Duke's Last Stand

Duke, the brown-nosed pit bull who has been pining in a muncipal shelter in Suffolk County for more than three years while his case winds its way through the court system, gets his final chance at justice.

On Fri., Oct. 26, Duke's case will be heard by the Appellate Division in Brooklyn.

Duke's advocates are encouraged to write polite letters in support of Duke, as well as to gather in support at the court.

Date of Appellate hearing : Friday, October 26. Supporters are gathering at 9 a.m.

Address to write a letter : Appellate Division 2^nd Department 

                                                45 Monroe Place

                                                Brooklyn, NY 11201

In the subject line, indicate that the letter refers to Dominick Motta v. Denise Menendez, Index No. 2007- 02998, and also indicate that you are writing in support of Duke and the Appellant Denise Menendez.

Comments

[Chrissy]

I wish the best for the 26th, we've been hearing about this for a long time now... hopefully duke can go home... keeping the faith for all...
did anyone hear about the dogs and cats that were thrown from a highway, I think it was about 80 or more, most dead... this is what society has come to, what a shame! Hope you are all doing well :)

[Kay]

Thanks for the information. This baby needs to go home.

[Debbie]

Hey Chrissy we will be at the court on the 26th to support Duke for his last stand, keep the fingers crossed and get those letters out.

If anyome sends one please simply state that the law was not in effect back when Duke was accused and he should be set free. if they can save Vicks dogs from death surely Duke has to be spared he is not a fighter nor agressive.

I saw the articles of what happened in PR and I sent emails to the mayor already boycotting PR,and telling them they should be ashamed of themselves. 50 dogs and 6 survived.

They are having a march there this Saturday

[Susan Lorinsky]

I sent a letter in support of Duke and it was returned to me today saying that they can't accept letters from outsiders. Did this happen to anyone else since this is the first time I had this happen? This baby needs to go home to his family. I am so disgusted with how animals are treated in places like PR. I never had a desire to visit there and now I definitely won't.

[rooooby]

No Susan! How can that be? I also mailed 2 letters today, one from me and one from my daughter.

I've sent many letters in the past and not one came back...This is not good. Duke needs all the support he can get. What difference is it where we live, its a Pitbull issue and this boy is a sweet, loving dog and needs to go home.
I'm sick and disgusted with what you said Susan. /0;

[rooooby]

P.S. MOST OF THE SIGNATURES ON THE PETITION FOR DUKE WERE OUTSIDERS. THERE WAS NO COMPLAINT THEN. WHATS WITH THE APPLLATE COURT?

[rooooby]

Valerie called me today, Thursday at 3:30 my time, on her way to work. I wasn't home but she left a message...

Dante is not a candidate for the scope they talked about yesterday. I guess he's not large or doesn't weigh enough. Now the vet is talking MRI again. They keep saying if Dante has to have a shunt, its a very serious operation and there is a chance he won't make it through the surgery...Val's words were, "and I'm not ready to lose my boy" and then she started crying..so did I.

They are going to setup an MRI for the boy in Redwood City, California, just across the bay from where Val lives...After the scan, she'll know just how serious his kidney problem is.

PLEASE people, continue to pray for the little guy and light candles....He needs our help.....Pray that whatever is wrong can

[Susan Lorinsky]

The letter I received with my returned Duke letter stated that materials received from people who are not parties to the appeal won't be considered, just determined upon the record and briefs submitted by the parties. Needless to say, I am very upset that my letter is back with me and not able to help sweet Duke. I hope the court is flooded with so many letters that they won't be able to ignore it.
My thoughts and prayers are with Val and Dante. It is so hard when a beloved pet is sick. They can't tell you what is wrong and the waiting for an answer is hard.

[rooooby]

Thanks Susan, it just doesn't seem right that we can't send letters of support for Duke from all over. I thought that was what they were told by Dukes's attorney........

Thanks for your prayers and good thoughts for Dante and Val. I'll keep everyone informed..They were just here and have gone home since Val's vacation was over.

[Debbie]

I sent a letter almost 2 weeks ago and nothing came back, I have 3 more going today. What gives we have been on this for over a year and have met Duke I would say we are part of the parties and are part of this case after all we have done. Oh well maybe I will forget to put a return address on it.

[DL Gazza]

The appellate, and any other court, should remember who pays their salaries - the tax payers. So write on people - there are no outsiders.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

FROM KATHY (CO) - THE HORSES STILL NEED US!!!!!!
> Strategy for Friday October 19

> BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND…..FREE FOR ALL FRIDAY > Many of you have requested that we bring back “Free > For All Friday”. That is the day that you can go > over the lists from the week and catch up on calls > that you may have missed. It also gives some of you > the chance to give another call to someone that you > feel may be close and just needs that “extra” push.
> Please share any information that you think might > help others. Good luck and let us know how you make > out!!
> Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and > support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, > please concentrate on the transport of the horses to > slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We > can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to > the conclusion that it would be better to have the > plants in this country because of the conditions in > Mexico.
> The only way we will win this battle is with more > awareness. We now know from our poll that we have a > lot of support in the senate. This is a chance to > get the rest of the undecided senators on board. Now > that the plants have ceased operation in this > county, we must grab this opportunity to push for > legislation that will end the transport of horses to > slaughter. Use this time wisely…..we are at a > critical point and actually have a chance to make a > difference!!
> Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!
>
> Thanks and have a great day!

GO DUKE, GO DUKE, GO DUKE, GO DUKE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TJill]

Does anyone know if they are (or can) bring Duke to the courtroom so the judge can see for him/herself what Duke is like? I think Duke deserves to at least be seen at his own hearing.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Debbie, this is the first time a letter was sent back to me and I have written other letters on behalf of Duke. I'm going to send another one. You're right. The courts work for us and our voices must be heard.

[Mila]

I received a letter from the Appellate Division also, saying the same thing. Except they included in the envelope someone else's letter instead of mine. Debbie, the signer is R Gully. I cannot believe the courts are doing this. Just the manpower and expense of returning the letters will be fairly high. The letter was date stamped as received, so the courts do know that there is a lot of support for Duke.
I think Duke's being at his own hearing is a fine idea. Here's hoping the judge is an animal person and can see what a fine dog Duke is and always has been. GO DUKE!!!!!!

[Ophelia]

Perhaps we can send letters in care of Denise and/or Duke's lawyer and they can present it to the court for us. Surely the courts cannot ignore letters brought forward by the direct parties involve.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

OPHELIA - I think you have an EXCELLENT idea by giving these to the attorneys for Duke, and asking them to present them. I also think we must be "very careful" not to overpower the Courthouse with mail if they are sending these back. We do not want to anger the Judge or the Court.

If Duke cannot be there, I think the children of Denise would speak more freely of the safety of this dog and their love. I hope they as Duke's family will be there and included in the Hearing.

[monica]

thanks everyone for writing for duke. i've informed the attorney that the letters are coming back and we'll see if she can do anything about that...
tjill unfortunately the first thing the attorney tried was to have duke there and she got a big NO from the court.
kathleen unfortunately noone will be speaking except the attorney. as it has been explained to me, this it not a trial. this is the appellate division. this is it - nothing after this...
an appeal was put in about the wrong law being applied and the courts accepted hearing about it. that's what friday will be. at this stage of this horrible game, nothing new can be introduced, no testimony will be heard by anyone, nothing... it's just the attorney having no more than 15 minutes to present her case of the law and the panel of judges listening and deciding if the wrong law was applied.
having said that i hope i didn't make anyone too sad. the wrong law WAS in fact applied so if the judges do their job (which is follow the law...) they HAVE to overturn the case...
lots of prayers for duke!!! the boy deserves to live...

[Michael Payne]

This is horrible. I wrote for Duke too. What if we send letters with local addresses? Maybe we can email out letters to the locals and they can place them in with their letters? We can just sign our name with no address. It could be like a petition.
Can we do this? This baby has got to be released. I can't stand this. betty

[tjill]

Duke certain deserves a break after all this. I am planning to go to the hearing to show my support.

