DESPERATE IN KY

Three beautiful young females were dumped in a KY shelter this week, by their owner. All of the local foster homes are full, and we are in desperate need of temporary foster homes. If you can assist, please contact Adriana, asokach@yahoo.com.

The girls have been vaccinated at the shelter, and will be spayed prior to foster or adoptive placement. They need a soft place to call home until their forever homes can be found. They are very friendly and oh so sweet. They deserve a shot at a new life!! Pic of one of the girls featured here. They are all lookers! :-)

Transport - OH/PA Drivers Needed!!!

Below is information on a transport running this weekend. Rory, the GSP, was pulled just in time from a KY shelter. He's been in temporary foster care, waiting for transport to his new, loving family in NJ. Please help him get HOME. Details on the entire transport (and the other, non-GSP passengers) are below. If you can assist, please contact the transport coordinator at this e-mail, and provide the required information:

Traci VanOss @ ohioanimallover@gmail.com or 513-267-5695 for any offers to help!

Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:

Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
Would you be willing to add an additional dog/pup/cat/ kitten if requested to combine with another transport? If yes, how many and what sizes?

The entire "run sheet" is below, but this is a highlight of the STILL NEEDED legs in OH/PA

Leg 3: Jeffersonville, OH to Columbus, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
40.2 mi – about 42 mins
10:35 am to 11: 20 am
NEEDED!

Leg 4: Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
66.7 mi – about 1 hour 18 mins
11:30 to 12:50 pm
NEEDED!


Leg 7: Youngstown, OH to Clarion, PA (Smokey, Remmy, Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
79.2 mi – about 1 hour 20 mins
3:20 pm to 4:40 pm
DRIVER 1 NEEDED!
DRIVER 2 NEEDED!

Leg 9: Clearfield, PA to Williamsport, PA (Smokey, Remmy, Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
93.9 mi – about 1 hour 39 mins
6:00 pm to 7:40 pm
DRIVER 1 NEEDED!
DRIVER 2 NEEDED!

Leg 10b: Williamsport, PA to Bloomsburg, PA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
44.9 mi – about 53 mins
7:50 pm to 8:45 pm
NEEDED!

Leg 11: Bloomsburg, PA to Scranton, PA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
61.1 mi – about 1 hour 8 mins
8:55 pm to 10:05 pm
NEEDED!

OVERNIGHT NEEDED IN SCRANTON, PA AREA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)


Sunday July 26
Leg 12a: Scranton PA to Allentown, PA (Rory)
75.9 mi – about 1 hour 20 mins
8:00 am to 9:20 am
NEEDED!

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IF YOU CANNOT DRIVE, PLEASE CROSSPOST!

Coonhounds, Collies, some hounds and GSP too! Transport: Saturday July 25 & Sunday July 26: Sadieville, KY to Ashley, PA

Crossposting is greatly appreciated!!! Your contacts are invaluable to me! Please do NOT post on Craiglist.


An updated version of this run can be found at : http://docs.google.com/View?id=dghm2src_60cdwrjkgt










All legs are F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E !!!! If you have a better routing suggestion – please let me know!!! If you can only do a PARTIAL leg – please offer and I will see if I can accommodate it! 10 minutes added to each leg for transfer and potty breaks. All legs will be monitored.



Due to the large number of Yahoo Groups I belong to and the amount of mail generated on these groups, it is impossible for me to keep up with all of the mail. I'd hate to miss your offer to help, so please email me directly at the email below if you are able to assist. DO NOT respond to the list or I may never see your offer to help!

If you would like to volunteer only as BACKUP if that leg does not fill please indicate clearly on the email that you are volunteering only for BACKUP. We also appreciate an offer for BACKUP if a leg is filled should an emergency occur.

Thanks!!!



Please return with the following information to:

Traci VanOss @ ohioanimallover@gmail.com ( @ gmail.com) or 513-267-5695

for any offers to help!



Name:
Email:
Address:
Home City/State:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description:
License Plate:

Emergency Contact: (Name and phone number)
Description: (Height and hair)
References: (Vet, rescue, adoption, personal, previous transport, etc.)
Preferred meeting Place:
Would you be willing to add an additional dog/pup/cat/ kitten if requested to combine with another transport? If yes, how many and what sizes?





