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6 Y/O EXPLAINS LIFE/DEATH -- Saturday November 14th, 2009

“Why dogs don't have to live so long”
(ORTPT doesn't know who this vet is or the family but we thank him for the story and the person who sent it to us.)
Being a veterinarian, I had been called to examine a ten-year-old Irish Wolfhound named Belker. The dog's owners, Ron, his wife, Lisa, and their little six-year-old boy, Shane, were all very attached to Belker, and they were hoping for a miracle. I examined Belker and found he was dying of cancer. I told the family we couldn't do anything for Belker, and offered to perform the euthanasia procedure for the old dog in their home.
As we made arrangements, Ron and Lisa told me they thought it would be good for Shane to observe the procedure. They felt as though Shane might learn something from the experience. The next day, I felt the familiar catch in my throat as Belker's family surrounded him. Shane seemed so calm, petting the old dog for the last time, that I wondered if he understood what was going on.
Within a few minutes, Belker slipped peacefully away. The little boy seemed to accept Belker's transition without any difficulty or confusion. We sat together for a while after Belker's death, wondering aloud about the sad fact that animal lives are shorter than human lives. Shane, who had been listening quietly, piped up, 'I know why.' Startled, we all turned to him.
What came out of his mouth next stunned me. I'd never heard a more comforting explanation. He said, 'People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life--like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?' The six-year-old continued, 'Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don't have to stay as long.' Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly.
Remember, if a dog was the teacher you would learn things like:
-When loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
-Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
-Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure ecstasy.
-Take naps.
-Stretch before rising.
-Run, romp, and play daily.
-Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
-Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
-On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
-On hot days, drink lots of water and lie down under a shady tree.
-When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
-Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
-Be loyal.
-Never pretend to be something you're not.
-If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
-When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by and nuzzle them gently.
ENJOY EVERY MOMENT OF EVERY DAY!
Handle every stressful situation like a dog.
If you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away.


Burn Victim Information -- Thursday October 29th, 2009

The following came from burn victim advocate Jane Clements.
This email and public service announcement contains vital information that saves lives and stops the terrible pain, suffering and disfigurement from burns.
The new "Instant Burn Recovery PSA" video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA5Ji1IAoIo
MOMS, GRANDMOTHERS, WIVES, WOMEN
If you, your child, or someone you love is burned by fire, laser, explosion, or scalding water
IMMEDIATELY ... within the first hour of exposure, call, text or email the PRECISE TIME of the Burn to medical doctor Joseph, with the victim's
1. NAME (at Birth)
2. DATE of Birth
3. PLACE of Birth
4. If possible, ANY PHOTOGRAPH
STICK THIS NUMBER EVERYWHERE!!!
1-818-DEAN-HIL
1-818-332-6445
fireburndoctor@aol.com
on the Refrigerator Door, Car, Wallet, Cell phone, iPod, Websites, Kids' Backpacks, Binders, Bulletin Boards, Blogs and your own back pocket. Tell all the people to do the same.
The new "Instant Burn Recovery PSA" video link:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA5Ji1IAoIo


DOG FOOD RECALL ALERT -- Friday October 16th, 2009

Subject: Some Wysong Canine Diets Maint. & Senior Dog Foods RECALLED
To: ar-news@googlegroups.com
Date: Friday, October 16, 2009, 12:04 PM
Several batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance and Senior Dog Foods have been recalled due to possibility of mold.
Posted on the Wysong website:
The following batches of Wysong Canine Diets Maintenance™ and Senior™ have shown above acceptable moisture levels and may contain mold.
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090617
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090624
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090706
Wysong Maintenance™: lot #: 090720
Wysong Senior™: lot #: 090623
We ask that if you have received any of these Wysong products to please not feed them, and contact Wysong for product replacement.
Email: _Wysong@Wysong. net_ (mailto:Wysong@Wysong. net)
Subject: Product Replacement
Alternatively, please return or exchange at the store from which you purchased the product. Credit will be issued via our Distributors to the Retailer.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
_http://www.wysong. net/recall. php_
(http://www.wysong. net/recall. php)
The above recall information had no date on the document, however I called Wysong this AM (10/14/09) to confirm this recall is current.
Please alert any pet owner you think might be feeding Wysong foods.
Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,
Susan Thixton
Truth about Pet Food
Petsumer Report