[Ophelia]

So what is the final solution regarding the letters? I can Fedex mine on Monday to wherever they need to go. Could someone please advise me on what our next step is? Thanks.

[Pay Attention]

What do you people not understand? This is an appellate court hearing arguing that the proper law was not applied. That's it. Totally based on the facts already presented only. Bombarding the judge with your crazy letters is undermining Duke's case. Just mind your own business.

Maybe the Menendez's can summon all their brain power show up on time at the correct court for this one. They brought this all on themselves.

[rooooby]

Gee, I wonder who Pay Attention is..wink, wink...I'll betcha I know...LTNSB...........

Ophelia, it looks like letters now will be sent back to us...Duke has many, many supporters so this sucks!

Don't forget the candle site:; Madison= B+
Duke is in PETS site....DANTE'S SITE IS DANTE...CUBB IS FOR CUBBY...AND THERE MUST BE MORE THAT I'VE MISSED.
VIVI NEEDS CANDLES..SHE'S OUT THERE AND I JUST WISH SOMEONE WOULD HAVE GONE OUT IN A BOAT OR IN HIPS BOOTS TO CHECK THE MARSH OUT, BY THE TOLL PLAZA WHEN THE PERSON "D" SAW HER...SHE TALKED TO ROSA AND IT WAS VIVI! DON'T GIVE UP ON VIVI PEOPLE..MY HEART IS BREAKING FOR HER, STILL AND ALWAYS WILL UNTIL SHE'S FOUND..

[Libby]

Who is D anyway? Was it someone who posted to the blog at other times? How did they know about the blog or maybe they just read it and did not post?

Just wondering as I don't remember anyone using just D. So they are now positive then this was Vivi?

I do keep up with the other news and pray and send positive thoughts for all the people and dogs who's plights cross this blog. I know what the people with dear little Madison are going through too as I have had a family member suffer a severe brain injury and the road back is painful and hard with setacks accompanying the gains. This was an older person who never progressed very far, but Madison has youth on her side. If anything being so young is in her favor.

But Vivi also holds such a special place. To think this little whippet is still out there is right up there with all of the most heartbreaking things posted here.

Vivi please show your face again and come home.

[Debbie]

Pay Attention, don't tell us to mind our own business, how do you think Duke got another date, because the court has all our letters from months ago and have read them. Will you be there Friday to show support, we will. Please do not be bashing his family they do not need it right now, and use your real name it is getting childish. If it was your dog we would support you, not sling mud in your face, what's done is done and we are trying to save his life. Say a prayer for him.

[rooooby]

Debbie,
I don't think "Pay Attention" has a dog. I think SHE has another critter...xoxo Ignore the fool..I should have..You can tell pretty much, who it is by the terms she uses...Ignore it and it will take a hike, maybe.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

Interesting article about Hiliary this morning on Fox News' website. Seems poor old "Socks," who she pretended to love so much in the White House, was dumped upon leaving the White House.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,303808,00.html

Wonder if Socks will reappear if she wins and moves back to the White House???? Also, she was a co-sponsor last year for the anti-slaughter legislation, but will not touch it this year! Wonder why?

[Susan Lorinsky]

ROOOBY, I'm with you. I can't stop thinking about Vivi and hope the new postings in that area will bring results very soon. We need this miracle.
I hope Duke will finally be reunited with his family after Friday's court date. After Michael Vick, one would think that compassion would be the rule of the day. I don't think the court would like people to see similarities between them and Vick. What Duke has been through is cruel for him and his family. They should be the ones protected from the neighbor from below not the other way around.

[Susan Lorinsky]

The reason we all came together in the first place was Vivi. I feel very blessed to know you. To get her back with her family would be the ultimate validation in all we try to do for our animal friends. Giving up is not an option.

[Kay]

Just received this in an email from the State leader I am working with on calling about the horse slaughter bills. Though you might like to see it.

NAUGHTY NUTMEGGERS - this is an incredible to spread the news about "the cause" and dispel some of the pro-slaughter garbage! CAN ANYONE HELP WITH A DONATION TODAY? Even $5 or $10 would help - this is NATIONAL televison exposure! I'm going to post to all the state leaders and suggest that they email their groups about this....

Nancy

Dear FOB's,

Monday, Inside Edition will be at New Holland Auction to film AC4H rescue a thoroughbred horse.

This is our chance FOB's, we can prove pro slaughter wrong, we can show the world that these horses are very much wanted. The more money we can get to AC4H before the auction, the more horses she can save from slaughter and the world will be watching, they will see our love unfold.
Please send whatever you can, this is it! Our chance as FOB's to show the world just what a powerful we are in rescuing horses.

Here is what I know from Lucille.

They have only raised $230. per ABR as of now I just sent $25.00 so that makes $255.00 any amount will help. It would be real NICE if she could save a couple on NATIONAL TV!!!

$600 - $1,000 - minimum to full covererage all expenses to get the (1) horse started correctly. Obviously more would allow us to help more.....

Breakdown: Cost of horse, vetting $125.00 coggins/vaccines, farrier $35.00, quarantine $300.00.

Christy Sheidy of Another Chance 4 Horses received a call from Inside Edition to do an interview with AC4H on Monday at the auction at New Holland.
She emailed me that:

"...We have received approval from the auction house to do this with open camera. Inside Edition is obviously covering the slaughter angle both pro-slaughter and anti-slaughter. They would like to watch us assist a slaughter-bound Thoroughbred offering "another chance at life" and they will also forever capture the faces of those we cannot save that will go to slaughter. Please consider helping with your life saving tax deductible donation... link donation or payment options our website is www.ac4h.com. Thank you so much for offering them another chance at life. ...... "

If you can help in anyway it would be appreciated! Any amount will help this is NATIONAL TV FOLKS!!! YES!!!

Donation or Payment options...
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Paypal by either clicking the link below or if you have your own paypal account go to www.paypal.com sign in choose send money to christy@ac4h.com and the amount you would like to send. We can also send an invoice to your paypal email us for that option.

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[Kathleen Stephenson]

MADISON UPDATE:

Ladies, this quote sure seemed to hit home with us as well.
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October 21
This entry was posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 5:24 PM and is filed under uncategorized.

This is the day I have been getting emotional over for the past few weeks. It's a day I should be happy about but it's more a bittersweet day. Today, my twins Madison and Jason turned 5 years old. I give thanks to God that I AM celebrating two birthdays and not just one. Madison is here and she is making progress and God is being glorified through every step she makes in her journey. However, the older she gets the harder it is for me to see her at the level of a baby. It's hard to see her physically look like a beautiful little 5 year old. But, to never hear words come out of her mouth or even that sassy little look she'd give me is heartbreaking. I am not giving up....far from it. I still believe that she will talk and walk. But, it's the milestones like this that hurt. It's those milestones that her twin is hitting and she is not that hurt. Enough of that...I AM happy that Madison is here with us and that we could plant kisses on her all day long. I am happy that she got to taste frosting off of my finger and I am happy that I got to see her smile today.
A very good friend of mine shared a quote that is very appropriate. I need to post this one around my house because it's a good reminder.

"Don't mistake God's patience with His final answer."

Very good point! I definitely need to put that one on my refrigerator. Anyway, things are moving right along. I will post more pictures in the next few days so be on the look out for them! Until next time...

B+ for Madison! Keep praying

[Margot]

I don't remember who told me this but I was told that Honi and I believe her sister were going to take a boat out in the marshes and look for Vivi after the toll booth sighting. Don't know if this was ever done. It's true that because of Vivi other dogs have been helped but IMO finding Vivi is what counts most. I hope D was questioned thoroughly and I'd like to know what the outcome was. As Rosa says Viva La Vivi---and please don't forget Vivi is the reason we all came together.

