Unlike Waldo Pepper, this Waldo can't fly... As hard as we try, we can't save every old Dalmatian that needs help. But every once in a while, we get lucky. This time, we got REALLY lucky. Waldo, a 13-year-old Dalmatian who was booted out of his forever home and headed for the shelter, is now headed to Canada! He is going to live out the remainder of his life with longtime supporters Carole & Jim outside of Toronto. Being too old to fly, a road trip is in Waldo's immediate future. Which is where we need your help. If you'd like to help with gas money to get Waldo to his final home, donations would be gratefully appreciated. Just let us know your contribution is to help get Waldo home. Many thanks to Sherry for once again, and always, stepping up to the plate to take the old boy in until he gets transported and to Pat for being willing to do a long road trip with Waldo on board. Thanks to Lauren, Amy and Jeanelle for contributing to Waldo's journey home. 1 / 6
UPDATED Waldo, making update you complete his NOVEMBER way upon to with his arrival... his new 9th: medal home Carole, for in Canada. the Pat Best and Overall Thanks Waldo... Costume to God all for Speed! making at the DRTB this happen. picnic, is We nowill Four-Wheeling is now a Canadian Spot... Eh? UPDATED NOVEMBER 15th, 2007 The Wanderings of Waldo by Pat Carole, Waldo, & I took off on our journey to Waldo's new home with Carole, Jim, & Ben on November 1st. We needed a few days after Dal-loween to recover and tie up some loose ends. 2 / 6
We rented a nice Mazda 6 to fit all the stuff Carole & Waldo acquired at Dal-loween from their supporters (and a few things Carole thought of on her own). Waldo rode shotgun from the back seat, which also served as his travel bed.once we left Florida the weather became very nice along the way with clear blue skies & pretty autumn leaves. Waldo was a good sport and made few complaints about being on such a long car ride. We several stops along the way, though I think he would have liked a few more stops for him to investigate. Day #1 got us to Carowinds/Fort Mill SC or 2 mile short of the NC border. Day #2 had us stopping to shop in Tamarack, WV at the center filled with local craft & we made a visit to the National Park at New River Gorge, WV before stopping in Waynesburg, PA to rest for the night. Our third morning a heavy frost greeted us so we didn't linger; besides we had Niagara Falls yet to see. Passing through customs was quick... no one even questioned Waldo. 3 / 6
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