I've lived with and loved dogs all my life.  We always had dogs while I was growing up and my parents and brothers were very tolerant of my pet loving ways.  I remember, as a child, sleeping outside in a tent with my brand new puppy because I didn't want him to be lonesome!

When I bought my first house, I adopted a Scottish Terrier.  Douglas was my constant companion. For several years I did my own version of Scottie Rescue without even realizing that rescue groups were popping up all over the country. I was the classic foster flunky, keeping most of the Scotties I rescued!

My first Airedale was the picture of perfection.  Heather had it all---looks, charm, personality, and the loveliest temperament!  I adopted her from a breeder who graciously let me hang around his kennel for several months playing with and training dogs.  Heather and I developed such a strong bond that she would sit in a corner of her kennel and watch for me to drive up.  The day she was given to me was one of the best days of my life.  She and I earned obedience titles, marched in parades, did programs for school children, and visited retirement homes.  There was nothing Heather couldn't do.  She lived to be 15.

Heather is the reason I got involved with Airedale Rescue.  I figured that there had to be other people in the world like me, who got great joy from their dogs.  Why not help homeless Airedales find their special person through the rescue network?

Since then, I've been blessed to share my home with Airedale Rescues Harry, Ben, Hamish, Angel, and Bridget. Currently, I live with Airedales Ben and Bridget, Stuey the Scottie, and Gabby the Yorkie/Doxie mix.  It is very fulfilling for me to play a part in helping homeless Airedales find their way to a happy and healthy life as part of a family.