To most, it seemed like September 7, 1997, would be the day the Rovers died.  The show went off the air unharmoniously, with new footage that was said to be airing in "A Day in the Life" not hitting the airwaves.  The prospects of new footage was the first time "Road Rovers" got any real publicity on the frog network.  And it was for nothing.  But, fans would simply not give up.  The fight went on.  At this time, I have to give a major salute to the starter of the entire Rover universe, Mr. Steven Today.  His comprehensive site and launching of "Save Our Road Rovers!" or SORR, began everything that you see today, including at this site.  Would there be so many sites dedicated to "Road Rovers" if it weren't for him?  No way.  I think there would be about half.  Steven launched the program through R-Days, days in which fans sent massive letters, doggy bones, you name it to Kids' WB.  In all, 2,295 items were counted as sent to Kids' WB in protest of the show.  For just one campaign, this is outstanding.  And I'm sure there were probably about 750 more uncounted items, so 3,000 is in reach.  But, was it all for not?  No way, Jose.  A little more than 3 months after it's pull, on December 17, 1997, we received the first good news since the show premiered:

In a massive acquisition deal with Warner Bros. Domestic Pay-TV, Cable & Network Features, Cartoon Network will add eight animated series to its lineup in 1998, including "Batman: The Animated Series" (52 episodes), "Bettlejuice," "Alvin and the Chipmunks," "Waynehead," "Road Rovers," "The All New Gumby," "The Fantastic Voyages of Sinbad" and additional episodes of "Super Friends." All of these new acquisitions will air exclusively on Cartoon Network. ("Batman: The Animated Series" is a different and distinctive series from "The New Batman/Superman Adventures," which airs exclusively on Kids' WB!)
"Adding this strong collection of contemporary and classic titles corroborates our position as 'World Cartoon Headquarters,' always showcasing the best and widest variety of animated programming," says Betty Cohen, president of Cartoon Network Worldwide. "Ramping up our acquisitions complements our accelerated originals effort, as proven performers like "Batman: The Animated Series" and "Alvin and the Chipmunks" will build high viewing base for promotion into our new originals."
"Road Rovers"
"Road Rovers" is an action/adventure series starring the powerful canine pets of various Heads of State from around the globe. The dogs are different breeds from various countries, but once they enter the "transdogmafier," they are transformed into superpowered canines who fight together to protect humanity and the animal kingdom from all evil. Hunter, a mutt belonging to the President of the United States; Exile, a Siberian Husky of the Russian President ; and Blitz, the German Chancellor's Doberman, give new meaning to the United Nations Security Council. "Road Rovers" is produced and animated by Warner Bros. Television Animation.

"We're baaaaack!"  The good news was celebrated throughout the fandom, and thank you letters were immediatley shipped out to the good folks at Cartoon Network.  The show bounced around the airwaves over there, but it successfully remained on the air for about 3 seasons.  However, the show has recently been pulled from the air in favor of "SWAT Kats."  Though there has been a good deal of outcry through the fandom, I have received some uncomfirmed word that this only a temporary move, and "Road Rovers" will return to the air eventually.  Still, that is unconfirmed.
But the show would not stop on American airwaves.  It would soon move around the globe.  Obviously, the show has international appeal since it features dogs from not just the United States, but England, Russia/Siberia, Germany, and Switzerland, as well.  Germany had the most hearlded pick up of "Road Rovers," since it was soon after the show went off the air, but other shows picked it up as well.  This is from Rover_Wow's site:
Country Month
U.S.A. Sept '96
Germany Nov '97
Thailand Aug '97
Panama ?????
Mexico ?????
Brazil  Sept '97
Australia Dec '98
Finland 1998
Indonesia June 1998
England also debuted the show, as we know through Andy Silver.  Other countries not listed probably have picked up the show by now.
During this whole time, Steven Today would step down as the leader of the Rescue effort.  The new leader?  Kirk "Fluffy" Adams, who came up with the Rover Rescue idea, giving sites definite roles in efforts to boost morale and get new episodes of the show on the air.  This program's most success probably came in gathering a fan list of 270+ folks off the internet who support the show's return.  Massive mailings to Cartoon Network to protest the show's current pulling have been considered and could take place in the near future.
There's no reason to feel like the save the Rovers campaigns didn't have success.  They did.  It was us who helped save the show, and the staffers at Road Rovers noticed, thanking fans with t-shirts and Rover photos supporting their efforts and asking for them to continue.  You can tell they had a fun time doing this show, can't you?
Well, now that the show has been sorta saved, can we go even higher and get new episodes?  I take a look at the possiblity of that in the Final Chapter