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

[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

[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