, 12:04 PM
Several batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance and Senior Dog Foods
have been recalled due to possibility of mold.
Posted on the Wysong website:
The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™
have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090706
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090720
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090623
We ask that if you have received any of these Wysong products to please not
feed them, and contact Wysong for product replacement.
Email: _Wysong@Wysong. net_ (mailto:Wysong@Wysong. net)
Subject: Product Replacement
Alternatively, please return or exchange at the store from which you
purchased the product. Credit will be issued via our Distributors to the
Retailer.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
_http://www.wysong. net/recall. php_
(http://www.wysong. net/recall. php)
The above recall information had no date on the document, however I called
Wysong this AM (10/14/09) to confirm this recall is current.
Please alert any pet owner you think might be feeding Wysong foods.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report
PETS & MRSA -- Wednesday September 23rd, 2009
[An interested friend of Operation Roger sent us this information. We put it here for your information.]
NYTimes.com:
Tie to Pets Has Germ Jumping to and Fro
By BRENDA GOODMAN
Published: September 21, 2009
For decades, the drug-resistant germ called MRSA was almost exclusively a concern of humans, usually in hospitals and other health care settings.
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A critical evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria of medical interest on commonly touched household surfaces in relation to household demographics (American Journal of Infection Control)
Health Guide: MRSA Infection
But in recent years, the germ has become a growing problem for veterinarians, with an increasing number of infections turning up in birds, cats, dogs, horses, pigs, rabbits and rodents. And that, infectious-disease experts say, is becoming a hazard to humans who own or spend time with these animals.
“What’s happened for the first time that we’ve noticed is that you’re getting flip back and forth,” said Scott Shaw, head of the infection control committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
It is unknown how often pets play a role in human infections by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vice versa; physicians and veterinarians do not routinely trace such infections to their source. When such scientific sleuthing is conducted, however — usually in the case of multiple or recurring infections — the results suggest a strong link.
In 2008, for example, an elephant calf and 20 of its caretakers at the San Diego Zoo contracted MRSA skin infections. An investigation by the zoo and state health officials determined that the calf, which was eventually euthanized, had probably been infected by a keeper who unknowingly carried the bacteria. (The case was reported in The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.)
Still, experts are not recommending routine testing of pets and their humans. Instead, they call for the same kinds of precautions that apply to other pathogens, especially frequent washing or sanitizing of hands before and after playing with a pet.
The first cases of MRSA in pets, about five years ago, appeared to be in therapy dogs and other animals exposed to patients or health care workers. Those animals are still thought to be at greatest risk, but the pattern might be changing.
In a study this summer in The American Journal of Infection Control, Elizabeth A. Scott and her colleagues at the Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community at Simmons College in Boston swabbed household surfaces like kitchen and bathtub drains, faucet handles, toilets, high chairs, trash cans and kitchen sponges at 35 randomly selected addresses to see what germs they would find. They found MRSA in nearly half of the homes they sampled.
When they tried to figure out what might make it more likely to have the bacteria at home, they ruled out many supposed risk factors, including working out at a gym, having children who attended day care, having a recent infection or recent antibiotic use, and even working in a health care facility.
The one variable that overwhelmingly predicted the presence of the germ was the presence of a cat. Cat owners were eight times more likely than others to have MRSA at home.
“There are a number of papers coming out now showing that pets pick up MRSA from us,” Dr. Scott said, “and that they shed it back into the environment again.”
Dr. Scott’s next study will screen patients scheduled for elective surgeries. When she finds MRSA, she will also test their pets to determine how common that transmission might be.
“This is a burgeoning epidemic,” said Dr. Richard L. Oehler, an infectious disease specialist at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, who reviewed case reports of MRSA’s jumping between people and animals. Dr. Oehler’s paper appeared in July in The Lancet.
Dr. Oehler recounted the case of a diabetic man with recurrent MRSA skin infections that were eventually traced to his dog, a Dalmatian who carried the bacteria but was not ill. “He would sleep with the couple in the bed and lick them in the face,” said Dr. Farrin A. Manian, chief of infectious diseases at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.
