AIRE MAIL The newsletter of Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption

October 2010; Vol. 16, Issue 9

Airedales, pAiredales, people and fun

Fall Aire Frolic proves to be a dog’s best friend
Another Fall Aire was with her Mom and very happy.
Frolic has come We had a “family reunion” on Saturday
and gone and once as two former foster girls who were
again we had a suc- sisters reunited for the day. Bonnie
cessful event. My who was adopted by Tom & Mary
deepest thanks to Gaines and Star who was adopted by
all of our support- Barth & Penny Leathermen met and
ers, corporate spon- pictures were taken among hugs and
sors, table spon- kisses and the girls’ tail wags.
sors, all of our vol-
unteers, the dona- Cathy Doughtery who adopted Lucy of
tors, the attendees, the Magic Nine was there. Lucy sur-
the shopaholics and vived two cancer surgeries and was
the adopters. All of adopted by Cathy who is also a cancer
these key people survivor. Lucy looked fabulous and it
need to be involved to make an event was because of ATRA that she is alive
like the Fall Aire Frolic successful and today.
a benefit for our Airedales. We have a
list of the wonderful donors in this We had five table sponsors this year.
newsletter. We were glad to see Kathy Auberg and
her pal Murphy make the trip this year.
Many volunteers helped with set up on We know Ron was with us in spirit as
Friday. Everything went smoothly. he was such an Airedale lover. We had
Around 5:30 p.m. we took a break and Lucy, Magic Nine, came to say a moment of silence to remember those
enjoyed a scrumptious dinner catered “Thanks ATRA!” who died on 9/11, nine years ago.
by our very come delight after working all
Inside this own Rebecca afternoon.
Eash who
issue brought us an The weather Saturday was over-
Sp’airedales . . . . . . . .5 Italian dinner. cast and raining in the morning
Frontlines . . . . . . . . . .9 We had our but cleared by 11 a.m.
President’s message 10 choice between We had an adoption on Saturday.
Special: Annette’s Holiday
spinach or Mary Jo Koranda and her foster
meat lasagna girl Zelda announced they just
Shopper . . . . . . . . . .11
or both, along couldn’t part and Zelda loved
Donations . . . . . . . . .15 her new Mom. That was a won-
with garlic
Transports . . . . . . . . .16 bread. A wel- derful announcement and Zelda
Checking in and checking each other out

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 Seis, Terry Kratchman, Peggy
Flyte, and Barbara Durance.
Board members present were
Alison Lang, Connie Versagi,
Terry Kratchman and Linda
Miklusak, and newsletter edi-
tor Susie Widmar.

Judi Jach came with many dog

beds and a million toys for all
of our foster families. Many of

Many people came from hundreds of

miles away to join us for the day. We Carol Drezdzon, high bidder
had Airedale lovers from Canada, Shoppe as well as our fabulous
Michigan, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, lunch. Joe Miklusak once again
Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Iowa, and used his culinary expertise to
serve us a fabulous lunch. Janita
Holgate manned the Alma’s

the coordinators took Aire Mail

some with them to pass is a publication of
on to their foster homes. Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption
Thanks to Teri A non-profit 501(c) 3 organization
Stegemeyer who made 1123 Vesper Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
beds for the dog bed cov-
ers donated by Lands Submissions deadline, 20th of each month
End. Jane Davis, retired
Mary Jo Koranda, “Vanna,” and auctioneer employee, contacted ATRA Contacts
John Weber Lands’ End and acquired PRESIDENT TREASURERS
of course Wisconsin. The coordinators many dog coats and towels for PAULA LACKNER MIKE KASLIK AND
who made the trek were: Diane Taylor, our foster ‘dales! Many volun- (715) 526-5961 ALISON LANG
teers baked such yummy treats ATRA.PRESIDENT@AIRE- (734) 995-4455
Linda Miklusak, Tom Gaines, Bob
RESCUE.COM ATRA.TREASURER1@AIR
for Alma’s Sweet Sensation
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VICE PRESIDENT (ALISON)
CONNIE VERSAGI ATRA.TREASURER2@AIR
(216) 780-0126 E-RESCUE.COM (MIKE)
ATRA.VP1@AIRE-RES-
CUE.COM DIRECTOR – AIREDALE
ADVOCACY
VICE PRESIDENT TERRY KRATCHMAN
PAUL DIGGINS (913) 393-3431
(719) 634-2508 TERRY.KRATCHMAN@AIR
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VOLUNTEER LIAISON
SECRETARY LINDA MIKLUSAK
PRISCILLA LUNDBLAD (219) 902-8667
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Table after table of silent auction items

