HoundsGood: Chronicles of a Virtual Volunteer

Last week, a pair of dogs, who had been together from a very young age were dumped off at animal control. Their elderly owner had bladder cancer, and their family refused to take care of the man’s beloved dogs.  They felt like taking care of the man was enough as it was. For me, it was hard to believe a family wouldn’t come to the conclusion that having his pets around him would keep him upbeat.

Death seemed imminent, as owner turn ins are the first to be euthanized. After all, the shelter need not hold them to give owners a chance to find them because they are not looking for them. “Pairs” are sometimes a tough sell on rescues or adopters as people feel badly not being able to keep them together, so opt for another dog. It seemed like there was no hope for these two, until a kind woman named Mary spotted Hennesey on petfinder from over a thousand miles away, and knew that she would fit in well with her two existing dogs.  Having a three dog limit where she lived, she could not take on Jack. We were thrilled, of course, when the sweet black and white lady was chosen, but feared that her buddy would be left behind to die. Even though he was neutered, so the main adoption expense would not have to be paid, black labs are a tough sell because there are so many at the shelters.

Jack was to be euthanized today. He was held over from Friday, and given one last chance. Over the weekend, a miracle happened. Mary was at a family function and mentioned her sadness over not being able to save both. Lo and behold, a relative – I believe the sibling of an in-law – overheard the tale of the two tails, and was interested in adopting Jack!Now, instead of being euthanized together, one making it and one not, or being split up and going separate ways, these dogs will be able to live the rest of their lives seeing each other from time to time! They will live just about an hour apart, and their owners are connected through blood and marriages, so the happy reunions will happen for these dogs not just once for old time’s sake, but regularly.This would seem like a Hollywood ending, but there is just one more element that has to come together and that is their transport to freedom.   There is a legged transport organized to get them from a kill shelter in Georgia, to their new homes in upstate New York.Do you live a long the way?  Can you help?  If you have ever taken a drive with your dog somewhere before, you are definitely well qualified to assist these kids get home.

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH, 2009 ~SUNDAY JUNE 28TH, 2009~

FRANKLIN, GA to Jordan NY

Passenger is coming from kill shelter to New Approved home waiting.

Transport Coordinator: Emily
Phone: 334-744-5590

Email:
cherryharleysavinganimals @ yahoo.com

Passenger List:
Hennessy~BORDER COLLIE MIX FEMALE
Jack~ Black Lab Neutered Male

Coming from~
Heard County Animal Control Center
11818 Ga Hwy 100
Franklin, GA 30217
Phone: 706-675-3570

Going to New home
Mary Hunnicutt ~Jordan, NY 13080
**All Passengers travel uncrated with leash and collar
****Paperwork accompanies all passengers
All legs flexible

SATURDAY JUNE 27TH, 2009

Leg 1- FILLED~THANK YOU EMILY
Depart: Franklin GA 8:00 am
Arrive: Atlanta GA 9:10 am
1 hour 10 min

Leg 2 – FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Atlanta GA 9:25 am
Arrive: Commerce GA 10:35 am
1 hour 10 min

Leg 3 – FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Commerce GA 10:50 am
Arrive: Greenville SC 12:05 pm
1 hour 15 min

Leg 4 -FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Greenville SC 12:20 pm
Arrive: Gaffney SC 1:15 pm
55 min

Leg 5 – FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Gaffney SC 1:30 pm
Arrive: Charlotte NC 2:30 pm
1 hour

Leg 6 – FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Charlotte NC 2:45 pm
Arrive: Jonesville NC 4:00 pm
1 hour 15 min

Leg 7 –

NEEDED~
Depart: Jonesville NC 5:15 pm
Arrive Willis VA 6:20 pm
1 hr 5 min

Overnight in Willis, VA – thanks Rigel!

Sunday, June 28,2009

Blue Tick Hound joins transport

Leg 8  filled, thank you Rigel!
Depart Willis VA        6:30 am
Arrive Roanoke VA    7:45 am

Leg 9 - NEEDED~
Depart: Roanoke VA 8:00 am

Arrive: Staunton VA 9:20 am

1 hour 20 min
Leg 10 -FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Staunton VA 9:35 am
Arrive: Mount Jackson VA 10:30 am
55 min

Leg 11 -
NEEDED~ FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart: Mount Jackson VA 10:45 am
Arrive: Martinsburg WV 11:50 am
1 hour 5 min

Leg 12 – FILLED~THANK YOU
Depart Martinsburg WV 12:05 pm
Arrive: Carlisle PA 1:20 pm
1 hour 15 min
Leg 13 -FILLED~THANK YOU FRAN
Carlisle PA -Tremont PA exit at rt 209 (81)
1:20- 2:45 PM
61.64 mi 1 hr 6 min

1 hour 15 min

Leg 14 -FILLED~THANK YOU MARY
Tremont PA exit at rt 209 (81)-Hazleton PA (81)
2:45-3:45PM
38.23 miles 44 mins

Leg 15 -Filled, thanks Mary!Depart: Edwardsville PA 4:25 pm

Arrive: Hallstead PA 5:40 pm

1 hour 15 min

Leg 16- Filled, thanks Mary!Depart: Halstead PA   5:50 pm
Arrive: Binghamton NY 6:10 pm
20 min
Blue tick hound Leaves Mary at this point

Leg 17 for Jack & Hennessy Filled, thanks Mary!

Depart: Binghamton NY 6:25 pm
Arrive: Jordan NY (Home sweet home) 8:05 pm

1 hour 40 min

Leg 17 for hound Filled by adopter Rita
Depart Binghamton, NY 6:25 pm
Arrive Oneonta, NY    7:25 pm
1 hour
Leg 18 for hound  Filled by Adopter Rita
Depart Oneonta, NY  7:30 pm
Arrive Scotia, NY  (Home sweet home) 8:45 pm

1 hour 15 min
end of transport!

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Passenger #1:

Hennesey
Breed: Border collie mix
Color: Black & White
Age: young/adult
Weight: 40-50lb
Sex: Female
Crate: No
Leash/Collar: Yes – provided
Vaccinations: UTD

Altered: will be done by rescue/Adopter
Health Issues: None – Health Certificate accompanies passenger
Behavior Issues: None

Passenger #2:

Jack
Breed: Black Lab
Color: Black
Age: young/adult
Weight: 50-55lb
Sex: Male
Crate: No
Leash/Collar: Yes – provided
Vaccinations: UTD
Altered: Yes
Health Issues: None – Health Certificate accompanies passenger
Behavior Issues: None

*~INFO NEEDED ~*
Leg willing to drive:
First & last name:
Location:
Email:
Home:
Cell:
Vehicle description:
Tag state and number:

PLEASE CONTACT Emily at cherryharleysavinganimals @yahoo.com if you can drive one or more legs!

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