Sending Shelter/Rescue (SMOKEY):

Organization: Hugs and Transports

Name: Mindy Hansen

City: Sadieville, KY 40370

Email: mindy.hansen@ky.gov


Receiving Rescue (SMOKEY):

K 9 companions 4 life

Ashley pa 18706

Christine Maholtzk9companions4life@verizon.net



****PASSENGER 1 INFORMATION****

NAME: Smokey
SPECIES: Dog
BREED: Collie mix
SEX: Neutered male
AGE/WEIGHT: 16 mos.
SPAY/NEUTERED: REQUIRED if going to forever home. He is neutered.
HEALTH CERT: REQUIRED if crossing ANY state line-NO exceptions!! Will have.
RABIES VACCINE/ DATE GIVEN & TAG: (UTD tag MUST be on collar) Has it.
DATE DISTEMPER/PARVO BOOSTER GIVEN: Will have.
DATE BORDETELLA GIVEN: Will have.
DATE HW TEST GIVEN & RESULT: Will have.
DATE DEWORMED: Will have.
ADVANTAGE, FRONTLINE OR PROGRAM: On Frontline
WATER DISH: Will have.
CRATE/ SIZE OF CRATE: None
MICROCHIPPED: No
OK WITH DOGS: yes
OK WITH CATS: yes
OK WITH KIDS: yes
HOUSE TRAINED: yes
CRATE TRAINED: yes
SPECIAL NEEDS:
HAS THE ANIMAL HAD SURGERY, INJURY OR ILLNESS IN THE LAST 6 WEEKS?
(IF YES, PLEASE EXPLAIN, include dates) No special needs.
DOES THE ANIMAL RIDE WELL IN A CAR? yes
REASON FOR TRANSPORT: Going to another rescue.


Sending Shelter/Rescue (Remmy):

Laura and Bill Nordan (foster)
Cynthiana, KY 41031
email: blueyedblond9@yahoo.com


Receiving Adopter (Remmy):
Stephanie Hamilton and Steven Lastovica (new adoptive parents!)
Jersey City, NJ 07307
email: crazy_monkeypc@yahoo.com (Stephanie's)


****PASSENGER 2 INFORMATION****


"Remmy" approx 8-9 mo. old, male, neutered, Tri-color: Blk/tan/white
UTD on vaccines (rabies, Bordatella, DHLPPC, on heartworm prevention (heartworm neg), on Frontline Plus.
Approx. 35 lbs now. LONG LEGS
Has valid health certificate issued 7/18/09
All initial vaccines/testing/neuter done 5/13/09. Booster for Bordatella/DHLPPC on 5/27/09. Stitches removed then as well.
No other illnesses/surgeries, etc.
Remmy rides well, but does get carsick. He has very long legs. Is not microchipped.
He is fine with other dogs of all sizes/breeds and cats. Is crate-trained. Will still have an occasional accident in house.

****PASSENGERS 3-5 INFORMATION****

COMING FROM: ADAMS COUNTY SHELTER



GOING TO: PETS ALIVE SANCTUARY; MIDDLETOWN, NY



NAME: Zimmer
SPECIES: dog
BREED: beagle mix
SEX: male
AGE/WEIGHT: 1 year / 20 pounds
SPAY/NEUTERED: REQUIRED if going to forever home.
HEALTH CERT: REQUIRED if crossing ANY state line-NO exceptions!!
RABIES VACCINE/ DATE GIVEN & TAG: (UTD tag MUST be on collar)
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NAME: Spunky
SPECIES: dog
BREED: hound mix
SEX: male
AGE/WEIGHT: 5 months / 20 pounds
SPAY/NEUTERED: REQUIRED if going to forever home.
HEALTH CERT: REQUIRED if crossing ANY state line-NO exceptions!!
RABIES VACCINE/ DATE GIVEN & TAG: (UTD tag MUST be on collar)

*****



NAME: Abby
SPECIES: dog
BREED: hound mix
SEX: female
AGE/WEIGHT: 8 months / 35 pounds
SPAY/NEUTERED: REQUIRED if going to forever home.
HEALTH CERT: REQUIRED if crossing ANY state line-NO exceptions!!
RABIES VACCINE/ DATE GIVEN & TAG: (UTD tag MUST be on collar)



