Rottie, I hope that you have found someone to help with the final transfer of Sparky. Wish I was in that area I would help. Please keep us posted. While on this subject - where does a person find out if a rescue group etc. is looking for someone to help transport a dog to a new home? I imagine that a dog could be going to a new home just about anywhere and you never know just who might be out there to help. But sure you also need some information that the person who is going to help with the transfer is reliable. At one time I found a rescue mess. board that was dealing with transfers but when I went back and ckecked it a few months later it looked like everyone had been feuding and no new posts for over a month. I don't seem to see this posted anywhere and I visit lots rescue sites.