The On-Line Buzzletter: Dog Rescue Adventure: Bringing Little Huck Home to Jon and Erin!

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Dog Rescue Adventure: Bringing Little Huck Home to Jon and Erin!

We were waiting for Julie to bring Huck

Julie arrives with Huck for the next leg

On Sunday, May 5, Tom and I worked with Bonnie Blue Rescue of Virginia as part of a number of volunteers to transport a lovable puppy named Huck from a shelter in Connecticut to his Mom and Dad who live in Richmond, Virginia.

Huck gets comfy in our truck

Rob and a sleepy Huck

We've never worked with Bonnie Blue Rescue before, and we were amazed by their organization and coordination. The initial coordinator was vacationing in Hawaii, but she posted the need for a transport from northern Baltimore to northern Virginia on Saturday, May 4th. I (Rob) saw the posting and responded immediately that Tom and I would do it.

Huck gives Tom a big kiss!

The coordinator then handed the transport organization off to another coordinator named Natalie who provided a detailed and time-scheduled handoffs for Huck's travel on Sunday, May 5th. Natalie sent out an email that included these details:

Tom gives a Huck Hug

Passenger: Huckleberry; Breed: Lab/Hound mix; Age: 14 weeks;Size: 22 lbs

SUNDAY, MAY 5 - Here's how the transportation schedule worked:

Joanne brings Huckleberry to join the transport in Southbury, CT!

Leg 1: Filled by Cate! Southbury, CT - White Plains, NY; Leg 2: Filled by Emma! White Plains, NY - Elizabeth, NJ; Leg 3: Filled by Marianne! Elizabeth, NJ - Woodbury, NJ; Leg 4: Filled by Maggie! Woodbury, NJ - Elkton, MD;

What a lovable face!

Leg 5: Filled by Julie! Elkton, MD - White Marsh, MDl Leg 6: Filled by Rob and Tom - White Marsh, MD to Springfield, VA; Leg 7: Filled by Jon and Erin (his new parents!) Springfield, VA - Richmond, VA

OUR EXPERIENCE: Huck is adorable! He didn't bark and settled quickly onto the doggy mattress and comforter in our truck's cab. Such a well-behaved boy! - We worked with Jon and Erin via phone to get to a closer pick up point when they ran into bad traffic, and met in Springfield. They asked that we video the meeting, and Tom took the camera. It was awesome! We look forward to hearing about Huck's happy life in his forever home. I made a short video of the happy meeting and you can see it here.
Jon said that he and Erin were following the rescue of Huck's pregnant mom from a kill shelter in West Virginia-when Bonnie Blue Rescue took her in. When Huck's mom gave birth to puppies, the rescue enabled people who donated to help out, to name one of the pups, so Jon and Erin named one Huckleberry, or "Huck." This reunion is one that happened after a couple of months. It was amazing.

HERE'S HUCK'S LIFE STORY FROM JOANNE AT THE RESCUE:

Joanne of Bonnie Blue Rescue shared Huck's life story with me: Huck was one of my all time favorite fosters. I've had home since he was 8 weeks old. I think I have weakness for hounds and his face is just too cute!

Tuck gives Erin a big thank you kiss!

Jon and Erin meet Huck!

I am not sure of you know the background to his story but Bonnie Blue rescued his pregnant Mom Zinnia, brought her up North and the pups were all born at one of our Volunteers homes. Those of us volunteers here in Ct. got to meet Zinnia while she was still pregnant and we had a pool for when and how many she might deliver. The pups got sick at one point and we lost one. Huck was the runt and I met the whole litter at 6 weeks. I then got to choose the 2 that I wanted to foster. I said "Huckleberry and any of the blondes ( most of the pups were caramel colored and look Nothing like Huck!!) I got Huck and Sprout, his brother. It was the first time I've taken two young pups at the same time but it was an awesome experience! I had a little harder time letting go of Huck, although we are on our 18th foster at this point. My saying is "I've never been so happy to be forgotten so quickly" :) It makes the whole experience ssooooo much better for me to know we have this wonderful network of Caring people all the way from here to Va. that make all this happen. I appreciate the tranport team immensely and wish I could just send everyone a big hug!! Its a tough world we live in and this work just fills me with joy! Thanks again for your help. I am sure it was exciting to be able to deliver such a special package!! :) Joanne