PETS & MRSA -- Wednesday September 23rd, 2009

[An interested friend of Operation Roger sent us this information. We put it here for your information.]
NYTimes.com:
Tie to Pets Has Germ Jumping to and Fro
By BRENDA GOODMAN Published: September 21, 2009
For decades, the drug-resistant germ called MRSA was almost exclusively a concern of humans, usually in hospitals and other health care settings.
(Share your thoughts on this column at the Well blog. Go to Well » )
A critical evaluation of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and other bacteria of medical interest on commonly touched household surfaces in relation to household demographics (American Journal of Infection Control)
Health Guide: MRSA Infection
But in recent years, the germ has become a growing problem for veterinarians, with an increasing number of infections turning up in birds, cats, dogs, horses, pigs, rabbits and rodents. And that, infectious-disease experts say, is becoming a hazard to humans who own or spend time with these animals.
“What’s happened for the first time that we’ve noticed is that you’re getting flip back and forth,” said Scott Shaw, head of the infection control committee at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.
It is unknown how often pets play a role in human infections by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and vice versa; physicians and veterinarians do not routinely trace such infections to their source. When such scientific sleuthing is conducted, however — usually in the case of multiple or recurring infections — the results suggest a strong link.
In 2008, for example, an elephant calf and 20 of its caretakers at the San Diego Zoo contracted MRSA skin infections. An investigation by the zoo and state health officials determined that the calf, which was eventually euthanized, had probably been infected by a keeper who unknowingly carried the bacteria. (The case was reported in The Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report.)
Still, experts are not recommending routine testing of pets and their humans. Instead, they call for the same kinds of precautions that apply to other pathogens, especially frequent washing or sanitizing of hands before and after playing with a pet.
The first cases of MRSA in pets, about five years ago, appeared to be in therapy dogs and other animals exposed to patients or health care workers. Those animals are still thought to be at greatest risk, but the pattern might be changing.
In a study this summer in The American Journal of Infection Control, Elizabeth A. Scott and her colleagues at the Center for Hygiene and Health in Home and Community at Simmons College in Boston swabbed household surfaces like kitchen and bathtub drains, faucet handles, toilets, high chairs, trash cans and kitchen sponges at 35 randomly selected addresses to see what germs they would find. They found MRSA in nearly half of the homes they sampled.
When they tried to figure out what might make it more likely to have the bacteria at home, they ruled out many supposed risk factors, including working out at a gym, having children who attended day care, having a recent infection or recent antibiotic use, and even working in a health care facility.
The one variable that overwhelmingly predicted the presence of the germ was the presence of a cat. Cat owners were eight times more likely than others to have MRSA at home.
“There are a number of papers coming out now showing that pets pick up MRSA from us,” Dr. Scott said, “and that they shed it back into the environment again.”
Dr. Scott’s next study will screen patients scheduled for elective surgeries. When she finds MRSA, she will also test their pets to determine how common that transmission might be.
“This is a burgeoning epidemic,” said Dr. Richard L. Oehler, an infectious disease specialist at the University of South Florida College of Medicine in Tampa, who reviewed case reports of MRSA’s jumping between people and animals. Dr. Oehler’s paper appeared in July in The Lancet.
Dr. Oehler recounted the case of a diabetic man with recurrent MRSA skin infections that were eventually traced to his dog, a Dalmatian who carried the bacteria but was not ill. “He would sleep with the couple in the bed and lick them in the face,” said Dr. Farrin A. Manian, chief of infectious diseases at St. John’s Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis.
Dr. Manian believes the dog was infected by its owner, but then served as a reservoir for the bacteria, reinfecting his patient. “Only after we treated all three members of the family were we able to get rid of the infections,” Dr. Manian said.
Then there was the case of the 15-year-old girl and her calico cat; both developed MRSA infections. DNA fingerprinting confirmed that the bacteria in wounds on the girl’s arm and near the cat’s tail were the same.
J. Scott Weese, a veterinary internist and microbiologist at the University of Guelph in Ontario, believes MRSA infections transmitted between people and animals are relatively rare.
His tests of randomly selected dogs, for example, have shown that at any given time only 2 to 3 percent carry MRSA on their fur or skin or in their saliva. And even if a pet becomes colonized, meaning that the bacteria take up residence and reproduce, veterinarians say most healthy animals should be rid of it in a matter of weeks.
For protection, Dr. Oehler recommends hand washing or using hand gels before and after playing with a pet, not letting a pet lick people around the face, and not washing pet food or water bowls in the same sink that food is prepared.
People should also wear gloves when attending to pets that have open wounds, he said, and should keep any of their own broken skin bandaged. And Dr. Oehler advised owners to be more attentive to their pets’ health in general.
“In many of these cases, there was a lack of awareness that the animal was ill,” he said. “If a pet has a wound, they need that evaluated.”
Dr. Weese, who estimated that relatively few animals were infected, nevertheless agreed that attentiveness was in order. “In the grand scheme of things with MRSA, pets are a pretty minor thing,” he said. “But when you consider how many MRSA infections are occurring in North America at the moment, if they’re a minor component of a major disease, that’s still something we need to be aware of.” And pets may pose a particular hazard because their relationships with people can be very close.
“If you think about the individuals with whom you have the closest contact in terms of duration, intensity, intimacy, in most people, it’s going to be the spouse, then small children, then pets,” Dr. Weese said. “For some people, pets are No. 1 on the list.”

4 YEARS TODAY -- Wednesday September 16th, 2009

OPERATION ROGER TPT
4TH ANNIVERSARY
September 16, 2005
We want to thank each of you who have stopped by to check out the crazy rag-tag group of truck drivers, men and women, who have volunteered (willingly) to transport needy pets across the county as they do their regular jobs.
These big-hearted pet-loving drivers put animals they know nothing about in the truck with them, sleep with them, eat with them, play with them, and absolutely love on them as if each with their own pet.
While we have not been able to transport each and every pet we have had on our Pet Board, the 383 (and counting) we have been able to help are in much happier places. We have transported mainly dogs, but there have been cats, ferrets, rats, & hamsters also. Most of these have been for rescues, but individuals, including drivers, have been able to get their own pets returned.
If you have not yet put your application in to help us expand our nationwide network of Layover Homes and Shuttle Drivers, please do so. Go to our website www.operationroger.com. Go over to Applications and scroll down to APP INSTRUCTIONS for steps to either getting registered or finding the application you want.
Thank each one of you again. We couldn't have done it without you. Know one thing...we all love doing what we do. Keep us busy!
Sue Wiese, President, Operation Roger Trucker Pet Transport.

