HOLLY HOUND #152

#152 HOLLY HOUND (HoundX) Little Rock, AR to San Angelo, TX HOLLY HOUND #152, a 5 m/o female, Hound X, went to her new home from Little Rock, AR, to San Angelo, TX, with driver Mike B. A very high energy girl, and very young puppy. Mike found she was had a big puppy personality and loved attention Holly Hound was rescued from a kill shelter and is going to her forever home with Deborah P. Arranged by Debbie Brattan AR Southern Dog Rescue savinglives@arsoutherndogrescue.org Operation Roger driver Mike B del Oct 15, 2006 *************************************************************

HUNTER #169

#169 HUNTER (Pit/MIX) Kunkletown,PA to Peotone, IL HUNTER #169, a 2-3 y/o, 50#, male Pit X was picked up near Kunkletown, PA, by driver David T almost as soon as he came onto the board. Hunter's original destination was to a Foster home with Robert N in Peotone, IL, before going on to his new home in WI. However, plans changed. The WI adoptor backed out and Robert couldn't take Hunter for awhile as he was building a new pen for him. David kept Hunter on board with him all through October, November, and December. This wasn't all bad as it turned out. Hunter and David became such a twosome neither wanted to be separted. Sooo.... Robert, in IL, decided to let David adopt Hunter as his traveling companion. Arranged by Kim G and Robert N Operation Roger driver David T del 01/07 *************************************************************

HOLLY #177 *

#177 HOLLY (Lab/Golden X) Little Rock, AR - Argusville, ND HOLLY #177, a beautiful Labrador/Golden Retrieve mix, 1 y/o, about 35#, female became a star on this trip which began with her being rescued from a Little Rock, AR, kill shelter, being fostered in a Cabot rescue, and then being the subject of a film crew who followed her journey which was to culminate in Argusville, ND Debbie B, her rescuer, said Holly was a sweet little dog who has been at the shelter a LOOOOOOOONG time! Apparently she is either so sweet or was just overlooked when it was time to euthanize. But thank goodness for that — now she has a wonderful forever home to go to where she will be loved and pampered for the rest of her life In Jan 07 Classy Lady/Sue received a call from Nicole Henrich of RIVR Media in Nashville, TN. They had picked the Operation Roger ... Truckers Pet Transport group to film a demo. Our assignment was to identify a couple of our pets needing rides and let them know their stories, which needed to be compelling and have a Pet Finder connection. We put out the word and quickly found three possibilities. These puppy doggy stories were then relayed back to Nichole. Her team considered the possibilities and decided upon Holly. Our next task was to find not only just the right driver to transport Holly but the driver would also agree to be on film. This proved to be a bigger task for not all drivers wanted to be filmed. Driver John K stepped up to the plate and picked up Holly on Sunday 1/29. He not only had Holly on board with him and his Lab X, Buddy, but also one of the cameramen, Brud G, rode along while another cameraman, Dave S, followed in the chase vehicle. The journey took them south to Baton Rouge, LA, on John's run before heading north toward North Dakota. Two cameramen were about to get a crash course into the trucking world! After extensive filming the trio split off in West Memphis, AR, on 1/30. The cameramen headed for Springfield, MO, where they filmed Operation Roger Assistant Co-ordinator, Leanne S, keeping the Lead Co-ordinator, Michelle G, of OH, apprized of the transport. In the meantime, John K headed for Cincinnati, OH, where he picked up about 200# of surplus dog food a Chow rescue there wished to share with the Laverne Chow Rescue, north of Minneapolis, MN. Holly's new "parents," Mike and Sara, drove from their home in Argusville, ND, to Minneapolis, MN, to meet with John, the two cameraman, and Holly. That day, the temperature was well below O degrees with the wind driving the temperature down even further. John reports the transfer of some 200# of dog food from the upper bunk of his truck to the vehicle of the receiving rescue was done in less than 10 minutes. Arranged by Debbie Brattan, AR Southern Dog Rescue, Little Rock, AR Operation Roger driver John K pu 1/28/07 del 2/4/07 ************************************************************* The following message was received from the Chow rescue from Laverne, MN: We met John on his recent trip to Minnesota — we stored the dog food coming from Ohio to Laverne , Mn. John is a very genuine guy, concerned and very excited about Operation Roger and impressed us with his dedication — unloading dog food at -30 wind chills! It is great to know about your organization and we are happy to help in anyway we can! If you have trucks coming to the Twin Cities from Ohio that can take the rest of the dog food for Laverne Chow Rescue, let us know — we have a person driving from the Twin Cities to Laverne about twice a month and can get it moved. Blessings, Barbara Miller —Fleischhaker ********************* In another added note to this transport, Operation Roger would like to congratulate John on another accomplishment: On February 17, 2007, at the 2nd Annual Truckers Ball held in Scranton, PA, sponsored by Nighttime, a short-wave radio program, John's photo of Holly and Buddy, John's own pet, won First Place in the photo contest. This contest was open to all truck drivers to showcase photos they had taken. Judging was done by all the participants attending the ball. Second place in the same photo contest went to Operation Roger driver Chris C for his picture of Capone. Fourth place went to another Operation Roger driver, Candy G, for her photo of the Japanese Gardens in Huntington, CA. Congratulations to all three of these drivers *************************************************************