[Karen]

I do think "D" was questioned and she is credible. Then there was one more possible sighting, but from before D reported, by someone else, in roughly the same area, upon interviewing someone else local. I do not know the outcome of the boat trip Honi was supposed to go on but I have to assume if they went and saw Vivi we would know that. I know two people at least are still trying to find a camera location, and actively, but very few people are still able to do the legwork, which is considerable. Honi said she also called the toll booth people trying to get them to look at the tapes from September 25 (I think that's the date and I am sure they know the exact time- and they have D's phone number so she can supply the time if not). Last I heard they had not done this. It's as good a sighting as we can hope for at this point and in a logical location. Others faxed and mailed hundreds of places nearby to keep her in the mind of people who may have forgotten. A core group has not given up. That's not much to report, but it is something.

[Mila]

I wish that someone in the know would post the status of this latest sighting of Vivi, even if there is nothing to report. Just an update with what has been done and what we can do to help.

[Mila]

Ooops!!! Thank you Karen!!!

[Pam A.]

I was lighting candles for Vivi but can't get anymore to register. Come on gang, can we get her numbers up to 100+ again? Don't forget the other sites that need candles, too.

[Libby]

Is there a street address nearby, or two intersections to pinpoint near where Vivi was seen so someone could call up some maps or satellite views. This would help to get some names of businesses and people nearby from the internet to possibly contact and distribute pictures of Vivi.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

I was told that Honi and someone had gone out on the boat, but nothing found. This did happen from what I was told.

I had also heard about the camera location being looked for as well. And I do know that D contacted the proper people to help.

I hesitated to post this since I was told this privately, but I see Karen did mention it above. Things are definitely being done, but it is my understanding they are keeping the details quiet just in case. I got the impression they do feel these sightings are very credible, and they are trying to avoid a lot of people going to this area and possibly scaring her away by keeping the information quiet and the people limited in that area if possible.

I think this is probably a very wise approach. Believe me, they ARE trying from what I was told.

[Michael Payne]

Darlene, are you out there? I called about the shepmix, I have lost your phone number and home email. Can anyone out there get this info to me if Darlene isn't there to answer this post? Or contact Darlene and have her email me. Thank you, Betty

[Margot]

kathleen I knew about the boat a while ago (see my post above Karen's).Never knew it was private info and who decides what's private??? So many Greyhounds have been found using searchers and putting out info so I don't see why it's necessary to be secretive. As far as scaring Vivi away---it's been almost TWO years and where have we gotten using" The keep it between us strategy." Like I said months ago,"The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."

[rooooby]

AMEN MARGO! (o:

[Kathleen Stephenson]

I do not see a problem with posting the info, but I was abiding by the wishes of the person who told me. I would try to give anyone the respect of doing so. I feel if they wanted it posted, they would have done so.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Kathleen, I thought that might be the reason we haven't read any more info about the sighting. I hope all bases are being covered. Finding Vivi and getting her home is the number one priority for all of us. She is why we all have become animal crusaders and now we have to accomplish the primary goal of reuniting her with her family.

[Darlene O'Sullivan]

FROM KATHY (CO) - SOME GOOD NEWS ON THE HORSES******
> Congratulations to those who managed to get major media coverage to
> cover this issue. And thanks to everyone who contributed to make it
> possible. This is a huge step in creating awareness. Awareness is the
> only way we will win this battle.
> We now know from our poll that we have a lot of support. This is a
> chance to get the rest of the undecided senators on board. Now that
> the plants have ceased operation in this county, we must grab this
> opportunity to push for legislation that will end the transport of
> horses to slaughter. Use this time wisely…..we are at a critical point
> and actually have a chance to make a difference!!
> Remember….these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503
> and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport
> of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We
> can’t let anyone who in not well informed come to the conclusion that
> it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the
> conditions in Mexico.
> Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd Amendment Senate (2005)
> but have not yet cosponsored the bills
>
> Tom Harkin (IA) ph: 202-224-3254 fax: 202-224-9369 Orrin Hatch (UT)
> ph: 202-224-5251 fax: 202-224-6331 Johnny Isakson (GA) ph:
> 202-224-3643 fax:
> 202-228-0724
> John Kyl (AZ) ph: 202-224-4521 fax: 202-224-2207 Jim Bunning (KY) ph:
> 202-224-4343 fax: 202-228-1373 Mitch McConnell - KY Phone :
> 202-224-2541 Fax :
> 202-224-2499
> Judd Gregg - NH Phone : 202-224-3324 Fax :
> 202-224-4952 Aide Tim Litzon
> Remember, WE ARE BARBARO’S VOICE…..let it be heard!!
>
> Thanks and have a great day!

[Kathleen Stephenson]

Thanks Susan. I agree. Vivi does need to be the primary focus, but I (for one) am not in New York to help with this. I sure wish I were. Bloodhound Tinkerbell and I would be going out looking I'm sure. If Vivi had chicken, you can bet Tinkerbell would find her!

I appreciate your understanding. I felt like I was being attacked for what I posted yesterday. Thanks.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Kathleen, I too wish I was in New York to help our wonderful Team Vivi. I can only imagine how frustating and difficult it is for them.
I just saw the update on the California fires and hope all you Calif. girls are OK. They also said the animal shelters have been moved and people are camping outside the stadium because pets aren't allowed inside. My heart goes out to all of them and hope these fires will be extinquished soon. Any news on the San Diego Zoo? So many people losing their homes. If anyone set one of these, may they be apprehended quickly and jailed.

[Margot]

Kathleen: I was not attacking you. I was attacking the people who put you in the position to be secretive. Sometimes you have to read between the lines. Try and understand that in spite of all the tremendous efforts of the NY gals and the rest of us (contributions, mailing, faxes etc.) we are no closer to finding Vivi than we were Feb.15 2006!!!! Doesn't that tell you something?? This game plan of secrecy doesn't work. I haven't posted in a while but my reason for posting yesterday was to try and refocus on Vivi.Maybe I haven't accomplished that, but at least I've given it my best shot.

[Pam A.]

Are there secrets being withheld from the bloggers? I do not know. All I know is that it is so frustrating to have these possible leads pop up and then Vivi disappears again off the map for weeks to months at a time. I think a miracle is going to be needed in order to ever catch her. JMHO.

[Marty Lee]

We definitely need a miracle.

[Michael Payne]

Is there anyone out there near North Central Shelter in California, that can get a little shepx out of there for me? Anyone willing to help transport? We need to get her to Ohio. This is a kill shelter.

[rooooby]

I just looked North Central up Michael, its in Los Angeles.....I'm way up in the boonies of Northern California. Sorry..I'll send your plea on to Marnie who is in So. Ca and also Marty..

[Michael Payne]

THANK YOU ROOOOBY!!!!!

[Debbie]

I sent the info about the Shep X to Darlene hoping she can find out something or if a transport is available also.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

SPEAKING OF TRANSPORT: Darlene forwarded me this about 6 precious Staffie pups that need to get to their new home. If you can help with any of these trips, PLEASE contact Kelly immediately. They need to roll this weekend! I will be helping in TN and can hardly wait to see those babies... I will take pics and post later with a link so everyone can see these sweeties go to their new homes.
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SIX SWEET STAFFIE PUPS SEEK SAFETY!! TX/AR/TN/KY/OH/WV/PA/NJ/CT DRIVERS
PLEASE HELP!

PLEASE RESPOND TO THE COORDINATOR LISTED BELOW TO HELP THESE "WEE PUPPIES!!"

These Staffie pups were on the books to be euth'ed Friday, October 19th. Because Underdog ResQ stepped forward for them their lives were spared, but
they are still in the shelter and MUST BE OUT THIS WEEKEND. Please, let's get them to their rescue ASAP, so they can get on with the business of being
happy, playful pups!

