Need to work out transport UT to NC asap

by **slshepherds** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 5:33 pm

I am adopting a 2 year old black lab, unable to walk following surgery for a spinal tumour. Carl is in Salt Lake City, UT, I am in Raleigh, NC.

I have been a volunteer driver for transports and have driven myself to pick up some of the special needs dogs I have, but Utah is a bit too far for me to drive! Does anyone have any experience in transporting long distance? I've had one dog flown to me free of charge by Delta, but she was a 5lb puppy, not a 60lb paralyzed adult.

Any advice would be appreciated - I need to get Carl here asap so we can start rehab with him and have him evaluated by a neurologist.

Many thanks
Joanne

by **puremutt** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:01 pm

Since Best Friends are in Utah, they might be able to help you
http://www.bestfriends.org/

by **critters** » Thu Jan 07, 2010 6:08 pm

And BF has access to a plane & a pilot.

by **GabrielDeafBlindPupFamily** » Fri Jan 08, 2010 5:09 am

Also PilotsNPaws, don't know if they flight to Utah, though. NC yes.

by **Christine** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 5:08 pm

Any news on the transport??

by **slshepherds** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:52 pm

Actually there is some exciting news ....

PilotsnPaws is helping get Carl to NC. I am still waiting for definite confirmation but it looks like Carl will travel by car to Denver, then fly on to RDU next Thursday.

I'm now frantically rearranging my house, scouring the local goodwill for comforters and blankets and will be building a ramp tomorrow. I have 5 disabled dogs, but none that are paraplegic - I hope I get everything right!

Joanne

by **Christine** » Fri Jan 15, 2010 6:56 pm

That's wonderful! You will be fine. We have loads of good information and support here with people who are caring for the same issues. Just ask away and please keep us posted.

by **GabrielDeafBlindPupFamily** » Sat Jan 16, 2010 9:22 am

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