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ADOPTED! DONE needs flight from Jacksonville to Denver

Posted: Thu Jan 29, 2009 10:42 pm
by pupples
Hello-
I am new to your board and was wondering if anyone could help a family keep their dog? Zeke is a three-year-old 75 lb Rhodesian Ridgeback mix, whose family who is about to be transferred to Denver after the husband lost his job The family now lives in Jacksonville but can't afford to transport Zeke with them to Colorado. Funding is very limited and the family sent out an email about their plight, adding they also didn't think they could continue to care for him either. They were basically looking to re-home him or else have to surrender him to a shelter. Well, a bunch of rescue folks here in Florida asked Zeke's dad,if we could find transportation and talk with rescue folks in Denver about obtaining pet food help, etc,for them, would they want to keep Zeke. You could almost feel Zeke's dad's enthusiasm jump through the email. His response was a big YES! So this is the dilemma...He has until February 5th. If there was some way Zeke could hop a flight to meet his family in Denver, we could possibly board him either in Orlanda or Jacksonville until then. Not knowing the time frame you folks work within, is this feasible? ..This is a young couple, with a a young child who just adores Zeke. Thanks for any help you can provide....Also, is there a place we rescue folk can donate to you all?
marci

Re: Rhoesian needs flight from Jacksonville to Denver

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 4:33 pm
by GetMeTherePlease
Marci
Do you know how much it would cost for Zeke to fly accompanied with the family to Denver?? I don't think it would be much and the monies you spend on boarding would most likely cover the cost of the flight or some...........what airline are they flying

Cheryl
512-803-2069

Re: Rhoesian needs flight from Jacksonville to Denver

Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2009 7:35 pm
by pupples
Hey Cheryl-

Thanks for your reply...Have no idea since I haven't had a chance to speak with the family yet...I am waiting to have the dad buzz me back ...I did have another friend post this sad story on foreclosure.com and she was hoping maybe someone would see the story and offer to pay the transport costs....will get back to you if I am able to get more info....thanks again....

marci

Re: Rhoesian needs flight from Jacksonville to Denver

Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2009 9:47 pm
by pupples
UPDATE- I just learned Zeke has been re-homed so no need for a transport...Thanks for your help!!!!!!

marci