COORDINATOR:
PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTLY IF YOU CAN HELP:

Kelly Gibson, OTRA
mdgrrrl@msn.com (@mns.com)
(619) 405-5456

Please provide the following:

Leg Offered:
Full Name:
Location (City/ST):

Please include full address if you are volunteering for the overnight.

Email: (Is email available from home or only work?)

Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Vehicle Description w/License Plate:

Name of Coordinators or Groups for whom you've driven before. If none, please give Vet Name and Contact Number.

Suggested Meeting Location, if any:

Details of sender, receiver and passengers is at the bottom of the post.

ROUTE DETAILS:

Starts early, ends late, and short exchanges. We've got a lot of ground to cover in 2 days!

Saturday Oct 27

LEG 1: Canton, TX to Mt. Pleasant, TX (I-30)
83.1 miles; 1 hr 15 min
6:00 AM - 7:15 AM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 2: Mt. Pleasant, TX - Texarkana, TX/AR (I-30)
64 miles; 1 hr
7:25 AM - 8:25 AM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 3: Texarkana - Arkadelphia, AR (I-30)
78.6 miles; 1 hr 15 min
8:35 AM - 9:50 AM CDT
Filled - thank you Laurie!

LEG 4: Arkadelphia, AR - Little Rock, AR (I-30)
68.6 miles; 1 hr
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Filled - thank you Laurie!

LEG 5: Little Rock, AR - Brinkley, AR (I-40)
68.6 miles; 1 hr
11:10 AM - 12:10 PM CDT
Filled - thank you Shelley!

LEG 6: Brinkley, AR - Memphis, TN (I-40)
73.4 miles; 1 hr 5 min
12:20 PM - 1:25 PM CDT
***NEEDED*** (Cynthia flexible)

LEG 7: Memphis, TN - Jackson, TN (I-40)
88.3 miles; 1 hr 20 min
1:35 PM - 2:55 PM CDT
***NEEDED*** (Cynthia prefers)

LEG 8: Jackson, TN - Dickson, TN (I-40)
(Cracker Barrel @ exit 172)
97.6 miles; 1 hr 25 min
3:05 PM - 4:30 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 9: Dickson, TN - Hendersonville, TN (I-40 & I-65)
52.4 miles; 50 min
4:40 PM - 5:30 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 10: Hendersonville, TN - Bowling Green, KY (I-65)
58.4 miles; 1 hr
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM CDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 11: Bowling Green, KY - Elizabethtown, KY (I-65) (time change, + 1
hr)
70 miles; 1 hr 13 min
7:50 PM - 9:05 PM CDT
8:50 PM - 10:05 PM EDT
Filled - thank you Iris!

LEG 12: Elizabethtown, KY - Louisville, KY (I-65)
46.4 miles; 45 min
10:10 PM - 10:55 PM EDT
Filled - thank you Monica!

OVERNIGHT IN / AROUND LOUISVILLE, KY
(Cracker Barrel @ Brooks exit)
Filled - thank you Holly!

Sunday, October 28

LEG 13: Louisville, KY - Florence, KY (I-71)
88.7 miles; 1 hr 23 min
6:00 AM - 7:25 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 14: Florence, KY - Mason, OH (I-71)
37.7 miles; 40 min
7:35 AM - 8:15 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 15: Mason, OH - Columbus, OH (I-71)
84.6 miles; 1 hr 14 min
8:25 AM - 9:40 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 16: Columbus, OH - Zanesville, OH (I-70)
56 miles; 50 min
9:50 AM - 10:40 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 17: Zanesville, OH - Wheeling, WV (I-70)
72.4 miles; 1 hr
10:50 AM - 11:50 AM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 18: Wheeling, WV - New Stanton, PA (I-70)
(Cracker Barrel, I-70 exit 57)
71.2 miles; 1 hr 5 min
12:00 NOON - 1:05 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 19: New Stanton, PA - Everett, PA (I-70)
(Wal-Mart)
80.6 miles; 1 hr 12 min
1:15 PM - 2:25 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 20: Everett, PA - Harrisburg, PA (I-76)
99.2 miles; 1 hr 30 min
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 21: Harrisburg, PA - Allentown, PA (I-78)
86.8 miles; 1 hr 20 min
4:15 PM - 5:35 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 22: Allentown, PA - Newark, NJ (I-78)
78 miles; 1 hr 15 min
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 23: Newark, NJ - Bridgeport, CT (I-95)
72.6 miles; 1 hr 12 min
7:10 PM - 8:25 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 24: Bridgeport, CT - New London, CT (I-95)
65.2 miles; 1 hr
8:35 PM - 9:35 PM EDT
***NEEDED***

LEG 25: New London, CT - Providence, RI (I-95)
63 miles; 57 min
9:45 PM - 10:45 PM EDT
Filled - thank you Emily!

[monica]

hey all just say a special prayer for duke tomorrow...
it's his last chance and he deserves to be freed..
thanks to all of you who wrote letters for him. they still made a difference i'm sure.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

SUSAN - I believe it was you who mentioned wondering about the San Diego Zoo through all of these fires. Here is a link I found on the Alex Brown Racing about them. Thought you and others might like to read. Overall, they seemed to have came out pretty well, thank God.

http://sandiegozoo.org/wpmu/fire/

[Mila]

I will be praying and hoping and thinking about Duke tomorrow. I know that the decision will not be made immediately and the outcome will be mailed to Duke's family, but to those of you who are going to court for DUKE-please let us know how it went. We are all praying for this lovely little pitty boy and want him safe and outta there and FREE.
FREE DUKE!!!

[rooooby]

Just got my letter for Duke returned:
"We are returning your letter received her Oct. 22, 2007. Appeals in the court are determined upon the record and the briefs submitted by the parties. Material from persons who are not parties to the appeal is not considered"..........spit
I'm glad I wrote and wrote before, maybe this will help little Duke..
Moniker, good luck tomorrow..I'm praying for the boy Duke..xoxoxm

[Susan Lorinsky]

Thanks, Kathleen. I did go on the San Diego Zoo website and read about all the preparations they had in place for the animals and how the land was laid out so it is well irrigated and about the fire proof building to house the ones who need it. Many people there have been working to keep pets safe, including the 2400 horses put in a safe field and that the wild horse herd was moved. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone there who have lost their homes and the families who lost loved ones.
We need some good news. May the judge show compassion and let sweet Duke go home to his family. Like you Rooooby, I wrote letters before for Duke and I hope they will help him tomorrow.

[rooooby]

SAD NEWS FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO KNOW MARNIE...HER FEMALE RODESIAN RIDGEBACK DIED TODAY DURING SURGERY. SHE HAD A SPELL AT HOME, THEY RUSHED HER TO THE VET WHERE THEY DISCOVERED A TUMOR ON HER SPLEEEN..THE TUMOR BURST AND THE DOG DIED OF SHOCK........I DON'T KNOW AN EASY WAY TO SAY THIS.

[Kay]

I'm so sorry Marnie. How horrible. I will be praying for you and thinking of you.

I'm also praying hard for Duke. We really need some good news.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Marnie, I'm so sorry about your baby. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keeping everything crossed for Duke today. May the courts actually surprise us and do something right for a change. He needs to be with his family.

[Pam A.]

Marnie - I'm so sorry about your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

I sure hope today will be a good day for Duke. He needs it...we all need it!

[Cherita]

Marnie - I am so sorry about your baby - Prayers and thoughts are with you.

[SueG]

Oh Marnie, what can I say except I am so so sorry
about your dog. I will prayer for you.

Gentle Hugs
Sue

[Susan Stahler]

MICHAEL/ROOOBY - Were you able to find someone to save the pup? Please let me know. I don't know if I know of anyone in that area, but my prayers are with you.

My letter about Duke was returned to me yesterday. Ugh! Very frustrating. Guess all we can do is pray for Duke!

