NOVEMBER 20, 2009 UPDATE:

The first trip from Georgia to NS included 7 dogs – 4 arrived together with our first transport. Three arrived later because they had a stop over in New Hampshire with Monica at Rivenndell Retreat for some recouperation. Monica drove the final three to meet us in Truro last week… Two pups 7months olds were picked up by Monica in Mississippi and added to our original transport. Benson a Rotti/Hound was too sick to travel and spent some time in N.H. until he felt better.  He made it to N.S. and feels much better.

Our second transport was supposed to include two Shepherds and one Husky as that is all that would fit in Jennifer’s vehicle. Oh, she was also bringing a black lab pup that has been in boarding for two months in a vet clinic but no home was found. Jennifer agreed to bring the Shepherds and Husky all the way to Maine again if Max, the lab could also find his home in Canada.

Unfortunately, due to car troubles and other issues the Shepherd end of the rescue didn’t turn out so well. Jennifer then had to rent a cube van because she also promised to deliver two dogs to aStaten Island Rescue. More dogs that were about to be gassed. So, there we were with  a cube van and not very many dogs. Through combined efforts of the Georgia girls, we found dogs that were all ready to travel and would have been killed - once again due to overcrowding.  Long story short we rescued 5 more dogs but not Shepherds. All of these dogs lives were saved just in time. Now, they made the long journey and are ready to find loving homes.  

OCTOBER 28, 2009 UPDATE:

DOGS FROM GEORGIA NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION


OCTOBER 22, 2009 UPDATE:

DOGS ARRIVING FROM SOUTHERN STATES HIGH KILL SHELTERS>>>SAVED FROM THE GAS CHAMBERS

Okay, Here is the scoop…Several weeks ago a lady from the New Hampshire contacted me about the Shepherds at Camp Wolfgang. A rescue with 200 Shepherds that was forced to close due to economy. The person (Monica) calling let me know that she could arrange transport to take some Shepherds if I was willing to except them into the rescue. This is when I started begging for more fosters and offered to take 20 dogs. As it turned out, the rescue found homes for the dogs in Texas.

 Near the same time, a woman (Shirley) from Tennessee contacted me asking if I could assist with G.Shepherds because they have so many high kill shelters in the South and she is overwhelmed with the amount of Shepherds. I told her that I could help when I had the resources. Explained that I do have an offer to take some dogs and have transport. So began my research and discovered an entire movement “Southern Rescue” and their transport world of pulling dogs from high kill shelters and transporting to rescues mainly in the Northern States. I found websites about transports, whats involved and how dedicated these rescue people were. I had people I never met arrange for drivers to get the dogs I wanted to safety by bringing them to a kennel then a foster home until Monica (main transporter) could pick them up. One of the shelters I dealt with needed an approved rescue from Georgia for a dog to be released. I found PetZone who thanks to Kate got Lily out before she was killed. Then they needed vetting to pass the border, more transport…more money on my end…but wow. I am amazed at the wonderful people who helped.

As I write this 10dogs are being loaded and heading to New Hampshire for rest and respite before leaving to come here to N.S. The 5 dogs that I pulled are as follows: A senior female G.Shepherd approximately 8yrs old, A  7yr old Shepherd Husky Mix named Chauncy. A small male Rottie mix senior. He was pulled because I discovered that I had room for another dog in this transport to the vet clinic for boarding and asked the shelter to pick one of the seniors that would be put to sleep and this is who she picked.  Another dog is a AmStaff X. I know not a shepherd but when I realized that I could take one more dog, I tried to get a Shepherd Mix from another High Kill shelter but he was not available yet. I asked if there was another at risk and shelter staff informed me that Lily would be put to sleep the next morning…so I began again to try to arrange this “pull” and managed to get her out just in time. Again, thanks to all those who helped get her to the same foster home.. The rest of the 10dogs are a mystery to me until Monica gives me the details but I know they are Shepherd mixes that she picked up on her travels to Georgia. Again, from high kill shelters in Tennessee and Mississippi.

We would REALLY appreciate any donations to go toward vet bills and gas money. We have run low on funds to get the dogs from N.Hampshire to Nova Scotia. Also, please pass around the word to anyone who would like to adopt one of these wonderful dogs. Pictures and write ups to follow soon.