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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:47:04 PM EDT
One of my foster dogs, The Dude has a potentially great home. He is a small, probably pit bull mix. The problem is geography. I'm in Kentucky and The Dude needs a ride to Washington state. Flying is out. Land based per courier is prohibitively expensive.
Sooo...I'm taking a long shot here. I'm hoping to find an RVer, long haul trucker, vacationer or a trans continental wanderer that might be travelling anywhere near the Midwest to the northwest. Get us close and I'll figure out the rest. I'm not rich but will kick in some gas $$$, Semper Fi Dog Rescue stickers for your gun safe or car, tons of good karma and internet fame. 
He is 42 lbs. absolutely a sweet heart and great in the car. (~14 hrs from the gulf to me, no kennel box, no problems). The timing is up to you but I have 2 Arfcom teenagers on the receiving end waiting for their dog. Thank you for considering, Joker1 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:49:10 PM EDT
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What a gorgeous boy. Wish I weren't so far south from the route.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 6:54:48 PM EDT
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I'll help pitch on the cost of air/land transport. Keep it in mind.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 7:00:03 PM EDT
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Thanks TT. Generous offer. Air travel is restricted because of his lineage. Ground transport is expensive enough that even if it is donated I couldn't justify spending it on one dog. The cost could literally save 10 other dogs. I'd rather see the money go to saving other dogs. This one is now out of danger. He just needs to get home.
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Posted: 3/1/2015 7:02:19 PM EDT
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What a gorgeous boy. Wish I weren't so far south from the route. Ain't he though? I always thought he would make a beautiful stock for one of Fluffy's Garands or a nice coffee table. 
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Posted: 3/1/2015 7:15:51 PM EDT
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I read stuff like this and wish I could send the OP an IM and jump in the car and start driving. From A to B to HOME.
Good luck OP. |
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Posted: 3/1/2015 7:29:02 PM EDT
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I read stuff like this and wish I could send the OP an IM and jump in the car and start driving. From A to B to HOME. Good luck OP. Highjacking my own thread. Is this you? 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:35:29 AM EDT
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We're the ones hoping to adopt The Dude. We can make it over to Billings Mt. Or maybe even Rapid City SD on a weekend and we'd be happy to pitch in on gas for any help getting him up here.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:52:43 AM EDT
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If you end up doing a shuttle,I could take from about Evanston to twin falls or Idaho falls.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:40:02 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Thanks TT. Generous offer. Air travel is restricted because of his lineage. Ground transport is expensive enough that even if it is donated I couldn't justify spending it on one dog. The cost could literally save 10 other dogs. I'd rather see the money go to saving other dogs. This one is now out of danger. He just needs to get home. Ok, fair enough. Let me know if you change your mind. Keep in mind that I'm not going to probably give you anything to help your other dogs, so this isn't a sunk cost for you. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:47:18 PM EDT
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Ok, fair enough. Let me know if you change your mind. Keep in mind that I'm not going to probably give you anything to help your other dogs, so this isn't a sunk cost for you. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Thanks TT. Generous offer. Air travel is restricted because of his lineage. Ground transport is expensive enough that even if it is donated I couldn't justify spending it on one dog. The cost could literally save 10 other dogs. I'd rather see the money go to saving other dogs. This one is now out of danger. He just needs to get home. Ok, fair enough. Let me know if you change your mind. Keep in mind that I'm not going to probably give you anything to help your other dogs, so this isn't a sunk cost for you. I understand that. It still applies. Feels like poor value to put a ton of funds in one animal that is essentially safe. And I still appreciate the offer. 
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:49:49 PM EDT
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I can't help with the transport, but if you decide to accept donations shoot me an IM.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:51:07 PM EDT
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Thanks for the offer. We'll see what happens.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 12:58:57 PM EDT
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That's the wrong way for me to help drive, but I'm good for some $$ for transport costs.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:10:05 PM EDT
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Had I still planned on driving to CWW in AZ I could have picked him up and taken him anywhere in WA, however I was handed free plane tickets for the trip. Wish I could help. Good luck.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:15:16 PM EDT
[#15]
Good looking Pup |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:15:52 PM EDT
[#16]
Beautiful dog.
Sorry I can't help. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:20:09 PM EDT
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Check with Delta Pet First. While it appears he is restricted from shipping as checked baggage, he might be able to fly as cargo.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:30:14 PM EDT
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We can do a couple hundred miles in southwest Idaho.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:32:19 PM EDT
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I can't find a way a way to convince myself that he could pass for not being on the "list".