[Michael Payne]

Marnie, I had a similar experience with my little beagle, Sam. He also had a tumor that burst. He had surgery also, and he pulled through the surgery, but passed away a few hours later. It is devastating. I am praying for you sweetheart. I know exactly how it feels. I love you, Betty

[rooooby]

LETS ALL PRAY THAT THE COURT DECIDES TO FREE DUKE TODAY. WE NEED SOME GOOD NEWS!

MORE BAD NEWS, THE LOVELY AMISH HORSE, ESTHER, WHO WAS SAVED FROM THE SLAUGHTER HOUSE, HAD TO BE PUT TO SLEEP. SHE HAD COMPLICATIONS FROM SOMETHING CALLED
"CHOKE"..MY HEART IS BROKEN, I LOVED THAT OLD GIRL AND HAVE PICTURES OF HER ON MY FRIG...

I HAVE STARTED A CANDLE SITE FOR BOTH, MARNIES DOG, SERGENTTI UNDER "SERI" AND ONE FOR ESTHER UNDER
"ESTER". Esther's site is having a bit of a problem.

IT WOULD BE GOOD IF EVERYONE COULD LIGHT A CANDLE FOR DUKE ALSO.

[Michael Payne]

PS..Marnie, I drove myself crazy with the whatif I had done this or what if I had done that, I cried and cried. Don't do that to yourself, ok? It only hurts you more and your baby doesn't want you to do that to yourself. Just lay in Jesus's arms and let Him hold you and comfort you. He has your baby safe with Him. Here is something that the Lord taught me about the death of my dad. Daddy is with Him, and when I am with Jesus, Daddy is right there too. We can never be separated. We are together with Christ forever. Your baby is right there with Jesus who is right there with you. Together forever in Christ...

[Michael Payne]

Daddy God, we come to you with hurting hearts today. We ask you to comfort Marnie, Rooooby and all who are hurting today. Strengthen Denise and hold her in your arms of strength. We ask you to welcome Sergentti and Esther into your glorious kingdom. They are experiencing the most awesome things as you show them around your kingdom. We ask you to touch the judge's heart for Duke and release him to his family, so he may live the beautiful and loving life you created for him. Please bring Vivi home Daddy God. We need her. In Jesus's Name..We praise you

[Pam A.]

Amen...Thank you for that prayer. It was needed at a time like this.

[Michael Payne]

Susan, thank you for asking about the pup in California. Our dear Darlene was able to get a whole network of people working on this. There are actually two who will be coming to Ohio for adoption. Michael and I are adopting the shepx and Tammy in Ohio is adopting a long haired chi that was scheduled for euthanasia. A lady named Marilyn tried to get them out of the shelters yesterday, but was unable to with the fires. The babies are safe and the shelter knows we are coming for them. We have to get flights out of California to get them home. Cheryl and Katrina are working on this as soon as the babies are pulled from the shelters.
Keep them in your prayers. Marilyn's dog got sick and was vomiting. She said it was like 100 degrees there. Keep her dog in your prayers too. I am not sure if she will be able to get to the shelters today, but she is going to try. Love you guys, betty

[martha miller]

Marnie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You're in my prayers.

[Marty Lee]

Wonderful news Betty.

[Susan Stahler]

MICHAEL - Thanks for the update. I'm a huge, huge animal lover and can't bear the thought of any of them having to pass away before their time is up.

I live in the Chicagoland area, so there was no way I could retrieve the dog - but wanted to ensure that it got somewhere safe.

I've been praying for every single creature involved in the fires - from the firemen to the people to the domestic pets AND wild animals. I hope that they catch the vicious people who did this and charge them with first-degree murder.

Be well and you're doing a wonderful, wonderful thing!

[Susan Stahler]

Any word on how the Duke hearing went? I know we won't know for weeks the outcome, but anyone know how Denise or her attorney feel?

[rooooby]

DUKE REPORT:::DARLENE, DEBBIE, LO AND MONIKER

"the weenie crew called and they think it went well...the gals, the attorney and everyone thinks it went very well...Check INSIDE EDITION, THEY WERE THERE, NY POST AND THE NEW YORK TIMES........EVERYONE THINKS IT WENT VERY WELL AND jEFF, THE BEHAVIOR GUY THINKS IT WE WILL KNOW VERY SOON!"

IT'S TIME TO CELEBRATE! BEER AND CORN IS WHAT THE GALS ARE EATING/DRINKING...NO MORE WEENIES...........

[Kay]

Hooray! Hooray! Hooray! Finally some good news.
Thanks Rooooby.

[Mila]

Awesome news that the hearing went very well for DUKE!!! Thank you Roobie for letting us know! We will all be praying that the final decision will free this boy and send him home to his family!! Hooray for our Weenie Crew who went to court for him and to all who sent prayers and letters and aid!!!! FREE DUKE!!!
To Betty and Michael-God Bless you for saving these two babes in CA!! Pictures when you can get them!! New family members!!

Marnie, my dear friend, my heart aches for you and your family. Love you, sweetie.

[Margot]

Marnie, I am so sorry for your loss. Try and visualize that someday the two of you will be reunited at the Bridge and your beloved dog will once again be whole and strong. Will light a candle now.

[rooooby]

MORE ON DUKE....
I was on the phone with the NY gals for a very long time today, this is how our converstaion ended..(they did say they'll all come into the blog and post their feelings."
"THEY, THE COURT, JUMPED FROM CASE 3 TO 7, 7 BEING DUKES...THE ATTORNEY AND BEHAVIOR
GUY THINK THIS IS GOING TO GO FAST AND THE DECISION WILL BE A GOOD
ONE.."WE LEFT AT 11:15" AND THE ATTORNEY CAME OUT, THUMBS UP..THERE IS
A GOOD CHANCE...COURT ROOM EMPTIED WHEN WE LEFT"...
THIS WAS DARLENE, DEBBIE, LOIS AND MONIKER............THINGS LOOK GOOD

There were many supporters for Duke~

[Susan Stahler]

Please know that I'm praying for Duke here in Chicago! I never stopped sending letters or checking the shelter to see how he was doing.

We all could use good news about Duke. So much sadness around the world when it comes to innocent creatures... but hearing the good things always helps lessen the sadness on the bad.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

What a bittersweet day it seems to be!

Such wonderful news for our Duke. Hopefully he will be home for Halloween or Thanksgiving! Praying hard.

But such sad news for Marnie beloved doggie and Rooby Amish horse also. Both one thing we know, they both knew lots of love before departing for that Rainbow Bridge. God bless them both, and Marnie and Rooby (and all the others who helped this poor Amish baby as well).

[Kathleen Stephenson]

DARLENE - They delayed the transport of the sweet Staffie pups for some reason, but I am heading to Brinkley, ARK to pick up a cute little 8 week old Border Collie named Tubbs. His picture is adorable, and I actually know the woman who is rescuing him in Memphis through Amanda. Small world, huh! I'll post a picture of the cute little booger later this weekend to make everyone smile.

[Carla]

Newsday article today about Duke:

http://www.newsday.com/news/local/longisland/ny-liduke1027,0,141595.story?coll=ny_home_rail_headlines

[Debbie]

I see Rooby posted what happened in court, here is a little intake as to how it went. There was alot of media coverage and 2 news channels already had it on as did a radio station. NY Times, Channel 7 eyewitness news, news12 Long Island, NY Post, Channel 11 news which is WB11, Fox news and a bunch of reporters were there. Dukes case was called fast, they skipped cases 4, 5 and 6. The 2 cases before us was a chikd molestion and murder case, imagine the Judges getting a dog case right after.

