Eileen Stein Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 "This is the first part of a three-part database of people who are willing to transport rescue dogs. The database lists people by the state they live in in alphabetical order, and this part covers the states of Alabama through Kentucky. If you want to be included, please post to this thread, and your information will be taken from your post and placed under the appropriate state heading below. Please use the following sample form as a guide for how to provide your information. You can look at listings below for an example. Thank you for your willingness to help.Location: [state + rough location within state]Distance willing to travel: [x number of hours, in what directions]Vehicle: [enough info to indicate size]Extra Crates: [yes or no to whether you have an extra crate for the dog(s)]Pull from shelter: [yes or no to whether you are willing to pull from a shelter]Hold overnight: [yes or no to whether you can hold the dog(s) overnight]Times Available: [times you're available, e.g., weekends only, weekdays only, random]****************ALABAMABeth Ann ZBest way to contact: email (bethannziebarth@yahoo.com)Location: Grant, AL which is 30 min south of HuntsvilleDistance willing to travel: 3 to 4 hoursVehicle: Ford ExplorerExtra Crates: YesPull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: Anytime, retired. A couple days notice is appreciatedOther information: I will also be glad to do home visits.ALASKAARIZONAnancy in AZ (Name: Nancy)Best way to contact: PM, or would be willing to leave a phone contact with a privately held databaseLocation: Prescott, AZ (west central mountains) 45min from I-17 @Cordes Junction, 50 min from I-40@ Ash ForkDistance willing to travel: 2hrs each way, or more subject to circumstancesVehicle: Jeep Gr Cherokee; full size pick-up;Suburu ForesterExtra Crates: yesPull from shelter: yesHold overnight: In a pinchTimes Available: Preferably weekends, but I'm self-employed so have some flexibility Annmarie Location: Phoenix, Arizona Distance willing to travel: 2 hours in any direction (maybe more, depending on work schedule) Vehicle: Mazda 3 and Pontiac Vibe Extra crates: 2 large crates in home, none for travel Pull from shelter: Yes! Hold overnight: Yes Available: Weekends...can be somewhat flexible depending on work schedule Experience: Former veterinary technician & surgical assistant. Rescue & rehabilitation experience. ARKANSASbcnewe2 (Name: Kristen R.)Best way to contact: Private MessageLocation: Ft. Smith AR, (very close to OK)Distance willing to travel: Up to 2 hours each way, in any directionVehicle: Small car but will fit a crate or 2.Extra Crates: (1) 36" vari-kennel (plastic airline type), (1) smaller vari-kennelPull from shelter: YES if close to homeHold overnight: YES but only overnightTimes Available: RANDOM CALIFORNIAMojo (Name: Koi A.)Best way to contact: Private MessageLocation: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (Hollywood, in Los Angeles)Distance willing to travel: Up to 2 hours (max. 100 highway miles) each way, in any directionVehicle: Toyota Camry 4-dr sedan (smaller crate can fit sideways in backseat, canine seatbelt available also)NOTE: I would actually prefer to HOLD OVERNIGHT THAN TRANSPORT, but I *am* willing to transportExtra Crates: 1 soft-sided 36" crate, 1 36" wire crate, 1 large Sherpa dog carrying bag for dogs up to 22 lbsPull from shelter: YESHold overnight: YES--no real time limit. We have a separate secure building for rescue dogs if necessaryTimes Available: RANDOM slujLocation: California, SF East BayDistance willing to travel: ~3 hours in any direction, though may be able to do longer if neededType of vehicle: Jeep CherokeeExtra crates: Med and Small VarikennelsPull from shelter: Unsure - what's required?Hold Overnight? YesTimes available: Most weekends, some weekdays may be possible.netcmd (Name: Jon O.)Best way to contact: email jonorb@gmail.com or PMLocation: Alameda, CADistance willing to travel: 2-3 hoursVehicle: Ford F250 biodiesel with full camper shellExtra Crates: None, could find if neededPull from shelter: As long as someone tells me how.Hold overnight: Probably.Times Available: Pretty flexible. borasaurus (Name: Laura) Best way to contact: PM Location: Redondo Beach, CA (near Los Angeles) Distance willing to travel: ~2 hours in any direction, each way Vehicle: Chevy Malibu, GMC Envoy Extra crates: 1 large wire crate (fits very securely in back seat against front passenger seat) Pull from shelter: Yes, if nearby Hold overnight: Most likely not Times available: Weekdays after 3 pm, random times on weekends (flexible) COLORADOLaurae (Name: Laura)Best way to contact: PMLocation: Erie, CODistance willing to travel: 2 hours any wayVehicle: Toyota Tacoma with capExtra Crates: yesPull from shelter: yesHold overnight: maybeTimes Available: random Sundance (Name: Ron)Best