Re: INITIAL POSTING: 12.13-14.25 ~ Reason for the Season ~ Water Valley MS to Avondale PA
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In a message dated 12/7/2025 5:19:39 PM US Eastern Standard Time, thelibertytr...@gmail.com writes:
ENGINEERS NEEDED - 12.13-14.25MS/TN/VA/MD/PA (MS7/I22/I269/I40/I81/I283/US30/PA41)* sunday monitor needed *Happy Howliday season and the train is hitting the tracks these next two weekends before Christmas. These first 3 little ones are heading north and need your help. You see, they already sent Santa their new address with Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue and they don't want to miss out on leaving carrots out for the reindeer. Can you find some time out of your weekend to meet them and help them on their way to Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue? Please consider a reverse/backward leg to help get the train rocking the rails.EMAIL us your offers: thelibertytr...@gmail.com
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MUST FILL BY 12.11.25 OR WE CANCEL
* The Final Run Sheet will be emailed to the team directly *
The Liberty Train
♥ Helping Furbabies Get One Paw Closer To Their Furever Homes ♥
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**TRANSPORT HELP NEEDED**
PERMISSION TO CROSSPOST IS GRANTED AND APPRECIATED – PLEASE DO NOT POST ON CRAIGSLIST!!
We respond to ALL offers. If you have volunteered, and not heard back from us within 24 hours, please resend. ALL legs are F-L-E-X-I-B-L-E!! If you need more drivers, or fewer drivers for any leg, please let us know.Mileage is tax-deductible - Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue is a registered 501c3
ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED DURING TRANSPORT! IT IS NOT NEGOTIABLE
FOR YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OUR PASSENGERS, IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LINK BELOW, DO NOT VOLUNTEER!
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL LIBERTY TRAIN “ENGINEERS”
>>>>>> Click HERE for most up-to-date <<<<<<
Water Valley MS to Avondale PA
Sat-Sun: December 13-14, 2025
(MS7/I22/I269/I40/I81/I283/US30B)
REASON FOR THE SEASON
** ALL passengers are NPOG and will be traveling in (2) 30 X 21 X 19 wire berths (crates) *
Remove all remnants of your pets and previous transports, including crates, bedding that has not been washed since last exposure to any animals (including your own), food, and/or treats, toys, etc.
REMEMBER THAT THESE ARE NOT YOUR PERSONAL PETS!
THEY ARE SCARED, CONFUSED, AND MAY BE LOOKING FOR ESCAPE!
ALL PASSENGERS ARE TO BE CONSIDERED FLIGHT RISKS!
ALL INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED DURING TRANSPORT!
IF YOU ARE NOT WILLING TO FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LINK BELOW, DO NOT VOLUNTEER!
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL LIBERTY TRAIN “ENGINEERS”
Nancy Class and Kelly Dietrich
Rescue Coordinators & Founding Partners
thelibertytraintransports@ gmail.com
Email is preferred method of communication
Please use “MS TO PA TRANSPORT” in subject line of email
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FOR NEW TEAM MEMBERS:
Please contact us directly and provide the following information if you are able to assist (if you have driven for us before, only send updated info) or go to TLT Volunteer Information. All information is kept confidential except for necessary contact information on the final run sheet.
Name:
Email:
Address:
Nearest Major City:
Home phone:
Cell phone: Do you text?
Facebook Link:
Get fb/messenger on cell phone?
Which do you prefer to receive updates during transport, Text or Messenger?
(NOTE: Messenger preferred, but if you chose text, you CANNOT be removed)Vehicle- color/make/model: Plate/tag number & state:
Emergency contact name & phone (someone not on transport with you):
Do you have after hours/weekend internet access? If no, when does your access end?
Number of dogs you are comfortable carrying?
Any breeds that you are uncomfortable transporting:
Can you offer overnight?
Are you an OTRA Verified Transporter?
– If not, Transport Coordinators you have driven for (name/e-mail):
– If none please provide a personal reference (name/e-mail):
Meeting locations will be provided in the final run sheet - suggestions welcome!
Where did you see this post:
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NOTE: This transport will be fully monitored on FB messenger and/or text updates. You must be willing/able to check one of those mediums throughout the day(s) of transport for any updated information about the passengers and how they are handling the transport. Communication and following instructions are key to a successful and safe transport!