They asked Amy questions which she answered and went into the law that did not exist back then, one Judge asked what her wish list was and she laid out what she wanted to not euthanixe Dke, one Judge asked if he went home will he be contained because if he gets out again he will have no case this time. The way he worded it was almost as if he was saying Duke will be freed. Amy the lawyer did a great job, everyone was excited when we left the court, as we all left almost the whle court emptied out and I made sure to turn and look at the Judges as we walked out the door. I liked the look on one of the Judges face. Amy gave a thumbs up as did everyone else. They all feel this case will be decided quick. Keep you fingers crossed. We feel good.

Marnie my love I am so very sorry about your little girl, you got my emails today. Call us if you need us Love you to pieces my friend

[Michael Payne]

Please pray for Marilyn. She is trying so hard to get Misty Rose (Shepx) and Lucky (little Chi) out of the shelters, but she is suffering from dizziness. She is working so hard trying to get there, but she isn't feeling well at all. These fires are having a terrible effect on every living being. They neeed prayers.

Praise God things went well for Duke!! I can't get the little guy's face out of my mind.

[Kay]

Thank you Debbie. That sounds very positive. I hope they make a decision very soon. I will keep praying for the boy to be back finally with his family that loves hime.

[Jill]

Hey - here's a great judge!!

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21492378/

[Debbie]

Kay we are all hoping the verdict is good, the Judges brought up about Dukes prior so called incident, Amy answered back saying how can you identify a dog in a fight in the dark, she said his own witnesses could not identify the dog in question. The best defense is the Vicious Dog on Dog law was not in effect back in 2003, the law went into effect in 2004. The Judges asked if there was a contained area in the yard for the dog, and Amy also stated that Denise has another dog which in 4 years has not had a single complaint about her. Denise should know the decision in a few weeks it could take 2 weeks to 4 months, we are hoping they decide sooner.

Thanks to everyone for your support. This has been a tough couple of months over here and I hope this is the last hurdle for this boy, they also had the news at the Shelter, one reporter was crouching down rubbing Duke while he was eating a bully stick, I'd say any agressive dog would have bit the person, not Duke he kept on chewing his treat.

Inside edition should be showing a piece tonight, we get it here 11:30pm

[rooooby]

ANOTHER NOTE ON DUKE......I HAVE HAD A PICTURE OF THE BOY, WITH A COLORFUL SCARF AROUND HIS NECK. I FOUND OUT TODAY ITS NOT A SCARF BUT A TOY FABRIC SNAKE......HE LOVES IT AND LOOKS SOOOO SWEET..
GOD BLESS THOSE SKANKY GALS IN NY, I LOVE EM A LOT AND THEY ARE ALL BACK IN MY WILL...........FOR NOW..HEH

[kathy in colorado]

if you go to the link that has Duke's story - you can post your comments.....I did!! GO DUKE - we are praying for you little boy.

Marnie....my heart is breaking for you sweetie -- {{{HUG}}}

Tank update: he is home, bill is paid in full, and slight swelling is going down....chomping on his hay and feed, sassing the other horses, peeing and producing lots and lots of meadowmuffins - GO TANK

[kathy in colorado]

Oh - forgot one thing...

GO ROCKIES!!!!!

[kathy in colorado]

go to http://www.topix.net/forum/source/newsday/T86RGV5BU2J6UJMO3/p2 and post your comments on Duke

[rooooby]

I put my 50 cents worth on the site Kathy! Funny thing, my location came up as "Sacramento Ca"...I live 45 miles from there............

DON'T FORGET THE CANDLE SITE: VIVI
B+/Madison
DUKE,
DANTE our sweet little doggie friend who will be havng an MRI on the 30th
CUBB/CUBBY
SERI/Marnies little Rodesian Ridgeback
ESTHER - THE DEAR AMISH WORK HORSE TO DIED WEDNESDAY NIGHT.....

[Ophelia]

Marnie, my heart goes out to you and your family. The memory of her last day, filled with love and play, is a wonderful gift to remember her by.
Love,
Ophelia

[Ophelia]

Yeah for Duke. I will keep on praying until he is home free with his family

[Kathleen Stephenson]

Just back from my pick-up of a border collie in Brinkley, AR. Oh ladies, he is such a LOVE. Absolutely adorable, and so well-behaved at only 8 weeks. He is black and white, with black ears and a black patch over one of his eyes, and white with little black freckles over the other side of his face.

Wish I had a larger house and a BIGGER budget - I know a border collie that would be coming to live with us. Oh my, wouldn't little Missy (S)tinkerbell get her JRT target tail "in a curl" then!

Marnie, sure you don't want to adopt a border collie. Tubbs would love you I know! This picture does not do this adorable baby justice at all....

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x132/kstephen_photo/Tubbs.jpg

West TN Border Collie Rescue
http://www.wtnbcr.com
Contact: Victoria Burns
victoriaburns78@hotmail.com
901-491-2953

Alt. Contacts:
Edith Taylor e2jwtaylor@aol.com or Georgia Rucker thistle540@cs.com

Breed: Border Collie
Name: Tubbs
Sex: Male
Age: Approx. 8 weeks
Size: Small
Weight: About 10 lbs
Shots: UTD
HWT: Unknown
Neutered: He’s just a baby!
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Unknown
Good with children: Unknown
Disposition: Very happy and playful puppy
Reason for transport: Kill shelter to foster home

Will travel with: Leash, collar and paperwork – please provide bowls and water.

A good grandmother always includes her new twins. Here are Jesse and Luke getting ready for Halloween also.

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x132/kstephen_photo/panthers.jpg

Got lots of sweet doggie kisses and puppy breath today, and tomorrow is babysit day for the twins so will get lots of sweet baby kisses and baby breath tomorrow! What more could a gal ask for....

[Kay]

Kathleen, he is a cutie. So are the twins in their little costumes. You are very lucky getting all those kisses and such a sweetheart for doing this.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

KAY - Darlene was the one who forwarded me an e-mail asking for help in Tennessee for the staffie pups I posted about. I was going to help with these, but that was cancelled for some reason. Then this cute little border collie needed help.

Darlene was telling me how wonderful it was to be a part of helping these babies go to their new homes. She was sure right.

It has been very rainy here and today it was like God gave me this WONDERFUL sunshine and an even better WONDERFUL cool wind to put my windows down and enjoy the trip with Tubbs. Believe me, the pleasure was all mine. It was an incredible experience.

I thought how lucky this little boy was to be safe and happy when he came so close to being euthanized. What a terrible loss it would have been to some lucky person who will have him to love so much very soon.

Thanks Darlene for suggesting this to me. It was a wonderful experience indeed. Today was a glorious and happy day for me because of Tubbs.

[rooooby]

KATHLEENSssssssss...You do not want to adopt a Border, nor do I...They are very, very active and need lots of exercise and things to keep them busy or you'll have a nut case on your hands...Stick with what you have and just keep trying to find a home for the Border..If you
want info on Borders, AXE Karen Stinnetttttttt, she's got 2 and they keep her busy and she's at least 50 years younger than you or I....heh heh..

Keep up the rescue work, but DO NOT ADOPT A BORDER, DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT...DANGER, DANGER...HEHEHEHEH

[rooooby]

I just got an email from Debbie.....If you all, uh, ya'll go to Newsday.com and click on "videos", you will be able to see our little Duke and the gals at the hearing yesterday...Made me cry to see Duke's picture and video of the gals and Denise M.......chekck it out..
(Dukes video is half way down the page, on the left)

Dont' forget the candle site...B+ for Madison,
DUKE might be under PETS,
VIVI,
CUBB,
DANTE
SERI/ MARNIES DEAR RODESIAN RIDGEBACK
ESTHER THE AMISH WORK HORSE WHO WAS SPECIAL TO ME AND MANY OTHER PEOPLE!

[Pam A.]

Yes, Border Collies can keep you on the go. One of my neighbors has two, I believe. When they let them out. It's zip and they are gone running. They are across the bridge and are running down our street before the owners can get out of the yard to try and catch them.

And yes, I've heard a couple of stories about Karen Stinnett's doggies. They are adorable but very active.