way to contact: email or pmLocation: Eagle, Colorado (I-70 corridor between Glenwood Springs and Vail)Distance willing to travel: 2 Hours / case-by-caseVehicle: BMW X5Extra Crates: One big enough for any BCPull from shelter: WillingHold overnight: PossibleTimes Available: Semi-Retired, RandomValorie (Name: Valorie)Best way to contact: email (mverion@sopris.net) or cell phone... please e-mail me to get numberLocation: Silt, Colorado (I-70 corridor between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction)Distance willing to travel: 2 Hours, possibly more if needed/ case-by-caseVehicle: Volvo Station Wagon, Chevy Crew Cab Pick UpExtra Crates: One big enough for any BCPull from shelter: WillingHold overnight: Yes, hopefully they're healthy, if not I'll try to figure something outTimes Available: Weekends are best, but I'll try to be flexible. CONNECTICUTChristinaLocation: Hartford County, CTDistance willing to travel: 2-3 hours in either direction.Vehicle: Honda ElementExtra Crates: Yes.Pull from shelter: Yes.Hold overnight: Yes- depending on the dog.Times Available: Random, mostly weekends (all day) and weekday afternoons.DELAWARETranquilis (Name: Laird)Location: Northern DelawareDistance willing to travel: Weekends, up to three hours in any direction, longer runs on three day advanced notice. This means between 120 and 210 miles, depending on which roads lead to the destination.Weekdays, one hour in any direction.Vehicle: Dodge Caravan - up to three medium dogs, or two large ones.Extra Crates: Two medium airline-style travel crates. More and larger available upon two day advance notice.Pull from shelter: Generally, no. Special exceptions may possibly be made, PM me with details.Hold overnight: Only in exceptional cases.Times Available: Weekends, pretty much all day Sat and Sun. Weekdays, after 6pm; not available Wed or Thurs. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (Washington, DC)Kara Lang (karaclang@gmail.com)Location: Washington, DCDistance willing to travel: ~4 hours, any direction, sometimes moreVehicle: Mercedes ML SUVExtra Crates: YesPull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: Weekdays, WeekendsFLORIDAMaryP (Name: Mary)Best way to contact: emailLocation: Vero Beach, FLDistance willing to travel: open - can travel pretty far if it's important enough. Preferably around 3-4 hrs in any direction (6-8 hours round trip)Vehicle: Hyundai Tucson (Small SUV)Extra Crates: yesPull from shelter: yesHold overnight: yesTimes Available: Preferably weekends and some Mondays.Other information: I have the ability to quarantine dogs who are sick or suspected of being sick, if needed before heading to their final destination.PSmitty (Name: Paula)Location: St. Petersburg, FL (west coast/central Florida)Distance willing to travel: about 3 hours any direction, but will certainly consider longerVehicle: Toyota Matrix or Chevy Equinox, both smaller SUV type vehiclesExtra Crates: YesPull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: Mostly weekends, can do weekday with enough notice to get off work So FL Sunshine (Name: Amy)Best way to contact: emailLocation: Royal Palm Beach, FLDistance willing to travel: open - 3-4 hr in any directionVehicle: Hyundai Santa Fe SUVExtra Crates: yes 2 one med one largePull from shelter: yes with help from a rescue if neededHold overnight: yesTimes Available: Mostly openOther information: Molly, 2 cats and one school age child in house Sasha's Mom (Name: Danielle)Best way to contact: email or pmLocation: Orlando, FL (Winter Haven, FL after July '08)Distance willing to travel: pretty open, several hours each way - case-by-caseVehicle: Toyota RAV-4 and Saturn CoupeExtra Crates: One extra large, two large, one medium, one small.Pull from shelter: As long as someone tells me how.Hold overnight: Probably.Times Available: Pretty flexible. Husband available as well.Other information: We have a constant revolving door of fosters, plus 4 of our own.kate40541 (Name: Suzanne)Location: Bradenton, FL (west coast/central Florida)Distance willing to travel: about 3 hours any direction, but will certainly consider longerVehicle: Subaru ForesterExtra Crates: YesPull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: Flexible~Jessie~Location: Central Florida- Orlando areaDistance willing to travel: 2 hours in either directionVehicle: Acura TSX (mid size sedan)Extra Crates: Yes- extra 36 inch cratePull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: Weekends but can possibly do a week dayGEORGIAHAWAIIIDAHOHighDesertSpiceBest way to contact: PM, or would be willing to leave a phone contact with a privately held databaseLocation: SW IdahoDistance willing to travel: ~ 3 - 4 hours, (possibly further depending on the situation)Vehicle: Honda CRV (can fit one large & one medium crate in back)Extra Crates: one large + xlarge clamshell (30 - 36" long)Pull from shelter: Yes w/ help from local rescue if neededHold overnight: YesTimes Available: mostly weekends ILLINOISINDIANANRhodes (Name: Nicole Rhodes)Location: Brookville, IN (south-east Indiana)Distance willing to travel: Flexible.Vehicle: Ford Ranger or Chevy BlazerExtra Crates: YesPull from shelter: YesHold overnight: YesTimes Available: FlexibleIOWAKANSASmartySQLocation: Kansas - Paola, south of KC about 30 milesDistance willing to travel: 2-3 hours North south or east west(into Missouri)Vehicle: Truck-ford ranger extended cab.Extra Crates: No extra crate-willing to find one or 2 cheapPull from shelter: yes, but don't know what is involved...spay cost etc?Hold overnight: yesTimes Available:various. No travel Monday or Wednesday.Prefer to be contacted by email or cell phone. (won't post phone, but may email me to get it if needed...)MartySQ@yahoo.comKENTUCKYaljones (Name: Angie)Best way to contact: private messageLocation: south-central Kentucky (on I-65 between Louisville & Nashville)Distance willing to travel: 1-2 hours, usually north or south, although could do more, schedule permittingVehicle: Ford Escape (small SUV)Extra Crates: yes, but only medium-sizedPull from shelter: yesHold overnight: no good way to quarantine but could make arrangements in emergencyTimes Available: usually weekends are best, but really depends upon the week Tess's Girl (Name: Michelle E.) Location: Lexington, Central KY, 1 hour from Louisville, right off I-64 Distance willing to travel: 2-3 hours any direction Vehicle: Equinox, mid-size SUV, can hold two medium crates Extra Crates: no Pull from shelter: Yes, can help with pulling from some Eastern KY shelters as well, if needed. Hold overnight: No, live in an apartment so can't. Times Available: Varies, pretty flexible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojo Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 CALIFORNIA My name: Koi A. Best way to contact: Private Message Location: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA [Hollywood, in Los Angeles] Distance willing to travel: Up to 2 hours (max. 100 highway miles) each way, in any direction Vehicle: Toyota Camry 4-dr sedan; smaller crate could fit sideways in backseat, but I have canine seatbelt available as well; NOTE: I would actually prefer to HOLD OVERNIGHT THAN TRANSPORT, but I *am* willing to transport Extra Crates: (1) soft-sided 36" crate, (1) 36" wire crate, (1) large Sherpa dog carrying bag for dogs 22 lbs and under Pull from shelter: YES Hold overnight: YES--no real time limit. We have a separate secure building outside our house on our gated/fenced property to separate my dogs from rescue dogs if necessary Times Available: RANDOM [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnewe2 Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Arkansas My name: Kristen R. Best way to contact: Private Message Location: Ft. Smith AR, (very close to OK) Distance willing to travel: Up to 2 hours each way, in any direction Vehicle: Small car but will fit a crate or 2. Extra Crates: (1) 36" vari-kennel (plastic airline type) (1) smaller vari-kennel, Pull from shelter: YES if close to home Hold overnight: YES but only overnight Times Available: RANDOM [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurae Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 My name: Laura Best way to contact: PM Location: Erie, CO Distance willing to travel: 2 hours any way Vehicle: Toyota Tacoma with cap Extra Crates: yes Pull from shelter: yes Hold overnight: maybe Times Available: random [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aljones Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 I'm in--thanks for updating and reorganizing this information, Eileen! Name: Angie Best way to contact: private message Location: south-central Kentucky (on I-65 between Louisville & Nashville) Distance willing to travel: 1-2 hours, usually north or south, although could do more, schedule permitting Vehicle: Ford Escape (small SUV) Extra Crates: yes, but only medium-sized Pull from shelter: yes Hold overnight: no good way to quarantine but could make arrangements in emergency Times Available: usually weekends are best, but really depends upon the week [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sluj Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Location: California, SF East Bay Distance willing to travel: ~3 hours in any direction, though may be able to do longer if needed Type of vehicle: Jeep Cherokee Hold Overnight? Yes Extra crates: Med and Small Varikennels Times available: Most weekends, some weekdays may be possible. Able to pull from shelter?: Unsure - what's required? [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryP Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 FLORIDA My name: Mary Best way to contact: email Location: Vero Beach, FL Distance willing to travel: open - I can travel pretty far if it's important enough. I'd prefer to be able to keep it around 3-4 hours in any direction (6-8 hours round trip) Vehicle: Hyundai Tucson (Small SUV) Extra Crates: yes Pull from shelter: yes Hold overnight: yes Times Available: Preferably weekends and some Mondays. Other information: I have the ability to quarantine dogs that are sick or suspected of being sick, if they need that before heading to their final destination. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSmitty Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Name: Paula (PSmitty) Location: St. Petersburg, FL (west coast/central Florida) Distance willing to travel: about 3 hours any direction, but will certainly consider longer Vehicle: Toyota Matrix or Chevy Equinox, both smaller SUV type vehicles Extra Crates: Yes Pull from shelter: Yes Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: Mostly weekends, can do weekday with enough notice to get off work [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancy in AZ Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 ARIZONA-west central mountains Name Nancy Location: Prescott, AZ (45min from I-17 @Cordes Junction, 50 min from I-40@ Ash Fork) Best way to contact: PM, or would be willing to leave a phone contact with a privately held database Distance willing to travel: 2hrs each way, or more subject to circumstances Vehicle: Jeep Gr Cherokee; full size pick-up;Suburu Forester Extra Crates: yes Pull from shelter: yes Hold overnight: In a pinch Times Available: Preferably weekends, but I'm self-employed so have some flexibility Other information [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRhodes Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Name: Nicole Rhodes Location: Brookville, IN (south-east Indiana) Distance willing to travel: Flexible. Vehicle: Ford Ranger or Chevy Blazer Extra Crates: Yes Pull from shelter: Yes Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: Flexible. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So Fl Sunshine Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 So FL Sunshine (Name: Amy) Best way to contact: email Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Distance willing to travel: open - 3-4 hr in any direction Vehicle: Hyundai Santa Fe SUV Extra Crates: yes 2 one med one large Pull from shelter: yes with help from a rescue if needed. Hold overnight: yes Times Available: Mostly open. Other information: Molly, 2 cats and one school age child in house. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighDesertSpice Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 HighDesertSpice Best way to contact: PM, or would be willing to leave a phone contact with a privately held database Location: SW Idaho Distance willing to travel: ~ 3 - 4 hours, (possibly further depending on the situation) Vehicle: small SUV type (can fit one large & one medium crate in back) Extra Crates: xlarge clamshell (> 36" long) Pull from shelter: Yes w/ help from local rescue if needed Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: mostly weekends [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasha's Mom Posted January 1, 2008 Report Share Posted January 1, 2008 Sasha's Mom (AKA: Danielle) Best way to contact: email or pm Location: Orlando, FL (Winter Haven, FL after July '08) Distance willing to travel: pretty open, several hours each way - case-by-case Vehicle: Toyota RAV-4 and Saturn Coupe Extra Crates: One extra large, two large, one medium, one small. Pull from shelter: As long as someone tells me how. Hold overnight: Probably. Times Available: Pretty flexible. Husband available as well. Other information: We have a constant revolving door of fosters, plus 4 of our own. Danielle [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kate40541 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 Name: Suzanne Location: Bradenton, FL (west coast/central Florida) Distance willing to travel: about 3 hours any direction, but will certainly consider longer Vehicle: Subaru Forester Extra Crates: Yes Pull from shelter: Yes Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: Flexible [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tranquilis Posted January 26, 2008 Report Share Posted January 26, 2008 Name: Tranquilis/Laird Location: Northern Delaware Distance willing to travel: Weekends, up to three hours in any direction, longer runs on three day advanced notice. This means between 120 and 210 miles, depending on which roads lead to the destination. Weekdays, one hour in any direction. Vehicle: Dodge Caravan - up to three medium dogs, or two large ones. Extra Crates: Two medium airline-style travel crates. More and larger available upon two day advance notice. Pull from shelter: Generally, no. Special exceptions may possibly be made, PM me with details. Overnight: Only in exceptional cases. Times Available: Weekends, pretty much all day Sat and Sun. Weekdays, after 6pm, not available on Wed or Thurs. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
