PHANCY #239

#239 PHANCY (Min Schnauzer) Longview, TX - Evansville, IN Phancy #239, renamed Frankie, a 7 y/o 15# female Miniature Schnauzer began her journey in Longview, TX, as an owner surrender. Dr. Angie, her husband, and daughter met driver Sue W in Mount Pleasant, TX. Phancy quickly adapted to her new surroundings and Sue's two Malti-Poo's, Louie and Douie. At night she would go into her crate and not come out. The food and water bowls were right in front of her crate so she didn't have to go far to satisfy her thirst. During the weekly Sunday night meeting, Sue discovered driver Dave W was in Knoxville, TN, and she was headed there. Phancy didn't fancy changing partners but soon adapted to the new truck and being the only pet on board. Dave was headed to Florida and expected to head toward Indiana on the return trip. However, he was laid over in Florida for the weekend, thus delaying her arrival. The new parents met Dave along I 24 in Kentucky and Phancy, renamed Frankie, was home. Arranged by Dr. Angie Partnership For Pets Longview, TX Operation Roger drivers Sue W pu 1/9/08. Dave W repowered 1/14/08 - Del 1/21/08 ****************************************************

PACO #255

#255 PACO (Husky X) Kissimmee, FL - Arlington Heights, IL PACO #255, an 18 m/o, 50#, male Husky X has returned home to his owner Paula after a vacation stay in Florida with her friend Lisa. A few months ago, driver Danny Joe W had enjoyed Paco on the way to Florida and now enjoyed his ride northward, only this time Paco went to Detroit, MI, before heading home. There he met Jackie, a driver for Krystal's 4-Wheelers who then took Paco and others to the Chicago area to meet their new families. No doubt Paco was ecstatic about meeting his human, Paula, once again. Operation Roger driver Danny Joe W pu 3-17-08 del 3-19-08 and Jackie, Krystal's 4-Wheelers. On a sad note, Jackie passed away in her sleep on 4-12-08. ********************************************

PIECES #305

#305 PIECES (Tabby Cat) and #306 DAISY (Black Lab) Chino Valley, AZ - Mt. Pleasant, IA PIECES #305 a 3 yr 7# female Tabby Cat and her buddy DAISY #306 3 yr 40# female Black Lab have finally made their way to a big reunion with their “Mom” Sue, who had to leave them behind in Chino Valley when she rushed to the aid of her son in Mt. Pleasant, IA. We tried on several occasions over the months to pick them up but were thwarted each time for various reasons - both shippers and ours. As time went on we despaired of being able to help even though the shippers stayed with us. We learned the two needed to travel together as Daisy gets upset without her “Mom” but is manageable when Pieces is around. Talk about being buddies. This caused some delay as a couple possible transports didn’t gel because the drivers were allergic to cats. Then two of our drivers, Kathy Y and Nancy R, were both headed through the area, one after the other, and could have picked them up but the shipper didn’t have a health certificate for one of the pets; so they lost both rides. Nancy worked hard to put together a repower with drivers from Krystals4Wheelers out of the Dallas, TX, area toward St. Louis, MO. But, even that didn’t work out in time. The next attempt was to get Pieces and Daisy down to Tucson where they could be flown out by a pilot with Pilots&Paws. That fell though when the pilot's plane broke down and he had to fly commercial to Tucson for his meeting. Then, finally, Team Leader Nancy R picked up Pieces & Daisy in Flagstaff, AZ. She transferred them to Driver Jay McKenzie and his wife, Adel, in Oklahoma City, OK, the next day. They served as a Layover Home over the weekend. Adel M then took them with her on her regular route through Kellyville, OK, to a Layover Home with Carol Lawrence of Creek Pet Adoption who kept the duo until the following weekend. Krystals4Wheelers group then pitched in. Penny L met Carol in Kellyville and took them to Dale Ann and Samantha in Tulsa. These two ladies then drove to Vinita, OK where they met Paula and her family (daughters and husband). They in turn drove from Vinita to Carthage, MO, for a pit stop, and for Daisy to run around a bit in their fenced yard and blow off some steam. They then dropped off another rescue kitty passenger and then continued on to Bethany, MO, with Pieces and Daisy. Josh W and a friend drove from Bethany, MO, to Ottumwa, IA. There Pieces and Daisy were reunited with their “Mom” Sue and a relative who picked up the two travelers and drove on home to Mt. Pleasant, IA. All involved with this transport were Operation Roger Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P, Team Leader Nancy R, Driver Jay M and Adel M, LOH Carol L, Krystals4Wheelers group, Penny L, Dale Ann and Samantha, Paula and family, Josh W and friend - pu 10/17/08 and del 10/25/08 **************************************************************