[Kay]

The two puppies I have are part border collie and they are always active. I am always laughing at what they do. I have to be very careful when I am in the yard with them as they will knock me down when they get to running and I don't get out of the way. But I still love them very much.

[rooooby]

I had a neighbor with a Border, the dog would try to herd the kids or even the cat..

[Susan Lorinsky]

I just posted a comment on Duke. Some of the comments were disgusting. You never know what things are lurking around these articles. They certainly aren't human. The video just about did me in. What a sweet boy Duke is. Praying the judge gives this family their beloved dog back.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Kathleen, what adorable pictures of the border collie pup. May he have a loving forever home. I think it won't take too long before he's adopted.
Your grandsons are precious in their costumes. Thanks for the pictures. Seeing them is a great way to end the day.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

ROOOBY - Thanks for the warning. I know what you mean. A friend of mine in Memphis raises and shows border collies. I have seen hers at work. Even her husband says he gets "sick and tired of being herded himself."

Tubbs is now in the foster home of Edith with the West TN Border Collie Rescue group. I just picked him up in Brinkley, AR and brought him to Memphis to these nice ladies who rescued him.

Don't worry, FULL HOUSE at my residence in Memphis, TN. The three dogs and big cat are ALL I can handle for sure. I love them all, but no more room at this Inn. Transporting a cute doggie is kind of like having grandchildren. You can love on them, spoil them, and then "send them home to their mother (hee, hee)!"

SUSAN - Glad you enjoyed the pictures. I wish I had a better one of Tubbs. He is the prettiest little fella I have seen in a long time.

[Karen]

Don't get me started about the ways border collies keep a person from taking a nice nap, say. On Saturday morning I watched the news and fell asleep again, ahh, and woke saying "lie down" to Patch who was herding cartoon characters on TV.

[Kay]

Karen that is so funny. I have a Tibetian Spaniel that follows the arrow of the weather man. She sets there and her head turns every which way the arrow goes. At least she is quiet while she is doing this.

[Pam A.]

Poor Patch...He's only trying to do his job. Hee!
Karen, and Kay, too...have you guys ever camcorded your guys in action? That would be funny to see.

[Kay]

Pam, my camcorder broke and I have not gotten another one, but that's a good idea.

[Pam A.]

Kay, I think it's time you went shopping!

[Karen]

Ha, me too. My last camcorder was about the size of a cinderblock, but I do have lots of stills, including some TV herding- I'll try to find them to send. Also my digital camera will take little short film clips and my agility teacher records them sometimes so I do have a few of them.

[rooooby]

BSL PASSED GREENHILLS, OHIO:::
The city council passed the ordinance banning pit bulls at their meeting
last night. The details of same are set forth in my previous post below.

The ordinance takes effect in THIRTY DAYS.

1. No person shall own, keep or harbor a "pit bull."

2. A "pit bull" as used in the ordinance shall mean any breed commonly
associated with the term, including American Pit Bull Terrier, American
Staffordshire Terrier, Staffordshire Bull Terrier OR any dog with the
appearance or characteristics or PARTIAL characteristics of said breeds.

3. Violators will be issued misdemeanor citations with degrees and
penalties that increase with each citation.

THERE IS NO CLAUSE THAT ADDRESSES "PIT BULLS" ALREADY LIVING IN THE CITY.
The clerk is of the belief there is NO grandfather clause.

(I BELIEVE IF PEOPLE ATTENDED THEIR CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, THINGS LIKE THIS WOULDN'T HAPPEN..YOU HAVE TO GO TO MEETINGS TO SEE WHAT YOUR COUNCIL IS UP TO, NOT WAIT TIL IT'S TOO LATE!
GREENHILLS IS JUST THE START, SO KEEP ALERT OR YOU'LL BE FINDING HOMES IN OTHER STATES FOR YOUR DOGS...

[Susan Lorinsky]

Roooby, this is scary. When ignorant people are put in charge of people's lives, the innocent ones suffer. This is discrimination.

[Kathleen Stephenson]

Oh Rooooby, this is terrible. So many dogs will probably not be able to find homes and be PTS. Why can people not understand it is man who makes a dog vicious, not the breed.

Any news about Duke?

[Michael Payne]

Posted by Betty - Blessed be the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 'HOLY IS HE!

God is with you in all that you do...Genesis 21:22

Good morning Daddy God. Thank you for being with us each and every moment of every day. We thank you for standing beside us when we need a friend, We thank you for standing in front of us when we need your guidance and we thank you for standing behind us when we need you to watch our backs. Daddy God, you are our best friend. Your love and your mercy is our refuge and our strength. We ask you to bring our beloved Vivi out in the open. Calm her heart and cause her to long for home again. Cause her to hunger for human companionship and bring her into the arms of your chosen ones for rescue, deliverance and love. We pray blessings over her food, pure water and safe shelter under your wings. We pray for your continued guidance in her heart to lead her to the meeting place you have chosen for her safe return. Bring her home swiftly Daddy God. We will not be moved. We stand in strength and faith. Daddy God, we need you to step forward for the pit bulls. They are being wrongfully accused and wrongfully placed in harm's way. You know the hearts of these precious babies and you know the evil in hearts of powerful man. They do not stand in wisdom, but in egos of power over people's lives. I ask your fogiveness that our homeland has asked you to leave. I ask your forgiveness for your commandments being torn away from our courts, for prayer being removed from our children in school and I ask for forgiveness that the value of life has been dismissed and lives are being taken at will with no thought of your love, your sacrifice to us and your blessing of giving each and every one of us our breath of life and strength. We ask you to heal our land Daddy God. We ask you to reveal your love to people and bring changes of heart to those who seek to destroy at the beckoning of the enemy. Help us Daddy God and strengthen each one of us as we seek to do your will to save, to lift, to feed, to nourish and to deliver those who are abused, neglected and unloved. Lead us Daddy God. You are our Captain. We look to you for direction, strength and miracles in your Mighty power and love. We bring all of our loved ones to the safety and security of your care and redemption... In Jesus's name, we praise you!!!!

Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.
Holy Jesus, continue to touch our little ones with your precious healing power, CJ, Dante, Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan,Nicki, Dude, Brandy, Tucker, Lexie, Isabella, Bowen, Heather, Clarus, Prince, Star, Skeeter, Scout, Tigger , Ezmeralda, New Foundland, Tank , Billy, Lilly, Auggie, Sparky, Meeko, Barney. Joey, Skittles, Zoey, Diva,Briar, Fluffy, Cubby, Awmee, , Trevor, Piper, Winnie, Mercy ,Rocket Spit McGee, Scrappy, Jethro, Emma, Chelsea, Iggy, Contessa, Tara, Hope, Mac, David, Tinkerbell., little Filly, Annie, Genevieve, Baby Pittie, Peanut, Mugsy,.Judy, Patches and Reba. All Glory goes to you Daddy. Continue your miraculous healing grace in our brothers and sisters, Madison, Gina, Baby Girl, JL, Lance, Pam, Chris, Pat, Jacque, Kim, BJ, Rose, Mary Ann, Kathleen, Abby, Renee, Renee's uncle and cousin, Lois, Gail T. Button's owner, Joyce, Gail's mom, Julie, Sabina, Kathy, Amanda, Ann, Pam, Chrissy Sharon's dear friend, Jill, little Rachael, Irene, Sharon's mom, Cindy, Tara, Tommy, Rosa, Gayle, Ray, and Janice. Continue to protect beloved Israel and America as they battle terrorism to keep us free. Shelter them and give them victory. Protect the innocent and lead them to safety and provision. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Bring Freedom and deliverance for Duke. Give them righteous Judges who will honor your creatures Daddy God and bring Duke home to his mommy where he is meant to be. Help us to raise all the funds that are needed, for you are our provider. Help those who are looking for employment to find the place you want their light to shine. Increase and bless them Daddy. Fill our lives with your glory as we work and watch for your Son Jesus, our Savior. Flood this earth with your glory and power for all to see. Bring Vivi home Daddy God. Let this be the day Daddy God....Let this be the day INDEED...In Jesus's Name we pray....Amen

True living begins when we see the heart of God toward us in His love, mercy and grace. Nothing is the same again.

