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Official Website of
ATCA Rescue & Adoption Committee
National Airedale Rescue, Inc.
Past Coverdale
On my drive home from work last November, I was randomly scanning radio stations and it just happened that a local pet store commercial that sometimes features local SPCA's rescue information was on... and I heard that the SPCA in Newport News had an Airedale. Our beloved family Airedale, Barney, a happy part of my growing up years, had long since passed away. The next day, I immediately stopped by the SPCA. As the door to the dog area opened I was immediately innundated with barking dogs. Curiously Mitzi wasn't barking but she was trying to sit up in her wire crate to see me. She looked so regal. When the SPCA assistant took her out of the wire crate, Mitzi took my breath away... I had never seen such a skinny dog. You could literally place you hand up under her rib cage. The SPCA assistant thought she was about 3 years old. All through my visit, Mitzi never stopped smiling and never stopped wagging her tail... and - you guessed it - it was just love at first sight! When I asked how Mitzi arrived at the SPCA, I was told that a family turned her in saying she was just too hard to handle - and... the family refused to give her name. The SPCA worked miracles in order for me to adopt outside the Newport News area. Mitzi was spayed before she was allowed to return home with me. All of Mitzi's SPCA and veterinary paperwork say "no name Crittenden" as her name. The vet said that Mitzi was probably only about six months old. My mom, suffering from Alzheimer's, and my dad, her primary caregiver, were in dire need of some happiness. Mitzi pays regular visits to my dad and mom's home... everyone who sees Mitzi lights up. She is just terrific and a true blessing to my family. Her appearance today is one of a happy, healthy Airedale - she has regained all of her lost weight and she never fails to smile and wag her tail... she seems to be so grateful to finally have a home with a loving family... and Mitzi is truly a part of our family... she is our pride and joy! Sincerely, Denise Crittenden Virginia Photo is a past CoverDale: In exchange for a $25 donation to National Airedale Rescue, Inc., your favorite picture of a rehomed Airedale will be featured on the front page of the ATCA Rescue & Adoption Committee website for one week. |
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