10 minutes have been added to each leg for potty breaks and leg stretching.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13:
Leg 1: Water Valley MS to Piperton TN (MS7/I22/I269)
62 miles ~ 1 hr 5 min
6:40 am to 7:45 am CT
FILLED - Thanks SCAA Representative
Leg 2: Piperton TN to Jackson TN (I269/I40)
75 miles ~ 1 hr 10 min8:00 am to 9:10 am CT
NEEDED
Leg 3: Jackson TN to Hurricane Mills TN (I40)
67 miles ~ 1 hr
9:20 am to 10:20 am CT
NEEDED
Leg 4: Hurricane Mills TN to Nashville TN (I40)
62 miles ~ 1 hr
10:30 am to 11:30 am CT
NEEDED
Leg 5: Nashville TN to Cookeville TN (I40)
84 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
11:40 am to 1:00 pm CT
FILLED - Thanks SG
Leg 6: Cookeville TN to Knoxville TN (I40)
Time Zone Changes This Leg - Plus One Hour
92 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
1:10 pm to 2:30 pm CT
2:10 pm to 3:30 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 7: Knoxville TN to Morristown TN (I40/I81)
51 miles ~ 50 min
3:40 pm to 4:30 pm ET
NEEDEDLeg 8: Morristown TN to Kingsport TN (I81)
63 miles ~ 1 hr
4:40 pm to 5:40 pmNEEDED
Leg 9: Kingsport TN to Wytheville VA (I81)88 Miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
5:50 pm to 7:10 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 10: Wytheville VA to Roanoke VA (I81)78 miles ~ 1 hr 15 min
7:20 pm to 8:35 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 11: Roanoke VA to Staunton VA (I81)87 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
8:40 pm to 10:00 pm ET
NEEDED
~~~ SLUMBER PARTY FILLED - Thanks CK~~~
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14:Leg 12: Staunton VA to Strasburg VA (I81)
78 miles ~ 1 hr 10 min
10:00 am to 11:10 am ET
FILLED - Thanks RC
Leg 13: Strasburg VA to Hagerstown MD (I81)63 miles ~ 1 hr
11:20 am to 12:20 pm ET
FILLED - Thanks ST
Leg 14: Hagerstown MD to Harrisburg PA (I81)
76 miles ~ 1 hr 20 min
12:30 pm to 1:50 pm ET
NEEDED
Leg 15: Harrisburg PA to Avondale PA (I81/I283/US30)
66 miles ~ 1 hr 25 min
2:00 pm to 3:25 pm ET
FILLED - Thanks KS
~~Train arrives at Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue ☘ ~~
🐾 END OF TRANSPORT - THANK YOU 🐾
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PASSENGER INFO:
All Traveling with: Health certificate and rabies certificate are required! Well-fitting harness and/or collar - no $ store types! - WITH dog’s name, receiving rescue phone number, and rabies tag attached; sturdy standard clip leash AND a slip lead; enough food for 2-3 days
Passenger 1:
Date pulled from shelter: 10-31-2025
Name: Tinsley
Species: canine
Breed: mixed
Gender: female
Age: 4 month
Weight: 20 lbs
UTD on shots? Age Appropriate
If puppy, dates of each round: 11/16/25, 11/30/25
Spayed/Neutered? No
If no, explain: receiving rescue will neuter
Good with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with men/women? Yes, but shy and nervous at first
Good with children? Has not been around children so far
Crate trained? No
Leash trained? No
House broken? No
Does the pet ride well in a car? Has done fine in kennel in the car
Temperament and/or Behavioral Issues: Shy and nervous at first. She will sometimes squeal when picked up but settles quickly.
Crate dimensions and material of the crate you are supplying?: Tinsley is NPOG and will be traveling in her own 30 X 21 X 19 wire berth
Medical Issues (to include ANY medication they are being sent with, the reason for the medication and dosing instructions - be specific!): none
Current food & feeding instructions (brand, amount, frequency - be specific!): purina puppy chow- 1 cup twice daily
Reason for transport: rescue acceptance
Passenger 2:
Date pulled from shelter: 10-31-2025
Name: Charlie Brown
Species: canine
Breed: mixed
Gender: male
Age: 4 months
Weight: 22 lbs
UTD on shots? Age Appropriate
If puppy, dates of each round: 11/16/25, 11/30/25
Spayed/Neutered? No
If no, explain: receiving rescue will neuter
Good with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with men/women? Yes, but shy and nervous at first
Good with children? Has not been around children so far
Crate trained? No
Leash trained? No
House broken? No
Does the pet ride well in a car? Has done fine in kennel in the car
Temperament and/or Behavioral Issues: friendly, energetic, and playful.