Delta no longer accepts snub-nosed or pug-nosed dogs and cats as checked baggage. Certain breeds may be acceptable for transport as cargo via Pets First. Snub- or Pug-nosed Dogs: American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffin Bulldog* Chinese Pug Chow Chow Dutch Pug English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Japanese Boxer Japanese Pug Japanese Spaniel (Chin) Mastiff (all breeds) Pekinese Pit Bull Pug Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:36:08 PM EDT
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We can do a couple hundred miles in southwest Idaho. This is most interesting. Hypothetically would you be available in early June?
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:46:10 PM EDT
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If you end up doing a shuttle,I could take from about Evanston to twin falls or Idaho falls. Interesting. A southern route is taking shape. Hypothetically would you be available in early june? |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 1:53:55 PM EDT
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May be looking at surgery in June, but if not, I could probably swing the state of CO.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 2:08:56 PM EDT
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May be looking at surgery in June, but if not, I could probably swing the state of CO. I hope you don't need surgery and not just for selfish reasons! If things work out your leg could be extremely useful. Keep in touch and let me know.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 3:02:08 PM EDT
[#24]
I'm way out of target range but if you ever need transport around Michigan/Ohio let me know.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 3:15:58 PM EDT
[#25]
I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay.
I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 3:18:35 PM EDT
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Geographically I can not help but I am in for some funds to offset travel cost as well
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Posted: 3/2/2015 3:49:36 PM EDT
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I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay. I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. I will log this for a possible northern route. Thank you to everyone so far for their support! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:15:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay. I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. If the little guy was being flown into KRNT or KBFI not on an airliner, I should be able to meet the plane, and hold onto the dog until his new family can get him. His camo will prevent the wife from noticing the extra mouth...  |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:23:06 PM EDT
[#29]
SW Idaho here as well. Good for a leg of transport, some travel $, or pit stop etc.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:25:57 PM EDT
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Thanks guys. I'm gathering puzzles pieces right now. Soon I'll play connect the dots and see what happens.
If we can make this happen it will be a 2,000 mile freedom ride! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:27:44 PM EDT
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I'm driving from SW Missouri to Denver on March 12th and again on March 27th. I don't know if that works with your timeline, but I would be happy to help.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:31:47 PM EDT
[#32]
I can help or handle CO.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 4:32:31 PM EDT
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Noted. Thanks.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 5:54:24 PM EDT
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Here is an potential route based on Beardog's SW Missouri to Devner leg. He'll e travelling both March 12th and March 27th. I will take the first leg but can't make it to Springfield, MO. 1100 miles round trip is to much for my dogs left alone at home. I need some volunteers that could cover from the Ind./Ill. border to SW Missouri leg.
Many offers still need to be confirmed and the timing has to be right. If you see a stretch you could help with please chime in. I may be filling lots of holes in this route. This is amazing. Thank you so much for your support. This is turning into a 2600 mile freedom ride! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:20:21 PM EDT
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I can't find a way a way to convince myself that he could pass for not being on the "list".
Delta no longer accepts snub-nosed or pug-nosed dogs and cats as checked baggage. Certain breeds may be acceptable for transport as cargo via Pets First. Snub- or Pug-nosed Dogs: American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffin Bulldog* Chinese Pug Chow Chow Dutch Pug English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Japanese Boxer Japanese Pug Japanese Spaniel (Chin) Mastiff (all breeds) Pekinese Pit Bull Pug Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel Take him to the vet to see is he has brachycephalic airway syndrome. If he doesn't, ask the airline with a vet's letter in hand. All they can do is say no. ETA: Good looking boy. I have a female brindle about that size. Though she is mixed with cattle dog. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:24:01 PM EDT
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What is the destination in WA? I'd drive to Yakima and bring him anywhere west of there.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:41:51 PM EDT
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What is the destination in WA? I'd drive to Yakima and bring him anywhere west of there. Spokane. I can get him anywhere within about 800 miles of Spokane on a weekend. Thank you everyone, especially Joker!!! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:43:31 PM EDT
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Take him to the vet to see is he has brachycephalic airway syndrome. If he doesn't, ask the airline with a vet's letter in hand. All they can do is say no. ETA: Good looking boy. I have a female brindle about that size. Though she is mixed with cattle dog. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I can't find a way a way to convince myself that he could pass for not being on the "list".
