Animal House

I wish the best for the 26th, we've been hearing about this for a long time now... hopefully duke can go home... keeping the faith for all...
did anyone hear about the dogs and cats that were thrown from a highway, I think it was about 80 or more, most dead... this is what society has come to, what a shame! Hope you are all doing well :)

Thanks for the information. This baby needs to go home.

Hey Chrissy we will be at the court on the 26th to support Duke for his last stand, keep the fingers crossed and get those letters out.

If anyome sends one please simply state that the law was not in effect back when Duke was accused and he should be set free. if they can save Vicks dogs from death surely Duke has to be spared he is not a fighter nor agressive.

I saw the articles of what happened in PR and I sent emails to the mayor already boycotting PR,and telling them they should be ashamed of themselves. 50 dogs and 6 survived.

They are having a march there this Saturday

I sent a letter in support of Duke and it was returned to me today saying that they can't accept letters from outsiders. Did this happen to anyone else since this is the first time I had this happen? This baby needs to go home to his family. I am so disgusted with how animals are treated in places like PR. I never had a desire to visit there and now I definitely won't.

No Susan! How can that be? I also mailed 2 letters today, one from me and one from my daughter.

I've sent many letters in the past and not one came back...This is not good. Duke needs all the support he can get. What difference is it where we live, its a Pitbull issue and this boy is a sweet, loving dog and needs to go home.
I'm sick and disgusted with what you said Susan. /0;

P.S. MOST OF THE SIGNATURES ON THE PETITION FOR DUKE WERE OUTSIDERS. THERE WAS NO COMPLAINT THEN. WHATS WITH THE APPLLATE COURT?

Valerie called me today, Thursday at 3:30 my time, on her way to work. I wasn't home but she left a message...

Dante is not a candidate for the scope they talked about yesterday. I guess he's not large or doesn't weigh enough. Now the vet is talking MRI again. They keep saying if Dante has to have a shunt, its a very serious operation and there is a chance he won't make it through the surgery...Val's words were, "and I'm not ready to lose my boy" and then she started crying..so did I.

They are going to setup an MRI for the boy in Redwood City, California, just across the bay from where Val lives...After the scan, she'll know just how serious his kidney problem is.

PLEASE people, continue to pray for the little guy and light candles....He needs our help.....Pray that whatever is wrong can

The letter I received with my returned Duke letter stated that materials received from people who are not parties to the appeal won't be considered, just determined upon the record and briefs submitted by the parties. Needless to say, I am very upset that my letter is back with me and not able to help sweet Duke. I hope the court is flooded with so many letters that they won't be able to ignore it.
My thoughts and prayers are with Val and Dante. It is so hard when a beloved pet is sick. They can't tell you what is wrong and the waiting for an answer is hard.

Thanks Susan, it just doesn't seem right that we can't send letters of support for Duke from all over. I thought that was what they were told by Dukes's attorney........

Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts for Dante and Val. I'll keep everyone informed..They were just here and have gone home since Val's vacation was over.

I sent a letter almost 2 weeks ago and nothing came back, I have 3 more going today. What gives we have been on this for over a year and have met Duke I would say we are part of the parties and are part of this case after all we have done. Oh well maybe I will forget to put a return address on it.

The appellate, and any other court, should remember who pays their salaries - the tax payers. So write on people - there are no outsiders.

FROM KATHY (CO) - THE HORSES STILL NEED US!!!!!!
> Strategy for Friday October 19

> BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…..FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY > Many of you have requested that we bring back “Free > For All Friday”. That is the day that you can go > over the lists from the week and catch up on calls > that you may have missed. It also gives some of you > the chance to give another call to someone that you > feel may be close and just needs that “extra” push.
> Please share any information that you think might > help others. Good luck and let us know how you make > out!!
> Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and > support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, > please concentrate on the transport of the horses to > slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We > can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to > the conclusion that it would be better to have the > plants in this country because of the conditions in > Mexico.
> The only way we will win this battle is with more > awareness. We now know from our poll that we have a > lot of support in the senate. This is a chance to > get the rest of the undecided senators on board. Now > that the plants have ceased operation in this > county, we must grab this opportunity to push for > legislation that will end the transport of horses to > slaughter. Use this time wisely…..we are at a > critical point and actually have a chance to make a > difference!!
> Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!
>
> Thanks and have a great day!

