FOLLOWING ARE THE STORIES OF PETS #235-#327 DELIVERED BY OPERATION ROGER DRIVERS IN 2008.  WE ARE PROUD OF THEM ALL.

WE HOPE YOU ENJOY READING. WHEN WE HAVE PICTURES, WE WILL ENDEAVOR TO GET THEM ON HERE.

We would also like to ask that if you have photos of any of the transports we have done, please send them along with an e-mail to: operationrogerphotos@yahoo.com with a copy to oprogertony@yahoo.com.  We would love to get them on the following board.

In the subject header enter the pet's transported name & number, as this is the way we have them recorded.  In the body of the e-mail, tell us about the photo-who/what/when/where, new name, etc.  Give us an update story on the pet. We would really like to get all pets featured with a photo.  If you have an updated photo of one already shown, please send it also. 

Story features to come for those assigned or en-route are (not in any particular order):

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#327 BUDDY (Labradoodle) Forest Rock, AR - Poulsbo, WA
BUDDY #327 a Labradoodle Male 80# 2 y/o finally caught his ride from Arkansas to Washington.  On our board for two months and missing a couple chances for a ride, the shipper Megan’s son drove him from near West Memphis, AR, to Pine Bluff, AR, to meet Driver Scott B.
This was a surprise transport in that Scott does not normally go northwest.  He became an angel to help Buddy get to his new family.  Scott said Buddy would put his paws on the top step of his truck but wouldn’t attempt to jump inside.  Buddy did share Scott’s bed and helped to keep him warm during the trip where they fought rain, snow, and ice to get to Portland, OR.  Buddy’s new family, Richard, a police officer, his wife and son, drove down from near Seattle to get Buddy and take him back to his new home.
Operation Roger Driver Scott B pu 12/26/08 del 12/29/08
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We have received this Email: January 5, 2009 8:00 AM
I just read info about Buddy, I wanted to send you a picture of him.  Buddy's new owner and I have been emailing for quite sometime, he has gone to a very good home.  Megan is my daughter and my son, Bill was the one who met Scott B the driver.  That day was actually Buddy's 3rd birthday so it was a good day for him.  Buddy was the best dog a person could ever ask for, and Scott was right when he said Buddy would put his paws on the step and not jump in truck, he was that way with me, I had to help him into truck until he learned it was okay to jump in!!! When we return home to the US permanently, I would like to volunteer to help you in way I can.  We live appx. 3 miles from exit 242 on I-40.  Sincerely,Barrie C (Picture to be added)

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#319 FRECKLES (Maltese/Shih-Tzu) Kirbyville, MO - Tempe, AZ

 FRECKLES #319 a 2 yr 6# male Maltese/Shih Tzu was delivered to Team Leader Kathy Y in Springfield, MO, along with Posey, 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.  Here is their story:
Team Supervisor Kathy Y and Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P pu 11/19/08 del 11/24/08
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E-MAIL From Kris & Brandy:
Freckles came out of a home in the Springfield, MO, area and was very scared of everything.  Brandy and I picked up Freckles and his buddy, Posey, from Drive Kathy Y in Fairview, TN. 
From the moment Brandy saw Freckles, she fell head over heels in love with him.  She refused to put him down for about a good hour.  Our Poodle, Little Joe, being an experienced foster brother by now, took right to them with no problems.  We spent the night there in Fairview before heading on to Albuquerque, NM, for a stop before heading on to AZ.  Both dogs did fine while in transit.
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 Freckles’ new “Mom,” Kate in Mayer, AZ.
The new momma was very happy to see her new family member.  Kate got very emotional once she saw him.  She had waited over five weeks for her new baby and you could see the relief in her eyes when she took him in her arms.
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#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

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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.

#317 HOLLEY (Spaniel X) Kingwood, TX - Carriere, MS

HOLLEY #317 a 2yr female 50# Spaniel Mix was rescued from a kill shelter and a home was found for her with Sharon and Tom N.
Team Leader Nancy R was heading into San Antonio eastbound when she realized Holley would be on her route.  A quick call to the shipper, VAP Shelter, and the meeting was set to meet Nancy in Brookshire, TX.  A few short hours later and Holley arrived to meet her new family with Tom and Sharon.
Nancy said in her opinion Holley was not a Spaniel but more of a St. Bernard.
Team Leader Nancy R pu 11/23/08 del 11/23/08
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 #316 SUGAR (Jack Russell Terrier) Honaker, VA - Blue Earth, MN
SUGAR #316 a 3 yr 13# female JRT began her extended trip near Bristol with Driver Chris L.  Chris knew Sugar would need to be on the truck for awhile as she would need to work her way toward the Albert Lea area, which would be the closest she would get.
Plans had been made to meet the receiver, Cindy, near Cedar Rapids, IA, and Sugar would be on her way home.  Oh so we all thought.  Chris got turned around in St. Louis and we couldn’t find a repower for her soon enough.  Then Chris’ truck began having major problems and she was in and out of shops trying to get it fixed.  Several times we thought we had a repower and then it would fall through.
Finally, we got word Driver Rick M was headed toward Atlanta as was Chris.  Determining Chris was 2-3 hours out, Rick waited for her in Cartersville, GA, and the exchange was made.  The good news?  Rick’s load was headed right through Albert Lea, MN, after a stop in Kansas City, MO!
The bad news?  His load was re-powered in Kansas City and it seemed Sugar was once again a trucking dog.  The next day brought good new again as Rick got another load up to Des Moines, IA, where Cindy and her family could meet Rick.  Shortly thereafter, Sugar was in the arms of her new family and on her way to her new furever home.
Drivers Chris L and Rick Marshall pu 10/9/08 del 11/14/08
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We received this Email:
Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2008
We said goodbye to a precious furkid today. After being with us for 5 months here in Va, Sugar has left out today with Operation Roger to meet her new family in Blue Earth MN. After nursing her back to health from heart worm infestation, we had become very attached to her. It was an emotional goodbye. Sugar will always hold a special place in my heart. She is going to a wonderful family in MN who already loves her and they haven't even met her yet. That's the only thing that matters. This is why we rescue. Although it is sometimes heart breaking to let them go, we know we must so we can rescue more. We will miss her so much. Sugar loves all people. She will give out kisses to all strangers. That's one of the many thing s that makes her so special. I know in my heart she is going to a great home so why am I crying over her?
Paula - Savin g Homel ess Anima ls
Kayla - Savin g Homel ess Anima ls
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We received this Email:
Thursday, January 29, 2009 9:53 AM
From: "Krystal McClain"
To: "OP ROG-Sue W."
From: Paula
Subject: Update on Sugar
Sugar was chosen Jack Russell of the month for December! We are so very proud of her and thankful for the Konrad family for giving her a wonderful loving home in Blue Earth MN.
To check out the web site with Sugar ’s photo and story click the link below .
http://www.jack-russell-terrier-pictures.com/sugars-first-visit-with-santa-paws.html
Paula & Kayla, Saving Homeless Animals
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WE RECEIVED THIS EMAIL 11-24-11:

Hi Sue, Sugar was brought to us by Chris L and Rick M in November of 2008. 

