Pregnant APBT in Urgent need!

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

Hello all I am hoping to find a rescue group in the Tampa Bay Florida
area that may be able to assist me. Most of you guys know I do APBT rescue I am located in Southern Illinois. Anyhow I was
contacted today by a lady who is in Florida and she has a pregnant 9
month old female APBT who is headed to a high kill shelter which has
an almost zero tolerance for Pit Bulls. She says she has until the end
of next week. It seems the family is moving to an area where BSL is
enforced. I have agreed to take the dog in as a foster but I am
worried about transport as I have never dealt with rescuing a dog so far away without outside support. The lady says the dog has a great temperament
and gets along great with other dogs but she is not up to date on
vaccinations. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

spencerpits · Posted: Sun Oct 24, 2004 8:39 pm Post subject:

I can help with part of the transport. Perhaps meet her somewhere in southern GA, and meet you in northern TN. Let me know what you can work out with her and where I can help.

loves-da-pits · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 2:52 am Post subject:

I've been really busy today. I will look into any transport options. If you have any info or ideas, p.m. me and I will arrange for the payment.

the_maine_pitbull · Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 21 Location: Maine

There is a Pit Bull rescue right in Atlanta, Georgia. Her eis the website...
pitprintsrescue dot com

buzztail · New member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 12

I am in Tallahassee, I could pick her up somewhere North of Tampa, and could meet spencerpits in central GA if that would help.
I have done a cur run or two with the Florida Boxer Rescue.

spencerpits · Posted: Mon Oct 25, 2004 9:48 pm Post subject:

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

Oh my Gosh Buzztail & Spencerpits that would be Great! If you are absolutely positive I will call the lady who owns Sassy and let her know! I think I am going to cry!
Spencerpits where are you in Tennessee? I can meet you anywhere wherever is most convenient for you. Both of you please feel free to email me if you need to. Reginaha04@aol.com
Buzztail the lady who owns Sassy said she is willing to drive a little ways to meet someone with Sassy so let me know what would be convenient for you. I will also reimburse both of you for gas money if you need me to.

spencerpits · Posted: Tue Oct 26, 2004 5:12 am Post subject:

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4318 Location: Texas

Man I hate living so far away!! All of you are awsome. Let me know what I can do to help!!!

MyPetTherapyDog · Senior Member Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 667

OH I am so excited,I am going to cry!

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4318 Location: Texas

Gina. If it works out. Let me know. I'll send you collars for all the babies and mommy. And a coupon for vaccinations through Valley Vet supply.

Let me know!!

Good luck and God bless to all of you!! Sepnce and Buzz if yall do this, I'll send you all scarfs for all your dogs!

buzztail · New member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 12

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

Shaun & Amanda
I spoke to Sassy's owner today and when I told her about how you guys had volunteered to help out with transport she was so excited!...But then when I said so do you think you will be able to manage meeting the first rescuer in Tallahassee she said oh IM like 6 hours from there I don't know if I can manage that! Grrrrrrrr! So IM getting a little frustrated. I put in a request with Flying Paws but they have such a busy schedule it's very unlikely they will be able to help out. I am waiting for Sassy's owner to call me back as I type this. I emailed her and left two messages at her home. As soon as I hear back from her I will call or email the both of you. Thanks again you are both wonderful!
Sams and Loves_da_Pits thanks for the offers and support!

buzztail · New member Joined: 15 Jun 2004 Posts: 12

I'd love to go all the way to Tampa, but I just don't have time.
Some where half way would be great for me though. Please keep me posted. No need to reimburse me for the fuel cost.

spencerpits · Posted: Sat Oct 30, 2004 12:20 am Post subject:

Gina - any news on how far up Sassy's owner will come to meet Shaun? It'd be nice if she could bring Sassy up to Tallahassee for Shaun, as he's going to be driving 5-6 hours each way from Tallahassee to Atlanta to meet me. My trip won't be as bad - probably about 7-8 hours total for me. If it will help Shaun out, I can meet him farther down in GA. But Sassy's owner is still going to need to drive a little ways to help Sassy out. Please let us know as soon as you hear something.

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

I really don't know what is going on...Sassy's owner has not returned any of my phone calls or emails? I am so frustrated and sort of feel like I have failed that poor dog. I just don't understand why she took the time to email me asking me for help then her knowing I have sought help from many other people who are patiently waiting to hear back from me but she can't email me back or place a simple phone call? I am hoping to hear from her over the weekend if I don't then I think it's safe to assume she has made other arrangements for Sassy. I just hope she does not end up in a shelter.

GinaH · Super Senior Member Joined: 18 Mar 2004 Posts: 1377

I just wanted to say Thank you again to all those who offered help with rescuing Sassy but especially Amanda and Shaun.
I finally got an email back from the lady who owend Sassy and here it is.

Samsintentions · Moderator Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 4318 Location: Texas

well I'm glad it worked out and you didn't have to exhaust all your efforts. There are so many more that need your help! I can send you a few if you feel that your getting "Lonely" he he he.

honeybears · Super Senior Member Plus Joined: 19 Mar 2004 Posts: 3636

I am so glad it worked out after all and to everyone who offered to help you are the best Very Happy

honeybear

spencerpits · Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2004 10:06 pm Post subject:

Glad it worked out. If you ever need help in this area, let me know.