[kathy in colorado]

Hi Friends.....here is today's call in strategy --- thank you for taking a few minutes to call, fax or email. One topic you may want to address is the illegal transportation of horses in double decker CATTLE trailers....one rolled over in Illinois this weekend, tragicly killing 14 horses, injuring who knows how many either physically or emotionally.

Strategy for Tuesday October 30
Unfortunately, this weekend turned out to be very sad. The devastating loss of the great 4 year old race horse George Washington. And the tragic double decker trailer accident in Illinois that took the lives of several horses that were being transported under the most inhumane conditions. Please make your calls this week in honor of George Washington and for these nameless horses that died without the love and care they so deserved. Also, for the survivors of this horrorific acccident....may they find peace and live free of fear and distress.

Remember...these calls are to gain co-sponsors and support for HR503 and S311. As difficult as it is, please concentrate on the transport of the horses to slaughter more than the conditions in Mexico. We can't let anyone who is not well informed come to the conclusion that it would be better to have the plants in this country because of the conditions in Mexico.

The only way we will win this battle is with more awareness. We now know from our poll that we have a lot of support in the senate. This is a chance to get the rest of the undecided senators on board.

Now that the plants have ceased operation in this county, we must grab this opportunity to push for legislation that will end the transport of horses to slaughter. Use this time wisely..we are at a critical point and actually have a chance to make a difference!!

Those who voted in support of the Ensign-Byrd Amendment Senate (2005) but have not yet cosponsored the bills

Tom Harkin (IA) ph: 202-224-3254 fax: 202-224-9369

Orrin Hatch (UT) ph: 202-224-5251 fax: 202-224-6331

Johnny Isakson (GA) ph: 202-224-3643 fax: 202-228-0724

John Kyl (R/AZ) ph: 202-224-4521 fax: 202-224-2207

Jim Bunning (KY) ph: 202-224-4343 fax: 202-228-1373

Mitch McConnell - KY Phone : 202-224-2541 Fax : 202-224-2499

Judd Gregg - NH Phone : 202-224-3324 Fax : 202-224-4952 Aide Tim Litzon

Remember, WE ARE BARBAROS VOICE¦..let it be heard!!

[rooooby]

IT'S 8:44 HERE IN SUNNY CALIFORNIA..DANTE AND HIS MOM ARE PROBABLY AT THE M.R.I. APPOINTMENT FOR THE SWEET DOGGIE.
SAY A PRAYER THAT HIS TEST IS A GOOD ONE AND THAT HE HAS NO PROBLEM WITH HIS ONLY KIDNEY! THERE IS A CANDLE SITE FOR DANTE ALSO! PRAY PEOPLE, PRAY! THIS LITTLE BOY NEEDS OUR HELP!

[Kay]

Rooooby, please let us know when you hear anything on Dante's MRI. Thank you.

[rooooby]

NEWS FROM VALERIE RE DANTE.....
Hello Everyone,

Dante and I are home from getting his MRI. He did very well. I was able to sit in the recovery room with him while he was waking up. Poor guy, his tongue was hanging out of his mouth all dry and stuck to the chuck that they had him laying on (which was on top of a comfy bed). When he first started to wake up, he couldn’t get control of his tongue. But now we are home and he is wide awake and acting normal. He has peed which, was a big concern because the anesthesia can affect his kidney so I always feel relief after seeing that he is producing urine.

We will get the results Monday unless there is something really wrong that needs to be addressed immediately in which case the surgeon will call me either tomorrow afternoon or Thursday. I am hoping not to hear from her.

Now, it is time for me to go take a nap, with my boys of course, since I haven’t been sleeping so well and my stress radar is running in the red zone.

Thank you again for all the support. I really appreciate it. I will be writing again once I get the results and I may be looking for your opinions as well.

Valerie, Dante, Trotter and Zipper

[Kay]

Thanks, Rooooby. Sounds like he's doing fine. I will be praying for good news on the MRI.

[Susan Lorinsky]

Happy Halloween everyone! Hope we hear some news soon about Vivi. She's been on my mind today. Glad to hear that Dante is doing good.

[Michael Payne]

Posted by Betty - Blessed be the Lord, the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 'HOLY IS HE!

God is with you in all that you do...Genesis 21:22

Good morning Daddy God. We come to you with humble hearts filled with love towards you for all that you have done for us and for just being who you are. You are so precious and filled with love and mercy. We ask you to bring little Vivi to your chosen ones safe and sound very soon. How we long for her rescue. Bless Vivi with your love and presence and remove her fears. I ask you to be with Marilyn today when she picks Misty Rose up and I ask you to calm Misty Rose and strengthen Marilyn. Give her your wisdom and give Misty Rose peace because she is terrified. We give you the wheel Jesus. It is all in your hands now. We ask that you heal Dante and bring him through this difficult time. Create new kidneys for him Daddy God because ALL things are possible with you. Bring Duke home to his family. Cause the judge to release him Daddy God. He is so precious. We ask your blessings of peace upon all of us. Heal us, deliver us, provide for us and cuddle us next to your heart. We are your children and we adore you. In Jesus's name...We praise you!!!

Isaiah 53:4-5
Surely He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we did esteem Him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement of our peace was upon Him, and with His stripes, we are healed.
Holy Jesus, continue to touch our little ones with your precious healing power, CJ, Dante, Felice, Max, Little McGee, Murphy, Mylie, Linus, Kiva, Ellie,(restore all that had to be taken), Morgan,Nicki, Dude, Brandy, Tucker, Lexie, Isabella, Bowen, Heather, Clarus, Prince, Star, Skeeter, Scout, Tigger , Ezmeralda, New Foundland, Tank , Billy, Lilly, Auggie, Sparky, Meeko, Barney. Joey, Skittles, Zoey, Diva,Briar, Fluffy, Cubby, Awmee, , Trevor, Piper, Winnie, Mercy ,Rocket Spit McGee, Scrappy, Jethro, Emma, Chelsea, Iggy, Contessa, Tara, Hope, Mac, David, Tinkerbell., little Filly, Annie, Genevieve, Baby Pittie, Peanut, Mugsy,.Judy, Patches and Reba. All Glory goes to you Daddy. Continue your miraculous healing grace in our brothers and sisters, Madison, Gina, Baby Girl, JL, Lance, Pam, Chris, Pat, Jacque, Kim, BJ, Rose, Mary Ann, Kathleen, Abby, Renee, Renee's uncle and cousin, Lois, Gail T. Button's owner, Joyce, Gail's mom, Julie, Sabina, Kathy, Amanda, Ann, Pam, Chrissy Sharon's dear friend, Jill, little Rachael, Irene, Sharon's mom, Cindy, Tara, Tommy, Rosa, Gayle, Ray, and Janice. Continue to protect beloved Israel and America as they battle terrorism to keep us free. Shelter them and give them victory. Protect the innocent and lead them to safety and provision. We pray for the peace of Jerusalem. Bring Freedom and deliverance for Duke. Give them righteous Judges who will honor your creatures Daddy God and bring Duke home to his mommy where he is meant to be. Help us to raise all the funds that are needed, for you are our provider. Help those who are looking for employment to find the place you want their light to shine. Increase and bless them Daddy. Fill our lives with your glory as we work and watch for your Son Jesus, our Savior. Flood this earth with your glory and power for all to see. Bring Vivi home Daddy God. Let this be the day Daddy God....Let this be the day INDEED...In Jesus's Name we pray....Amen

Relax in the arms of your heavenly father, for he loves you. You are safe with Him.