GO DUKE, GO DUKE, GO DUKE, GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Does anyone know if they are (or can) bring Duke to the courtroom so the judge can see for him/herself what Duke is like? I think Duke deserves to at least be seen at his own hearing.

Debbie, this is the first time a letter was sent back to me and I have written other letters on behalf of Duke. I'm going to send another one. You're right. The courts work for us and our voices must be heard.

I received a letter from the Appellate Division also, saying the same thing. Except they included in the envelope someone else's letter instead of mine. Debbie, the signer is R Gully. I cannot believe the courts are doing this. Just the manpower and expense of returning the letters will be fairly high. The letter was date stamped as received, so the courts do know that there is a lot of support for Duke.
I think Duke's being at his own hearing is a fine idea. Here's hoping the judge is an animal person and can see what a fine dog Duke is and always has been. GO DUKE!!!!!!

Perhaps we can send letters in care of Denise and/or Duke's lawyer and they can present it to the court for us. Surely the courts cannot ignore letters brought forward by the direct parties involve.

OPHELIA - I think you have an EXCELLENT idea by giving these to the attorneys for Duke, and asking them to present them. I also think we must be "very careful" not to overpower the Courthouse with mail if they are sending these back. We do not want to anger the Judge or the Court.

If Duke cannot be there, I think the children of Denise would speak more freely of the safety of this dog and their love. I hope they as Duke's family will be there and included in the Hearing.

thanks everyone for writing for duke. i've informed the attorney that the letters are coming back and we'll see if she can do anything about that...
tjill unfortunately the first thing the attorney tried was to have duke there and she got a big NO from the court.
kathleen unfortunately noone will be speaking except the attorney. as it has been explained to me, this it not a trial. this is the appellate division. this is it - nothing after this...
an appeal was put in about the wrong law being applied and the courts accepted hearing about it. that's what friday will be. at this stage of this horrible game, nothing new can be introduced, no testimony will be heard by anyone, nothing... it's just the attorney having no more than 15 minutes to present her case of the law and the panel of judges listening and deciding if the wrong law was applied.
having said that i hope i didn't make anyone too sad. the wrong law WAS in fact applied so if the judges do their job (which is follow the law...) they HAVE to overturn the case...
lots of prayers for duke!!! the boy deserves to live...

This is horrible. I wrote for Duke too. What if we send letters with local addresses? Maybe we can email out letters to the locals and they can place them in with their letters? We can just sign our name with no address. It could be like a petition.
Can we do this? This baby has got to be released. I can't stand this. betty

Duke certain deserves a break after all this. I am planning to go to the hearing to show my support.

So what is the final solution regarding the letters? I can Fedex mine on Monday to wherever they need to go. Could someone please advise me on what our next step is? Thanks.

What do you people not understand? This is an appellate court hearing arguing that the proper law was not applied. That's it. Totally based on the facts already presented only. Bombarding the judge with your crazy letters is undermining Duke's case. Just mind your own business.

Maybe the Menendez's can summon all their brain power show up on time at the correct court for this one. They brought this all on themselves.

Gee, I wonder who Pay Attention is..wink, wink...I'll betcha I know...LTNSB...........

Ophelia, it looks like letters now will be sent back to us...Duke has many, many supporters so this sucks!

Don't forget the candle site:; Madison= B+
Duke is in PETS site....DANTE'S SITE IS DANTE...CUBB IS FOR CUBBY...AND THERE MUST BE MORE THAT I'VE MISSED.
VIVI NEEDS CANDLES..SHE'S OUT THERE AND I JUST WISH SOMEONE WOULD HAVE GONE OUT IN A BOAT OR IN HIPS BOOTS TO CHECK THE MARSH OUT, BY THE TOLL PLAZA WHEN THE PERSON "D" SAW HER...SHE TALKED TO ROSA AND IT WAS VIVI! DON'T GIVE UP ON VIVI PEOPLE..MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR HER, STILL AND ALWAYS WILL UNTIL SHE'S FOUND..

