A Second Chance For Rider - City News Group

It takes a village to rescue a dog, which is something Monica Roland and a team of volunteers knew when rescuing a Riverside County pup named Rider. The remarkable dog was struck by a vehicle on July 27. Photos taken of Rider dragging his hind legs behind him to get out of the road outraged Roland when she saw them, so she immediately became the dog's foster mom. She even stayed with him for seven hours at the veterinarian's office, where surgery was done to save his legs. Luckily for Rider, he was microchipped by the previous shelter in which he stayed, which gives a dog 10 days to have its owners notified as opposed to the normal three day hold. Even though Rider's family could not be reached, the extra time gave Roland a chance to contact Heath's Haven of Idaho, ran by Jolene Heath. The shelter specializes in saving disabled and handicapped animals. Soon after reaching out to Heath's Haven Dog Rescue, Roland enlisted the help of the nonprofit Pilots and Paws. A volunteer pilot named Valerie Berg, and two friends, flew Rider non-stop from San Bernardino to Idaho last week, where he is having a speedy recovery and regaining strength in his legs. “We as a society turn a blind eye to strays because it's all we see; it's like we're desensitized, but if everyone said, 'It's our problem,' then a lot of these dogs would get a second chance," said Roland. "They could be therapy dogs. They’re not just animals. They are living beings, they are our friends, our pets. They have feelings.” Just like Rider, many other dogs have been rescued by Heath's Haven, where dogs are given hydrotherapy,and acupressure. For more information about Rider's recovery, or more info on adopting a dog with disabilities, check out the Heath's Haven Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/heathshavenrescue. [END] ORIGINAL ARTICLE: It takes a village to rescue a dog, which is something Monica Roland and a team of volunteers knew when rescuing a Riverside county pup named Rider. The remarkable dog was struck by a vehicle on July 27th. Photos were taking of Rider dragging his hind legs behind him to get out of the road,outraged Monica immediately became his foster mom. Staying with him for 7 hours at the vet where surgery was done to save his legs. Luckily for Rider, he was micro chipped by the previous shelter which gives a dog 10 days to have its owners notified as apposed to the normal three day hold. Even though Riders family could not be reached the extra time gave Monica a chance to contact Heaths Haven of Idaho ran by Jolene Heath. The shelter specializes in saving disabled and handicapped Animals. Soon after reaching out to Heath's Haven Monica enlisted the help of Nonprofit called Pilots and Paws. A volunteer Pilot named Valerie Berg and two friends flew Rider non-stop from San Bernardino to Idaho where he is having a speedy recovery and regaining strength in his legs. “We as a society turn a blind eye to strays because its all we see, its like we're desensitized , but if everyone said its our problem then a lot of these dogs would get a second chance,they could be therapy dogs,they’re not just animals they are living beings, they are our friends our pets they have feelings” Monica said. Just like Rider many other dogs have been rescued by Heaths Haven where dogs are given hydrotherapy,and acupressure. For more information about Rider's recovery or more info on adopting a dog with disabilities check out the Heath's Haven Facebook page. Www.Facebook.com/heathshavenrescue ******** Dog flew out of San Bernardino on Friday, July 31 in the afternoon. Dog's name Ryder. Was hit by a car and left foot injured. He was transferred from shelter in San Bernardino to shelter in Idaho through Pilots and Paws program, operated by volunteers. ************* Monica Rolan-1 (909) 499-2067 Shelter pics below. His Facebook link with info... https://m.facebook.com/urgentpupsofriversideshelter/photos/a.804947226226672.1073741830.804803646241030/859528650768529/?type=1&source=48 _______________ Tail number is N681HA. She is a blue black and white Beechcraft Barron, twin engine. I will be departing KCRQ approx around 1pm going to KSBD to the Luxiair FBO. I should be ther by 1:30 or earlier per my discussion with Monica yesterday. I'll text her before I depart. I will contact Jolene Health Haven before I depart KSBD for KCOE. Flight time is estimated around 4 hours 55 min. I'll be going to Resort Aviation Jet Center. They do close at 6pm. They know I am coming and may be a little late. Someone will be there to let you in. Weather looks great for the flight today and should be mostly smooth. I can't wait to meet our brave dog Rider. Thank you so much all for helping give him another chance. Best regards, Valerie Berg 858-699-4142 __________ On Jul 30, 2015, at 4:18 PM, MM wrote: Hello All, Just making sure everyone has each other's contact numbers? Monica R- (909) 499-2067 meeting Valerie at San Bern airport- 1 pm or so Valerie-the awesome pilot (858) 699-4142 Jolene-Heath Havens Rescue in ID (509) 435-3701 Mine 313-801-6262 Thank you Valerie so much for helping Rider! Can we get your tail Number also please? Thank you! Monica Marshall