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Sweet Sensation table. John Weber and
our very own Vanna —Mary Jo
Koranda — got the crowd bidding on
all the fabulous items. Bob & Denise
Seis lugged, hauled and dragged all the all day. Teri Stegemeyer
items for Annette’s Airelooms includ-
ing the heavy, concrete statues.
Bob McArthur manned the volunteer
table and displayed a new promotional
Rebecca Eash closes a tcket sale for
the ADT-L Quilt raffel
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board made for pet Now I’d like to share with you the
fairs and events by “numbers” from Saturday, Sept. 11: We
Tom Livick and had 155 people registered for the
Jackie VonBehren. event. Our total for the day’s event was
Carly Roofe, Jackie $20,000!
VonBehren, Van
O’Brien, Jane We are still waiting for payment from
Davis, Rebecca the professional photographer and pos-
Lyshoir all worked sibly some additional donations.
together
to get
everyone
checked
in for the
day’s
event. Alison Lang, Kim
Androw and Wendy Paquette
operated the cashier’s table
did
a great job keeping every-
one’s tummy full. Jill
Springborn and Jani and
George Egan worked the
crowd with the sale of tickets
for the doggie dish raffle.
Mary Mallek made sure you
saw all neat items to pur-
chase like dog beds, etched
glasses and dog treats at Paula Lackner, ATRA president
Fuzzy’s Boutique. Sue Stagg
did a grand job on all the t-shirts that
were embroidered with the festive In all, it’s a total that is amazing con-
FAF logo. sidering the economy. We are very
lucky to have the support we have in
Bruce Hauck, Sherra Elmer and Susan our organization and it IS because of
Dickson did a great job in capturing each and every one of you!!
the day in pictures. Karen Dallmann,
Barbara Durance, Carly Roofe, Kathy My hat is off to all of the following
Harrison and Lesli Weber helped to people who helped make the Fall Aire
distribute all the winning items on the Frolic such a tremendous event:
silent auction tables. Karen Dallmann Kim Androw
did a great job running the Airedale Ginny Brost
games with me this year. All the Steph Callahan
‘dales took home new toys and treats Susan Dickson
just for them! The big job of clean up Barbara Durance
went smooth and quickly with all the Rebecca Eash
people who stayed and helped stack Jani Egan and wonderful son George
chairs, fold up tables, sweep the floor Sherra Elmer
and take out the garbage. Peggy Flyte
Kathy Harrison
Karen Dallmann & Allen Hoffman
Janita Holgate
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 Candy & Bob Knueppel
Terry Kratchman and her won-
derful granddaughter Sara
Kratchman
Mary Jo Koranda & Alison
Lang
Mary Mallek & Fuzzy
Bob McArthur
Linda & Joe Miklusak
Marji Mull
Bob Nerad
Van O’Brien
Wendy Paquette
Bob & Denise Seis
Jill Springborn
Teri Stegemeyer
Sara & Pete Trippe
Jackie VonBehren and her
wonderful granddaughter Carly
Roofe
John & Lesli Weber
Susie Widmar
All the people who helped
with the clean up!
Shopping Annette’s Airelooms
More than 20 people paid their
own way at dinner Saturday
evening as we talked about
how great the day was and
what we could do to improve
the event for next year.

The Airedales thank you for

your support and I deeply
appreciate all of you and your
hard work!