Who is D anyway? Was it someone who posted to the blog at other times? How did they know about the blog or maybe they just read it and did not post?

Just wondering as I don't remember anyone using just D. So they are now positive then this was Vivi?

I do keep up with the other news and pray and send positive thoughts for all the people and dogs who's plights cross this blog. I know what the people with dear little Madison are going through too as I have had a family member suffer a severe brain injury and the road back is painful and hard with setacks accompanying the gains. This was an older person who never progressed very far, but Madison has youth on her side. If anything being so young is in her favor.

But Vivi also holds such a special place. To think this little whippet is still out there is right up there with all of the most heartbreaking things posted here.

Vivi please show your face again and come home.

Pay Attention, don't tell us to mind our own business, how do you think Duke got another date, because the court has all our letters from months ago and have read them. Will you be there Friday to show support, we will. Please do not be bashing his family they do not need it right now, and use your real name it is getting childish. If it was your dog we would support you, not sling mud in your face, what's done is done and we are trying to save his life. Say a prayer for him.

Debbie,
I don't think "Pay Attention" has a dog. I think SHE has another critter...xoxo Ignore the fool..I should have..You can tell pretty much, who it is by the terms she uses...Ignore it and it will take a hike, maybe.

Interesting article about Hiliary this morning on Fox News' website. Seems poor old "Socks," who she pretended to love so much in the White House, was dumped upon leaving the White House.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303808,00.html

Wonder if Socks will reappear if she wins and moves back to the White House???? Also, she was a co-sponsor last year for the anti-slaughter legislation, but will not touch it this year! Wonder why?

ROOOBY, I'm with you. I can't stop thinking about Vivi and hope the new postings in that area will bring results very soon. We need this miracle.
I hope Duke will finally be reunited with his family after Friday's court date. After Michael Vick, one would think that compassion would be the rule of the day. I don't think the court would like people to see similarities between them and Vick. What Duke has been through is cruel for him and his family. They should be the ones protected from the neighbor from below not the other way around.

The reason we all came together in the first place was Vivi. I feel very blessed to know you. To get her back with her family would be the ultimate validation in all we try to do for our animal friends. Giving up is not an option.

Just received this in an email from the State leader I am working with on calling about the horse slaughter bills. Though you might like to see it.

NAUGHTY NUTMEGGERS - this is an incredible to spread the news about "the cause" and dispel some of the pro-slaughter garbage! CAN ANYONE HELP WITH A DONATION TODAY? Even $5 or $10 would help - this is NATIONAL televison exposure! I'm going to post to all the state leaders and suggest that they email their groups about this....

Nancy

Dear FOB's,

Monday, Inside Edition will be at New Holland Auction to film AC4H rescue a thoroughbred horse.

This is our chance FOB's, we can prove pro slaughter wrong, we can show the world that these horses are very much wanted. The more money we can get to AC4H before the auction, the more horses she can save from slaughter and the world will be watching, they will see our love unfold.
Please send whatever you can, this is it! Our chance as FOB's to show the world just what a powerful we are in rescuing horses.

Here is what I know from Lucille.

They have only raised $230. per ABR as of now I just sent $25.00 so that makes $255.00 any amount will help. It would be real NICE if she could save a couple on NATIONAL TV!!!

$600 - $1,000 - minimum to full covererage all expenses to get the (1) horse started correctly. Obviously more would allow us to help more.....

Breakdown: Cost of horse, vetting $125.00 coggins/vaccines, farrier $35.00, quarantine $300.00.

Christy Sheidy of Another Chance 4 Horses received a call from Inside Edition to do an interview with AC4H on Monday at the auction at New Holland.
She emailed me that:

"...We have received approval from the auction house to do this with open camera. Inside Edition is obviously covering the slaughter angle both pro-slaughter and anti-slaughter. They would like to watch us assist a slaughter-bound Thoroughbred offering "another chance at life" and they will also forever capture the faces of those we cannot save that will go to slaughter. Please consider helping with your life saving tax deductible donation... link donation or payment options our website is www.ac4h.com. Thank you so much for offering them another chance at life. ...... "

If you can help in anyway it would be appreciated! Any amount will help this is NATIONAL TV FOLKS!!! YES!!!