PAULA(STARFIRE) #311

#311 PAULA (Greyhound) Orlando, FL - York, PA PAULA #311/STARFIRE a 4 yr 65# female ex-racing Greyhound finally made it to PA. Drive Susan M had tried to pick up Starfire about a month ago but was unable to take her. This time, Susan picked up Paula from Carol near Gainesville, took her to an overnight at her home, and then the two of them drove non-stop in her personal vehicle all the way to York, PA. The receiver, Judi, graciously offered a bed for Susan for the night. Just after she had settled down for a much needed rest, Susan was startled by what she called a choir of singing from all the Greyhounds in the house. It was not barking but a beautiful song. She believes the other Greyhounds were welcoming Starfire to the fold. Starfire joins other greyhounds and 3 beautiful kitties belonging to the receiver. According to Susan, the home belongs to the pets and the humans are the guests. All these pets are definitely loved and cared for and pampered. There is one dog who has his own special "doggy door," because he won't use the doggy door the others use. During the trip, Starfire, an ex-racer sidelined by a broken toe, rode comfortably in the backseat of Susan's extended cab pickup. She was amazed at how Starfire could fold herself up into a small area and thus didn't always take up the entire backseat. This is just the first of four pets Susan will be transporting while she is on vacation. Her next destination is Martha's Vineyard, MA. Operation Roger Driver Susan M pu 11/3/08 del 11/4/08 ***************************************************** E-MAIL From Susan: Mon Nov 3, 2008. I received Starfire the Greyhound dog at a rest area just south of Gainesville, Fl. She is a pretty dog, very good natured and sweet. She spent the night in my home with my 2 dogs Kelly and Tinky. Tues Nov 4, 2008. Up early, drop my dogs off at kennel, head for York, Pa with Starfire. I drove 922 miles and arrived at Judi's house at 11pm.She and her husband had arranged for me to spend the night in their home, so I went straight to bed. Being very tired from the long drive. Wed Nov 5, 2008. I drove from York, Pa to Springfield, Mass and checked into the hotel. Thurs Nov 6, 2008. Went to So.Hadley, Mass which is 7 miles from my hotel, to the Stephen King event. Got back to hotel late eve. I recorded the entire audio of this event and you may LISTEN TO THE AUDIO on iTunes from my podcast PRO TRUCKER PODCAST. I also got my new book "Just After Sunset" signed by Mr.King. **************************************************************

POSEY #318

#318 POSEY (Sheltie) Kirbyville, MO - Prescott, AZ POSEY #318 an 18# female 3 yr Sheltie was delivered to Team Leader Kathy Y in Springfield, MO, along with her buddy, Freckles, by Linda and Don. Kathy took both of them as they were essentially going to the same place in AZ. However, Kathy wasn’t headed that direction right then and everyone knew the two could be on the truck awhile. As it turned out, it was but for a short time. Kathy met up with Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P who, along with their little Poodle, Little Joe, took them on board and headed for AZ. Team Supervisor Kathy Y and Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P pu 11/19/08 del 11/24/08 **************************************************************** E-MAIL From Kris & Brandy: Brandy and I picked up Posey and his buddy, Freckles, from Driver Kathy Y in Fairview, TN. Both of them had come out of a home in the Springfield, MO, area and was very scared of everything. Our Poodle, Little Joe, being an experienced foster brother by now, took right to them with no problems.Unfortunately, while in Albuquerque, after making our delivery, we were forced to take Little Joe to the vet on an emergency basis. He had become very sick along the way and had stopped eating, not able to keep anything down. As of this writing, he is really touch and go. The vet said he may have a twisted bowel which would require a $3,500 operation. He was put on meds and wet food. I was told to watch over him for the next two days and time will tell. After getting out of the vet’s office, we headed to AZ where we met Posey’s new “Mom,” Georgene, in Mayer, AZ. The new momma was very happy to see her new family member. **************************************************************