FOR THE RECORD RADIO -- Wednesday September 2nd, 2009

FAMILY RADIO
FOR THE RECORD
Hosted by Raleigh Adams
September 5, 2009
Operation Roger Founder/President Sue Wiese will be a guest on FOR THE RECORD with host Raleigh Adams on Saturday, September 5, 2009. This initial interview will introduce Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport to truckers, pet rescues, and the general public of what the Operation Roger volunteer truck drivers do along with the need for all to get involved in their Layover Home and Shuttle Driver programs to help needy pets get across the country to loving furever homes.
FOR THE RECORD’s radio, internet, and short wave programming promotes public awareness and education on community issues and interest. FOR THE RECORD is broadcast on Saturdays on the following FM & AM Family Radio stations at the listed times (15 minute radio program-Full half hour over the Internet).
RADIO (Pacific & Central time zones) *WEST COAST* at
12:30 a.m. / 6:30 a.m. / 12 Noon / 5 p.m.
INTERNET at www.familyradio.com at
12 noon and 5 p.m.
AL, Birmingham - WBFR - 89.5 FM
AZ, Phoenix - KPHF - 88.3 FM
CA, Bakersfield - KFRB - 91.3 FM
CA, Chico - KHAP - 89.1 FM
CA, Coalinga - KFRP - 90.7 FM
CA, Fresno - KFNO - 90.3 FM
CA, Merced-Modesto - KEFR - 89.9 FM
CA, Ridgecrest-Mojave - KFRJ - 91.1 FM
CA, Sacramento - KEAR-FM - 88.1 FM
CA, Sacramento - KEBR - 1210 AM
CA, San Diego-El Cajon - KECR 910 AM
CA, San Francisco - WFRC - 610 AM
CA, Santa Maria - KHFR - 89.7 FM
CA, Soledad-King City - KFRS - 89.9 FM
CA, Ukiah - KPRA - 89.5 FM
CO, Pueblo - KFRY - 89.9 FM
IA, Des Moines - KDFR - 91.3 FM
IA, Fort Dodge - KEGR - 89.5 FM
IA, Shenandoah-Omaha - KYFR - 920 AM
KS, Emporia - KPOR - 90.7 FM
MT, Butte - KFRD - 88.3 FM
MT, Great Falls - KFRW - 91.9 FM
ND, Bismarck - KFRD - 88.3 FM
OR, Newport - KYOR - 88.9 FM
OR, Portland-East of Mt. Hood - KPFR - 89.5FM
OR, Springfield-Eugene - KQFE - 88.9 FM
SD, Aberdeen-Redfield - KKAA - 1560 AM
SD, Aberdeen-Redfield - KQKD - 1380 AM
SD, Rapid City - KQFR - 89.9 FM
TX, Beaumont-Port Arthur - KTXF - 89.7 FM
TX, El Paso - KEAR - 91.7 FM Translator
TX, Galveston - KEAR - 91.1 FM Translator
WA, Seattle-Kirkland - KARR - 1460 AM
WA, Longview-Kelso - KJVH - 89.5 FM
WI, Milwaukee - WMWK - 88.1 FM
Or
RADIO (Mountain & Eastern time zones) *EAST COAST* at
1 a.m. / 7:30 a.m. / 1 p.m. / 6 p.m. at
INTERNET at www.familyradio.com
1 p.m. and 6 p.m.
CT, Hartford-Vernon - WCTF - 1170 AM
FL, St. Petersburg - WFTI - 91.7 FM
GA, Americus - WFRP - 88.7 FM
GA, Columbus - WFRC - 90.5 FM
NY, Buffalo - WFBF - 89.9 FM
NY, Webster-Rochester - WFRW - 88.1 FM
OH, Cuyahoga Falls-Akron-Cleveland - WCUE - 1150 AM
OH, Toledo - WOTL - 90.3 FM
OH, Youngstown - WYTN - 91.7 FM
PA, Erie - WEFR - 88.1 FM
PA, Johnstown - WFRJ - 88.9 FM
SC, Charleston - WFCH - 88.5 FM


NATIONAL DOGGIE DAY -- Wednesday August 26th, 2009

HAPPY NATIONAL DOGGIE DAY TO ONE AND ALL FROM THE DRIVERS OF OPERATION ROGER TRUCKERS PET TRANSPORT :)