netcmd Posted March 8, 2008 Report Share Posted March 8, 2008 Jon O. Best way to contact: email jonorb@gmail.com or pm Location: Alameda, CA Distance willing to travel: 2-3 hours Vehicle: Ford F250 biodiesel with full camper shell Extra Crates: None, could find if needed Pull from shelter: As long as someone tells me how. Hold overnight: Probably. Times Available: Pretty flexible. Other information: [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martySQ Posted October 1, 2008 Report Share Posted October 1, 2008 Location: Kansas - Paola, south of KC about 30 miles Distance willing to travel: 2-3 hours North south or east west(into Missouri) Vehicle: Truck-ford ranger extended cab. Extra Crates: No extra crate-willing to find one or 2 cheap Pull from shelter: yes, but don't know what is involved...spay cost etc? Hold overnight: yes Times Available:various. No travel Monday or Wednesday. Prefer to be contacted by email or cell phone. (won't post phone, but may email me to get it if needed...) MartySQ@yahoo.com [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundance Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Name: Ron Best way to contact: email or pm Location: Eagle Colorado (I-70 corridor between Glenwood Springs and Vail) Distance willing to travel: 2 Hours / case-by-case Vehicle: BMW X5 Extra Crates: One big enough for any BC Pull from shelter: Willing Hold overnight: Possible Times Available: Semi-Retired, Random [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Jessie~ Posted January 11, 2010 Report Share Posted January 11, 2010 Location: Central Florida- Orlando area Distance willing to travel: 2 hours in either direction Vehicle: Acura TSX (mid size sedan) Extra Crates: Yes- extra 36 inch crate Pull from shelter: Yes Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: Weekends but can possibly do a week day [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valorie Posted January 21, 2010 Report Share Posted January 21, 2010 COLORADO Name: Valorie Best way to contact: email (mverion@sopris.net) or cell phone... please e-mail me to get number, prefer not to post publicly. Location: Silt Colorado (I-70 corridor between Glenwood Springs and Grand Junction) Distance willing to travel: 2 Hours, possibly more if needed/ case-by-case Vehicle: Volvo Station Wagon, Chevy Crew Cab Pick Up Extra Crates: One big enough for any BC Pull from shelter: Willing Hold overnight: Yes, hopefully they're healthy, if not I'll try to figure something out Times Available: Weekends are best, but I'll try to be flexible. Thanks for allowing us to post this info!!! [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christina Posted November 6, 2010 Report Share Posted November 6, 2010 Location: Hartford County, CT Distance willing to travel: 2-3 hours in either direction. Vehicle: Honda Element Extra Crates: Yes. Pull from shelter: Yes. Hold overnight: Yes- depending on the dog. Times Available: Random, mostly weekends (all day) and weekday afternoons. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth Ann Z Posted May 15, 2012 Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 ALABAMA (North Central) Name: Beth Ann Best way to contact: email (bethannziebarth@yahoo.com) or cell phone... please e-mail me to get number, Location: Grant, AL which is 30 min south of Huntsville Distance willing to travel: 3 to 4 hours Vehicle: Ford Explorer Extra Crates: Yes Pull from shelter: Yes Hold overnight: Yes Times Available: Anytime, retired. A couple days notice is appreciated I will also be glad to do home visits. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tess's Girl Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 Michelle E. Location: Kentucky. Lexington. Central KY, 1 hour from Louisville, right off i-64 Distance willing to travel: 2-3 hours any direction Vehicle: Equinox, mid-size SUV, can hold two medium crates Extra Crates: no Pull from shelter: Yes, can help with pulling from some Eastern KY shelters as well, if needed. Hold overnight: No, live in an apartment so can't. Times Available: Varies, pretty flexible. [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
borasaurus Posted October 28, 2014 Report Share Posted October 28, 2014 Name: Laura Best way to contact: PM Location: Redondo Beach, CA (near Los Angeles) Distance willing to travel: ~2 hours in any direction, each way Vehicle: Chevy Malibu, GMC Envoy Extra crates: 1 large wire crate (fits very securely in back seat against front passenger seat) Pull from shelter: Yes, if nearby Hold overnight: Most likely not Times available: Weekdays after 3 pm, random times on weekends (flexible) [transferred to database] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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