****PASSENGER 6 INFORMATION****



COMING FROM:

Sending Shelter/Rescue: GSP Care of Ohio Rescue


Contact Name: Adriana Sokach

Location (city/state): Columbus, OH

Contact Email: asokach@yahoo.com

Website: www.gspcareohio.org


GOING TO:


Receiving Rescue/Adopter: Approved adopter Rich Endres (Home visit completed by NJ GSP Rescue)

Contact Name: Rich Endres

Location (city/state): Berlin, NJ

Contact Email: hammer0511@comcast.net




Passenger Name: Rory

Breed: GSP (German Shorthair Pointer)

Age: ~ 5 years

Gender: neutered male

Size/Weight: ~60 #

Spayed/Neutered: Neutered

General temperament: laid back, very sweet, travels well in car.

Any Special Needs: No

Items Provided: Vet records, Health Certificate, leash & collar
Crate: optional, not provided

Reason for transport: Going to Forever Home

Vaccines: UTD


Saturday July 25

Leg 1a: Sadieville, KY to Cincinnati, OH
58.1 mi – about 57 mins
8:00 am to 9:00 am
Filled- Thanks Mindy!

Leg 1b: Cynthiana, KY to Cincinnati, OH
57.3 mi - about 1 hour 14 minutes
7:45 am to 9:00 am
Filled- Thanks Laura!



Leg 2: Cincinnati, OH to Jeffersonville, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
70.1 mi – about 1 hour 14 mins
9:10 am to 10:25 am
Filled- Thanks Bonnie!

Leg 3: Jeffersonville, OH to Columbus, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
40.2 mi – about 42 mins
10:35 am to 11: 20 am
NEEDED!

Leg 4: Columbus, OH to Mansfield, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
66.7 mi – about 1 hour 18 mins
11:30 to 12:50 pm
NEEDED!

Leg 5a Mansfield, OH to Akron, OH (Smokey and Remmy)
65.0 mi – about 1 hour 10 mins
1:00 pm to 2:10 pm
Filled- Thanks Georgianne!

Leg 5b Canton, OH Akron, OH (Rory)
22.0 mi - about 0 hours 30 mins
1: 40 pm to 2:10 pm
Filled- Thanks Sandy!


Leg 6a: Akron, OH to Youngstown, OH (Smokey and Remmy RORY adds here!)
49.7 mi – about 51 mins
2:20 pm to 3:10 pm
Filled- Thanks Georgianne!


Leg 6b Cleveland, OH to Youngstown, OH (Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
75.2 mi - 1 hour 22 mins
1:05 pm to 3:10 pm
Filled- Thanks Barb!

Leg 7: Youngstown, OH to Clarion, PA (Smokey, Remmy, Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
79.2 mi – about 1 hour 20 mins
3:20 pm to 4:40 pm
DRIVER 1 NEEDED!
DRIVER 2 NEEDED!


Leg 8: Clarion, PA to Clearfield, PA (Smokey, Remmy, Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
56.9 mi – about 1 hour 2 mins
4:50 pm to 5:50 pm
Filled- Thanks BettyJo!

Leg 9: Clearfield, PA to Williamsport, PA (Smokey, Remmy, Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
93.9 mi – about 1 hour 39 mins
6:00 pm to 7:40 pm
DRIVER 1 NEEDED!
DRIVER 2 NEEDED!


Leg 10a: Williamsport, PA to Ashley, PA (Remmy and Smokey)
85.0 mi – about 1 hour 29 mins
7:50 pm to 9:20 pm
Filled by Receiving Rescue (Smokey)- Thanks Christine!

Remmy's Adoptive Parents Pick Up Here!

Leg 10b: Williamsport, PA to Bloomsburg, PA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
44.9 mi – about 53 mins
7:50 pm to 8:45 pm
NEEDED!

Leg 11: Bloomsburg, PA to Scranton, PA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)
61.1 mi – about 1 hour 8 mins
8:55 pm to 10:05 pm
NEEDED!

