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* Earlier this week, I asked if you could help transport some rescued puppies from Missouri to points north. The response was strong. From Teri DeGrado in comments…

I am so excited! I just heard from Judy that she has many emails from folks offering to help. Thank you so much!! For the first time I can remember, we may actually have more drivers than we need.

But have no fear! There will be another transport in two weeks, so let Judy know if you want to be informed of future transports. We are almost always looking for drivers in northern Missouri/southern Illinois and southern Illinois over into Iowa.

If you couldn’t help this weekend, but would like to volunteer for a future caravan, contact Judy Kirkpatrick at: TomandJudy3015@att.net.

* More from Teri…

A little background, these transports run every two weeks (excluding Holiday weekends) to bring shelter dogs and puppies (with the occasional cat) up from high kill shelters in southern Missouri. These shelters still use gas chambers to euthanize dogs. Several rescuers work tirelessly to get those dogs up here where they are vetted and eventually find their forever homes.

Thanks again!

posted by Rich Miller
Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:03 pm

Comments

And, every week animals are transported from high kill facilities in Southern Illinois to the Chicago area and Wisconsin. Volunteers always are needed. Thanks to all who make all these runs possible.

Comment by Anon Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:09 pm
A nice testament to you, too, Rich. A good day at the office.

Comment by The obvious Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:13 pm
= high kill shelters =

Hard to justify calling it a “shelter” then, isn’t it?

Comment by cover Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:19 pm
Very glad Illinois did not adopt the “gas chamber” legislation.

Comment by Annon3 Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:25 pm
May God heap his blessings on you for speaking up for the voiceless.

Comment by Fr. Murphy Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:40 pm
@cover. Many high kill shelters are animal control agencies with few to no resources. The cooperation among them, individuals and other rescue groups to work together on behalf of animals truly is commendable. Thanks to Rich for his original post!

Comment by Anon Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:46 pm
Nice story. Bless all those special couriers!

Comment by A guy Friday, May 15, 15 @ 1:55 pm
I’ve done home inspection visits for a rescue group to ensure that the dog will go to a family who will cherish and care for it as it deserves. This kind of volunteerism is very satisfying. The love we share with dogs is some of the purest love we will ever know.

Comment by Aldyth Friday, May 15, 15 @ 2:17 pm