MISSING CHIHUAHUA -- Thursday July 16th, 2009

WE RECEIVED THIS PLEA FOR A MISSING CHIHUAHUA. ANYONE KNOWING ANYTHING ABOUT THIS PET, PLEASE CONTACT THE OWNER DIRECTLY: ** Hi I came across your site (www.operationroger.com) and was wondering if maybe you could help me. We were returning from California back to Dallas Texas when we stopped in Pecos Texas at the Flying J truck stop off of 20 . We were traveling with our 2 dogs. Somehow my chihuahua escaped from the truck. Needless to say we did not notice he was gone til we were 200 miles away. I have returned since then and talked to a truck driver who had been there all night and he said he saw my dog there for 45 minutes pacing back and forth. We have reason to believe that a trucker picked him up. I have posted signs from Dallas to Pecos and back. Pleas help me and my kids. They are devastated! Thank you so much. ***** WE HAVE RECEIVED THIS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hi Sue i hate to be a pest but i forgot to add the date that I lost him which was on the 25th of June around 1130pm or early morning of the 26th. Can you please add that in? I am forever grateful! Carolyn ***** ANYONE WITH INFORMATION MAY CONTACT: Carolyn Baker 214-527-8941 ***********************

WHAT IS YOUR PET'S AGE -- Monday July 13th, 2009

CALCULATING YOUR PET'S AGE
(The following is from the Burleson (TX) Star 9/17/08.)

Scientists and veterinarians have determined a correct way of calculating a dog or cat's age.
"It's a dog's life" and "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" are common sayings, but there is a formula for determining how old a dog is and how long it is expected to live. A common formula is to multiply a pet's age by seven to get the equivalent in human years, but that is inaccurate considering maturity rate.
It takes a graduated formula to consider the fact that dogs mature faster than humans and then age slower later in life.
A 4-month-old puppy can run, jump and play. In contrast, a human baby at 4-months-old is only taking its first steps. Furthermore, most dogs can reproduce at 14 months while humans can not normally reproduce until ages 8-10 (years).
The first year of a pet's life is roughly equivalent to the first 15 years of a human's life, and two pet years are equal to about 24 human years. After that, each year for a pet is about four human years.
Dan Edwards knows dogs - The Alvarado Animal Control officer has worked with them most of his life. Edwards said a happy home can add up to a longer life for a pet. "It's hard to explain, but a dog's environment can effect how long it will live," he said. "A happy and healthy dog will be more active and live longer."
Cats are equal to small dogs, but larger dogs age quicker and live shorter than small dogs. The health of a pet also determines how long it can live. For instance, a fat dog or cat will not live as long as it could if it were a fit pet.

CHART - DOG/HUMAN Dog's Age/Weight = Human Age:
1 year / 1-20# = 7 years
1 year / 21-50# = 8 years
1 year / 51-90# = 9 years
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2 years / 1-20# = 15 years
2 years / 21-50# = 17 years
2 years / 51-90# = 19 years
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5 years / 1-20# = 36 years
5 years / 21-50# = 37 years
5 years / 51-90# = 40 years
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7 years / 1-20# = 44 years
7 years / 21-50# = 47 years
7 years / 51-90# = 45 years
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10 years / 1-20# = 56 years
10 years / 21-50# = 50 years
10 years / 51-90# = 66 years
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12 years / 1-20# = 64 years
12 years / 21-50# = 69 years
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15 years / 1-20# = 76 years
15 years / 21-50# = 83 years
15 years / 51-90# = 93 years
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20 years / 1-20# = 96 years
20 years / 21-50# = 105 years
20 years / 51-90# = 120 years

Cat's Age/Weight = Human Age:
1 year = 6 years
2 years = 24 years
5 years = 36 years
7 years = 45 years
10 years = 55 years
12 years = 64 years
15 years = 76 years
20 years = 98 years


NEW!PETS WANTED/AVAILABLE -- Wednesday June 17th, 2009

In response to many requests, Operation Roger … Truckers Pet Transport has started a *PETS WANTED / AVAILABLE Board on our website under INFORMATION. We don't have an application made up yet, but you can look at the board to tell what we need and call Sue at 682-622-1172. We do need you to look at the board and at least verbally agree to the requirements. Also, RescueGroups.org has a pet adoption portal you might wish to check out. They provide websites and other items for individuals and small rescues. ***********************

MATS 2009 LOUISVILLE KY -- Monday March 16th, 2009

COME VISIT OPERATION ROGER TENT AT THE PAPA JOHNS PARKING LOT NEAR THE CONVENTION CENTER, LOUISVILLE, KY, DURING THE 2009 MID-AMERICA TRUCK SHOW MARCH 19-21. PET GAMES FRIDAY 20TH, AUCTION 21ST, PET ADOPTIONS 19TH-20TH, SPAY/NEUTER CLINIC SIGN-UPS NECESSARY NOW! SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR OPERATION ROGER DRIVERS-COME HELP AND BE BLESSED!

TRUCKERS CONNECTION 3/09 -- Monday March 9th, 2009

TRUCKERS CONNECTION, a magazine found at truck stops has honored us again with the FRONT COVER and an article entitled OPERATION ROGER RIDES AGAIN, found on Pages 40-45, and written by Jennifer Hawks.
The front cover highlights the Mid-America Truck Show (MATS) in Louisville, KY, and Ruby, a Nova Scotian Duck Trolling Retriever we had transported, along with many other animals. It is a very neat layout.

