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Hammond, LA to Covington, TN 5 puppy mill dogs need a ride!

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 2:10 am
by tvarnado
Number of animals being transported: five on this flight. This is the second leg.
Breeds, weight, age: Powder Puff Chinese Cresteds/ 1-12 lbs each/ ages unknown (Puppy Mill-breeder will not disclose)
Health Condition: good, but thin
Heart worm Status: unknown, but on preventative
Vaccinations: UTD
Health Certificate: no
Spay/Neutered: will be altered upon arrival at rescues.
Special needs: dogs are unsocialized, but not aggressive. They will be very frightened.
Name of Sending Rescue/Parties Norma Lee/ Recycled Poms will assist in getting the dogs from the breeder to the airport in TX for the first leg of this tport
Name of Receiving Rescue/Parties: Terrie Varnado/ OTRA & PNP transport coordinator
Contact information (publicly viewable on forum): [email protected] h-985-345-4904 c-985-974-1088
Are you a 501c3: yes
Additional Info/situation: CRATES PROVIDED! These dogs are from a puppy mill breeder closing down. We have to move them this weekend or she will sell them to another breeder and they will be bred to death. 19 are being pulled in TX and they will be split between several rescues for rehab. The dogs will needs weeks, if not months, of socialization from their foster homes. Your support will help save many lives that have been abused. Thank you for your consideration. Terrie Varnado

Re: Hammond, LA to Covington, TN 5 puppy mill dogs need a ri

Posted: Thu Nov 01, 2012 12:08 pm
by 747pilot
I can help with this rescue by flying to Hammond and flying the dogs back to Covington, TN or to Brinkley, AR., your choice. It is my understanding this will be done Sunda , Nov 4.
Jim Carney
Pilot - PNP

Re: Hammond, LA to Covington, TN 5 puppy mill dogs need a ri

Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:22 pm
by tvarnado
Thank you, Jim! Yes, the transport is set to take place this Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012. Nineteen mill dogs will be flown from Conroe, TX to Hammond, LA where they will be dispursed between several rescues. 5 of the dogs are continuing on to Brinkley, AR. They will be the 5 that will join you for your flight.
Times to follow for meeting @ the Hammond airport ASAP....still coordinating with the TX pilot.
Thank you so much for your assistance with this mission. You are greatly appreciated! I will contact you will the specifics soon.
Terrie Varnado
PNP volunteer coordinator
985-974-1088

Re: Hammond, LA to Covington, TN 5 puppy mill dogs need a ri

Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2012 1:55 pm
by 747pilot
This rescue was completed on Sunday Novemebr 4.
Jim Carney
Pilot - PNP

Re: Hammond, LA to Covington, TN 5 puppy mill dogs need a ri

Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2012 12:50 am
by tvarnado
I want to thank our awesome PNP volunteer Pilots ....
Leg #1-David and Diane Newton
Leg #2-Jim Carney

Our mission was a success, and 18 puppy mill dogs lives were saved. Now they begin the first day of the rest of their lives.
A second chance at life and love!

Pilots you are appreciated beyond measure. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Terrie Varnado
PNP volunteer rescue transport coordinator