Donation or Payment options...
Donations and payments can be made several ways......
Paypal by either clicking the link below or if you have your own paypal account go to www.paypal.com sign in choose send money to christy@ac4h.com and the amount you would like to send. We can also send an invoice to your paypal email us for that option.

Make a donation In Honor Of or In Memory of someone, Charitable Donation Form

Click Here for the Credit Card Authorization form one time donation or monthly option.

By Check or money order made payable to Another Chance 4 Horses, Inc. 166 Station Rd., Bernville Pa 19506.
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MADISON UPDATE:

Ladies, this quote sure seemed to hit home with us as well.
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October 21
This entry was posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 5:24 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

This is the day I have been getting emotional over for the past few weeks. It's a day I should be happy about but it's more a bittersweet day. Today, my twins Madison and Jason turned 5 years old. I give thanks to God that I AM celebrating two birthdays and not just one. Madison is here and she is making progress and God is being glorified through every step she makes in her journey. However, the older she gets the harder it is for me to see her at the level of a baby. It's hard to see her physically look like a beautiful little 5 year old. But, to never hear words come out of her mouth or even that sassy little look she'd give me is heartbreaking. I am not giving up....far from it. I still believe that she will talk and walk. But, it's the milestones like this that hurt. It's those milestones that her twin is hitting and she is not that hurt. Enough of that...I AM happy that Madison is here with us and that we could plant kisses on her all day long. I am happy that she got to taste frosting off of my finger and I am happy that I got to see her smile today.
A very good friend of mine shared a quote that is very appropriate. I need to post this one around my house because it's a good reminder.

"Don't mistake God's patience with His final answer."

Very good point! I definitely need to put that one on my refrigerator. Anyway, things are moving right along. I will post more pictures in the next few days so be on the look out for them! Until next time...

B+ for Madison! Keep praying

I don't remember who told me this but I was told that Honi and I believe her sister were going to take a boat out in the marshes and look for Vivi after the toll booth sighting. Don't know if this was ever done. It's true that because of Vivi other dogs have been helped but IMO finding Vivi is what counts most. I hope D was questioned thoroughly and I'd like to know what the outcome was. As Rosa says Viva La Vivi---and please don't forget Vivi is the reason we all came together.

I do think "D" was questioned and she is credible. Then there was one more possible sighting, but from before D reported, by someone else, in roughly the same area, upon interviewing someone else local. I do not know the outcome of the boat trip Honi was supposed to go on but I have to assume if they went and saw Vivi we would know that. I know two people at least are still trying to find a camera location, and actively, but very few people are still able to do the legwork, which is considerable. Honi said she also called the toll booth people trying to get them to look at the tapes from September 25 (I think that's the date and I am sure they know the exact time- and they have D's phone number so she can supply the time if not). Last I heard they had not done this. It's as good a sighting as we can hope for at this point and in a logical location. Others faxed and mailed hundreds of places nearby to keep her in the mind of people who may have forgotten. A core group has not given up. That's not much to report, but it is something.

I wish that someone in the know would post the status of this latest sighting of Vivi, even if there is nothing to report. Just an update with what has been done and what we can do to help.

Ooops!!! Thank you Karen!!!

I was lighting candles for Vivi but can't get anymore to register. Come on gang, can we get her numbers up to 100+ again? Don't forget the other sites that need candles, too.

Is there a street address nearby, or two intersections to pinpoint near where Vivi was seen so someone could call up some maps or satellite views. This would help to get some names of businesses and people nearby from the internet to possibly contact and distribute pictures of Vivi.

I was told that Honi and someone had gone out on the boat, but nothing found. This did happen from what I was told.

I had also heard about the camera location being looked for as well. And I do know that D contacted the proper people to help.

I hesitated to post this since I was told this privately, but I see Karen did mention it above. Things are definitely being done, but it is my understanding they are keeping the details quiet just in case. I got the impression they do feel these sightings are very credible, and they are trying to avoid a lot of people going to this area and possibly scaring her away by keeping the information quiet and the people limited in that area if possible.

