Forever Amber

After Linda walked her mile at the Almost Home Dog Rescue first-ever 5k Run and One Mile Walk (see post below), she ventured off to help with a large transport, despite the raindrops that kept falling on her head.  She traveled to Newark, Delaware, to meet the Darlington Express transport vehicle carrying 65 dogs.  Linda picked up young puppies and had also volunteered to overnight a young dog.

Linda's charge was Amber, an 11 month old boxer mix with the sweetest face.

Such a Sweet Face!

Amber and Linda bonded as they drove to Linda's home.  Amber ended up sitting on Linda's lap as they drove -- a great time to bond, that's for sure.  Lap-sitting while driving is very unusual -- and not recommended -- for dog transports, but there just wasn't enough room in anyone else's vehicle, so Linda transported the puppies and had Amber as her main squeeze for the drive.



Food at Last!

Amber gobbled up her first meal of the day once she got to Linda's.  Because these transport dogs are caged, shuffled and transported all day long, they are not given food until they reach the end of their journeys.  It's better to keep them from being sick -- which is best for the dog and the drivers.  Amber was quite happy to finally see food for the taking!


Linda reports that Amber enjoyed her hospitality and was very well-behaved.  Being a youngster, Amber wanted to play with Linda's dog, Dolly, but Dolly didn't want to be bothered.  But Amber still knew she was in a safe, happy place and enjoyed her rest overnight, before setting out this morning for her final destination in Scranton.


She will be going to One Life to Live Dog Rescue, and will be fostered by Deb, who runs the shelter.  Amber has been in a shelter since July in the south, so it was very important to get her up to Pennsylvania where she will have a great chance for a new life.  There were no other fosters available to care for Amber, so Deb stepped up, thankfully.

Not only was Amber adorable, but the puppies will just tug at your heart.  Has anyone ever seen an ugly puppy?  I know I haven't!