OVERNIGHT NEEDED IN SCRANTON, PA AREA (Rory, Abby, Spunky, and Zimmer)


Sunday July 26
Leg 12a: Scranton PA to Allentown, PA (Rory)
75.9 mi – about 1 hour 20 mins
8:00 am to 9:20 am
NEEDED!

Leg 12b: Scranton, PA to Middletown, NY (Abby, Spunky and Zimmer)
77.1 mi – about 1 hour 20 mins
9:30 am to 10:50 am
FILLED BY Receiving Rescue!

Leg 13: Allentown, PA to Berlin, NJ (Rory)
85.5 mi – about 1 hour 45 mins
9:30 am to 11:15 am
FILLED BY Rory's Adoptive Parents

Sarah the Amazing Senior

Drive up to Sarah's foster home and you are greeted with a tail wagging, happy girl who just wants to meet you!! She loves to be petted and hugged and to Sarah, there is no such thing as a stranger. Sarah is a spunky 12 yr old who was surrendered to a MA shelter because her family no longer had time for her. She was adopted through rescue but then returned to us because her owner developed health issues and could no longer care for her. Her owner tearfully returned her to us. Sarah gives kisses all the time and her foster dad cannot say enough about her. Sarah loves to cuddle and is great company. Don't let Sarah's age fool you..she's as spunky and healthy as a young dog and the good thing is she settles in nicely once home. She's very quiet when she's at home. She loves leash walking and watching and chasing the birds in her foster home's fenced in back yard. Sarah loves to cuddle on the couch with her owner and just wants a home she can call her own and live out her senior years. Fully housetrained, UTD and healthy, Sarah is a great turnkey dog. Won't you think about having this lovely senior sleeping by a warm fire in your home?

Sarah gets along with most dogs but not all. She would do best as an only dog. She doesnt tolerate living with cats so she will NOT be placed in any home with cats.

If you are interested in more information on Sarah, please contact Celeste at clong@gsprescuene.org

Indiana Sam - In Search Of A Home

Sam is a one-in-a-million find. He's a lovely 3 yo GSP with so much love to give. He was purchased as a pup by a busy family that simply did not have the time to spare to give him what he needed. He spent most of his time in the yard and garage, and the kids would play with him when they had time. But, Sam took whatever attention he could get, and did so gratefully.
He entered foster care several months ago, and his foster mom has seen him blossom into an outgoing and lovable fellow. He is amazing with children of all ages, great with other dogs, and ok with cats. He is respectful of commands, responds well to direction, and basically wants desperately to please his people. He is fully vetted, neutered and ready to join his new family in their daily activities. He's an active boy and could surely keep up with even the busiest of families.

You really can't ask for a better dog. He's the complete package. Won't you consider adding him to your family? :-)

Benjamin Brown - Out OfTthe Ashes And Into A Home

Benjamin Brown was one of the "MO 75" GSPs, rescued from a kennel fire in MO. He was a sweet boy, a little shy and reserved, but with the love and care of his foster mom, he came around and has now settled into a new life with his new family. The story of the MO 75 can be found here: http://web.me.com/msalyers/GSP_Rescue/Home.htm

Here's a note from his new mom:

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Just wanted to give you an update on Benjamin. He is doing really well and I see him make new strides every day. I’ve also seen a rejuvenation in Beau since Ben came on the scene. Beau had not really wanted to play fetch since Jake passed away. But since Ben has been at the house, he is all over it. We’ve played fetch just about every evening and Ben would just sit in the corner pretty timid the first couple of nights, but on Tuesday he began playing with us. At first, he would just run down the deck and stand there. But we threw the ball to him and he actually caught the ball in his mouth. He wasn’t quite sure what to do with it so he ran into the yard and laid down and wouldn’t give it back. Beau was not too happy, but we were just pleased that he wanted to participate. I also bought the dogs stuffed animals to play with because Jake and Beau loved them. Ben wanted nothing to do with his so I just left it on the stairs for him to get at his leisure. On Wednesday he actually got it off the steps and took it to his bed. That caused Beau to try and get it and they began playing tug of war. Since that evening they wrestle/play each morning and evening.