#315 CHICKABEE (Dachshund/Rottweiller) Rock Rapids, IA - Surprise, AZ
 CHICKABEE #315 5 yr 40# female Doxi/Rott was picked up near Sioux Falls, SD, by Driver Jim F.  She had a left knee repair about 18 month ago and the cold weather apparently was telling on her.  The owner, Patricia B, arrange for her son, Brian, to give her a permanent on the warmer weather of AZ.  Jim was headed for KY and thought for sure he would be heading for the desert southwest; but, at it goes with the trucking industry, he went on the East Coast instead.
On the bright side, Jim was able to spend a day or two with his father in FL and Chickabee got to run and play in the yard before getting back on the truck.  Jim had already told us she was doing fine on the truck but he really felt she needed to be on solid ground.  Then Jim got a load going into Canada and we knew we had to get Chickabee off his truck.  As luck would have it, he came right through Ft. Worth and Sue W once again became a LOH.  Chickabee had been on Jim’s truck for two weeks.  Once at Sue’s, it seemed everything dried up.  Chickabee played with the family’s Doxi and Mutt X and pretty much ruled the roost for the next thirteen days.
Team Leader Nancy R came through, picked up Chickabee, and delivered her to Brian B the very next day. Nancy reported Chickabee got up in the passenger seat, whimpered a little, curled up into a ball, and slept. Nancy said she even forgot Chickabee was over there until she had to stop for a nature break and Chickabee decided she did also.
Drivers Jim F, Sue W, Team Leader Nancy R pu 10/15/08 del 11/12/08
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#314 BUDDHA (DSH Cat) Oak Bluffs, MA - Wildwood, FL
 BUDDHA #314, a 5yr 8# male DSH cat’s story overlaps three other pets Driver Susan M transported while on vacation.  On the return trip south south of Massachusetts, Susan had the pleasure of being escorted around the island of Martha’s Vinyard, MA, before picking up Buddha.  We will let her tell you her saga.
Driver Susan M pu 11/7/08 del 11/9/09
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E-MAIL From Susan M
Fri Nov 7th 2008. Drove from Springfield, Mass to Falmouth, Mass. I parked in the ferry parking lot, and caught the bus that takes you to the ferry. Bought a round trip ticket for $15 and hopped on board the ferry to Martha's Vinyard. Was met at the dock by Kim and her sister Ann. The two women were so nice and fun, it's like we were all sisters. Ann drove her car and took me with her sister Kim on a tour of the island. It was a quick tour. We stopped for a quick lunch and Kim paid for my lunch, and she bought me a sweatshirt. We stopped at a few stores and I bought a thick, leather, wool, sheepskin, hand made winter hat that also has a ventilation hole in the top and the sides come down to cover my ears. It's cute. Since I drive a truck in 48 states, this hat will be great in cold winters. Especially windy Wyoming winters!!
After driving around and taking video and photos', we stopped at Kim's house and got her cat Buddha. He is a very cute and sweet cat. We made it back to the dock in time to catch the ferry back to Falmouth.
Once back in my Nissan truck, I drove a short distance to Wareham, Mass and picked up LUKE. A cute and energetic Australian Kelpi Shepherd. He is 8 years old and has energy like a puppy. He was so excited to ride with me and really liked the cat Buddha, who was riding safely in his cage. About midnight I stopped in New Jersey at a Motel 6 and brought both pets in with me.
To keep the cat Buddha safe from the dog Luke, I put Buddha in the bathtub (no water, obviously) and opened his cage to let him wander about the bathroom. I took his litter box out too and placed it near the toilet. I made sure he had enough food and water and then shut the door to let him rest in there. LUKE was running around the hotel room, but stayed near the bathroom door often to sniff the cat. At one point during the night, Luke jumped on my bed and slept at my feet. He would whine a little at wanting to play with the cat, and Buddha meowed a little during the night. I didn't get too much sleep. I slept as much as possible.
I was up at 6:30am, took Luke out to the bathroom, jumped in the shower, then loaded pets and everything in the Nissan and proceeded to drive to the TA Truck Stop in Richmond, Va. I met Theresa and her husband who then took Luke to his new Ranch.  I then waited for Jimmy F and Monique to arrive with Kelly.
I let Buddha out of his cage several times while I had him, on his leash to let him stretch his legs. During the drive to my house in Florida, I let Buddha out to roam around inside the cab of my Nissan truck. Buddha didn't mind the dog, Kelly, and we all got along. I made it to my house, over 1000 miles from New Jersey, at about 1:30am. I was exhausted. I didn't want to spend $60-70 on another hotel and I knew I could make it home with no problems. My strength would hold up. I am a long haul truck driver and used to fatigue and have good endurance. After Kelly left with his mom, I drove to the house of Carolyn. She is legally blind and could not drive to get her cat. She was reunited with Buddha inside her home. I took alot of photos' of pets and their people and have posted them on myspace, and sent them also to operation rogerphotos@yahoo.com.
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#313 KELLY (Peek-A-Poo X) Virginia Beach, VA - Gulfport, FL
 KELLY #313, a 12 yr 25# male Peek-A-Poo X, had been left behind when his elderly owner had to move to another state and couldn’t take him.  Instead she left Kelly with Jimmy F who arranged for the woman’s daughter, Larinda, to take him.  As the webmaster for Operation Roger, Jimmy knew exactly who to call.  Providence was with Kelly in the form of Driver Susan M.  Normally, it is very difficult to get any pet moved along the I-95 corridor.  This time Susan was in her personal vehicle returning from a vacation.
She picked up Kelly in Richmond, VA, after Jimmy drove from Virginia Beach to make the delivery.  Kelly joined Buddha whose final destination wasn’t that far from where Kelly would be.  We will let Susan tell her story from here.
Driver Susan M pu 11/8/08 del 11/9/08
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E-MAIL From Susan
In Richmond, VA, I waited for Jimmy F and Monique to arrive with KELLY. He is a 12 yr old Peek-A-Poo dog. He rode well in my Nissan truck and had no interest in the cat.
Once home, I let both Buddha and Kelly run around in my bedroom and bathroom. I put Buddha’s litter box in my bathroom and just let them sleep wherever they felt like sleeping. I fell asleep fast and slept soundly for about 7hours. I then got up, got dressed, loaded up the pets, and drove them in my Nissan pickup truck south to Wildwood, Florida. Where the I-75 meets the Florida Turnpike.
I met Larinda and her friend Susie at the GATE Truck Stop that also has a Steak N Shake restaurant. She picked up her family dog Kelly. She had known the dog since he was a pup. Kelly was very happy to see Larinda and excited to get in her car. They also loaded up the 2 boxes of stuff that came with Kelly. Including his favorite polar bear rug/blanket.
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#312 LUKE (Australian Kelpi/Sheepdog) Bangor, ME - Richmond, VA
 LUKE #312 an 8 yr 40# male Australian Kepi Sheepdog X had quite a trip for a working dog from Maine.  Krystal of Krystals4Wheelers coordinated the following with Julia of Animal Rescue Flights (CT).
Monique, the rescurer, delivered LUKE to Dave G, a pilot for Animal Rescue Flights @ Bangor, ME. LUKE then flew to Rochester, NH, to meet Steve F, a pilot with Animal Rescue Flights & PilotsNPaws. He then flew to New Bedord, MA, to meet his LOH Roxanne R. She kept Luke from Sunday until Driver Susan M was able to pick him up on Friday.
Susan had already picked up Buddha from Martha’s Vinyard when she arrived to add Luke.
Dave, Steve, & Roxanne pu 11/2/08. Susan M pu 11/7/08 del 11/8/08
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E-MAIL From Susan M
 After driving around and taking video and photos on Martha‘s Vinyard, we stopped at Kim's house and got her cat Buddha. He is a very cute and sweet cat. We made it back to the dock in time to catch the ferry back to Falmouth. Once back in my Nissan truck, I drove a short distance to Wareham, Mass and picked up LUKE. A cute and energetic Australian Kelpi Shepherd. He is 8 years old and has energy like a puppy. He was so excited to ride with me and really liked the cat Buddha, who was riding safely in his cage. About midnight I stopped in New Jersey at a Motel 6 and brought both pets in with me.
To keep the cat Buddha safe from the dog Luke, I put Buddha in the bathtub (no water, obviously) and opened his cage to let him wander about the bathroom. I took his litter box out too and placed it near the toilet. I made sure he had enough food and water and then shut the door to let him rest in there. LUKE was running around the hotel room, but stayed near the bathroom door often to sniff the cat. At one point during the night, Luke jumped on my bed and slept at my feet. He would whine a little at wanting to play with the cat, and Buddha meowed a little during the night. I didn't get too much sleep. I slept as much as possible.
I was up at 6:30am, took Luke out to the bathroom, jumped in the shower, then loaded pets and everything in the Nissan and proceeded to drive to the TA Truck Stop in Richmond, VA. I met Theresa and her husband who then took Luke to his new Ranch.
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#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
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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.
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#310 RUSTY (Rhodesian Ridgeback) Kilgore, TX - Independence, MO
RUSTY #310 a 21 mo male 70# Rhodesian Ridgeback was picked up by Driver Scott B near Kilgore.  He had been rescued from a backyard breeder.
Scott was very impressed with Rusty and was certain he had been trained.  Assured by both the shipper and the receiver Rusty had never had obedience lessons, Scott demonstrated to the shipper what he meant.
Most dogs would run ahead when someone they were walking with stopped.  Scott would walk and then stop.  Rusty would stop.  Scott would turn around and Rusty would go around him and stop.  Much to everyone’s surprise, Rusty even ignored a rabbit when it jumped up in front of him.
Rusty’s new “Parents” Kenneth and Linda M were very excited to see Rusty looked just like their Ridgeback who had died of cancer.
Scott reported Rusty was mellow with excellent behavior.  During the trip, Rusty lay on the floor and refused to get on the bed.
Operation Roger Driver Scott B pu 11/3/08 del 11/4/08

