A Dog For A Day

The E-Mail Cometh

The e-mail at first looked just like all the other numerous emails I receive from dog rescue groups sent to a whole hoard of people, asking for assistance in transporting a dog somewhere. Yes, I opened it and, like always, gave it a quick glance.

You Have Been Selected. . . .  

And, lo and behold, it was not sent out “en mass” to a bunch of us dog people but just sent to lil’ ol’ me and only to me. Hmmmmmm. Quite a personal touch. This had never happened before. They must really need ME.

How could this be? And who/what is the Poodle Rescue of Vermont? I am not a poodle person and don’t live in Vermont (although I’d like to – live in Vermont, that is. I’m a lab and golden person.).

It turns out the dog in need had medical issues (was recently post-operative which is why they contacted me) and was being sponsored by a poodle rescue in Vermont. We live in Maryland but fairly close to BWI (Baltimore Washington International Airport) where the pupster would be flying in to, awaiting another flight* (thanks to Pilots ‘n Paws) to New England and thence to a foster family and finally his forever home. The pup needed an overnight stay before meeting his next flight. Ah, that is something I might be able to do. Especially for a little dog. Why not start my transport career small?

More Information, Please

So, I pondered awhile – actually not long - maybe five minutes - before I replied saying that I could probably help out but need more info.

That was the beginning of my having A Dog for A Day. . . . albeit a poodle, but a dog nonetheless!

*Pilots and Paws is a volunteer organization of pilots and other volunteers who donate their flight time to transport animals in need. 

(Photo courtesy Poodle Rescue of Vermont)