ANGEL & CRYSTAL
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| Angel (blue collar) and Crystal (red collar) are 8 years and 4 years old, respectively. They have each been owned by the same loving owner since early puppyhood. Unfortunately, that owner has recently passed away, leaving Angel and Crystal without a home to call their own.
They are currently being cared for by family friends, and will be brought to the Phoenix area in search of their forever homes as soon as transport can be arranged for them. They can be adopted together or separately if necessary.
The girls love to ride in the car, with their favorite destination being Dairy Queen. They will be updated on shots as needed and spayed upon their arrival in Phoenix. This is going to be a huge adjustment for the girls -- one that is regrettably unavoidable. But we will be doing our best to ensure that they receive the best care possible. UPDATE 10/14: The girls' transport has been posted for this coming weekend. We are praying it fills and that the girls will be on their way to us soon. UPDATE 10/18: The girls' bags are packed and they are ready to begin their journey to Phoenix. We will be receiving updates and (hopefully) photos of the girls' trip from Minneapolis to Kansas City -- just the first part of a very long journey -- so please check back.
TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/19 6am: A call from the "hand-off" person told us that Crystal and Angel are on the road. According to Katrina: " Vicki (the first leg driver) plans on taking them to a DQ drive through on the way to Clear Lake. But she expects to be in Clear Lake on time." TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/19 8:38am: "The girls are with Joyce and Jeff and headed to Des Moines. They are traveling great." TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/19 10:41am: "The girls are w Sheila and headed to KC, mo. They are kissers and Sheila is getting a late morning face wash."
The girls ate their ice cream cones so fast I didn't get pics. You didn't warn me that Crystal gives kisses (smiles).
TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/19 3:01pm: "The girls have been delivered to Winding River (in Kansas City). Angel and Crystal will jump on the CARE van on Wednesday. They will go to Littleton, CO to Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue and then, when Nancy and Michelle have time to move the girls again, they will head to Phoenix. This transport is complete." We are uncertain as yet how the girls will travel from Colorado to Phoenix (a distance of over 600 miles) or when. If we are unable to secure a volunteer pilot, Staff members from SnowCapped and White GSD Rescue will be driving to New Mexico to meet and bring the girls to Phoenix. UPDATE 10/21: Thanks to Pilots N Paws, it looks like the girls may have a flight from Denver to Phoenix this coming weekend! We are waiting to see what the weather holds. UPDATE 10/22: It looks like we have two pilots! Miguel (from Denver to Albuquerque) and Dan (from Albuquerque to Phoenix). An Albuquerque newspaper is doing an article on Dan and Pilots N Paws and is planning on meeting the girls' departure flight out of Albuquerque. Hopefully we will be able to add their article and photos to Crystal and Angel's bio page. UPDATE 10/23: We received word from Michelle at Snow Capped Shepherd Rescue that the girls arrived safely in Colorado late this afternoon. They will be in boarding at Michelle's vet's office until their transport to Phoenix. On another unhappier note, our first leg Saturday pilot has CANCELLED on us. We are still hoping to find a pilot to bring the girls on home. UPDATE 10/25: An early morning email from Michelle at Snow Capped told us that the girls HAVE A PILOT!! We are back on track for transport this weekend. Stay tuned for details.
Pick up at Angel and Crystal's final destination (Williams Gateway Airport in Mesa) will be handled by staff members of White German Shepherd Rescue TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/26 7:30a: The girls are "WHEELS UP" at Denver airport. UPDATE REPORT FROM DAVE IN ALBUQUERQUE: "Both dog ARE very nervous and yes Crytal IS going into season. So far, all is well and they are tolerating the pack here."
The girls are taking the transport like champs, but they are understandably reaching the end of their tolerance levels. Their former mom would be so proud of them--the distance they've traveled, the many hands that they've passed through, not to mention the different modes of transportation. She would be very proud.
TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/27 8:00a: The girls are "Wheels Up" in Albuquerque!
TRANSPORT UPDATE 10/27 11:30a: The girls have arrived safe and sound at Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport. Two of our staff members were there to welcome them.
READ ABOUT CRYSTAL & ANGEL'S EXPERIENCE WITH PILOTS N PAWS UPDATE 10/27: The girls are settled in to their temporary foster home with one of our staff members in Phoenix. Crystal is definitely in season, which means that Angel won't be far behind. Our plan is to schedule their spay surgeries as soon as possible in preparation for adoption. Both girls have been updated on shots, are heartworm negative and microchipped. A wonderful person by the name of Chriss has stepped up for the girls! She read their story and couldn't bear the thought of them being separated. So, if all goes well, she would like to foster THEN ADOPT THEM BOTH! The girls have lost so much already; we are beyond grateful that they will not have to lose each other. UPDATE 10/28: The girls had their first outing today -- a trip to a potential foster/adopter's Chriss' home AND, after that, DAIRY QUEEN!!!
UPDATE 11/1: Angel and Crystal moved in with their new mom, Chriss, today.  
UPDATE 12/5: Crystal had her spay surgery on Monday, followed by Angel today. Both girls will be recovering at their foster home and were immediately adopted by Chriss!
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The girls are friendly and outgoing on their home turf. Again, due to their owner's immobility, they have not been taken off their own property very much and will need socialization to round out their personalities.