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#308 MIKO PANDA & #309 TSUKI (Japanese Chinese Crested) Ballenger, TX - Orlando, FL
 MIKO PANDA #308 and his buddy  TSUKI #309, both 1 y/o, males, weighing 12# were picked up by Driver Nancy R in Tye, TX, from foster mom Dixie M, who had driven them up from Ballenger. MIKO PANDA was outgoing and tended to stick his nose in everything to investigate. He has an underbite which would make a bulldog jealous according to Nancy.
Just before they were delivered, MIKO PANDA was demanding (by barking) to get into Nancy's lap. Her co-driver Mike yelled Shut Up. MIKO PANDA turned around and glared at him as if to say "You told ME to shut up???"
TSUKI was shy and scared of his own shadow according to Nancy. However, he was the lover, always wanting to give kisses and to be held and loved.
The were delivered to their new family Gregg & Johnnie M and their teenage daughter, Kaylin, in Wildwood, FL. Johnnie is said to have said she was so exited she felt like she's expecting twins, and like with any twins, she had no idea when they would arrive!
Team Leader Nancy R pu 11/1/08 del 11/2/08
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#307 MARY (Great Pyrenees) Waco, TX - Hartland, WI
 MARY #307 a 3 yr female 65# Great Pyrenees apparently has had a hard life up to now.  Rescued by the Waco Humane Society after having been found tied up and left without food for about a month, she should have weighed about 140# (the vet’s health certificate from the day of transport indicated only 57#).
On Thursday night during a Team Leader meeting, it was discovered Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P were to deliver their load in Garland, TX, the next morning and were scheduled to reload around noon going up to the MN/WI border.  The Humane Society didn’t open until 10 a.m. and Mary didn’t have her health certificate.
That Friday morning was hectic as Sue W made calls to the receiver for help and calls to the HS before opening time.  Everyone scrambled to get Mary’s documents and a ride up to Kris and Brandy before they reloaded.  This was a ride Mary needed to get to her new rescue that could help her get back up to good health again.
Sue W drove down from Joshua to Hillsboro to meet with the veterinarian, Dr. Brunson, herself who had driven Mary up from Waco.  Then Sue drove all the way up to Garland to meet the drivers at their shipper.  Providence was with Mary as the reload for Kris & Brandy and their little Poodle, Little Joe, had been delayed.
Kris reported Mary would look at him with her big brown eyes with such desperation she touched his heart.  Mary met her new rescue “Mom” Lori in Tomah, WI, and they proceeded on to Hartland, WI.
Also, the Waco Humane Society was a delight to work with.  Again proving there are some who do care for the welfare of the pets and are willing to do what it takes to help them get on to better homes.
Operation Roger Driver Sue W, and Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P pu 10/24/08 - del 10/26/08
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#305 PIECES (Tabby Cat) & #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

#304 BILLY BOB (Rottweiller/Doberman) Kellyville, OK - Hanford, CA
BILLY BOB #304 a 3mo 26# male Rottweiller/Doberman was pick up from Carol L, Creek Pet Adoption, near Kellyville and delivered to his new family, Yvonne & David M in Barstow, CA.
Arranged by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P and Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 10/23/08 del 10/24/08
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To: OperationRoger01@yahoo.com
Thanks so much, they have communicated and we are to meet them Friday in Barstow. Sue thanks for all your help and for keeping Operation Roger running this is a huge service and I appreciate it very much, you all are the best! David and Yvonne M :-) GOD bless you!
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To: OperationRoger01@yahoo.com
Sue, We have our baby, thanks to Miles and BJ from Operation Roger! You guys and gals are the best!!! Sue, thank you for helping make this all possible! It was incredible to get our pup! Thanks again for all you do! GOD bless you and yours in JESUS name! David and Yvonne M
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#303 CANTON (Border Collie) Arlington, TX - Chardon, OH
CANTON #303 a 10 mo 35# female Border Collie’s owner, Brian, has traveled so much lately he felt he could not properly take care of Canton.  His mother, Robin, agreed to keep Canton.  A couple tries were made to pick up Canton before Team Supervisor Kathy Y arranged for Brian and Canton to meet her in Garland.  Repowered a few days later with Steve M in Effingham, IL, Canton was safely delivered near Cambridge, OH, to Robin S who had driven down from Chardon, OH.
Despite having his own bones and toys, which he ignored, Canton instead found pleasure in tearing up some paper plates and towels Steve had on the bed. Much to Steve's displeasure. Kathy said Canton was all black with a small amount of other markings. Canton, said to be a Border Collie mix when Brian saved her from a Dallas kill shelter, walked and held herself like a GSD.
Team Supervisor Kathy Y and Driver Steve M pu 10/11/08 del 10/14/08
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E-MAIL RECEIVED:
Comment: CantonThursday, October 23, 2008 10:38 AM
To: OperationRoger01@yahoo.com
Hi Sue, I wanted to write you an e-mail and thank you again for helping us get Canton to Ohio. She seems to be adjusting well and we starting taking her to obedience classes last night. The only downside is my poor cat has been hiding in the basement since Canton came. I hope he will venture out of there soon. Thanks again Robin S
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#302 LUCY (Rhodesian Ridgeback) Kilgore, TX - San Bernardino, CA
 LUCY #302 a 3 yr 90# female Rhodesian Ridgeback began her cross country travels from Kilgore with Driver Nancy R.  In Fontana, Nancy met Janay with the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue and, together, they to San Bernardino to introduce Lucy to her new "Dad" David.
Nancy fell in love with Lucy. She had two specific antidotes to tell.  Lucy jumped upon David’s glass top coffee table, crossed her front paws and looked back as if she were dancing. Another one was while enroute, Nancy put her truck into a truck wash. When a truck goes into a wash bay, the attendants start spraying the water while the truck is still rolling in.  Then they stop to let the driver out.  When Nancy tried to get Lucy out of the truck with the thought of taking her into the building, Lucy dug her paws in and wouldn't come out. Nancy didn't know the breed does not like water, period.