Delta no longer accepts snub-nosed or pug-nosed dogs and cats as checked baggage. Certain breeds may be acceptable for transport as cargo via Pets First. Snub- or Pug-nosed Dogs: American Bulldog American Staffordshire Terrier American Pit Bull Terrier Boston Terrier Boxer Brussels Griffin Bulldog* Chinese Pug Chow Chow Dutch Pug English Bulldog English Toy Spaniel French Bulldog Lhasa Apso Japanese Boxer Japanese Pug Japanese Spaniel (Chin) Mastiff (all breeds) Pekinese Pit Bull Pug Shar Pei Shih Tzu Staffordshire Bull Terrier Tibetan Spaniel Take him to the vet to see is he has brachycephalic airway syndrome. If he doesn't, ask the airline with a vet's letter in hand. All they can do is say no. ETA: Good looking boy. I have a female brindle about that size. Though she is mixed with cattle dog. His nose is longer than 2 of my similar weight springers. I think the airlines are just covering their ass. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:44:20 PM EDT
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What is the destination in WA? I'd drive to Yakima and bring him anywhere west of there. Spokane.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 6:49:36 PM EDT
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Ok, just looking at the calender and thinking. If I can get the 30th off I could probably make it to Denver to meet Beardog depending on how long he plans on being in Denver.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:00:04 PM EDT
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Interesting. A southern route is taking shape. Hypothetically would you be available in early june? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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If you end up doing a shuttle,I could take from about Evanston to twin falls or Idaho falls. Interesting. A southern route is taking shape. Hypothetically would you be available in early june? the only thing I have set in stone and cant help Is the last week of april/first week of may. and from your map, I could pick up in park city/heber city/slc area if you wanted. would just need a week or so in advanced notice. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 7:01:14 PM EDT
[#42]
Set up a paypal or fund raiser for this. I'm in.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:27:43 PM EDT
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I'm leaving out of Springfield but to avoid someone having to head south, I can pick up the pup anywhere along my route from Springfield to Kansas City. Then I'll get him to Denver.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:28:23 PM EDT
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If the little guy was being flown into KRNT or KBFI not on an airliner, I should be able to meet the plane, and hold onto the dog until his new family can get him. His camo will prevent the wife from noticing the extra mouth... https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10446306_10204461108942363_6179661934425756090_o.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay. I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. If the little guy was being flown into KRNT or KBFI not on an airliner, I should be able to meet the plane, and hold onto the dog until his new family can get him. His camo will prevent the wife from noticing the extra mouth... https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10446306_10204461108942363_6179661934425756090_o.jpg Ok Gunny - what the hell are those hounds? |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:29:42 PM EDT
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Great looking guy. Hope the trip works out.
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Posted: 3/2/2015 8:49:35 PM EDT
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Ok Gunny - what the hell are those hounds? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay. I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. If the little guy was being flown into KRNT or KBFI not on an airliner, I should be able to meet the plane, and hold onto the dog until his new family can get him. His camo will prevent the wife from noticing the extra mouth... https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10446306_10204461108942363_6179661934425756090_o.jpg Ok Gunny - what the hell are those hounds? Greyhounds or Whippets is my guess. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:01:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Greyhounds or Whippets is my guess. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: I'm overseas right now, get stateside in about a week. I could pick up from Bozeman and take to anywhere in Washington if that would help a relay. I love dogs and love road trips. Let me know. Chuck. If the little guy was being flown into KRNT or KBFI not on an airliner, I should be able to meet the plane, and hold onto the dog until his new family can get him. His camo will prevent the wife from noticing the extra mouth... https://scontent-sea.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xfp1/t31.0-8/10446306_10204461108942363_6179661934425756090_o.jpg Ok Gunny - what the hell are those hounds? Greyhounds or Whippets is my guess. Real ex-racing greyhounds, ranging from 58-65 lbs.  The 3yr old girl (in front) had a shattered left scapula coming off the track, leaving her with a bad limp. The 1yr old boy (laying down) came off of the truck from a KS racing kennel, in Dec '14, with a badly atrophied right leg and an open wound on the top of his paw from dragging it across concrete, for a long time. The 5yr old boy? He had a stellar racing career... only 6 losses.... in 7 races  |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:14:02 PM EDT
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Here is an potential route based on Beardog's SW Missouri to Devner leg. He'll e travelling both March 12th and March 27th. I will take the first leg but can't make it to Springfield, MO. 1100 miles round trip is to much for my dogs left alone at home. I need some volunteers that could cover from the Ind./Ill. border to SW Missouri leg. http://i365.photobucket.com/albums/oo93/markfhagenauer/map%20march%20southern%20route_1.jpg Many offers still need to be confirmed and the timing has to be right. If you see a stretch you could help with please chime in. I may be filling lots of holes in this route. This is amazing. Thank you so much for your support. This is turning into a 2600 mile freedom ride! I would suggest getting the pup up to I-90. That is a major coast to coast truck route and I'm sure you will find a trucker that won't mind the company for a day or two. Good luck OP ! |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:25:22 PM EDT
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I would suggest getting the pup up to I-90. That is a major coast to coast truck route and I'm sure you will find a trucker that won't mind the company for a day or two. Good luck OP ! This. Hmmm..... I'm thinkin'. Scary, but I'm thinkin'. |
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Posted: 3/2/2015 10:29:43 PM EDT
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I'm in for the OR/WA stretch if the schedule works out. It's a bunch out of my way, but it's worth it.
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