www.PetPages.com 21 www.LouisvillePetPages.net 21 RESCUE TRANSPORT ON THE ROAD When you have searched for a new furry friend, did you ever wonder where those precious bundles come from? They may have come from a puppy mill, been picked up as a stray, lived with many other animals in a hoarding situation, or been surrendered because their people became ill, were deployed overseas or for some reason could no longer care for them. But how do they get from there to a shelter or rescue? That is due to the love of countless volunteers who do animal transports. Once a contact has been made, a representative from the shelter or rescue goes into action to recruit volunteers to drive all or part of the trip. If multiple 'legs' of a trip are necessary meeting places and times are determined. Sometimes one driver completes the entire rescue run. When the drivers pick up the animals who are in rescue, they make sure that all of them are safely secured in crates, have water and food as necessary, have collars, leashes and harnesses, have blankets, toys, an abundance of love and those potty stops when needed. The journey can be very strange and overwhelming for the critters. Many are frightened and stressed wondering what is happening to them. With that reality, the trip often includes bouts of motion sickness and potty accidents - note to drivers, be sure to bring along cleaning supplies! The completion of the trip will end at a shelter, intake facility or �������������������������������������������������������������������� given an exam to determine any ������������������������������������������������������������������ and they receive the appropriate vaccinations. Now on to the shelter or foster home where there is a dry safe place to sleep, plenty to eat and drink, toys and other pets to play with and lots of love. Then you and your new best friend meet and know you were meant for each other. And while the two of you are building a new life together, the rescue runs continue - bringing more pets to safe and loving homes, courtesy of the many, many volunteers �������� ���������� ������ ���������� ���������������� �������� the love they so much deserve. Sara and Frank Beavin Bluegrass Pug Rescue The greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animals are treated. Mahatma Gandhi
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