HEYU #213

#213 HEYU (Japanese Chin) Flower Mound, TX - Orange State,CA Heyu #213 a white with a touch of beige, 5 y/o, 12 pounds Male Japanese Chin began his traveles in Flower Mound, TX, with David and Carolle Cox. Driver Randall M picked Heyu up in Oklahoma City, OK, from the Cox's. Heyu met his new "Mom" Laura A in Mira Loma, CA, before continuing on to Orange State,CA. Randall thought a better name for this boy would be "Grouch" after Oscar the Grouch because he was very irritible when woke up before he was ready to be woke up. He would turn on his back with all four legs in the air and groan/moan in protest. He would lay half in/half out of his crate and give Randall a look as if to say ...... "Leave me alone!" The Japanese Chin is a mix of King Charles Spaniel, a Pug, and a Pekinese. Therefore, to touch Heyu's nose would be like touching a gold fish according the Randall. The one thing Randall noted was Heyu would purr like a cat when stroked and loved on. Heyu didn't smell good as he's in the last stages of recovering from a skin problem. He's quiet, but does beg and plead if he smells anything he thinks may be food. He isn't entirely house trained. He was a long-term foster due to his condition upon arrival in JCCARE. He's on his way to that "mommy". Heyu doesn't trust people entirely, due to his former life. This shows itself as a bit of reluctance to launch out and do unfamiliar things. He traveled with food and treats the shippers wanted him to have. Arranged by Carolle C and Larua A Japanese Chin Rescue and Care Effort Operation Roger driver Randall M pu 7-25-07 del 7-27-07 ****************************************************

HANNAH M #274

#273 KYLIE ANN (Golden Retriever) & #274 HANNAH M (Shepherd/Labrador) San Bernardino, CA - Columbus, OH KYLIE ANN #273, a female 3 y/o 60# Golden Retriever & HANNAH M #274, a female, 6 y/o 40# Shepherd/Labrador) have quite a story. Briefly, the pets needed moved to their owner, Jennifer T, who had moved to OH, and were being kept by Jennifer's mother, Cynthia. On the day Team Leader Nancy R called Cynthia to ascertain whether or not the health certificates and shot records were available, it was learned she had been hospitalized that morning and the dogs were locked in the bathroom. Nancy went into action. Contacting a rescue in the area, who in turn contacted the authorities, and with the help of a neighborhood boy, were able to rescue these pets and get them into a safe location until Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P could arrange for their Team Members Miles & B.J. F to get there to pick up the duo. This is a rare occasion when we are able to work fast and in an area we do not normally get into...but when the need arises, and we are able to help, we try. As it was, everybody was in the right place at the right time. Way to go team. Arranged by Team Leader/Supervisor Nancy R, Team Leader Kris & Brandy P, Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 5/26/08 del 5/29/08 ***********************************************************************