Update on the GReat Transport

I posted a message this morning about Parvo in some of these dogs, and then later got a message that was conflicting in information. I deleted that earlier post, for those of you who might have seen it.

Here is the most recent info I received.

Hi everyone. I just wanted to clear up a couple of things...

1) Red, from Gainsville - does NOT have Carona or Parvo, he did have kennel
cough and perhaps the worst bladder infection the hospital has seen. He's
being neutered today and is doing much better.

2) the 8 month old - we're calling him Walter, the vet hospital was calling him Shy Joe, is symptomatic of parvo, but the tests have not come back to confirm this.

3) Walter and the beagle pups did indeed come from the same shelter and were kept at the same hospital - but on different floors. Red is from a different shelter.

All the dogs were vaccinated more than a week prior to transport however their fecal test will be positive for parvo for a while due to the vaccine.

Also, please know that Parvo is AIRBORNE....meaning, you don't have to be in direct contact with the dog to be exposed to it. It can also live outside of the host for up to 2 years.

Sharon was right on when she said precautions should always be taken for every transport - change of clothing, cleaning of crates, etc.

It's important that if either Walter or the beagle pup comes up positive for you to make the extra effort to clean everything with a 10% bleach solution. Also, if your own dogs are very young, older, sick or close to their due date, that you get another booster for them. You should check with your vet about this - as this is only what our vet recommends.

If you have any questions please let me know.

I don't have a clue if anyone is even reading this stuff, but the saga continues.

Red and "Walter" are in the clear for Parvo and Corona viruses. Yippee!!!!

I still haven't had any word on the little beagle puppy, but hope to have an update on her soon. I still believe that what we did was worthwhile. At least they all have a fighting chance now. :)

YES I AM FOLLOWING THE SAGA! Keep us informed!

Yup, we're listening - and glad to hear every step of the adventure. Thanks for the update!:)

Logan, i just had an opportunity to catch up with everything! I knew you were leaving to make the trip but I didn't get back to read until just now!! What an adventure! I'm so proud to say that I "know" you, that you're a fellow pet talker and are actually doing something to help these dogs and all dogs!!! I looked at the album! Stunning! Brianna has the most beautiful sweet girlie face and she's seems so happy, like she knows she is finally going with the right people to the right forever home! And her son is absolutely darling!! I'm happy to hear about Red also. Where is he now? He looks so sad peeking out of that cage....:(

Goldens are very popular dogs here in the northeast. We have a golden retreiver rescue although I can't remember the name of it...The woman who is "in charge" of it came into the restaurant where I work the other day and I wanted to go up and ask her a million questions but she was deep in conversation...

Anyway, thanks so much for sharing the stories with us!! Keep it coming!!

What good news for Red and Walter! Thanks for keeping us updated and many, many thanks for all your efforts in the 'great canine transport'.

Logan that is so fantastic! I have never heard of the animal transport before. What a good idea to get them to places they will be cared for and found homes for. You have made a huge difference in many of thier lives. God Bless you for your heart of gold and love for animals.
Xena :)

Yes Logan, I've been reading your "all breed rescue" adventures every day, althought sometimes I don't have time to post responses.
It's great news about Red and Walter. I hope the news on the other pups are equally good.

Logan, I had been checking in daily for updates on the transported pupsters from the library! I am thrilled to hear that Red and Walter are in the clear. But still, VERY worried about the Beagle baby boy :( Hope you can get some info. on his status soon. What you did was ***EXCEPTIONAL*** in every way. You deserve all of our heartfelt thanks for your stellar efforts and your deep caring and compassion. Thanks to you all, and your efforts, these precious ones DO indeed have a fighting chance. And again, the pics. are both precious and heartbreaking and life-affiriming, all at the same time!! Can't wait to hear from you!! Love ya, Sand.

Thanks, Logan, I am so glad you posted those here. I enjoyed this transport so much.. and we were so worried about Red.. first we worried his life and now his health.. poor little guy. I hope he is doing much better now.
Logan, when I hold golden Mom's leash that day, I was thinking a lot about you, lily, honey and hellen..
And for those friends, who asked about Zack, He is doing just great.. even though he still scares me all the time (the lastest one was he had a reaction to the vaccines.. his face was so big the very next morning, I guess he just wants to see those people at the vet office time to time). Our vet is lauching a website, they will put his story and picture on the site.. but he is the joy of our life.. but he still has his skin problem, but is much better.. I will post some of his pix later
LOVE

Quanzhan, you'll have to be sure to give us the links to your vet's website when it is up and running. We wouldn't want to miss seeing Zack!! :)

And you made me think of Red. I don't think I told you all that he is "home" with the lady who sprung him, Donna. She says he is getting better every day, and is taking lots of medication to be sure he is all cleared up. When I asked Donna if she just planned to foster him or keep him, she said "he's home with me", for good!!! Yeah!!!

Logan

thanks Logan, for Red's update.
I am so happy for the little guy. I just sent something to him - not much - I wish could be more. But he does have a big pawprint in my heart (just Zack in yours).
I will sure update you with the link once their website up running, you know i would not miss any chances of showing him off. LOL
Love

GREAT NEWS!!!!! Thanks for the update Logan!