Team Leader Nancy R pu 10/4/08 del 10/5/08
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#301 ZEUS (Pit Bull) Reno, NV - Cheyenne, WY
ZEUS #301 a 60# 2 yr male Pit Bull was picked up in Reno from Marc, Nevada HS.  Although the actual destination for Zeus was the Denver area, Zeus’ new Dad, Roger, met them in Cheyenne, WY, because he thought it would be better.  While we do want the actual city listed on the application, and Zeus could have missed a ride with a driver going through Denver and not Cheyenne, it worked out this time.
While we were warned Zeus gets very hyper in vehicles, Steve didn’t find him to be so.  In fact, he didn't want to let Zeus go. Steve calling his Team Supervisor Kathy Y asking "Do I have to give him up." Steve said it gave him a good feeling to help Zeus. Steve reported the Reno HS very pleasant to work with, which, frankly, is a pleasant surprise.  It seems the people with most Humane Societies around the country are just the opposite.  Thank you Nevada and Marc!
Team Leader/Supervisor Kathy Y and Driver Steve M pu 9/30/08 del 10/1/08
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299 MARA & #300 BILLY RAY (Basenji) Brighton, MI - Lakewood, NJ
MARA #299  a female 8 mo 15# Basenji & her brother BILLY RAY #300 a male 8 mo Basenji were picked up by Driver Danny Joe W near Brighton from Linda L and delivered the next day to their new Mom, Kathryn, near Baltimore.
What makes these two special for Operation Roger is they were picked up just two days following our 3rd anniversary and Billy Ray’s #300 makes him especially special.  In addition, Danny Joe tossed his hat in with us on that day, August 16, 2005, yet waited nearly nine months before he had his first transport.  He has done many since then.  For him to be able to make these transports is extra special for us.
Team Leader/Supervisor Kathy Y and Driver Danny Joe W pu 9/18/08 del 9/19/08
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#298 GUNNY (German Shepherd) Rapid City, SD - Ft. Walton Beach, FL
 GUNNY #298 a 75# 5.6 y/o male GSD has been reunited with his owner, David.  When his application came in, the location at a military base in SD made his transport very unlikely; complicated by his foster facing deployment overseas in less than three weeks.  Tentative arrangements were made with a WY Layover Home to take Gunny.  It would have required a two hour trip by both parties to meet in the middle and the soldier couldn’t cut loose to arrange it.
During a call with Driver Susan M, Sue W asked her normal questions of Where Are You? and Where Are You Going?  Susan’s answer - Rapid City, SD, for the next day.  Talk about going into action.  A vet appointment for Gunny was originally scheduled for two days away.  A frantic call to the vet upped that date to the next day.  Susan was, thankfully, able to wait and picked up Gunny about noon.
Susan had to work her way to Florida with Gunny and reports the reunion with his master, David, was wonderful.
Operation Roger Driver Susan M pu 9/3/08 del 9/11/08
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#297 ELSA (Maine Coon Cat) Lake Mary, FL - Silver Springs, MD
ELSA #297 a 15# female 2 y/o Maine Coon Cat was picked up by Driver Jonathan S near Orlando from Pamela N and delivered the next day to Elsa’s new Mom, Shiela D, near Baltimore.  Jonathan reported the trip was uneventful.
Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P and Driver Jonathan S pu 9/9/08 del 9/10/08
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#296 HAZEL (Jack Russell Terrier) Hamilton, CN - San Fernando, CA
HAZEL #296 a JRT 3.7 y/o 20# female has quite a story to tell starting in about April 2008.  It seems she left England with a man who wasn’t her owner.  Once she arrived in Canada, she was passed on to two other people who agreed to help the man out by fostering his dog.  During this time, the true owner, Jane C, put Hazel on our Pet Board.  When we tried to pick her up, we discovered Hazel was missing in action.  Frantically, Jane made numerous overseas calls to locate her pet.  After about two weeks she told us where Hazel was staying.
As we have no drivers currently going into the Toronto area on a regular basis, we were despaired of being able to help as the party who had Hazel was reluctant to drive her over into Buffalo, NY, to meet a driver.  One morning, Driver Mark S called in saying he was near Toronto and asked if there was anything he could pick up.  Was there ever!!   After many phone calls, Mark picked up Hazel the next day.
The story is:  In June a man walked into a pet store where a young vet student, Laura, worked.  He asked her if she would keep his dog for two weeks while he returned to England.  He promised he would be back.  He never returned.  When Operation Roger started calling two months later, her mother, Diana, didn’t know who we were and wasn’t about to just give Hazel to anyone.  Smart move.  Once she was satisfied we were legit and what was happening, they brought Hazel to Mark and he headed south.
Now Mark doesn’t run west.  He was willing to take on getting Hazel out of Canada but how to get her on to California was the next problem.  Mark S took her to Driver Sue W in Joshua, TX, who acted as a Layover Home waiting on another driver to go west through Ft. Worth.
In August, Sue and Hazel were featured in a photo shoot for American Profile-Texas Profile. Jane said Hazel is on an important mission by going to CA to help in the project to rescue children around the world who are victims of severe fire burns. Hazel's part in the project is to remind everyone that when there is a fire burn victim, e-mail their name, place, and date of birth, plus a photo, even from camera phones, to fireburnhotline@aol.com. This article, highlighting Operation Roger, came out in late November 08, showed a picture of Hazel and Sue but said nothing about her mission.  But, we just did above.
Driver Nancy R came through Fort Worth, picked up Hazel, and delivered her safely to Alison, a dear friend of Jane’s, who owns Hazel’s mother.  Nancy reports Hazel recognized Alison and was so happy there was not a part of her little body that was not wiggling.  Now, the next surprise for Hazel will be the reunion with Jane when she is able to move to California.
Operation Roger Drivers Mark S, Sue W, Team Leader Nancy R pu 8/13/08 del 8/29/08
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#295 CICI (Alaskan Spitz) Albuquerque, NM - Scotts City, MO
CICI #295 a female 15-20# 2 y/o Alaskan Spitz has been fostered by Tricia B in Albuquerque following a stroke suffered by her owner, Marsha, living in Scotts City.  Now able to be reunited with her mistress, CiCi eagerly joined Team Leader Kris P as he made his way across country and was very happy to see Marsha.
Operation Roger Team Leader Kris P pu 8/27/08 del 8/31/08
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#294 FRECKLES (Pit Bull) Bakersfield, CA - Pittsburg, KS
FRECKLES #294 a 3y/o 50# female Pit Bull was picked up near Barstow from her foster Mom, Monica, by Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F and quickly driven across country to meet his new mistress, Jennifer, near Joplin, MO.  Miles & B.J. reported no trouble enroute and Freckles seemed to enjoy his ride.
Arranged by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P and Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 8/22/08 del 8/23/08
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#293 TIN TIN (Chinese Crested) San Bernardino, CA - Denton, TX
TIN TIN #293 a 3 y/o male 15# Chinese Crested traveled by car up to Barstow with Mary.  There they met Driver Nancy R who was headed on up into central CA.  Nancy had nothing but praise for the little fellow as he traveled with her.  Tin Tin met his new Mom, Bonnie, near Ft. Worth and continued his journey a short distance to Denton to his new home.
Operation Roger Team Leader Nancy R pu 8/18/08 del 8/24/08
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#292 KAYLA (Boxer) Plymouth, MA - Las Vegas, NV
KAYLA #292 a 65# 8 y/o female was picked up near Boston by Driver Kathy Y.  Kayla saw a bit of the country as Kathy made her way across the nation to deliver her in Las Vegas.  Kathy report Kayla was very good on the truck and seemed to enjoy the scenery.
Operation Roger Team Leader/Supervisor Kathy Y pu 8/13/08 del 8/22/08
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#291 MARBLES (Old English Sheepdog) Springfield, IL - Parker, SD
MARBLES #291 a 1.5 y/o 75# male Old English Sheepdog came up to Scott’s waist.  Scott was literally on top of Marbles’ location when he learned of him.  He called Nancy H, the shipper, and she met Scott within the hour near Springfield, IL.
Scott described Marbles as Grey and White with a left Blue eye and a right Brown eye and very, very strong.  Among the largest of the pets Scott has transported, he took to Marbles right away and thought he was the greatest.   Marbles met his new family, Brett & Carmen S near Sioux Falls, SD.
Operation Roger Driver Scott B pu 8/18/08 del 8/19/08.
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#290 RUBY ( Novo Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever) Columbus, OH - San Jose, CA
RUBY #290 a female 6.6 y/o 25# Novo Scotia Duck-Tolling Retriever lost her master, Wesley, about three years ago in Iraq.  Since then she had been taken care of by her master’s family in OH.  However, she and two other dogs were kept together and she wasn’t liked by them.  Brian, the uncle, decided Ruby would be the perfect companion for his two children.
In stepped Team Drivers Mike & Cindy G, who decided to take her as their first transport with Operation Roger.  Little did they know that transport would put them, Brian, and Ruby on the front cover and the main subjects of a story in a major trucking magazine, the Truckers Connection, in November.
Picked up from Jody, the mother of Wesley, in Columbus, Ruby wasn’t sure of the big truck at first but soon warmed up to it all.  She even tolerated their two cats quite well.  When she arrived at the meeting point near San Jose, Ruby remembered Brian and was very happy to see him.
Arranged by Operation Roger Team Leader/Supervisor Kathy Y and Team Drivers Mike & Cindy G pu 8/7/08 del 8/16/08
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#289 VENI (Italian Greyhound) Kearney, NE - Los Angeles, CA
VENI #289, 8 y/o 15-18 # male Italian Greyhound has a new name now.  His new mom, Darla, has changed his name to MARTINI. She told driver Scott B every time a truck goes by their house he will start barking and run to the front door thinking Scott has come back for him.
VENI/MARTINI loved the truck and actually didn't want to leave it or Scott.
At one point in the transport Scott put VENI inside a fenced area to let him run yet VENI stayed right by Scott's side. Veni had a hole in his mouth which caused a sinus problem and had bad teeth as the result. His new family took him to the vet and got the hole and teeth repaired.
Scott described Veni as loveable, timid, and loved the truck.  Sounds like the driver fell in love.
Operation Roger Driver Scott B pu 8/8/08 del 8/10/08
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#288 LEVI (English Setter) Reading, PA - Shreveport, LA
 LEVI #288, a 45# 2 y/o male English Setter was simply a sweetheart according to Driver Nancy R who picked him up near Laurel, MD.  A bit too thin from the shelter, shy, submissive, Levi wants nothing more to do than give a lot of hugs and kisses.  He loved his walks, was a fast learner, mellow and a big, big bed hog.  Which, of course, means, Nancy had to make do with a corner of her bunk to sleep in.  But, for our drivers, that is a small sacrifice to make for the love of a pet.
p.s.  Nancy has visitation rights to Levi.  She has even visited him at his new digs and he definitely remembered her … much to her delight.
Operation Roger Team Leader Nancy R pu 7/24/08 del 8/10/08
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#287 MADDIE (Pit Bull X) Los Angeles, CA - Cincinnati, OH
MADDIE #287, a 4 y/o female Pit weighing 60# was in pretty bad shape with tender feet and elbows rubbed raw from being on cement when rescued.  Drivers Miles & B.J. F picked her up in Santa Fe Springs, CA, and quickly got her to her home in Cincinnati, OH, with Elisabeth where she will loved.
Arranged by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy Peters and Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 8/1/08 del 8/3/08
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#286 ZEN (Old English Sheepdog) Minneapolis, MN - Storrs Mansfield, CT
ZEN #286, a beautiful, laid back 1.1 y/o male O.E. Sheepdog weighing 80# was the hit of the Walcott Truckers Jamboree in July at the Operation Roger booth.
Zen is to be trained as a helper to a deaf OE Sheepdog with Fritzi, his new family in Millville, NJ. Picked up near Minneapolis, MN, by Driver Kathy Y.
Operation Roger Team Leader/Supervisor Kathy Y pu 7/9/08 - del 7/22/08
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#285 JUPITER (Great Dane) Ft. Worth, TX - Norco, CA
JUPITER #285, a male 2-3 y/o Great Dane weighing only 100# had been found wandering the streets of Ft. Worth.
Once it was determined he was chipped and the original rescue located, the task of getting him back ensued.  Driver Sue W and her granddaughter, Aubrey, went to the shelter to get him.