NOTE FROM JON AND ERIN: Thank you all so very much for helping transport our sweet Huck home. We love him already. He is sleeping soundly in the backseat and will be meeting his big brother in just a few short hours. We couldn't have done it without all of you. We promise to send updates! Cheers to all, Jon, Erin, Huck and big brother Louie

For info about Bonnie Blue Rescue, visit: Bonnie Blue Rescue

Web: www.bonniebluerescue.com

Petfinder: www.bonniebluerescue.petfinder.com

Contact: bonniebluerescue@gmail.com

Who I am

I'm a simple guy who enjoys the simple things in life, especially our dogs. I volunteer for dog rescues, enjoy exercising, blogging, politics, helping friends and neighbors, participating in ghost investigations, coffee, weather, superheroes, comic books, mystery novels, traveling, 70s and 80s music, classic country music,writing books on ghosts and spirits, cooking simply and keeping in shape. You'll find tidbits of all of these things on this blog and more. EMAIL me at Rgutro@gmail.com - Rob

Rob's Book- Kindred Spirits: When a Spirit Befriends a Medium

ABOUT THE BOOK It's uncommon for a medium really get know a spirit so well that the living person considers the spirit a best friend. But that's exactly what happened to medium and paranormal investigator Rob Gutro. When Rob met his partner Tom in 2005, Ed's spirit came along for the ride. Rob never knew Ed in life, but Tom did. Now, Ed often communicates to Rob and has revealed his sense of humor, his heart, and helped solved the mystery of his passing.- Video short: VIDEO: https://youtu.be/_zUFsjrTrLg

Tracking Our Dog Rescue Assists

We work with Coast-to-Coast Dachshund Rescue (CCDR), Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA) and D.C. Weimaraner Rescues (DCWR) and Bonney Blue Rescue and foster or transport dogs as often as we can (and when they mix well with our 3 kids). Here's a list of the dogs we fostered or transported:

Gracie - Transported - a Beagle Mix adopted in western MD
2 Unnamed Dachshunds -Transported - rescued from a breeder (we watched for 3 days) sent on to permanent foster homes

Cooper#1 the Dachshund - Fostered - 2-26-09 -We fostered this lovable black and tan wire-haired, easy-going, lovable senior and he was Adopted by our friends Bob and Arlene in MD in April 2009

Buddy the Weimaraner - Transport 9-27-09 - We transported Buddy from no. VA to White Marsh, MD where we met Buddy's new mom Cathy from Philly.

Sprite the Dachshund -Fostered and We Adopted! 12-4-10 We picked up almost 14 yr old Sprite in Frederick, Md from a rescue transporter on 12-4-10 and we fostered him. We adopted Sprite in April 2011 when we learned of his heart murmur. (Sprite passed 7-8-13 at 16 1/2 years old)

Chance the Weimaraner - Rescue from shelter and Fostered- 6-10-12 - We freed Chance from the PG County Animal Shelter, and fostered through DC Area Weim Rescue. We covered his hip surgery and fostered Chance, while helping him walk again. He was adopted by our friend Whitney on 7-29-12. (Chance passed on 3-26-16)

Cooper#2 the Dachshund - Fostered 9-24-15 - We fostered this little guy and he was adopted by Shayne in MD after we had Cooper for just a couple of weeks.

Tuck (mix) - 5-7-13 - Transported Huck for Bonnie Blue Rescue. He came from a CT shelter, and we picked hi up in Baltimore and brought him to his new dad and mom, our friends Jon & Erin in VA

Tyler (Dachshund) - 12-17-12- FOSTERED & WE ADOPTED! We took in and fostered Tyler a 2 year old black and tan dachshund who came from a kill shelter in NC. Our friend Robert drove there and picked him up. (read the blog: First Night with Tyler the Foster from 12-17-12) - We realized how he bonded with our Weimaraner Dolly, so we adopted him in May 2013 through the rescue.

Charlie (Dachshund)- Rescue from shelter and transported to foster mom April in Md. *April adopted Charlie!*

Rocco (Dachshund puppy) -Rescue from shelter and transported, we brought to foster mom Kristin in Oct.
Abu - (Dachshund mix) - Rescue from shelter and transported to Emily for foster home in Delaware in Oct.

Doc, now Duncan (Dachshund mix)- Rescue from shelter

and transported to Katie for fostering. Duncan was adopted.

Reds - Rescue from shelter and transported - This long-haired, senior red Chihuahua to Katie for transport to a Senior dog rescue in Virginia

Happy and Sami - Transported from College Park, Md to Springfield, VA (Jan. 2013)

Gus - Worked with at Rescue Event - April brought Gus to us to appear at an adoption event at Pet Value, Gambrills, Md.

