Woody's in PA!! See Karen's new thread

[pitc9]

If you need caught up or just want to look at this ADORABLE puppy again please see the original thread:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthread.php?t=137634

jenn_librarian in Allentown, PA is getting a puppy from AdoreMyDogs in Wichita Falls, TX and I wanted to make a thread dedicated to Woody's transport and would like everyone to take a look at the route he's be taking and see if anyone would be able to help.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=pa&2z=&r=f
I've helped with transports before, but I've never set one up.
I think the first thing that needs to be done is to find out who is willing to help and where they'd be willing to drive to and from. So please take a look at the driving directions and post here in this thread if you're able to help.
Once I know where we have legs to be filled we all can put our feelers out to other people and groups that we know of that do transport and see if they'd be able to help.

We're looking to have this transport happen next weekend the 18th/19th and or 20th.
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[Cinder & Smoke]

Jen_librarian in Allentown, PA, is getting a puppy from AdoreMyDogs in Wichita Falls, TX.

Take a look at the route he'll be taking and see if anyone would be able to help.
http://www.mapquest.com/directions/m...&2s=pa&2z=&r=f

So please take a look at the driving directions and post here in this thread if you're able to help.

We're looking to have this transport happen next weekend the 18th/19th and or 20th.

Pack a lunch, Woody, and bring your favorite pillow!

The basic MapQuest shortest distance / quickest time route is a whopping
1,500 Miles requiring about 23 Hours of driving time (pee breaks NOT factored in!)

In normal Transport Segments - that would require about 15 drivers each covering 100 miles;
or 20-25 drivers each covering 1 hour of the actual trip mileage.

Now look at the route and determine IF we have Pet Talkers distributed along the way ... Uhht-Ohhhhh.

Consider the route part between Columbus, OH and Harrisburg, PA & the PA Turnpike - via I70 & I76:
That's about 350 miles; and I can only think of 2 PTers (Joyce & Robin) on that section -
and they're both near the Columbus end.

If we start to "bend" the route to pass near PTers - it gets longer and we need MORE drivers.
(Example: Bend it north from Columbus to get to Akron - Youngstown - Pittsburgh (a long segment that I could do) - and you add 2 more un-filled segments to fill one new one ... not a good deal.)

It might be less frustrating to buy Woody a couple of airline tickets and
FLY his fuzzy butt most of the way.

/s/ Phred

[wolf_Q]

If it were me, I'd look into this...I doubt he weighs that much either, this would probably cost less than the price of gas and be much faster. http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...ates/index.jsp

[Freedom]

If you need caught up or just want to look at this ADORABLE puppy again please see the original thread:
http://petoftheday.com/talk/showthr...34&page=1&pp=15

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[Scooter's Mom]

If it were me, I'd look into this...I doubt he weighs that much either, this would probably cost less than the price of gas and be much faster. http://www.delta.com/planning_reserv...ates/index.jsp

That may be a better plan, even... considering how expensive fuel is these days. It's about $3 a gallon here.

[ScottieMommy]

That may be a better plan, even... considering how expensive fuel is these days. It's about $3 a gallon here.

I know that shipping for any dog and any weight UNLESS puppy fits under seat with passenger is $200 for SURE. I have spoken with breeders who ship their puppies across the US and all told me the same from $200-$250 no matter the weight, and i agree might be cheaper than gas

[jennielynn1970]

Well, considering the fact that I don't have that amount to put out at this moment, and the fact that I've done transport for many a rescued cat (and some dogs), I was really hoping to go that route. I know gas is $$, but I guess I was hoping for a little help. Oh well. Will see if the transport group I contacted will be able to help, since I've helped them out before, otherwise I'll just drive.

[Jessika]

I MIGHT (big big big might) be able to help from Springfield, MO to St. Louis, MO.


I currently live near St. Louis, but I just moved from Branson so I could always make a trip to Branson to meet up with friends and stop by Springfield to help out. But I would need to convince my hubby of it first, of course, and see if time and money allows.

EDIT: Oh, this next weekend I definitely won't be able to as I will be in Hawai'i. I'm very sorry guys, if it were any later I would probably be able to convince hubby

[Vela]

I think you'd have better luck trying to get donations of 10 or so dollars from people towards a plane ticket. Would make more able to help and make it less costly besides in the end. Just a thought. Even if you drove the whole way yourself, it would cost you more in gas than a ticket would cost.

[Cinder & Smoke]

Well, considering the fact that I don't have that amount to put out at this moment ...

... otherwise I'll just drive.

"Just driving" is possibly going to cost MORE than a plane ticket would.

Estimated Costs:

One-way mileage = 1,500 miles; Total miles = 3,000
Average car gets 20 - 30 mpg on the highway - let's say you can get 25 mpg

3000 divided by 25 mpg = 120 gallons of gas used
120 gallons x $3.00 gallon = $ 360.00 in gas costs
One 3,000 mile Oil Change = ....20.00
Direct Car Costs = $ 380.00

Human Costs:
* 23 hours driving each way = 46 Hours on the road
* figure at least 2 Motel Stays for R&R @ $60.00 per stay = $120.00
* Food --- 3 days of Junque Food @ $6.00 per stop x 12 stops (every 6 hours) = $ 72.00
Human Food & Lodging = $192.00

Total Trip Cost = $ 572.00

I think I'd shop for a plane ticket.

/s/ Phred

[Kfamr]

I think I'd go for a plane ticket, too. You'll save money which will be needed for vet costs when he arrives.

[jennielynn1970]

Vela - Ummmm... yeah.... I don't feel comfortable with that. I know we raised money for Ally, but that was to basically save her from being PTS and getting a foster home. This isn't saving the pup's life, and I wouldn't feel right asking for money. My car is an economy car, and I get about 400+ miles highway miles with my car on one tank of gas. I know transport driving isn't free... I just thought it might be an option. I'm not good at asking for help, so normally I just do it myself like I planned to from the start. It's ok... I'll keep checking with OTRA and if all else fails, like I said, I'll still travel it round trip.

[Seravieve]

a) Linky doesnt work for the puppy thread...

b) I'd be willing to send some money via paypal to help with airplane ticket.. Definitely a better way to go. I understand not having the money to buy it up front, but in the long run, it would be the better option. No miles on car, cheaper than gas+oil change/tire rotation+motel rooms...

Im sure a lot of people would be willing to send you some money, even if you dont actually flat out ask... I'd offer to do a leg of the transport if I had a better (mpg) car. Itd be better for me to send money than put it in my gas tank, as I get 16 mpg on good days. (Beefy Xterra )

[Karen]

I fixed the link in the first post!

[jennielynn1970]

I could do a plane ticket, just not by the weekend of the 18th. I've been out sick from work and have lost pay for being out of sick days. It's just been a tough month when mortgage and all that has to be paid. I'm trying to refi my mortgage(as well as the line of credit and the 2nd mortgage), but haven't closed yet.