As this was the first time the 15 y/o had helped in a transport, Aubrey was at first taken back by the size of Jupiter.  He came up to about her hips, with his large head about to her waist.  White he was large in size, he was literally skin and bones, very under weight.  However, Jupiter won her over very quickly and they became nearly insepartable. Once he was comfortable in the back seat of the pickup, they hightailed it to Austin where they were to meet with a rescue from San Antonio who would keep him until he could be transported west.

While they waited on the other party, Aubrey and Jupiter caused quite a stir among the people who walked along the path which ran along the lake.  Aubrey got comments like, "got a saddle?" Jupiter and Aubrey walked in the water along the boat ramp and a couple of time, Aubrey had to grab hold of Jupiter to keep from falling into the lake.  Jupiter took everything in stride.  Tried as she did, Aubrey couldn't convince her mother to let her keep Jupiter.
Operation Roger Driver Sue W pu 6/21/08 del 6/21/08
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 #284 DOUIE (Malti-Poo) Joshua, TX - Candler, FL
DOUIE, a senior 11 y/o Malti-Poo 10# male has had quite a life the past year.  Adopted by Driver Sue W in Nashville, TN, in April 07 at the TN Truck Show during Operation Roger’s Pet Adoption Day from Russell Rescue, Douie became the trucking companion of Sue and Louie, another 11 y/o Malti-Poo.
In March 08 Sue became ill on the road and had to be taken to the ER.  Operation Roger driver Tony H stepped in and arranged for a local rescue to get Douie and Louie from Sue’s truck and put in “jail.”  Well, that’s the term Tony used.  They were put into a cage, of course.
A month following that, Sue was injured on the job and both Douie and Louie were picked up by Driver Susan M in Illinois.  They rode around with her until they all reached Susan’s home in FL.  Once Sue was at home in TX, the duo were returned to her by other Operation Roger drivers.
Unable to have them in her younger daughter’s home due to allergies by the children and daughter, the duo were housed with Sue’s older daughter for about three weeks.  While there, their Pug/German Shorthaired Pointer pup gave both dogs a hard time to the point there was concern for their safety.  Arrangements were made to send them both to a sanctuary in Florida to live out the rest of their lives.
When it came time for Sue, her daughter and family to travel to ME for the wedding of Sue’s oldest granddaughter, it was necessary to put both Douie and Louie in a veterinarian’s boarding facilities.  A vet had already told Sue Louie’s heart conditions was getting worse.  It was extremely hard to leave them but she had no choice.  When Sue returned about 10 days later, she learned Louie has passed over the Rainbow Bridge two nights before.
Douie was picked up by Driver Susan M in Fort Worth the next day and again traveled with her until they reached her home in FL.  Once at the sanctuary in Candler, Douie was totally happy.  A neighbor lady would come over the help in the sanctuary and fell in love with Douie, and apparently he with her.  Every time she would come over, she would go right to him.  Finally, Sue was called to see if she had any problems with him being adopted by this lady.  Hearing he would be very well taken care of, and knowing it was just what he needed, she quickly agreed.
While he tolerated the truck quite well, even being the first of the two to want back inside, his deafness and arthritis seemed to be getting worse.
Driver Susan M pu 6/21/08 del 7/11/08
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#283 TACO (Chihuahua) Cincinnati, OH - Aldergrove, BC, Canada

TACO #283 , a 2-3 y/o male 12# Chihuahua was picked up near Cincinnati by driver Josh Wernick on 5/17/08. Taco had been attacked by another dog, stuffed into a cat carrier and dumped before being rescued.
The rescuer, Linda W, needed to get him out of danger. Josh, who lives near Columbus, OH, agreed to foster Taco until another driver could be found to repower him on out to Seattle. Josh pu Taco 5/17/08 in Cincinnati, OH. On 5-29-08 Josh took to Taco to a Layover Home with Cynthia Stout. On 6-18-08 Taco was repowered with Kathy Young who in turn, on 6-20-08, repowered with Nancy Regan.
While with Nancy, Taco became the poster dog in Louisiana during a hurricane prepardness drill. While there a lady in NH fell in love with him.
The Shipper-Rescue became alarmed OR was unable to get Taco to Canada. Nancy remembered the lady from NH and the Rescue decided to rehome Taco in NH on 7-8-08.

Arranged Operation Roger Team Leader/Driver Kathy Y, Driver Josh W, Driver Nancy R, & Layover Home Cynthia S.