Dr. Manian believes the dog was infected by its owner, but then served as a reservoir for the bacteria, reinfecting his patient. “Only after we treated all three members of the family were we able to get rid of the infections,” Dr. Manian said.
Then there was the case of the 15-year-old girl and her calico cat; both developed MRSA infections. DNA fingerprinting confirmed that the bacteria in wounds on the girl’s arm and near the cat’s tail were the same.
J. Scott Weese, a veterinary internist and microbiologist at the University of Guelph in Ontario, believes MRSA infections transmitted between people and animals are relatively rare.
His tests of randomly selected dogs, for example, have shown that at any given time only 2 to 3 percent carry MRSA on their fur or skin or in their saliva. And even if a pet becomes colonized, meaning that the bacteria take up residence and reproduce, veterinarians say most healthy animals should be rid of it in a matter of weeks.
For protection, Dr. Oehler recommends hand washing or using hand gels before and after playing with a pet, not letting a pet lick people around the face, and not washing pet food or water bowls in the same sink that food is prepared.
People should also wear gloves when attending to pets that have open wounds, he said, and should keep any of their own broken skin bandaged. And Dr. Oehler advised owners to be more attentive to their pets’ health in general.
“In many of these cases, there was a lack of awareness that the animal was ill,” he said. “If a pet has a wound, they need that evaluated.”
Dr. Weese, who estimated that relatively few animals were infected, nevertheless agreed that attentiveness was in order. “In the grand scheme of things with MRSA, pets are a pretty minor thing,” he said. “But when you consider how many MRSA infections are occurring in North America at the moment, if they’re a minor component of a major disease, that’s still something we need to be aware of.”
And pets may pose a particular hazard because their relationships with people can be very close.
“If you think about the individuals with whom you have the closest contact in terms of duration, intensity, intimacy, in most people, it’s going to be the spouse, then small children, then pets,” Dr. Weese said. “For some people, pets are No. 1 on the list.”
4 YEARS TODAY -- Wednesday September 16th, 2009
OPERATION ROGER TPT
4TH ANNIVERSARY
September 16, 2005
We want to thank each of you who have stopped by to check out the crazy rag-tag group of truck drivers, men and women, who have volunteered (willingly) to transport needy pets across the county as they do their regular jobs.
These big-hearted pet-loving drivers put animals they know nothing about in the truck with them, sleep with them, eat with them, play with them, and absolutely love on them as if each with their own pet.
While we have not been able to transport each and every pet we have had on our Pet Board, the 383 (and counting) we have been able to help are in much happier places. We have transported mainly dogs, but there have been cats, ferrets, rats, & hamsters also. Most of these have been for rescues, but individuals, including drivers, have been able to get their own pets returned.
If you have not yet put your application in to help us expand our nationwide network of Layover Homes and Shuttle Drivers, please do so. Go to our website www.operationroger.com. Go over to Applications and scroll down to APP INSTRUCTIONS for steps to either getting registered or finding the application you want.
Thank each one of you again. We couldn't have done it without you. Know one thing...we all love doing what we do. Keep us busy!
Sue Wiese, President, Operation Roger Trucker Pet Transport.
FOR THE RECORD RADIO -- Wednesday September 2nd, 2009
FAMILY RADIO
FOR THE RECORD
Hosted by Raleigh Adams
September 5, 2009
Operation Roger Founder/President Sue Wiese will be a guest on FOR THE RECORD with host Raleigh Adams on Saturday, September 5, 2009. This initial interview will introduce Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport to truckers, pet rescues, and the general public of what the Operation Roger volunteer truck drivers do along with the need for all to get involved in their Layover Home and Shuttle Driver programs to help needy pets get across the country to loving furever homes.
FOR THE RECORD’s radio, internet, and short wave programming promotes public awareness and education on community issues and interest. FOR THE RECORD is broadcast on Saturdays on the following FM & AM Family Radio stations at the listed times (15 minute radio program-Full half hour over the Internet).
RADIO (Pacific & Central time zones) *WEST COAST* at
12:30 a.m. / 6:30 a.m. / 12 Noon / 5 p.m.
INTERNET at www.familyradio.com at
12 noon and 5 p.m.