His manners have substantially improved in the eating arena. He has a tall food bowl in a stand that doesn’t allow for him to knock it over. Up until yesterday he would wolf down his food and then head to Beau’s food bowl to eat push him away and eat his food. We would not allow him to do that. So, I would just stop him and start petting him. Yesterday he finished his food and came over and stood by me and didn’t even act like he was going to do that.

He is still skittish and it doesn’t always seem to be the same thing that sets him off. 98% of the time when he runs, I call him back over to me and he will come. Last night I was measuring with a metal tape measure and it snapped and he ran and hid. He would not come to me for about 30 minutes. He would go to Henry, but not me, even after I put the tape measure down. I don’t know if it was the sound or what. I feel bad for him when that happens. The good news is that he comes to us way more than he runs from us.
But we all feel that he is a great addition to our household and I wouldn’t trade him for the world. He is trying to get adjusted to our 105 degree heat, but they have pools and shade to get into. My dad is going over to let them in early today. I think that it is way too hot for them to be outside.

Ben has done a lot of cute things, but I never have my camera around when he is being the most animated. I’ve taken pictures of him doing different things. I will try to remember to bring it to work next week so that you can see his new home.

Buddy's Happy Ending

A happy ending...Buddy was a GSP in a Louisville, KY shelter. We didn't have any foster homes, so I reached out to our Eastern GSP Rescue group in NJ. They hooked him up directly with an approved adoptive home. He arrived safely, and they ADORE him! Here's what his new mom had to say:

This is one great dog. (Didn't Charlotte write something like that in her web? One Great Pig?) He is absolutely showing some flying colors here. Snuggled up BIG time for a nap, has been very affectionate with us both, not just me, and then we did a bike ride/dog run and he figured it out in 2 sec flat. Very good manners, knows sit & down, and most definitely knows NO, very careful not to forget that---and I will most definitely get some pics and send updates. He is, so far, a TOTAL PEACH.

Need Transport Help in KY (Fri or Sat July 10/11)

Ginger is a sweet, young GSP. She showed up as a stray in Franklin, KY. The shelter folks are sooooo fond of her. She's great with other dogs and people. She doesn't meet a stranger.

She's been in the shelter too long. We have been working on finding a foster home for her, and have luckily found one in IL. She will be headed to IL on Sunday the 12th for foster care, departing from the Louisville area. She MUST get from Franklin, KY to Louisville either Friday or Saturday.

The shelter volunteers can get her from Franklin to Bowling Green if necessary, but she HAS to find a ride from either Franklin or BG to Louisville area.

If you can help, please message me at msalyers@gsprescuene.org.

Thanks so much!

Trooper Is Nearly Ready To Roll

Trooper from KY now has NO CAST on his rear leg. He has made an amazing recovery while in the care of Denis, his foster dad in PA. He'll soon be going "home" to his new adoptive family in NJ. They can't wait to meet him! Here's the latest update from Trooper's foster dad, Denis:

Hi all –

Trooper & I paid what should be our last visit to Dr. Radcliffe yesterday. Trooper had his splint/bandage removed and the doctor continues to be pleased with his progress. He still does not use the leg all the time but we think that will come in time, it appears to be fully functional and he has no problem bearing weight on it. It may never look completely 100% but then again it may, only time will tell. Dr. Radcliffe expects him to make a complete recovery. He wants him to remain with me for another week just to be on the safe side and so “Trooper doesn’t do anything stupid”. I tried to explain that Trooper can’t hardly go 10 minutes without doing something stupid, but he said to just do the best I can ;) Dr. Radcliffe and his staff have been wonderful through this whole thing (he did not charge us for yesterday’s visit) and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I took Trooper to a pet care/adoption fair last Saturday and he was the star of the GSP Rescue booth. He was an absolute angel and behaved like the perfect gentleman. He charmed everyone he met. He got LOTS of attention and we were delighted to have him there. We raised $50 in donations toward his care. I’ve attached a couple of pictures.

Steve Lowry called me the other night to talk about Trooper and it looks like Trooper will probably be going to his forever home the week of July 13. The Lowrys are looking forward to adopting him and it sounds like they will provide him with a loving home and a good life.

Thanks again to all who have helped to make this possible. Trooper and I appreciate your kindness and generosity.

Best regards,

Denis Kowalski