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#282 ANDY (West Highland White Terrier Westie) Topeka, KS - York, ME
 ANDY #282 an 18 mo, 16# male.  Rescuer Penny R brought Andy down from Topeka to meet driver Chris L in Ottawa, KS.  Andy was a puppy mill rescue.  He was naturally afraid of the truck at first.  By the second day he was running around when Chris took him out to potty.  His tail wasn't between his legs and he wasn't as intimidated by the noise of trucks around him.

While she drove, Chris would reach down to pet Andy to reassure him.  He thought she was playing and would chew on her hand.  Andy and Chris' pet, Two Shot, would snuggle up in the bunk with her and go right to sleep.  Andy arrived in Allentown, PA, and met his new family, Carrie S and Wendy H, who then transported him to York, ME.

Operation Roger Driver Chris L pu 6/30/08 del 7/2/08

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#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.

Operation Roger Driver Jonathan S pu 7/4/08 del 7/6/08

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#280 STANLEY (Pug) Valley Ridge, CA-Springfield, MO
STANLEY #280, a 13 m/o male Pug was left stranded when his owner had to move quickly from Valley Ridge, CA.
Drivers Miles & B.J. F picked Stanley up in Hesperia, CA, and quickly delivered him to his mistress in Springfield, MO.
Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 7/1/08 del 7/2/08

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#279 TWINKLE TOES (Tabby) Yorkville, IL - Parma, ID
 TWINKLE TOES #279, a Tabby 1.5 y/o 7# female, spayed, was lost for awhile between states.  One Driver, Dellcina H, tried picking her up only to learn Twinkle Toes was in KY not IL.
Sometime later, another Driver, Jim F, was able to pick her up in IL from JoAnn G and get her all the way to Parma, ID, to her new family with Cassi L.  A very happy ending for a pretty kitty who was saved by JoAnn before the 3 count for being pts.
Operation Roger Driver Jim F pu 6/26/08 del 6/29/08
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#278 HUKA (Greyhound) Orlando, FL-York, PA
 HUKA #278, a Male, neutered, 5 y/o 76# ex-racing Greyhound broke a leg which ended his racing career. Picked up near Orlando, FL, from Carol B by Driver Susan, he enjoyed his ride to meet his new temporary family in NJ, with Judi K. Judi then took him on home to York, PA.
Coordinated by Carol B and Judi K of Gods Greyts Rescue, Team Supervisor/Leader Kathy Y,  and Driver Susan M pu 6/7/08 del 6/9/08

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#277 SNOWY (Husky) Moses Lake, WA - Dixon, CA
  SNOWY #227, a Female Husky, spayed, 1.75 y/o 60# met her ride with Driver Chris V near Moses Lake. She needed a ride because her owner had died. The owner's young sons were not able to take care of Snowy properly. The family found Snowy's sister and her owner, Susan, wanted to take care of Snowy for the boys. Chris and Snowy met her new family near Sacramento, CA.

Operation Roger Driver Chris V pu 6/11/08 del 6/13/08

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#276 BORIC (Borzoi) Sallisaw, OK - Newton, PA
BORIC #276 a 6 mo 16# male Borzoi was picked up in Salisaw, OK, from Glenda by driver Chris L. He was a very shy guy, she reports, very sweet, very affectionate. An unusual breed, Chris described him as naturally thin, muscled, leggy, no fat, short haired and black & brown in color. Boric arrived in Shippensburg, PA, to meet his new "Mom" Iva K.
Coordinated by Operation Roger Team Supervisor/Driver Kathy Y and Driver Chris L pu 6/8/08 del 6/10/08

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#275 ALEX DUGGIT (Dachshund) Bull Head City, AZ - Milton, WV
 ALEX DUGGIT #275, a tiny male 2 m/o 4# Dachshund had quite a send off in Bull Head City, AZ. Veterinarian Blynn B, his former owner, took him to the elementary school to meet driver Jonathan S who was meeting with his Trucker Buddy Class on the last day of school.
Apparently, all the commotion caused other classes to be inquisitive and the school principal decided to allow everyone to participate by calling an assembly. Jonathan was able to share with all the students about the Trucker Buddy program and also about Operation Roger.
The shipper, Blynn, and the receiver, Dale, apparently had found each other on-line as former Vietnam vets. Blynn gifted his fellow soldier with Alex Duggit.
After seeing quite a bit of the U.S. on his trip, Alex Duggit was finally delivered to his new Dad near Milton, WV. Seems also Jonathan took quite a liking to this little pup and his breed.

Arranged by Operation Roger Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P and Driver Jonathan S pu 5/22/08 del 6/9/08

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#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/Laborador) 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 and her story will be told here soon. 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 Operation Roger Team Leader/Supervisor Nancy R, Team Leader Kris & Brandy P/Operation Roger Team Drivers Miles & B.J. F

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ELLIE #272 (Shetland Sheepdog Sheltie) Canton, OH - Conroe, TX

#272 ELLIE, a 10 y/o 27# Female Shetland Sheepdog Shelti was picked up in Canton, OH, from Pam A of the Stark/Carrol County Shelters by driver Roy H.

Roy termed Ellie beautiful and will certainly make a wonderful pet. The duo were scheduled to meet the receiver Linda's daughter in Dallas, TX, until Roy's truck decided to break down. The daughter drove the extra miles up to Greenville, TX, to retrieve Ellie.

Operation Roger driver Roy H pu 5/19/08 del 5/20/08
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#271 ASHLEY (Greyhound) Orlando, FL - York, PA

ASHLEY #271, a female, 58#, 2.7 y/o Greyhound suffered a career ending broken toe on her right foot during a race. These type of injuries used to call for the dog being pts. Now, however, these injured racers are being adopted by loving families. She was picked up in Lakeland, FL taken to Havre de Grace, MD, to meet her new foster.
Ashley was an excellent rider, calm, got along great with driver Kathy Y's own pets. She wanted to play, especially when Kathy's poodle wanted to run. So did Ashley. However, Kathy herself just wasn't up to running 40 mph.

At one point on the trip, Kathy began vacuuming her truck and discovered Ashley was terrified of the noise. Kathy talked to her and got Ashley to somewhat accept the noise. Kathy also said Ashley took the whole bed while she was relegated to a corner of her own bunk. Such sacrifices OR drivers do for these pets.

Ashley went to a halfway house and is scheduled to attend a Meet and Greet function May 24-25 to introduce her to potential families.

Operation Roger Team Supervisor/driver Kathy Young pu 5/16/08 del 5/20/08
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#270 BISCUIT (Walker Hound) Orange, VA - Salem, OR

Biscuit #270, a 50# 6 y/o female Walker Hound began her trip with Marcy D of the Orange County Animal Shelter who drove her all the way to Wythville, VA, to meet driver Jayne P.

Jayne reports Biscuit, now renamed Chloe, was unsure of everything all first, which is normal, but quickly made herself at home with two playmates, Milo, a Cocker-Pug-Shar Pei X, and Lucky, a DLH Cat.

Jayne ran into a problem enroute when her company told her she would need to repower her load in Salt Lake City if she was to get home in time for her niece's high school graduation as the freight out of Oregon was slim. Torn, Jayne talked to her niece who told her she thought what Jayne was doing was much more important and she should go ahead and deliver Chloe.

When they arrived in Troutdale, OR, they were met by Chloe's new mistress, Jordan and her family. They learned Chloe was a belated birthday gift to Jordan, which made the sacrifice even more sweet for Jayne.

Operation Roger driver Jayne P/ Co-ordinated by Team Leader Laura P
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#269 SALYE (Chow Chow) Kellyville, OK - Bath, PA

Salye #269 , a 35# female 1 y/o Chow Chow was in the right place at the right time to be picked up quickly from her rescuer, Carol L, by team drivers Miles & B.J. F.