AGE TERMINOLOGY -- Tuesday February 10th, 2009

AGE TERMINOLOGY Every child is proud of their fractions - fractions of age, that is. From the time can understand ages we say we are, for example, 2 ½. When we enter about the 4th-5th grade and learn about math fractions, we aren’t just 9 -
WE: ARE 9 ¼, 9 ½, 9 ¾
ARE BECOMING - 21
ARE TURNING - 30
ARE PUSHING - 40
ARE REACHING - 50
HAVE MADE IT TO - 60
HAVE HIT - 70
ARE TURNING - 80
ARE JUST - 90
ARE GONNA BE - 100
ARE - 100 ¼, 100 ½, 100 ¾, etc.


9 Crucial Safety Tips -- Thursday January 15th, 2009

9 Crucial Safety Tips
Because abductions happen even in daylight hours, refresh yourself of these things to do in an emergency situation... While this is aimed mainly at women, men and children need to be aware as well.
1) TIP FROM TAE KWON DO:
The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2) LEARNED FROM A TOURIST GUIDE:
If a robber asks for your wallet and/or purse, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM … Toss it away from you … Chances are that he is more interested in your wallet and/or purse than you, and he will go for the wallet/purse. Then … RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION! 3) TRUNK OF A CAR:
If all else fails and you are thrown into the trunk of a car, kick out the back tail lights and stick your arm out the hole and start waving like crazy. The driver won't see you, but everybody else will. This has saved lives.
4) GET IN AND LEAVE:
Women in particular have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping, eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their checkbook, or making a list, etc.) … DON'T DO THIS!
a) A predator could be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, put a gun to your head, and tell you where to go. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.
b) If someone is in the car with a gun to your head … DO NOT DRIVE OFF! Repeat: DO NOT DRIVE OFF! … Instead gun the engine and speed into anything, wrecking the car. Your Air Bag will save you. If the person is in the back seat, they will get the worst of it. As soon as the car crashes, bail out and run. It is better than having them find your body in a remote location.
5) PARKING LOTS/GARAGES:
a) Be aware: Look around you. Look into your car. At the passenger side floor. And in the back seat.
b) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most serial killers attack their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.
c) Look at the car: Parked on the driver's side of your vehicle. And the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the passenger seat nearest your car, you may want to walk back into the mall, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out with you.
IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY. (And better paranoid than dead.)
6) ELEVATORS vs. STAIRS:
ALWAYS take the elevator instead of the stairs. Stairwells are horrible places to be alone. And the perfect crime spot … (This is especially true at NIGHT!) 7) RUN:
If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control … ALWAYS RUN! … The predator will only hit you (a running target), 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN, Preferably in a zigzag pattern!
8) SYMPATHY:
Women tend to be sympathetic to strangers. STOP! It may get you raped, or killed.
Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane or a limp, and often asked for help into his vehicle, or with his vehicle, which is how he abducted most of his victims. 9) CRYING BABY:
This story is told: A woman heard a crying baby on her porch. She thought it was weird and called the police. The police told her … 'Whatever you do, DO NOT Open the door.'
The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said,' We already have a unit on the way. Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.'
He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear baby's cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night. 10) WATER SCAM:
If you wake up in the middle of the night to hear all your taps outside running or what you think is a burst pipe, DO NOT GO OUT TO INVESTIGATE! … These people turn on all your outside water taps full blast, so that you will go out to investigate and then they attack.
*Stay alert, keep safe, and look out for your neighbors!*

ALERT: Pimple Ball w/Bell -- Tuesday January 13th, 2009

Scary and true. Check it out on snopes.
http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/pimpleball.asp
If you don't have a dog, send it to your friends who do.
[Pictures included in e-mail but they would not transfer to here.]
On June 22, 2008 , my 10-year old lab mix, Chai, sustained a severe injury from a product that the company Four Paws, Inc., produces. The toy I'm referencing is the pimple ball with bell (Item #20227-001, UPC Code #0 4566320227 9).
While chewing on the toy, a vacuum was created and it effectively sucked his tongue into the hole in the ball. From speaking with my vet , this likely occurred because there is not a second hole in the ball preventing the vacuum effect from happening. I became aware of this when Chai approached a friend at my home whimpering with the ball in his mouth. She tried unsuccessfully to remove the ball but the tongue had swollen and could not be released.
Chai was taken to the Animal Medical Center (an emergency care facility in New York City ) and was treated by Dr. Nicole Spurlock to have the ball removed. Because the size of the opening on the ball was so small, all circulation to his tongue was cut off. The doctors had to sedate him in order to remove it. Once the ball was removed, his tongue swelled to the point that he could no longer put it in his mouth. Chai was sent home with care instructions and to be observed overnight for any changes.
By the following morning, Chai's tongue had swollen even more. He was taken to his regular vet , Dr. Timnah Lee, for treatment. He was admitted and kept sedated for a period of three days during which time they were treating his wounds and waiting to determine how much of his tongue could be saved.
On June 26, 2008 , Chai had his tongue amputated. He was kept in after-care for an additional three days. On Sunday, June 29th, I brought Chai home from the vet with a barrage of home care instructions, to last for an additional 7 days. His next visit was to have his mouth re-examined and have the feeding tube in his neck removed.
On the way home from the vet we stopped at Petland Discount where I purchased their product to speak to the manager on duty. Upon meeting Chai and seeing his condition, he removed all of the balls in question from the shelves. He also gave me the customer service number to their corporate headquarters to request that they refuse to continue purchasing all Four Paws products, but I have not called them as of yet .
Additionally, I shared my story with friends who have a French Bulldog named Petunia. Upon hearing my story, their eyes widened. They explained that the same thing happened twice in one night with a smaller version of the same ball to their dog. Fortunately, they were able to pull it off before the tongue swelled, but not without tremendous effort and pain to the dog. They recalled how horrific it was to hear their dog screaming while they had to pry the ball from her tongue.
To date, my veterinary bills total over $5,000 and I will have regular follow up appointments for some time. Additionally, Chai now requires a much more expensive form of food because of this injury, averaging approximately $200 per month.
Additionally, I now have to re-teach my dog to eat, drink and adjust to life without his tongue. Feeding him takes me about 90 minutes twice a day and for at least this first week he is not to be unattended for more than 20 minutes at a time.
I sent this information along with the reference to the French Bulldog to Four Paws, Inc., and it is their position that there just aren't enough instances to do anything about this. I told their insurance company's case manager that was not a good enough excuse. It was inferred that my dogs value wasn't much and that his pain and suffering don't count as he is just a piece of property. *********************************************

