LOUISE #132

#132 LOUISE (Beagle)-Dayton, TN-Cherry Hill, NJ Louise #132, a 7 month old 19 pound Female Beagle was driven from Dayton, TN, by Linda F of SOS Beagles to meet with driver Chris C in Knoxville, TN. She traveled with Zach on the trip. Louise is a high energy girl who loves to play keep away. She rode in the crate for four hours because she didn't take to the truck very well at first. After that, she did well. She sniffed around the floor and bed then made herself comfortable on the bunk and laid there until Zach joined her on the bunk. She showed affection toward Zach, which Zach didn't like so Chris put Louise back into the crate for another few hours. After that, she did quite well out of the crate. Over all, Louise did not give the driver any problems. Louise loved the children at Chris' house and was very playful and proved to be a great alarm clock at 0500 the next morning wanting outside. Louise met with Colin of SOS Beagles in Morristown, NJ. Colin will take Louise on the her new home with Sue M in Cherry Hill, NJ. Operation Roger driver Chris C *************************************************************

LUCY #136

#136 LUCY (Shepherd X) Little Rock, AR to Chesterville, ME LUCY #136, a 4 month old Shepherd X 10 pound female puppy was picked up in Little Rock, AR, by driver Jon D. Jon says Lucy was a super sweet little pup. She was rescued from a kill shelter and is now with her new "Mom" Lorrie F who took her on home to Chesterville, ME Arranged by Debbie B, AR Southern Dog Rescue Operation Roger driver Jon D 2/07 *************************************************************

LAKOTA #330

#330 LAKOTA (Alaskan Malamute) Phoenix, AZ-Linwood, MI LAKOTA #330 a Grey and White Alaskan Malamute, male, about 53# originated in the Lancaster, CA, area shelter. He was transferred to the LA County Animal Control for neutering and placement. He was then transferred to Diane with TARescue, Phoenix, AZ, for transporting to his new adoptive home in Linwood, MI, with Heather S and Linda A. Driver Merlin M picked Lakota up in Phoenix and soon knew he was in over his head in dealing with Lakota's needs. Lakota was extremely skittish, fearful, and unable to control his body functions while in the truck. Unable to deal with Lakota, he made it to El Paso, TX, where he went to the Animal Rescue League of El Paso. Unable to take Lakota in, the director, Loretta H, referred Merlin to another rescue/shelter. Team Leader Nancy R, was contacted and went into action to resolve the situation. The driver back tracked his route in an attempt to reach the new location but was stopped by a 26' length restriction sign. He was over 70'. With that facility closing at about the time he arrived, Merlin returned to the original location and arrived there about 15 minutes before it also closed. By this time nearly 4 hours had elapsed. Nancy arranged for Loretta to stay with Lakota until someone from the other facility could arrive. Merlin had to leave to make his next delivery. Lakota spent two nights at that facility until Driver Dale D and his co-driver could arrive about 5:30 a.m. to pick him up. Dale was able to confirm everything Merlin had said about Lakota. Dale met LOH Sue W and her granddaughters, Ashleigh and Maya, at a truck stop in Weatherford, TX. Scared of all noises, especially big trucks, Lakota dove into Sue's pickup front floor board and wouldn't be budged. At home she put him in the 10x10 pen formerly occupied by two other dogs, a large pup, Buddy, and a Doxi, Huck. Lakota quickly found the dog house and made himself at home for the next two weeks. At about 15 years, he is so comfortable in a doghouse or other small areas, he must have been a puppy mill dog turned loose to die on his own in the desert of California. (Sue's opinion.) On 1/31/09 Sue drove Lakota to Gainesville, TX, to meet the first of many 4-wheel drivers arranged by Team Leader Krystal M in cooperation with Transport Coordinator Tanya K whose team then transported him on to Michigan to his new fur-ever home. Lakota is docile and compliant once in hand. Getting a hand on him once he is loose is another story. Two emergency meetings of the BOD and all the parties involved has resulted in continuing efforts to resolve the matter. While this transport started out badly, the resulting pulling together of all of the people below should show the true hearts of the rescue/transport community. It is not about people. It is about God's 4-legged critters. Operation Roger Drivers Merlin M pu 1/15/09; BOD Dale D pu 1/17/09; LOH Sue W pu 1/17/09; Team Leaders Nancy R and Krystal M; Independent Transport Coordinator Tanya K along with 4-wheel drivers Sharla B, Dee R, Tanya K, Susi Y, Dorrie H, Jan M, Jonni T, Gina W, Revajane L, Shawna Z, Donna K, Lesley R, Heather S, and Keith S. Del 2/1/09 ************************************************************* We received this Email from Heather S 2/2/09: I would like to thank each and every one of you that assisted in lakota's transport. Without all of you, he would not be here ready to start a new life. When I picked him up yesterday, I just kept staring at him, because I was still in shock that he was actually here. We have a lot of rehabilitation to do with him, and I am taking it very slowly with him. I have just been sitting in the room with him quietly, allowing him to get used to my presence. When he is ready he will come up to me. Lakota is eating very well, and was quite hungry when he finally got home. My spare bedroom/computer room is set up for him, and he is right next to my bedroom so I could hear him if he started to have any problems. he only has had one mess in the house so far, I am sure there will be many more, but it all takes time and a lot of patience. he allowed me to massage his front paw last night. I just sat with my eyes closed, and rubbed his foot gently for about a half hour. He was so relaxed he leaned back against my book shelf, so he could still watch me if needed. He is everything I had hoped for, and I am so happy to be able to finally be able to give this guy a chance at happiness. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart and Lakota's. I will have pictures posted on our web site soon of this darling boy. Please visit it reguarly to see more updates! www.fewstepsfromhome.homestead.com Heather Smith - President Few Steps From Home Animal Rescue ************************************************************* We received this Email 2/3/09: Monday, February 2, 2009 10:11 PM From: "Krystal McClain" View contact detailsTo: "ADOPT-Lakota" , "PILOT-NM/TX-Mark Bernstein" , "DRIV-IN-Shawna Zeilstra" , jayne23@neo.rr.com, "DRIV-PA-Kathy Schaffer" , bookworm1913@aol.com, "DRIV-OH-Carol Felkey" , "DRIV-OH/IN-Linda Martin" , "DRIV-MI-Lesley Reed" , "DRIV-MO-Dorrie Hummel" , "DRIV-MO-Susi Yust" , "DRIV-OK-Dee Ross" , "DRIV-OK-Sharla Braun" , "DRIV-TX/OK-Shelley Palmer" , "DRIV-OK-Ethel Washington" , "DRIV-TX/OK-Marcia Fanchin" , "DRIV-TX-Marian Jones" , "DRIV-PA-Lisa Gerlach" , rlewis@binghammchale.com, "DRIV-IN-Revajane Lewis" , "DRIV-IN-Jonni Turner" , "DRIV-MO/IL-Jan Marchlewski" , adopt4paws@yahoo.com, flaxmillet@msn.com, cdowd_postalpros@yahoo.com, "DRIV-OH-cszklarz" , "ADOPT-Lakota-" , "OP ROG-Sue W." , "DRIV-OH/PA-Wendy Tridigo" , wendy.tridigo@irs.gov, "DRIV-PA-Mary Ann Packer" , "DRIV-PA-Carole Rively" , gwilliams@dfi.in.gov, donnak900@aol.com, "COORD-OK-Tanya Kittrell" ... moreCc: caninecrusader@aol.comI know that many have already expressed their appreciation, but i wanted everyone to know that you truly are marvelous. When Tanya added 1 more and then 2 more dogs to Luke's transport you could have easily rejected the idea of taking on that many passengers. many people wouldnt offer that much of themselves, but all of you drivers did. You did what was impossible for any one of us to do on our own and made it possible. I think that this shows us with each and every successful transport just how much people can come together to make this world a good one to live in. You are taking the most "unimportant" members of society and giving them importance. It truly is the noble work that we all should strive to do more of. Thank you, for opening your planes, cars, and homes to 4 souls that were once thrown away. and thank you even more for doing it so joyously. It truly warms the heart to see so many people not only willing to give, but wanting to. Krystal McClain Operation Roger Team Leader (Krystals4Wheelers) *************************************************************