B.J., who loves Chows, was very anxious to get Salye on board. The plan was to find a repower with another driver as the team was not going directly to Salye's destination. However, the repower fell through when it was discovered Salye was dog aggressive and the other driver already had his own pet plus a transport on board. The team decided to keep Salye and work their way up to Pennsylvania unless another driver without a pet could be found.

In stepped driver Glenn W who repowered Salye in Tulsa, OK, on Miles & B.J.'s trip back west. Plans were to deliver her to her new family in Harrisburg, PA, Monday morning. Again, Salye hit a snag when it was learned they could not meet with the driver. Arrangements were made to re-repower Salye with Miles and B.J. back in Tulsa. Then late Monday, before he left the general area, Glenn had a call Rosanne M and family would be able to meet them about half way between Harrisburg and Allentown at the truck stop at Midway. To do this, Glenn drove about 120 miles out of route. Not something a driver is normally willing or able to do. Thanks Glenn.

Both Miles & B.J. and Glenn report Salye was a good pet to have on board.

Operation Roger team drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 5/06/08; driver Glenn W Repowered 5/10/08 - Del 5/12/08
Co-ordinated by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P

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#268 SABLE (Shar-Pei) Colorado Springs, CO - Waynesburg, PA

Sable #268, a female 3 y/o 45# Shar-Pei, waited patiently with her foster Mom, Stacy Y. Just minutes before driver Matt S, in Fountain, CO, got his load information, his team leader called. He quickly agreed to pick Sable up and work his way toward Pennsylvania. Then the surprise came. His route would take him through Washington, PA; close enough for Sable's new Mom, Karen M, to come after her.

Operation Roger driver Matt S pu 5/7/08 del 5/10/08
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#266 LOUIE   & #267 DOUIE  (Malti-Poos) Shaumburg, IL - Joshua, TX

LOUIE #266 and DOUIE #267, both male/neutered, 10 y/o, 10#, White Malti-Poos finally reached home in Joshua, TX, to be with their owner, driver Sue W. Injured on the job in Illinois and unable to travel home with her two companions, driver Susan M picked up the duo. They traveled to Florida where Susan took care of them during her off-time.

Susan then drove four hours to hand them off to team drivers Miles & B.J. F who took them on to Baytown, TX, to meet driver Jim B, who kept them until he went back on the road. Unable to get directly toward Joshua, Jim and his new traveling companion traveled east before finally arriving in Wilmer, TX, to meet Sue. The plan was for Sue, who had to attend the funeral of a family member that day in Wichita Falls, TX, to meet Jim later that night.

However ... her daughter's car lost its transmission, stranding both of them until Sue's brother, two nephews, and a grand-nephew arrived like the calvary to save the day. Sue's brother took both of them home to Joshua, leaving the car. Jim had to return home with both dogs. Sue and her daughter drove down three days later to near Baytown to pick them up. By this time Louie and Douie were definitely confused but handling the situation like the pro-trucking dogs they are.

Operation Roger driver Susan M pu 4/18/08, team drivers Miles & B.J. F, driver Jim B del 5/1/08
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#265 RED (Kelpie) Cabool, MO - Mansfield, CT 

RED #265, a 2 mo 10# female Kelpie began her trip in Cabool, MO, with Susan, the rescurer, and Tawney, the foster Mom. Met in Springfield by team drivers Kris & Brandy P, Red made the trip ok.
There, Sherry, a driver with Krystal's 4-Wheelers picked her up and took her home where she joined her brother, Green Eyes. Sherry over-nighted Red. Then, with the help of Clark with Animal Rescue Flights, she soon arrived home in Mansfield, CT, with her 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.

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
Co-ordinated by Team Leaders Kris & Brandy P
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#264 ANGEL (Terrier Mix) East Sparta, OH - Fords, NJ

 Angel #264 a 10 month old, 25#, female Terrier Mix was picked up from Akron, OH, by driver Chris C. Chris reported Angel was very sweet and took to him fast even though Chris had his own 2 year old, 135# Chocolate Lab, Sampson, onboard his truck. Chris managed to give attention to both and Angel with no problems.

Angel was caught eating Sampson's big bowl of Puppy Chow. Sampson never said anything cause he knew there was more to come later. But, it never stopped there. Chris, doing a thirty-four hour restart in Milton, PA, had both outside and was walking them. Another driver commented to Chris "bet you got your hands full." Chris replied, "Naaa, these two are great walkers and where's your pet driver?" The driver never replied back, making Chris feel better he was walking with two pets and not walking with a bag of fast food.

Operation Roger driver Chris C pu 04-19-08 del 04-23-08
Co-ordinated by Team Driver Chris C
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#263 GREEN EYES (Kelpie) Cabool, MO - Mansfield, CT

  GREEN EYES #263, a 2 mo 10# male Kelpie began his trip in Cabool, MO, with Susan, the rescurer, and Tawney, the foster Mom. 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.
There, Sherry, a driver with Krystal's 4-Wheelers picked him up and took him to a vet the next day. Sherry will foster Green Eyes until another Kelpie, Red, arrives. Then, with the help of Clark with Animal Rescue Flights, he soon arrived home in Mansfield, CT, with his new Mom Cheryl.
Green Eyes and his sister, Red, 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.

Operation Roger team drivers Kris & Brandy P pu 4/15/08 and transferred to Sherry w/Krystal's 4-Wheelers 4-16-08 then Clark of Animal Rescue Flights 4-24-08

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#261 NEWFIE GIRL(LICORICE) 2 (Newfoundland) Joplin, MO - Marblehead, MA
 
    NEWFIE GIRL (LICORICE) 2, a 3 y/o 120# female Newf oundland was picked up in Joplin by driver Jim F from owner Scott K and transported as far as Allentown, PA, where she was repowered by Kathy C.

Newfie Girl 2 then traveled to Middletonw, NY, with Deb S, and on to Hartford, CT with Janet before meeting her new Mom Alison, who transferred her on to her new family in Marblehead, MA.

Operation Roger driver Jim F pu 4-08-08 del 4-10-08 to Krystal's 4-Wheelers volunteers
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Subject: Licorice
Date: Thu, 8 May 2008 19:25:17 -0400

Just wanted to send you a picture of Licorice (Newfie Girl) so you can see how happy she and my son are together.
Thanks again for your help.
Take care,
Alison
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#261 Newfie Girl 2Thursday, May 8, 2008 11:23 PM
Contacts To: operationrogerphotos@yahoo.

Hello to everyone, I just wanted to give you a little update on Newfie Girl #2 (Licorice). She has found her forever home here with me in Marblehead. She is an absolute sweetheart, I honestly couldn't hope for a nicer dog. She gets along great with my pack of animals and humans and stole our hearts almost immediately.

Thank you again to all who helped her make the journey home. Especially to Jim for allowing her to stay in his truck for so long in what was a less than favorable condition. After several baths and a lot of brushing, you can see what a true beauty she is. Take care all, Alison

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#259 GRANDPA/#260 GRANDMA (Shih Tzu/Shih Tzu/Japanese Chin X) New Philadelphia, OH - Candler, FL

GRANDPA #259, a 15 y/o 10# male Shih Tzu and GRANDMA, a 13 y/o 7# female Shih Tzu/Japanese Chin X were rescued from a dark trailer at a hoarder where they had spent all their lives.  They were taken by rescuers to the home of Operation Roger Secretary Cynthia S for several days for evaluation before heading south to their new home in Candler, FL, at Rainbow Ranch Pet Retirement Home with Heather and Theresa.

Two drivers assisted in this transfer, Josh W and his son, Jeremy, who picked them up in Carrollton, OH, kept them a couple nights, then transferred the duo to driver Danny Joe W who delivered them to Heather.

