RAGAN #87

#87 RAGAN (Catahoula Leopard) Valdosta, GA-Finch, ON, Canada RAGAN #87 a 1 y/o, 50#, Male, Catahoula Leopard, was pulled from a high kill shelter after being abandonded and found obviously underfed. Operation Roger driver Danny Joe W took Ragan on to Toledo, OH, where he met Operation Roger Lead Co-ordinator Michelle G who took Ragan home with her. Since Michelle had to work, she boarded Ragan with Judy Manly of the English Springer Rescue America at her Champion Pet Lodge in Ravenna, OH. Over the weekend, Michelle drove her personal car to Buffalo, NY, where she met Ragan's new "Mom" Lorriane M from Finch, ON, Canada. Arranged through Dorianne S, Catahoula Rescue, INC. Georgia Area Rep, Valdosta, GA Operation Roger Drivers Danny Joe W and Michelle G *************************************************************

RYAN #184

#184 RYAN (Springer Spaniel X) Kellyville, OK - Iron Mountain, MI RYAN #184, a 9 week old Springer Spaniel-Irish Setter Mix, Male has finally made it to his new home. Ryan, renamed Hitch because he was hitchhiking his way home, began his journey in Sulpulpa, OK, with his foster Mom. Rescuer Carol L brought them both to a truck stop in Tulsa, OK, to meet driver Sue W. Hitch rode with Sue and her small companion, Louie, all the way to Bethlehem, PA, then back west to Columbus, OH, then north to Wheeling, IL. Unable to get any closer to Iron Mountain, they started back east toward PA again. In stepped driver Candy G and her three little companions, Terra, Tess, and Doc, to take over in Spiceland, IN. Hitch then went to Kansas City, KS, and back up into Chicago, IL, before making it on up to Manitowoc, WI, where he was met by his new adoptive "Mom" Nichole S who, along with a friend, had driven down from Iron Mountain. Once again it took two drivers and the help of the adoptive Mom to get a rescued pet to a loving home. Hitch was a sweety, so soft, playful. Sue reports he loved to lay his head on her feet while she sat on the bunk and gently, quietly, untie her shoe laces before she knew what he was doing. Candy's three didn't quite approve of this interloper but did eventually warm up enough to play. Candy has been with Operation Roger for a little over a year, serving most of that time as a board member and team leader. This was her first transport. Thanks, Candy, for hanging in there and waiting for just the right moment to make a definite difference in a pet's life. Arranged by Carol L, Creek Pet Adoption, Kellyville,OK Operation Roger drivers Sue W pu 4/16/07 Repowered by driver Candy G pu 4/25/07 del 4/25/07 *************************************************************

REX #190

#190 REX (Blue Heeler) Alanta, GA - Colorodo Springs, CO REX #190, a 5 month old, 30 pound, male Blue Heeler was picked up in Atlanta, GA, by driver Brian B. Rex's owner, Myron, a truck driver who had to leave his truck behind in Atlanta and return home to Colorodo Springs, CO, without his companion. Rex needed a repower as Brian only went as far west as the San Antonio, TX, area. Unfortunately, do to the quickness in which this transport transpired and the final destination location, our co-ordinators had a difficult time finding another Operation Roger driver available to take Rex. After spending about a week with Brian, including an over the weekend stay at Brian's home, driver Glenn W met Brian in Port Allen, LA, and transported Rex to Roswell, NM. Rex was definitely confused but reportedly a good traveler. When he arrived in Roswell and saw his owner, Myron, he was estatic, so much so he peed all over. This was definitely one happy doggie. An added note of humorous interest. Topping a hill near Roswell, Glenn met a NM highway patrol who informed Glenn he was a smidgen over the acceptable speed limit. Upon seeing and inquiring about Rex, Glenn told him about Operation Roger and what we do. The officer was so impressed he didn't give Glenn a ticket!! Arranged by Operation Roger driver/team leader Mike B, a friend of Myron's. Operation Roger drivers Brian B pu 5/10/07 Repowered by Glenn W pu 5/17/07 del 5/20/07 *************************************************************

RED #265

#263 GREEN EYES /#265 RED (Kelpies) Cabool, MO - Mansfield, CT GREEN EYES #263, a 2 mo 10# male and RED #265, a 2 mo 10# female Kelpie began their trips in Cabool, MO, with Susan, the rescuer, and Tawney, the foster Mom. Both were met in Springfield by team drivers Kris & Brandy P. Green Eyes made the trip ok but developed pink eye by the time he arrived in New Market, MD, about 18 hours later. Red had no problems. Sherry, a driver with Krystal's 4-Wheelers, took Green Eyes to a vet the next day after he arrived. She fostered Green Eyes until his sister, Red, arrived. Then, with the help of Clark with Animal Rescue Flights, both soon arrived home in Mansfield, CT, with their new Mom Cheryl. Red and Green Eyes were part of a litter found in a box alongside the road. They had been pulled from their mother too early, about 5 weeks, and had to be bottle fed. Some did not make it. This brother/sis were two of the lucky ones to find adoptive homes. Arranged by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P Operation Roger team drivers Kris & Brandy P pu 4/23/08 and transferred to Sherry w/Krystal's 4-Wheelers 4-24-08 then Clark of Animal Rescue Flights 4-24-08 ************************************************

RED #281

#281 RED (Border Collie) Warsaw, IN - Dewey, OK RED #281 a 5 m/o Male border Collie was picked up near Warsaw, IN, from Dennis & Michelle by Driver Jonathan S. Not sure he was going to get dispatched all the way to OK, Jonathan took a chance and, indeed, delivered Red near Tulsa, OK, to Richard G who took Red on home to Dewey, OK. Arranged by Operation Roger Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P, Driver Jonathan S pu 7/4/08 del 7/6/08 **********************************************************************************