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Balto

Balto is my second Malamute, he is a rescue, he came to me at 7 months old and I was his fourth caretaker, I found him through Malamute rescue of New England, I traveled from northern Maine to New Hampshire to go look at him. I fell in love with him and brought him home, […]

November 3, 2013

Snickers (service dog)

Snickers is my Hearing Dog and has been on duty with me since 2002. She is now a 14-year old Akita-German Shepherd and is no stranger to going out in public with me. Snickers has a book titled, “Justice For Snickers” that is being penned right now, as the title came from a friend who […]

November 3, 2013

Snickers Service Dog

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Calypso aka Bubby

I was a driver for many years…but health MS took that away. My husband still runs the truck solo and is gone a lot to just make ends meet. If some one asks where Jack is I plainly tell them HE LEFT WITH THE OTHER WOMAN aka our truck. If some asks Jack what I […]

November 3, 2013

Calypso aka Bubby

Sheba

Super sweet and extra friendly. Couldn’t ask for a better best friend…..and spoiled child. She know just how to make the day better. She enjoys barking at the C-O-W-S and H-O-R-S-E-S along the way and gets along well with my co-driver. Rebecca Manor | Company driver, Titan

November 3, 2013

Fatboy

He is a good friend, always there in good and bad time. Renato Sanchez | Owner-operator, Sanchez Renatos Transport

November 3, 2013

Daisee

Daisee is very special to me. When I had my 3 surgeries she knew I was in pain and was always right there to protect me and she was/is there to make me feel better. Daisee is a very protective dog. (let’s don’t tell her we called her a dog. She thinks she is human…lol) […]

November 3, 2013

Missy and Megan

Because they are the prettiest girls on the interstate .everyday for the last 9 years somebody tells me how pretty my Girls are every single day.they are the most friendliest girls you will ever meet tAils are waging happy to see you happy to greet you..they keep me safe at night time and they watch […]

November 3, 2013

Missy and Megan

Reggie

He was abandoned at my camp with 2 other dogs, starving. His ears and head were very badly scarred from someone hitting him but I have him now he will never have that problem again he really loves the truck he likes to try driving. Rodney Wilson | Owner-operator, Little Les Trucking LLC

November 3, 2013

Millie

When I get home after a long week on the road my Millie (basset Hound) is always there to meet me. She then want my full attention when i do everything, including book work. As I am doing my bookeeping Millie will not leave my side. She has to be one of the best dogs […]

November 3, 2013

Wish

My little partner doesn’t get the chance to ride with me anymore since I don’t operate my own truck anymore and took a municipal job. She’s 8 years old and missing a front leg due to an accident from before I got her from a local shelter at a year old. She still gets the […]

November 3, 2013

Dozer

He’s the friendliest, sweetest, lovable boy in the world. He’s the perfect dog for anybody with a negative opinion of pit bulls to meet…I honestly can’t say enough about him. He was also born with a heart defect and the Dr. only gave him a year to live at best. He’s with me and my […]

November 3, 2013

Chevrolet

Chevy is a highly intelligent and lovable dog. We have had her since she was a pup. She has developed quite an attitude while remaining an obedient pet. She considers herself the diva of the family, probably because we reinforce that idea daily. When she’s with daddy, she sleeps in the bunk and walks with […]

November 3, 2013

Major

I got my Major back in 2010. He was two months old. I kept him with me in my truck for a little over 1 and 1/2 years. On my truck or off my truck he went everywhere with me. Major always seems to know when I’m down & out. When I’m tired or sleepy. […]

November 3, 2013

Taylor

Is just a big loving dog that go every where with me, even when I just get out to get a coffee ill come with me or will go for a bike ride together… Even skateboarding ;). We take time to do this every day together. I run dedicated with him between Montreal,Qc to California […]

November 3, 2013

Ms. Daisy Duke

Ms. has personality, she loves riding in the truck, i just bought a new truck and got a new route so she is home right now while I plan stops for her and schedules, but when I get home she doesn’t leave my side, she wont stop kissing me and she protects me from everyone. […]

November 3, 2013

Max

He is my co-pilot. Steven Hayes | Owner-operator

November 3, 2013

Nina

Nina is sooooo loved & spoiled..she is with me 24/7 where ever I go, she goes…she also has a closet & 2 drawers full of clothes, sweaters, coats, boots…she only eats the best dog food there is and she see’s her vet 3 times a year… Sue Tolliver | Company driver

November 3, 2013

Bear Bear

He’s been in the trucks since he was 6 weeks old. He’s 12 now. And he now has heart problems and takes his meds. He’s my buddy and he does let us know when anyone gets to close to my truck. He has got up several times to check on me when I drive late […]

November 3, 2013

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