Arranged by OR Secretary Cynthia S; Operation Roger drivers Josh W pu 3-27-08 and Danny Joe W pu 3-29-08 del 3-31-08

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THE FOLLOWING WAS TAKEN FROM THE WEBSITE OF RAINBOW RANCH PET RETIREMENT HOME:

The Saga of Sandy Sweetie -- Wednesday April 9th, 2008

Just a few days ago, Operation Roger brought us two precious very senior dogs from a cruelty case closing a puppy mill. The dogs were housed in old camper shells - twenty dogs to a shell. Of these, Rainbow Ranch received a 6 pound Pekingese. We named her Sandy in honor of her rescuer at the Tuscarawas County (Ohio) Humane Society. The other was named Danny for the Operation Roger trucker who brought him all the way from Ohio. Danny is a small 8 pound black and white silky Shih Tzu.

MIracles do happen! A long time donor family of the Ranch still grieved for their furbabies who passed away about 5 years ago. Sandy Sweetie Pie met them at the Post Office on the way back from her geriatric physical. Well, you guessed it. Sandy is now named Sandy Sweetie Pie and is the recipient of this family's generosity. They paid 100% of her medical bills incurred in getting her spayed, having her remaining teeth cleaned, her ears treated and her useless leg removed! They fostered her for several days and gave her a taste of what a real family would be like. Hopefully, Sandy will find a real home before she crosses the rainbow. If not, she is very beloved here at the ranch and will sleep with Heather and get as much love as possible.

We are still hoping that Danny's new family will appear in the near future. In the meantime, he is loved dearly here and has already made great friends, Taco, Shasta Magic and Rudy! There is so much sadness about animal cruelty and puppy mills but once in a long time, one of these dogs gets her own little miracle - a real family who will love and cherish her for the years she has remaining instead of a cold dark dirty camper shell.

If you are interested in adopting Sandy or Danny or any of our abandoned dogs, please email us rainbowranchfl@msn.com!

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#258 CHANCE (Tibetan Terrier) Allentown, PA - Mendota Heights, MN

 CHANCE #258 a 1.5 y/o 25# male Tibetan Terrier began his journey in Bowmanstown, PA.  Sandy, the rescuer, brought Chance to driver Debra H in Allentown.  Even though Debra knew the receivers were on vacation for another week, she decided to take Chance on board anyway.

She fell in love with the little fella and had nothing but glowing reports to give.  Debra couldn't make it all the way up to Mendota Heights.  However, she met a driver from Krystal's 4-Wheelers in the Cedar Rapids area.  With the help of drivers from Krystal's 4-Wheelers, Chance did make it on home to his new Dad, Tim.

Arranged by Team Supervisor Sue W

Operation Roger driver Debra H pu 3-17-08 del to Krystal's 4-Wheelers 3-28-08

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#257 BETTY (Beagle) Greenville, SC - Caudler, FL

BETTY #257, a 10  y/o 26# female left the Greenville Animal Care Services with Taryn and met her new caretaker, driver Jim B.  Partially deaf and blind, Betty traveled to Atlanta, GA, to meet driver Danny Joe W, who transported her to Heather and her final home with Rainbow Ranch Pet Retirement Home.

Operation Roger driver Jim B pu 3-22-08 driver Danny Joe W del 3-23-08

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THE FOLLOWING WAS TAKEN FROM THE WEBSITE OF RAINBOW RANCH PET RETIREMENT HOME ON 6/01/08:

#256 SARGE (Blue Heeler X) Corinth, TX - Candler, FL *

 SARGE #256, 1.5 y, 42#, deaf male started his journey with his rescue Mom Lisa who met driver Karla N at a truck stop in Denton.  Karla was to doggy sit until driver Nancy R could arrive.  As it turned out, Nancy arrived sooner than expected and got to meet Lisa as well.  Sarge is at home at Rainbow Ranch Pet Retirement home with Heather and Theresa.

Arranged by Team Leader Nancy R

Operation Roger drivers Karla N and Nancy R pu 3-17-08 del 3-20-08

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#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.

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#254 FRANKIE (Yorkie) Wildwood, MO - Riverside, CA

FRANKIE #254 a Yorkie, 6 m/o, 6#, male braved a week or so of snow and bad weather while he waited for his ride to sunnier California.  Team drivers Miles & B.J. F picked him up near Wildwood from Cari F and quickly got him to his new home.

Operation Roger team drivers Miles & B.J. F pu 3-03-08 del 3-04-08
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#253 VICI (Black Lab) Wills Point, TX - Albany, NY

VICI, a 2 y/o 70# female Black Lab is will experience a very different life in the very near future.  Coming from a shelter into rescue, Vici joined driver Kathy Y in Sulphur Springs, TX, and traveled with you to Virginia.

Kathy couldn't get a load on up to New York, so in stepped members of Krystal's 4-Wheelers.  Vici went with Laurie in Oilville, VA, and then was transferred on up to his new Mom, Donna.  Vici will join Donna in law enforcement and will be trained as a police officer.
Operation Roger driver Kathy Y pu 02-29-08 del 03-03-08
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#252 HAPPY (Sheepdog X) Duncan, OK - Columbus, OH
HAPPY #252, a loveable 1-2 y/o 50# male Sheepdog X, found as a stray by the local shelter has made his way to his new home. Driver Jay M picked Happy up near Davis, OK, late at night from shelter director Tina H and took him home. The next day Jay and his wife, Adele, discovered Happy was covered with ticks and badly needed as bath.

They made arrangement to have Happy bathed and ready for the next leg of his trip. Team drivers Miles and B.J. F came through Oklahoma City and took Happy as far as the 32 mile marker in Indiana. Anxious to get Happy, the new owner and her young daughter drove to meet him and returned to Columbus.
Operation Roger driver Jay M pu 02-29-08. Repowered w/team drivers Miles & B.J. F del 3-02-08
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#251 KILLER (DMH Cat) Ft. Lauderdale, FL - Mashpee, MA

 KILLER #251, DMH Cat, 1 y/o, 8# female has a new home. When her original owner passed away and her husband, Denis, couldn't care for Killer due to his work schedule, a family friend, Sara, decided to adopt the cat.

Driver Susan M quickly picked up Killer on her way home and kept her until she came back. She then met with driver Dellcina H in Gainsville, FL. Dell added the misnamed cat to her mernagie of 3 dogs and a cat and worked her way to Sturbridge, MA, where Sara met them.

We have to wonder how Killer, renamed Baby enroute, got her name.

Operation Roger drivers Susan M pu 2-24-08 and Dellcina H del 3-02-08
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FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM AN E-MAIL FROM SUSAN 2/22/08:

Hello, my name is Susan M, and new member of Operation Roger. On Tues Feb 19, 2008 I picked up 2 animals from West Palm Beach, Florida. We met at a travel plaza on the turnpike. I picked up a puppy named Iceman. He's 12 weeks old, Deaf, and is a mini aussie shepherd. He is going to his new home in Indiana, to a family with a Deaf member. I also got a cat named Killer. She is going to Massachussetts to her new family. Both animals are doing great. They are spending a few days with me during my hometime, then we will get them to their homes.

Kitty is very sweet and laid back. I took her outside today to let her walk, then I picked her up and carried her around and let the cool breeze brush her face, and she looked around at all the birds in the trees. She liked being outside and is fine with me holding her. She loves to play with her toys in the house. She can jump high and gets on the kitchen counter. I keep everything very clean, and I am training her not to jump up while I am cooking. She learns fast. She is cute and sweet and is a very good kitty. Here are some photos' for your website. Susan

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#250 ONE EYED JACK (American Stafford shire Terrier) Phoenix, AZ-Oklahoma City, OK *

ONE EYED JACK #250, 2 y/o 50-60#, male American Stafford shire Terrier began his journey in a California shelter and joined driver Kathy Y in Phoenix.  Kathy said he was well adjusted with no issues despite his having lost an eye which had not be surgically closed.

In Denton, TX, driver Jay M repowered One Eyed Jack and said he was a cutie, playful, lovable, and he fell in love with him.  Jay said he looked over his shoulder at one point and found One Eyed Jack sound asleep on top of his clean clothes, which he had forgotten to put away.  Not only that, but the pup had his nose buried into a pair of Jay's Downy fresh boxers.

Operation Roger drivers Kathy Y pu 2-25-08 and Jay M del 2-28-08

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