I think this is probably a very wise approach. Believe me, they ARE trying from what I was told.

Darlene, are you out there? I called about the shepmix, I have lost your phone number and home email. Can anyone out there get this info to me if Darlene isn't there to answer this post? Or contact Darlene and have her email me. Thank you, Betty

kathleen I knew about the boat a while ago (see my post above Karen's).Never knew it was private info and who decides what's private??? So many Greyhounds have been found using searchers and putting out info so I don't see why it's necessary to be secretive. As far as scaring Vivi away---it's been almost TWO years and where have we gotten using" The keep it between us strategy." Like I said months ago,"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

AMEN MARGO! (o:

I do not see a problem with posting the info, but I was abiding by the wishes of the person who told me. I would try to give anyone the respect of doing so. I feel if they wanted it posted, they would have done so.

Kathleen, I thought that might be the reason we haven't read any more info about the sighting. I hope all bases are being covered. Finding Vivi and getting her home is the number one priority for all of us. She is why we all have become animal crusaders and now we have to accomplish the primary goal of reuniting her with her family.

FROM KATHY (CO) - SOME GOOD NEWS ON THE HORSES******
> Congratulations to those who managed to get major media coverage to
> cover this issue. And thanks to everyone who contributed to make it
> possible. This is a huge step in creating awareness. Awareness is the
> only way we will win this battle.
> We now know from our poll that we have a lot of support. This is a
> chance to get the rest of the undecided senators on board. Now that
> the plants have ceased operation in this county, we must grab this
> opportunity to push for legislation that will end the transport of
> horses to slaughter. Use this time wisely…..we are at a critical point
> and actually have a chance to make a difference!!
> Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503
> and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport
> of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We
> can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to the conclusion that
> it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the
> conditions in Mexico.
> Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd Amendment Senate (2005)
> but have not yet cosponsored the bills
>
> Tom Harkin (IA) ph: 202-224-3254 fax: 202-224-9369 Orrin Hatch (UT)
> ph: 202-224-5251 fax: 202-224-6331 Johnny Isakson (GA) ph:
> 202-224-3643 fax:
> 202-228-0724
> John Kyl (AZ) ph: 202-224-4521 fax: 202-224-2207 Jim Bunning (KY) ph:
> 202-224-4343 fax: 202-228-1373 Mitch McConnell - KY Phone :
> 202-224-2541 Fax :
> 202-224-2499
> Judd Gregg - NH Phone : 202-224-3324 Fax :
> 202-224-4952 Aide Tim Litzon
> Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!
>
> Thanks and have a great day!

Thanks Susan. I agree. Vivi does need to be the primary focus, but I (for one) am not in New York to help with this. I sure wish I were. Bloodhound Tinkerbell and I would be going out looking I'm sure. If Vivi had chicken, you can bet Tinkerbell would find her!

I appreciate your understanding. I felt like I was being attacked for what I posted yesterday. Thanks.

Kathleen, I too wish I was in New York to help our wonderful Team Vivi. I can only imagine how frustating and difficult it is for them.
I just saw the update on the California fires and hope all you Calif. girls are OK. They also said the animal shelters have been moved and people are camping outside the stadium because pets aren't allowed inside. My heart goes out to all of them and hope these fires will be extinquished soon. Any news on the San Diego Zoo? So many people losing their homes. If anyone set one of these, may they be apprehended quickly and jailed.

Kathleen: I was not attacking you. I was attacking the people who put you in the position to be secretive. Sometimes you have to read between the lines. Try and understand that in spite of all the tremendous efforts of the NY gals and the rest of us (contributions, mailing, faxes etc.) we are no closer to finding Vivi than we were Feb.15 2006!!!! Doesn't that tell you something?? This game plan of secrecy doesn't work. I haven't posted in a while but my reason for posting yesterday was to try and refocus on Vivi.Maybe I haven't accomplished that, but at least I've given it my best shot.

Are there secrets being withheld from the bloggers? I do not know. All I know is that it is so frustrating to have these possible leads pop up and then Vivi disappears again off the map for weeks to months at a time. I think a miracle is going to be needed in order to ever catch her. JMHO.