RECALL:TIMBERWOLF ORGANIC -- Friday January 9th, 2009

Date: January 8, 2009 2:44:50 PM CST
Subject: Fwd: RECALL: TImberwolf Organics Dog food!
[Oh my gosh ! Please read and pass it along ~ Glenda]
---------- Forwarded message ----------
[Just got this from a friend...the links check out. The recommendation is to STOP feeding this food -- and please pass along to others! -Wendy M.]
____________ _________ If you feed this food - don't. I just found out from my pet food store (Cutters Mill) last week that Timberwolf had a recall on several types of their dry dog food. This information came up in a conversation with one of the employees and was not announced or posted anywhere in the store. It has been kept very hush, hush by the Timberwolf Organics comany.
Apparently there have been reports of this food making dogs ill for months and months which was, even after all of the recalls a year or so ago, were not immediately addressed or addressed at all for months by the company. They have never issued an explanation and have been very uncooperative with consumers who have tried to contact them either with concerns or regarding their pet's illnesses.
Please don't feed this food and please tell anyone you know who may feed it not to do so. I was shocked about this information and am very concerned as I liked the ingredients of the food and, thinking I was providing a healthy choice for my dogs, regularly have fed Timberwolf for about a year and a half.
Here are a few links to information:
http://thewholedog. org/wholedognews /?p=128
http://www.petsugar .com/1692275 *********************************************

END OF YEAR THANK YOU -- Thursday December 25th, 2008

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2008, we want to thank each one who has passed through the halls of Operation Roger. Even if you just checked us out, we thank you.

Our heart is to transport the needy pets of our country to loving homes. They need help, yours and ours. We have been able to help over 326 pets in 3 years.

Think seriously about sending an end-of-year tax-deductible gift to Operation Roger … Truckers Pet Transport, a 501(c)(3) charity. You may do this via PayPal or simply sending your gift to Operation Roger, P. O. Box 522, Joshua, TX 76058.

You may also set up a monthly Subscription Donation of only $10.00 a month through our website - operationroger.com. Then go to: INFORMATION. Scroll down to: DONATE. And then: SUBSCRIPTION DONATIONS.

With your every purchase at GoodShop or use GoodSearch, a portion will be donated to Operation Roger when you put Operation Roger Truckers Pet Transport as your desired charity. Every Internet Search you conduct will automatically credit a penny to our account and will help us continue our work.

Another way to help is by checking out the websites of two truck driver supporters with on-line businesses. They have pledged a 10% donation for every order you place.

www.guysgiftsandgadgets.com (home décor)

www.myyango.com (Aunt Susan’s Yard Sale Ebay Store)

We do need your continued help to meet our meager needs.

We thank you so very, very much and wish you a blessed year despite the times.

God, Bless America
Sue Wiese
President
Operation Roger…Truckers Pet Transport


MYYANGO.COM -- Thursday December 25th, 2008

I would like to thank Sue Wiese and everyone at Operation Roger for their wonderful Pet Transport charity. I enjoy being a volunteer driver. I have transported many pets over this past year.

I have a online business at www.myyango.com, the Home of Aunt Susan's Yard Sale Ebay Store & More.

I am offering 10% of all sales from my website to go to Operation Roger Trucker's Pet Transport.

Thank you
Susan Miller and my dogs Kelly & Tinky.
www.myyango.com

SNOPES CONFIRMS VIRUS -- Wednesday December 3rd, 2008

THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED BY SNOPES
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/mailserver.asp
1. snopes.com: Life Is Beautiful Virus email with a PowerPoint presentation called "Life is beautiful.pps." If you receive it DO NOT OPEN THE FILE UNDER ANY...
...file, a message will appear on your screen saying: "It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful", subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR...
Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:17:16 GMT http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/life.asp *******
I M P O R T A N T W A R N I NG ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! PLEASE READ!
Pass this on to your email buddies. Heed the warning. It sounds awful!!!
Anyone-using Internet mail such as Yahoo, Hotmail, AOL and so on.
This information arrived this morning, Direct from both Microsoft and Norton.
Please send it to everybody you know who has access to the Internet.
You may receive an apparently harmless e-mail with a Power Point presentation ' Life is Beautiful '
If you receive it DO NOT OPEN TH E FILE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, and delete it immediately.
If you open this file, a message will appear on your screen saying: 'It is too late now; your life is no longer beautiful.'
Subsequently you will LOSE EVERYTHING IN YOUR PC, And the person who sent it to you will gain access to your name, e-mail and password.
This is a new virus which started to circulate on Saturday afternoon.
AOL has already confirmed the severity, and the anti virus software's are not capable of destroying it.
The virus has been created by a hacker who calls himself 'life owner'.
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THIS E-MAIL TO ALL YOUR FRIENDS, And ask them to PASS IT ON IMMEDIATELY!