LITTLE MAN #108 *

#108 LITTLE MAN (Scottie Poodle X) Roanoke, AL-Randolph, NJ LITTLE MAN #108 a Scottie/Poodle Mix), 1 year old, 8# Male began his journey in Roanoke, AL, as a rescue of Almost Home Dachshund Rescue. Little Man had been abused (shot with a bb gun and hit by a car). He was one of six dogs picked up from the Rescue by Operation Roger team drivers Hollis & Linda C of Anniston,AL, in their personal vehicle. Hollis & Linda then drove to Gadston,AL, where they met Operation Roger driver Tony H in his personal vehicle. Tony in turn drove to the state line of TN/AL to meet Mary Ruth R of Russell Rescue who had agreed to be a layover home. It is reported Little Man likes to take showers. He jumps into the shower, waits to be soaped up and rinsed off. Once toweled he takes off happy. Several days later, Little Man made his way to his new adoptive home with driver Tony H and met his new "Mom" Shari T of Randolph, NJ. Arranged by Karen Nelson H, Almost Home Dachshund Rescue Operation Roger team drivers Hollis & Linda C, driver Tony H ************************************************************* THE FOLLOWING E-MAIL WAS RECEIVED: Hello. I just wanted to say thank you to all involved for bringing me my new baby. It was a pleasure dealing with Karen Nelson (rescuer - rolltideinmayberry@yahoo.com), Michelle and of course, Tony H. who kept me constantly informed of how Little Man was doing on his adventure up to NJ. Little Man, who has been remaned Tyler, is enjoying his new home. He travels with me to work, to the dog park and has even already spent a weekend on our boat traveling on the Hudson River and into the Long Island Sound! Best regards to all and God Bless you for all you do! Shari Tomasiello *************************************************************

LUCY #120

#119 LAYLA/#120 LUCY (Cocker Spaniels) Little Rock, AR - Austin, TX LAYLA #119 and LUCY #120, 2 year old, 30 pound, females, both black/white Cocker Spaniels joined driver, Sue W, in Little Rock, AR. Layla, along with her sister, Lucy, were rescued from a kill shelter and were going to their forever home in Austin, TX. Sue reports Layla and Lucy were a surprise. Expecting to receive two buff colored cockers like she'd seen before, both were beautiful black with white markings quite similar to a border collie. Stopping a little while later in Prescott, AR, Sue noticed Lucy was lying quite still on the floor, then noticed she was shivering. Sue immediately went back into the bunk. Layla was doing the same thing but laying on the bed. Sue sat down and wrapped her arms around both dogs and just sat with them, talking very calmly until they both stopped shaking. All they needed was a little TLC and reassurance everything was okay. The trip on to Rockwall was just fine. These two beautiful ladies were transferred to Anglie, a foster "Mom" for Cocker Spaniels, in Rockwall, TX, who will take them on to their new home in Austin, TX. Arranged by Debbie B, Arkansas Southern Dog Rescue and Lee Bell, Austin Cocker Rescue Operation Roger Driver Sue W del 8/23/06 *************************************************************