We definitely need a miracle.

Is there anyone out there near North Central Shelter in California, that can get a little shepx out of there for me? Anyone willing to help transport? We need to get her to Ohio. This is a kill shelter.

I just looked North Central up Michael, its in Los Angeles.....I'm way up in the boonies of Northern California. Sorry..I'll send your plea on to Marnie who is in So. Ca and also Marty..

THANK YOU ROOOOBY!!!!!

I sent the info about the Shep X to Darlene hoping she can find out something or if a transport is available also.

SPEAKING OF TRANSPORT: Darlene forwarded me this about 6 precious Staffie pups that need to get to their new home. If you can help with any of these trips, PLEASE contact Kelly immediately. They need to roll this weekend! I will be helping in TN and can hardly wait to see those babies... I will take pics and post later with a link so everyone can see these sweeties go to their new homes.
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SIX SWEET STAFFIE PUPS SEEK SAFETY!! TX/AR/TN/KY/OH/WV/PA/NJ/CT DRIVERS
PLEASE HELP!

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE COORDINATOR LISTED BELOW TO HELP THESE "WEE PUPPIES!!"

These Staffie pups were on the books to be euth'ed Friday, October 19th. Because Underdog ResQ stepped forward for them their lives were spared, but
they are still in the shelter and MUST BE OUT THIS WEEKEND. Please, let's get them to their rescue ASAP, so they can get on with the business of being
happy, playful pups!

COORDINATOR:
PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTLY IF YOU CAN HELP:

Kelly Gibson, OTRA
mdgrrrl@msn.com (@mns.com)
(619) 405-5456

Please provide the following:

Leg Offered:
Full Name:
Location (City/ST):

Please include full address if you are volunteering for the overnight.

Email: (Is email available from home or only work?)

Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description w/License Plate:

Name of Coordinators or Groups for whom you've driven before. If none, please give Vet Name and Contact Number.

Suggested Meeting Location, if any:

Details of sender, receiver and passengers is at the bottom of the post.

ROUTE DETAILS:

Starts early, ends late, and short exchanges. We've got a lot of ground to cover in 2 days!

Saturday Oct 27

LEG 1: Canton, TX to Mt. Pleasant, TX (I-30)
83.1 miles; 1 hr 15 min
6:00 AM - 7:15 AM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 2: Mt. Pleasant, TX - Texarkana, TX/AR (I-30)
64 miles; 1 hr
7:25 AM - 8:25 AM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 3: Texarkana - Arkadelphia, AR (I-30)
78.6 miles; 1 hr 15 min
8:35 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
Filled - thank you Laurie!

LEG 4: Arkadelphia, AR - Little Rock, AR (I-30)
68.6 miles; 1 hr
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Filled - thank you Laurie!

LEG 5: Little Rock, AR - Brinkley, AR (I-40)
68.6 miles; 1 hr
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM CDT
Filled - thank you Shelley!

LEG 6: Brinkley, AR - Memphis, TN (I-40)
73.4 miles; 1 hr 5 min
12:20 PM - 1:25 PM CDT
***NEEDED*** (Cynthia flexible)

LEG 7: Memphis, TN - Jackson, TN (I-40)
88.3 miles; 1 hr 20 min
1:35 PM - 2:55 PM CDT
***NEEDED*** (Cynthia prefers)

LEG 8: Jackson, TN - Dickson, TN (I-40)
(Cracker Barrel @ exit 172)
97.6 miles; 1 hr 25 min
3:05 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 9: Dickson, TN - Hendersonville, TN (I-40 & I-65)
52.4 miles; 50 min
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 10: Hendersonville, TN - Bowling Green, KY (I-65)
58.4 miles; 1 hr
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 11: Bowling Green, KY - Elizabethtown, KY (I-65) (time change, + 1
hr)
70 miles; 1 hr 13 min
7:50 PM - 9:05 PM CDT
8:50 PM - 10:05 PM EDT
Filled - thank you Iris!

LEG 12: Elizabethtown, KY - Louisville, KY (I-65)
46.4 miles; 45 min
10:10 PM - 10:55 PM EDT
Filled - thank you Monica!