AL, Birmingham - WBFR - 89.5 FM
AZ, Phoenix - KPHF - 88.3 FM
CA, Bakersfield - KFRB - 91.3 FM
CA, Chico - KHAP - 89.1 FM
CA, Coalinga - KFRP - 90.7 FM
CA, Fresno - KFNO - 90.3 FM
CA, Merced-Modesto - KEFR - 89.9 FM
CA, Ridgecrest-Mojave - KFRJ - 91.1 FM
CA, Sacramento - KEAR-FM - 88.1 FM
CA, Sacramento - KEBR - 1210 AM
CA, San Diego-El Cajon - KECR 910 AM
CA, San Francisco - WFRC - 610 AM
CA, Santa Maria - KHFR - 89.7 FM
CA, Soledad-King City - KFRS - 89.9 FM
CA, Ukiah - KPRA - 89.5 FM
CO, Pueblo - KFRY - 89.9 FM
IA, Des Moines - KDFR - 91.3 FM
IA, Fort Dodge - KEGR - 89.5 FM
IA, Shenandoah-Omaha - KYFR - 920 AM
KS, Emporia - KPOR - 90.7 FM
MT, Butte - KFRD - 88.3 FM
MT, Great Falls - KFRW - 91.9 FM
ND, Bismarck - KFRD - 88.3 FM
OR, Newport - KYOR - 88.9 FM
OR, Portland-East of Mt. Hood - KPFR - 89.5FM
OR, Springfield-Eugene - KQFE - 88.9 FM
SD, Aberdeen-Redfield - KKAA - 1560 AM
SD, Aberdeen-Redfield - KQKD - 1380 AM
SD, Rapid City - KQFR - 89.9 FM
TX, Beaumont-Port Arthur - KTXF - 89.7 FM
TX, El Paso - KEAR - 91.7 FM Translator
TX, Galveston - KEAR - 91.1 FM Translator
WA, Seattle-Kirkland - KARR - 1460 AM
WA, Longview-Kelso - KJVH - 89.5 FM
WI, Milwaukee - WMWK - 88.1 FM
Or
RADIO (Mountain & Eastern time zones) *EAST COAST* at
1 a.m. / 7:30 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m. at
INTERNET at www.familyradio.com
1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CT, Hartford-Vernon - WCTF - 1170 AM
FL, St. Petersburg - WFTI - 91.7 FM
GA, Americus - WFRP - 88.7 FM
GA, Columbus - WFRC - 90.5 FM
NY, Buffalo - WFBF - 89.9 FM
NY, Webster-Rochester - WFRW - 88.1 FM
OH, Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Cleveland - WCUE - 1150 AM
OH, Toledo - WOTL - 90.3 FM
OH, Youngstown - WYTN - 91.7 FM
PA, Erie - WEFR - 88.1 FM
PA, Johnstown - WFRJ - 88.9 FM
SC, Charleston - WFCH - 88.5 FM
NATIONAL DOGGIE DAY -- Wednesday August 26th, 2009
HAPPY NATIONAL DOGGIE DAY TO ONE AND ALL FROM THE DRIVERS OF OPERATION ROGER TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT :)
MISSING CHIHUAHUA -- Thursday July 16th, 2009
WE RECEIVED THIS PLEA FOR A MISSING CHIHUAHUA. ANYONE KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PET, PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER DIRECTLY:
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Hi I came across your site (www.operationroger.com) and was wondering if maybe you could help me. We were returning from California back to Dallas Texas when we stopped in Pecos Texas at the Flying J truck stop off of 20 . We were traveling with our 2 dogs. Somehow my chihuahua escaped from the truck. Needless to say we did not notice he was gone til we were 200 miles away. I have returned since then and talked to a truck driver who had been there all night and he said he saw my dog there for 45 minutes pacing back and forth. We have reason to believe that a trucker picked him up. I have posted signs from Dallas to Pecos and back. Pleas help me and my kids. They are devastated! Thank you so much.
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WE HAVE RECEIVED THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hi Sue i hate to be a pest but i forgot to add the date that I lost him which was on the 25th of June around 1130pm or early morning of the 26th. Can you please add that in? I am forever grateful! Carolyn
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ANYONE WITH INFORMATION MAY CONTACT: Carolyn Baker
214-527-8941
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