Got a call re: a newf

[BarkleysMum]

We got a message today from the Humane Society in Sikeston, MO saying that they have another Newf from the same owner as the landseer that Melissa found on petfinders.  http://www.bigpawsonly.com/index.php/topic,10800.0.html

I haven't called back yet but will probably call soon to get some more information.  The first dog (Promise) was a therapy dog and the owner had to give him up due to surgery.

The problem I'm having is thinking about the transport part of this.  Missouri is a Lonnnnng way from Nova Scotia.  We'd need to make arrangements for transport through the following states just to get her to the Canadian border in New Brunswick:

Missouri
Indiana
Ohio
Pennsylvania
NY
Connecticut
Massaschusetts
Vermont
NH
Maine

Yikes 

What do you guys think???  If this dawg is not for us, which may be the case since the transport will be such an issue, I'll post the details anyhow in case someone else is interested!
Sandy

[doggylover]

This is interesting.  Aren't the standards pretty high for therapy dog cert?  I would bet this is a really wonderful dog.  I have seen some amazing things happen on BPO in terms of transport.  It sounds like a long way to travel, but I wonder if we could get her to you?
I am in Washington State, so I don't think there is anything I can do, but I don't think the location of the dog should necessarily deter you from getting her.  Do you know how much it would cost to have her flown to you? 
What an opportunity!  Keep us posted!

[doggylover]

OK I just went back and re-read your post.  It looks like the first dog was a therapy dog, not this one.  Still, I think if you find out she is wonderful, maybe a transport could be worked out!

[BarkleysMum]

ok Melissa....do NOT tell me that you have been as close as New Glasgow!  I am just under two hours from New Glasgow and go there regularly for work!  I'm emailing the woman about the dog right now to get more information so that Doug and I can have an informed discussion.  He said "what about the pup" earlier today and I'm having a hard time understanding why a full grown and a pup newf couldn't coexist peacefully... hehehe

[Saint and Mal mom]

I'm in Southeast Kansas. I'll do what I can to help with transport if needed!

[mjjensen]

 I would be happy to help you with the Nh, Maine part, more if nessesary. Please let me know if I can help!
 Michael

[chaos270]

Depending on the timing me and/or Tim could handle the CT portion and maybe part of Mass as well.  Just let us know.

[Gypsy Jazmine]

I'm in Iowa but I do hope he finds his way to you!...Good luck!

[stryder]

I'm In central Ohio and could help at least across the state.
THoM

[rickie]

I'm In the Portland Maine area. The CAT leaves Portland to Nova Scotia on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. I can help too.

[kathryn]

I can't help with transport but wanted to let you know that I have all the pups paws crossed for you.  Hope everything works out for you.

[BarkleysMum]

You guys are awesome!  I hadn't even thought about the CAT! I just did that drive yesterday and that's totally doable there and back in a day!  I could even maybe cross over on the CAT ... hmmmmmm....now to just hear back from the woman to get more information.

[kathryn]

Okay, I have to ask.  What's the CAT?

[BarkleysMum]

The CAT is an extremely fast car ferry that goes from Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia .... I'm not sure what the acronoym actually stands for.  [url]http://www.catferry.com/[url]

[mjjensen]

Okay, I have to ask.  What's the CAT?

  The "Cat" is a high speed ferry that runs from Portland,Maine to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.
oops, sorry Barkleysmum you beat me to it.