OVERNIGHT IN / AROUND LOUISVILLE, KY
(Cracker Barrel @ Brooks exit)
Filled - thank you Holly!

Sunday, October 28

LEG 13: Louisville, KY - Florence, KY (I-71)
88.7 miles; 1 hr 23 min
6:00 AM - 7:25 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 14: Florence, KY - Mason, OH (I-71)
37.7 miles; 40 min
7:35 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 15: Mason, OH - Columbus, OH (I-71)
84.6 miles; 1 hr 14 min
8:25 AM - 9:40 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 16: Columbus, OH - Zanesville, OH (I-70)
56 miles; 50 min
9:50 AM - 10:40 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 17: Zanesville, OH - Wheeling, WV (I-70)
72.4 miles; 1 hr
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 18: Wheeling, WV - New Stanton, PA (I-70)
(Cracker Barrel, I-70 exit 57)
71.2 miles; 1 hr 5 min
12:00 NOON - 1:05 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 19: New Stanton, PA - Everett, PA (I-70)
(Wal-Mart)
80.6 miles; 1 hr 12 min
1:15 PM - 2:25 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 20: Everett, PA - Harrisburg, PA (I-76)
99.2 miles; 1 hr 30 min
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 21: Harrisburg, PA - Allentown, PA (I-78)
86.8 miles; 1 hr 20 min
4:15 PM - 5:35 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 22: Allentown, PA - Newark, NJ (I-78)
78 miles; 1 hr 15 min
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
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LEG 23: Newark, NJ - Bridgeport, CT (I-95)
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7:10 PM - 8:25 PM EDT
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LEG 24: Bridgeport, CT - New London, CT (I-95)
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LEG 25: New London, CT - Providence, RI (I-95)
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Filled - thank you Emily!

hey all just say a special prayer for duke tomorrow...
it's his last chance and he deserves to be freed..
thanks to all of you who wrote letters for him. they still made a difference i'm sure.

SUSAN - I believe it was you who mentioned wondering about the San Diego Zoo through all of these fires. Here is a link I found on the Alex Brown Racing about them. Thought you and others might like to read. Overall, they seemed to have came out pretty well, thank God.

http://sandiegozoo.org/wpmu/fire/

I will be praying and hoping and thinking about Duke tomorrow. I know that the decision will not be made immediately and the outcome will be mailed to Duke's family, but to those of you who are going to court for DUKE-please let us know how it went. We are all praying for this lovely little pitty boy and want him safe and outta there and FREE.
FREE DUKE!!!

Just got my letter for Duke returned:
"We are returning your letter received her Oct. 22, 2007. Appeals in the court are determined upon the record and the briefs submitted by the parties. Material from persons who are not parties to the appeal is not considered"..........spit
I'm glad I wrote and wrote before, maybe this will help little Duke..
Moniker, good luck tomorrow..I'm praying for the boy Duke..xoxoxm

Thanks, Kathleen. I did go on the San Diego Zoo website and read about all the preparations they had in place for the animals and how the land was laid out so it is well irrigated and about the fire proof building to house the ones who need it. Many people there have been working to keep pets safe, including the 2400 horses put in a safe field and that the wild horse herd was moved. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone there who have lost their homes and the families who lost loved ones.
We need some good news. May the judge show compassion and let sweet Duke go home to his family. Like you Rooooby, I wrote letters before for Duke and I hope they will help him tomorrow.

SAD NEWS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW MARNIE...HER FEMALE RODESIAN RIDGEBACK DIED TODAY DURING SURGERY. SHE HAD A SPELL AT HOME, THEY RUSHED HER TO THE VET WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A TUMOR ON HER SPLEEEN..THE TUMOR BURST AND THE DOG DIED OF SHOCK........I DON'T KNOW AN EASY WAY TO SAY THIS.

I'm so sorry Marnie. How horrible. I will be praying for you and thinking of you.

I'm also praying hard for Duke. We really need some good news.

Marnie, I'm so sorry about your baby. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keeping everything crossed for Duke today. May the courts actually surprise us and do something right for a change. He needs to be with his family.