Crate dimensions and material of the crate you are supplying?: Charlie Brown is NPOG and will be traveling in his own 30 X 21 X 19 wire berth
Medical Issues (to include ANY medication they are being sent with, the reason for the medication and dosing instructions - be specific!): none
Current food & feeding instructions (brand, amount, frequency - be specific!): purina puppy chow- 1 cup twice daily
Reason for transport: rescue acceptance.
Passenger 3:
Date pulled from shelter: 10-31-2025
Name: Ebenezer
Species: canine
Breed: mixed
Gender: male
Age: 4 months
Weight: 25 lbs
UTD on shots? Age Appropriate
If puppy, dates of each round: 11/16/25, 11/30/25
Spayed/Neutered? No
If no, explain: receiving rescue will neuter
Good with dogs? Yes
Good with cats? Unknown
Good with men/women? Yes, but shy and nervous at first
Good with children? Has not been around children so far
Crate trained? No
Leash trained? No
House broken? No
Does the pet ride well in a car? Has done fine in kennel in the car
Temperament and/or Behavioral Issues: friendly, energetic, and playful.
Crate dimensions and material of the crate you are supplying?: Ebenezer is NPOG and will be traveling in his own 30 X 21 X 19 wire berth
Medical Issues (to include ANY medication they are being sent with, the reason for the medication and dosing instructions - be specific!): none
Current food & feeding instructions (brand, amount, frequency - be specific!): purina puppy chow- 1 cup twice daily
Reason for transport: rescue acceptance.
Sending All Passengers:
Name of Shelter Pulled From: Second Chance Animal Alliance
Full Address of Shelter: 11171 MS-315, Water Valley, 38965
Website of Shelter: secondchancewv.org
Shelter contact person/email/phone number: Sherry Steen, 662-832-1916, secondc...@gmail.com
Receiving All Passengers:
Name of Receiving Rescue: Lucky Dawg Animal RescueFull Address of Rescue: Avondale, PA
Website of Rescue: www.luckydawganimalrescue.com
Contact person/email/home & cell phone numbers: Mary Bauer, Lucky...@gmail.com
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***DISCLAIMER***
Any agreement to volunteer transport is your acknowledgement of the understanding that every dog or animal being transported reacts differently when being transported, and that animals, by nature, are unpredictable. Agreement to transport is an agreement that you are aware of the associated risks that could be present in a transport. Dogs and animals in general may, without warning, bite or cause injury to humans, other dogs, other animals, or even potentially cause damage to personal property. Your agreement to be a volunteer transporter, is an acknowledgement and understanding that there are certain risks involved in participating in volunteer transport, including but not limited to dog fights, bites to humans or other dogs or animals, the transmission of disease, and damage or destruction of personal property. Note that all animals being transported are accompanied by a health certificate issued by a licensed veterinarian and accompanying vaccination record, and that this is the full extent that anyone can attest to the health of transport animal(s).
By agreeing to transport and/or overnight an animal on a volunteer transport, you are agreeing that you recognize these risks of injury and disease and release the volunteer transport coordinator(s), sending or receiving individual(s), shelter(s) or rescue(s), and fellow volunteer transporter(s) from any liability for any accidents or incidents related to bites, injuries, property damage, or illness (human or animal), that may occur immediately before transport, during transport, during an overnight stay on a transport, or upon or following arrival of dog or animal being transported. Additionally, the transport coordinator volunteer is dependent upon information received from a sender, or shelter or rescue, and cannot be held liable or responsible in any way for any information conveyed about a dog that may be incorrect regarding behavior or temperament of a transported animal before, during, or after transport.
**COMMITMENT TO DRIVING**
Do not volunteer to drive if you are not committed to showing up on time on transport day. Relay transports cannot operate if there is a missing link in the chain, and the rescue animals suffer as a result. If an emergency arises that prevents you from driving you must notify the transport coordinator as soon as possible. Please be respectful of the entire team that has been assembled.
*ADOPTION OFF TRANSPORT*
Removing an animal from a transport before it has reached the final destination indicated on this run sheet constitutes theft in all 50 states and will be reported to local, state, or federal law enforcement agencies. In addition, your name will be publicized on "Do Not Transport" lists that are widely circulated in the rescue and transport communities.
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Nancy Class and Kelly DietrichTransport Coordinators & Founding Partners
The Liberty TrainHelping Furbabies Get One Paw Closer To Their Furever Homes Since June 2011 ♥Follow us on Instagram: The Liberty Train (thelibertytrain)
