The National Pyr Blog

Saturday was a happy day.  Four dogs of Great Pyrenees origin made it out of the United States on the overground railroad.  Homes couldn’t be found for them here, or more specifically, so many dead ends were hit in trying to find them, this was their best shot at finding furever homes.

Bart,  Lisa, Ziti and Marsha came from below the Mason-Dixon line  and arrived via paid transport in Nanuet,  NY, Saturday morning, Dec. 12.

Bart and  Lisa came up from Georiga, Marsha came from Alabama and Ziti was rescued in East Tennessee. It was a long trip for them before they got to New York.

Here, in the words of some of the volunteers who participated in this relief effort, is how the day went:

8:20 AM

John Nunes wrote:

Hi All

Just a quick note to let you know that Marsha and Ziti are getting along just fine. Transport was on time and we should be arriving in New Paltz at 9:15.

Best regards
John

11:22 AM

Tracey Nelson wrote:

Here we all are! The dogs are arriving. They got here at about 7:45 ~ish. We met up with Jayne and Pekoe in New Paltz. Everyone got acquainted, Pekoe had some treats for all the dogs.

Bart and Lisa are quite afraid right now, they’re really not too sure which end is up. I’m sure once they get to their final destination and settled in, all will be right again. They are both very sweet puppies. Lisa did not want to leave her crate when they got to Nanuet. The transport guys had to pull her out, then she wouldn’t come off the trailer. Some kind words and some coaxing, and she started to walk around and do her business. She hopped right into the car. Bart was another story! I had to pick him up and get him in the car.

Once we were on our way, they settled in and it was a quiet ride to New Paltz.

Sue & Maryanne- Not sure who’s getting which dogs…Bart and Lisa both need a bath, once they’re settled.

Take good care-
Tracey

2:38 PM

Jayne Vandeyar wrote:

Thanks for the pics, Tracey!  What a pleasure it was to help these gorgeous puppies on their way to new lives.  Bart & Lisa seemed very frightened, but soon warmed up as they realized that we were all there to support them.

Marsha and Ziti were great – Marsha was the matriarch of the group, she seemed the less skittish, more interested in snacks.  Ziti was especially hungry but we tried not to let her eat too much so she didn’t throw up.

They all had a light meal of Holistic Select kibble and fresh water at the Albany stop, and they had pee breaks at each end of our leg (New Paltz /Albany).  I’m sure they are well on their way to their next stop by now, tired, excited, and well-loved.
Thank you to all involved.

Jayne

2:54 PM

Hi all - I ended up with an extra red leash in the Syracuse transfer. Does anyone know whom I should send it to?  I will be loading up photos soon - we almost caused some accidents on the Thruway with everyone looking at the van whose entire back was filled with fluffy whiteness. Could not believe how calm the four dogs were in a smallish place for the first time all together. Mostly slept, but had some attempted visits to the front seat from Ziti and Bart. Such sweeties!  Let me know about the leash!
Julie

4:18 PM

Maryanne Pearce  wrote:

Transfer complete! They were early and we came back early. Drinks, pee breaks and walkies, coats on, dogs in van. Headed to the border.

Marsha very calm and tired. Lisa exhauted and timid. Ziti and Bart accepting pets and reassurance. Very quiet car.  At border now.

What a day!  Thank you Tracey, John, Pekoe, Jayne, Alan, Sharon,  Bonnie, Julie, Sue,  Maryanne and Kelly, our new Director,  for orchestrating this.  In the South, Shelly, Shari, Linda and Chere  fostered and prepped the dogs for transport.  When National Great Pyrenees Rescue was established three  years ago this month, we never thought we would have a foreign branch!  You have helped save these dogs and many others by freeing up much-needed foster space in the South for the next dogs to come in from kill shelters. We thank you and the dogs thank you!

12/15/09 7:30 PM

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