Marnie - I'm so sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I sure hope today will be a good day for Duke. He needs it...we all need it!

Marnie - I am so sorry about your baby - Prayers and thoughts are with you.

Oh Marnie, what can I say except I am so so sorry
about your dog. I will prayer for you.

Gentle Hugs
Sue

MICHAEL/ROOOBY - Were you able to find someone to save the pup? Please let me know. I don't know if I know of anyone in that area, but my prayers are with you.

My letter about Duke was returned to me yesterday. Ugh! Very frustrating. Guess all we can do is pray for Duke!

Marnie, I had a similar experience with my little beagle, Sam. He also had a tumor that burst. He had surgery also, and he pulled through the surgery, but passed away a few hours later. It is devastating. I am praying for you sweetheart. I know exactly how it feels. I love you, Betty

LETS ALL PRAY THAT THE COURT DECIDES TO FREE DUKE TODAY. WE NEED SOME GOOD NEWS!

MORE BAD NEWS, THE LOVELY AMISH HORSE, ESTHER, WHO WAS SAVED FROM THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE, HAD TO BE PUT TO SLEEP. SHE HAD COMPLICATIONS FROM SOMETHING CALLED
"CHOKE"..MY HEART IS BROKEN, I LOVED THAT OLD GIRL AND HAVE PICTURES OF HER ON MY FRIG...

I HAVE STARTED A CANDLE SITE FOR BOTH, MARNIES DOG, SERGENTTI UNDER "SERI" AND ONE FOR ESTHER UNDER
"ESTER". Esther's site is having a bit of a problem.

IT WOULD BE GOOD IF EVERYONE COULD LIGHT A CANDLE FOR DUKE ALSO.

PS..Marnie, I drove myself crazy with the whatif I had done this or what if I had done that, I cried and cried. Don't do that to yourself, ok? It only hurts you more and your baby doesn't want you to do that to yourself. Just lay in Jesus's arms and let Him hold you and comfort you. He has your baby safe with Him. Here is something that the Lord taught me about the death of my dad. Daddy is with Him, and when I am with Jesus, Daddy is right there too. We can never be separated. We are together with Christ forever. Your baby is right there with Jesus who is right there with you. Together forever in Christ...

Daddy God, we come to you with hurting hearts today. We ask you to comfort Marnie, Rooooby and all who are hurting today. Strengthen Denise and hold her in your arms of strength. We ask you to welcome Sergentti and Esther into your glorious kingdom. They are experiencing the most awesome things as you show them around your kingdom. We ask you to touch the judge's heart for Duke and release him to his family, so he may live the beautiful and loving life you created for him. Please bring Vivi home Daddy God. We need her. In Jesus's Name..We praise you

Amen...Thank you for that prayer. It was needed at a time like this.

Susan, thank you for asking about the pup in California. Our dear Darlene was able to get a whole network of people working on this. There are actually two who will be coming to Ohio for adoption. Michael and I are adopting the shepx and Tammy in Ohio is adopting a long haired chi that was scheduled for euthanasia. A lady named Marilyn tried to get them out of the shelters yesterday, but was unable to with the fires. The babies are safe and the shelter knows we are coming for them. We have to get flights out of California to get them home. Cheryl and Katrina are working on this as soon as the babies are pulled from the shelters.
Keep them in your prayers. Marilyn's dog got sick and was vomiting. She said it was like 100 degrees there. Keep her dog in your prayers too. I am not sure if she will be able to get to the shelters today, but she is going to try. Love you guys, betty

Marnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my prayers.

Wonderful news Betty.

MICHAEL - Thanks for the update. I'm a huge, huge animal lover and can't bear the thought of any of them having to pass away before their time is up.

I live in the Chicagoland area, so there was no way I could retrieve the dog - but wanted to ensure that it got somewhere safe.

I've been praying for every single creature involved in the fires - from the firemen to the people to the domestic pets AND wild animals. I hope that they catch the vicious people who did this and charge them with first-degree murder.

Be well and you're doing a wonderful, wonderful thing!

Any word on how the Duke hearing went? I know we won't know for weeks the outcome, but anyone know how Denise or her attorney feel?