Max -Transported. Part of a transport from White Marsh, Md. to Bowie, Md. to foster mom April in southern Maryland.

JJ - Transport to adopting family This tiny 8 pound dog was transported from Washington, D.C. to Towson, Md. where we did a home visit and completed the adoption to a great family
Jethro- Home inspection for DASH Rescue to place this doxie/chihuahua mix.

Grayson - Worked with at Rescue Event -Worked with this 12 yr old senior Weimaraner at the Pet Valu, Gambrills, md adoption event!

Heath - Transported. 9-2014 a 10 year old black/tan dachshund we fostered for 3 days (who wound up being afraid of men- and went to another foster home.

Mack- Fostered 10-2014 **Adopted in Dec. 2014!**
fostered from Oct. 27 until he was adopted in Dec. from Connie and Poul.

Saylor - transport 12-14-14 (being fostered in Annapolis, Md thru DASH Rescue.) ~ 15lbs, 2 years, male/neutered, red smooth doxie, Heartworm negative (thankfully) & up to date on vaccines ___ sassy little man!

Dapple - Transported. 12-14-14 (being fostered in Annapolis, Md thru DASH Rescue.)is a black and tan dachshund with some dapple coloring, and also 2 years old, 14 lbs. female/spayed, silver-dapple smooth doxie.

Phillie - Transported. 5-2-15 A 12 yr old, sweet brown, smooth dog, to foster care because his parents "have 3 small kids and can't handle the dog." We brought him from White Marsh, MD to Alexandria, VA. (Going from NJ to TN where he is being fostered through Coast to Coast Dachshund Rescue

Harry - Transported. 5-23-15 the black and tan/dapple, 6 year old dachshund from White Marsh, MD to foster mom, April, southeast of Washington, DC-

Trooper- Transported. 6-12-15 - This brown dapple, 2 year old dachshund came from a kill shelter in Alabama and was headed to NJ to a foster home thru DASH rescue.

Milo and Max 8-2-15 Fostered and Transported *Adopted 9-1-15* This senior pair of Dachshunds came from a divorced home in Indiana and were transported to us through Ohio and our friend Scott "Bear" Elliott and many others. Milo was fostered by our friend April.. and we fostered Max and our friend April fostered Milo. They were BOTH adopted by Cindy! Adoption Story: http://tinyurl.com/osz2px8 (Max passed 6-19-18 of heart failure)

Oscar - Transported 11-21-15 - This precious senior 9 year old mini-Dachshund was given up by his family because their daughter "developed allergies." (The girl should've taken Benadryl and dealt with it). We were the first transporter and it was a heart-wrenching event. Story: http://tinyurl.com/zzjp9ln

Otis -Home Visit - March 2016 - We did a home visit to Nancy who adopted this handsome little Dachshund Mix through Dachshund Rescue of No. America.

Cleveland and Tommy- Sept. 2016 - We had these guys overnight a couple of nights, and drove Tommy to York, PA for his foster home. We also got Cleveland to his foster home in Maryland. Both were 5 yr old, sweet, red smooth Dachshunds.

Coco and Hansel - Feb. 2017 - We drove up to Delaware together to get them. and then wound up later transporting them locally to their forever home.

Winnie and Tuck - Spring 2017- We placed this mom and son in forever homes in Virginia and Maryland.

Hercules - July 2017 - He didn't go through the rescue because we learned of him through a friend of a friend, and our friends Bob and Arlene were seeking to adopt, so they did!

Hayley- May 2018 - we got to free and transport a sweet little 6 pound dog named Hayley from the local county shelter. Hayley went to foster care with our friend Shelley who works for the Dachshund Rescue of North America (DRNA)

July 2018- We took in a Foster Dog named DASH! - our friend Shelley of Dachshund Rescue of North America told us about a little senior Dachshund/Chihuahua mix and we freed him from the Anne Arundel Animal Control Center on July 21, 2018. He was there since June 10, and the shelter ran out of room... so he had to be fostered immediately. 10 years old, 8 lbs. Birthday: Aug. 22. We ADOPTED Dash on Aug. 10^th!

Sophie - March 2021 - We transported this 7 year old cream colored French Bulldog from Alexandria, VA to Baltimore, Md. to a foster home for K9 Rescue of the Eastern Shore.

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

Dog Rescue Adventure: Bringing Little Huck Home to Jon and Erin!

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