PET VACCINATION SCHEDULES -- Saturday November 22nd, 2008

1. What vaccinations does my dog need?
DOGS - The available dog vaccinations are listed below:
DHLPP (distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parainfluenza and parvo virus)
Corona, Lyme, Bordetella*, Rabies
PUPPIES - The available puppy vaccinations are listed below:
7 - 8 weeks old--DHLPP #1
11 - 12 weeks old--DHLPP #2, Corona #1, Lyme #1
15 - 16 weeks old--DHLPP #3, Corona #2, Lyme #2, Rabies
19 - 20 weeks old DHLPP #4
1 year old and yearly thereafter: DHLPP, Corona, Lyme
1 year old and every 3 years thereafter: Rabies
*Give a Bordetella vaccination if the dog is going to be boarded in a boarding kennel during your vacation. Remember to have your pet wormed every time it gets vaccinations, especially when it is a puppy.

2. What vaccinations does my cat need?
CATS - The available cat vaccinations are listed below:
FVRCP (feline viral rhinotracheitis, calicivirus, panleukopenia)
FIP (feline infectious peritonitis)
Felv (feline leukemia) Rabies

KITTENS - The available kitten vaccinations are listed below:
7 - 8 weeks old: FVRCP #1
11 - 12 weeks old: FVRCP #2, FIP #1, Felv #1
15 - 16 weeks old: FVRCP #3, FIP #2, Felv #2, Rabies
1 year old and once yearly afterwards: FVRCP, FIP, Felv
1 year old and every 3 years afterwards: Rabies
Remember to have your Veterinarian worm your cat when you get the vaccinations; this is especially important in kittens.

PET DISASTER PLAN -- Saturday November 22nd, 2008

*Pet Disaster Plan*
Do you have a plan for your pets in case of an earthquake, flood or fire? In the event of an emergency, a well-practiced disaster program will not only reduce stress, but will also save precious time -- and possibly lives. These are Animal Care and Control's recommendations to help keep you and your pet/s safe during a disaster:
1) Before Disaster Strikes Identify Your Pet
*Keep your pet's license current.
*Make sure collar and identification tags are worn at all times.
*Consider having a safe, permanent microchip implanted in your pet. This type of ID cannot fall off or be removed. Most veterinarians offer microchipping services to their customers.
2) Crate Train Your Pet
*Train your pet to enter his/her carrier or crate at your command.
*Try putting your pet's favorite treat in his/her carrier and sounding a bell at the same time. Repeat this process every day, until your pet comes running at the sound of the bell. Continue this routine often enough to keep it fresh in your pet's mind. This training will be extremely helpful when locating a frightened animal.
*Also important -- make sure your pet is comfortable being handled.
3) Prepare a First Aid Kit
*Large and small bandages, Scissors, Tweezers, Cotton swabs, antibiotic ointment
*Hydrogen eroxide (to induce vomiting or clean deep wounds, elastic tape
*Eye wash (saline), Ear-cleaning solutions, K-Y Jelly (water soluble)
*Any special medications prescribed by your veterinarian
4) Secure Bird Cages and Aquariums
*Because these items may move and/or break during a disaster, securing them on low stands or tables is advisable. Tighten the latch on your birdcage so that the door cannot be shaken open easily.
5) Develop a Neighborhood Plan.
*Get to know your neighbors and their pets.
*Keep an updated list of their home and work phone numbers (remember to update these frequently).
*Select a neighborhood coordinator who will be ready to assist should a disaster occur when you are not at home. Make sure this person spends much of their time at home, or that they work within walking distance of your neighborhood.
*Select one or two backup coordinators in case the primary person is not available.
6) If Your Pet is Lost
*Immediately call or visit the nearest animal shelter to report your missing pet.
*When it is safe, return to your neighborhood to post or distribute “Lost Pet” posters. Be sure to include your name, home address and home and work phone numbers. It’s always helpful to include a current photograph of your pet.
*Continue to search the area for your missing pet. A frightened animal can stay hidden for days.
*Call neighbors and service workers, such as mail carriers, police, firefighters and PG&E workers for leads.
7) If You Find a Lost Pet
*Notify your local animal shelter as soon as possible. Be prepared to give a full description of the animal. Include breed, color, and sex and the location where the animal was found.
*Remember that sick and/or injured animals can become unpredictable from fear and pain and should be handled only by professionals with proper equipment.
8) In Case of Evacuation
*Red Cross shelters do not accept pets. Prepare a list of back up arrangements, such as homes of friends and family, hotels that allow pets, boarding facilities, veterinarians and/or shelters.
*It is generally not recommended you leave your pet behind during an evacuation. If you must, follow these guidelines to help ensure your pet’s safety:
**Post a highly visible sign in a window to let rescue workers know how many pets were left behind.
**Leave plenty of water in a large, open container that cannot be tipped over.
**Leave plenty of food in timed feeders (check local pet supply stores). These will prevent your pet from overeating.
**Do not tie or cage your pet! The chances for survival are greater if he/she can escape easily.
9) Pet Disaster Kit
*A prepared disaster kit, kept in a safe and easily accessible place, will enable you to provide immediate care to your pet in an emergency. A calm, well-trained pet, who is either on leash, or in a carrier, will be more welcome wherever you go.
10) Items to Include
*Sturdy crate and/or pet carrier, Identification tag and collar, Leash
*Food and water - a 7-day supply for each pet, Non-spill bowls
*Litter box and litter, Any special medications
*Manual can opener and plastic lid
*Pet’s vaccination history, *Recent photos of each pet
*Pet First-Aid book, Pet First-Aid kit
*Phone number of a local emergency veterinary hospital
*Phone number of your local animal shelter
*Long-term confinement equipment: chains, cable-runs, tie out stakes, portable caging
*Large plastic bags for pet cleanup
*Emergency phone numbers ***
You can contact the San Francisco Animal Care & Control at sfgov.org/acc or acc@sfgov.org or your local veternarian for further information.

PET FIRST AID KIT -- Saturday November 22nd, 2008

Pet First Aid Kit
large and small bandages
Scissors
Tweezers
cotton swabs
antibiotic ointment
hydrogen peroxide (to induce vomiting or clean deep wounds
elastic tape
eye wash (saline)
ear-cleaning solutions
K-Y Jelly (water soluble)
any special medications prescribed by your veterinarian

STUFF WE'VE BEEN TOLD (MA -- Saturday November 22nd, 2008

STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS: Importing Animals from Out of State for Shelter or Adoption, Emergency Order 1-AHO-05. Pursuant to c.129, s.2, Department of Agricultural Resources issued this order in May 2005 to regulate the importation of animals into Massachusetts from other states. According to the Guidance Document, Emergency Order AH – consists of 4 main requirements: 1. Registration of Facilities that deal with animals; 2. Isolation of Animals for 48 hours upon entering the Commonwealth; 3. Record-keeping that accurately and clearly indicates the health history of the animal and where it has been housed, transported and otherwise kept or where animal care is otherwise undertaken; and 4. Veterinary Examination prior to sale, adoption, fostering, etc.
http://www.lawlib.state.ma.us/animals.html

LETHEL Hersheys Cocal Mul -- Monday November 17th, 2008

THE FOLLOWING CAME IN AN E-MAIL AND SNOPES HAS VALIDATED THIS ONE: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp
Pet owners be aware!!! Even if you don't have a pet, please pass this to those who do.
Yesterday one of our dog agility friends experienced a tragedy and wanted me to pass a special message along to all of my dog loving friends and family. Over the weekend the doting owner of two young lab mixes purchased Cocoa Mulch from Target to use in their garden. They loved the way it smelled and it was advertised to keep cats away from their garden. Their dog Calypso decided that the mulch smelled good enough to eat and devoured a large helping. She vomited a few times which was typical when she eats something new but wasn't acting lethargic in any way.
The next day, Mom woke up and took Calypso out for her morning walk. Half way through the walk, she had a seizure and died instantly.
Although the mulch had NO warnings printed on the label, upon further investigation on the company's website, this product is HIGHLY toxic to dogs and cats. Cocoa Mulch is manufactured by Hershey's, and they claim that 'It is true that studies have shown that 50% of the dogs that eat Cocoa Mulch can suffer physical harm to a variety of degrees (depending on each individual dog). However, 98% of all dogs won't eat it.'
This Snopes site gives the following information: http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/cocoamulch.asp
Cocoa Mulch, which is sold by Home Depot, Foreman's Garden Supply and other Garden supply stores, contains a lethal ingredient called 'Theobromine'.
It is lethal to dogs and cats. It smells like chocolate and it really attracts dogs. They will ingest this stuff and die. Several deaths already occurred in the last 2-3 weeks. Just a word of caution, check what you are using in your gardens and be aware of what your gardeners are using in your gardens.
Theobromine is in all chocolate, especially dark or baker's chocolate which is toxic to dogs. Cocoa bean shells contain potentially toxic quantities of theobromine, a xanthine compound similar in effects to caffeine and theophylline.
A dog that ingested a lethal quantity of garden mulch made from cocoa beanshells developed severe convulsions and died 17 hours later. Analysis of the stomach contents and the ingested cocoa bean shells revealed the presence of lethal amounts of theobromine.

TRUCKER WITH A HEART11/08 -- Tuesday November 11th, 2008

Operation Roger is highlighted in the Sunday 11/9/08 "Texas Profile," the small town equivalent to the "Parade" Sunday magazine found in big city Sunday papers. Copy&Paste the following link to read the article by Linda Childers. http://www.americanprofile.com/texas-profile.html

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