Paula Lackner
President

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Sp’airedales to foster or adopt
Stanley (10-118-MI) Gertie (10-106-MI)
4 years n Male n Michigan n Peggy Flyte 616-214-0619 8 yrs. n Female n 65 lbs.
peggy.flyte@aire-rescue.com n Michigan n Peggy
Stanley is a big tall boy that needs love and attention. He is a Flyte, 616-214-0619,
character that needs the training and direction he's missed so peggy.flyte@aire-
that his charm and potential can flourish. He's going to need rescue.com or Barb
an Airedale-experienced home where it's understood not to Oimas, 989-837-5855,
leave anything on the counter. Because of his size, counter ATRAdales@yahoo.com
surfing and stealing food comes easily to him, so he will Gertie is is friendly with
need consistent training with patience. There is evidence of adults, cute, affectionate, likes
him chewing leather shoes/clothing, so he will need to be going for walks, and likes
crated initially when he cannot be watched. He has shown being petted. She is tolerant of
other dogs, but doesn't like
some aggressive behavior, and was previously living in a
them in her space, and she has

Gertie
home without other dogs. Stanley would do best in a home a high prey drive, therefore, no
as an only dog or with an older, more other dogs or cats in her home.
submissive dog as he is used to being Gertie is dominant, so she
dominant. Stanley likes people, and needs an Airedale experienced
can be affectionate. He rides well in a home. She has a sweet face
car and is looking forward to a new and is looking for a friend in a
and better life. If you feel you have loving home. Is Gertie the girl
the time and understanding necessary you've been looking for?
with lots of love to give Stanley, give

Stanley us a call.

Dolly (10-116-MI)
August 2000 n 10 yrs. old
Gracie
n 48.2 lbs. n Michigan n
Peggy Flyte, (616) 214-
0619, peggy.flyte@aire-
rescue.com or Barb
Oimas, (989) 837-5855,
ATRAdales@yahoo.com
Dolly is a sweet gal ready
to live the life of leisure
and pampering. She loves
people and is searching for
her forever home filled Gracie (10-117-MI)
9 year 6 months n Female n Michigan n Peggy Flyte
with love and affection.
Dolly came in with Gracie 616-214-0619 peggy.flyte@aire-rescue.com
age 9.5 but can be adopted Gracie, age 9.5 is a friendly, sweet, adorable girl with ener-
separately. If you are look- gy and love to give. She likes to play with other dogs and is
ing for someone to stop looking for a home where she will get the attention and
and smell the roses with, pampering she deserves. Gracie came in with 10 yr. old
Dolly is your gal. Dolly, but can be adopted separately. She is ready for her
forever home.
Dolly
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Honey (10-024-WI)
Aug 1999 n 10 years, 10 months n
Female n 54 pounds n Wisconsin n
Paula Lackner 715-526-5961
airedale@frontiernet.net
Honey lives up to her name, a honey of a
‘dale. Honey and her brother Lucky
came into rescue due to their owners
passing away and the daughter moved to
Florida, unable to take the two dogs with
her. The two dogs are littermates and
have been together their entire lives.
Honey is doing well at Camp Lackner
(foster home) and has gone to the vet
several times to help keep her in tiptop
shape. She had her teeth cleaned and lost
a few more but is doing fine with chew-
ing her food and treats. She recently had
a seizure that we are monitoring as well
as a lipoma (a fatty tumor) on her right
side.
She enjoys her walks and being sassy
with her brother. She lets him know
she is in charge! Honey is housebro-
ken, likes submissive dogs and she
does like CATS! She sits pretty when
she knows she is getting a treat.
She enjoys hanging out with her
humans while they are watching TV or
sewing. She will seek out attention
and affection from her humans. If she
does not feel you are paying attention
to her, she will “talk” and let you know
she wants your undivided attention. Honey
Can you find it in your heart to help with
these two wonderful dales? Please con-
tact Paula Lackner at airedale@frontier-
net.net or by phone 715-526-5961.

Disney (10-060-WI) favorite Bucko (10-030-OH)

Feb 2000 n 10 years, 4 months n
Female 63 pounds n Wisconsin
n Paula Lackner 715-526-5961
airedale@frontiernet.net.
Welcome to the world of Disney.
This young-at-heart girl is wishing
on a star that she will find a new
home that will love and appreciate
her. Disney was dumped at a shel-
ter because her family had a new
baby and she was no longer part of
the new family. Her new foster
family welcomed her with open
hearts and arms. She was overdue
for a bath and groom and her fos-
ter dad got her into the groomer
the next day. She looks like a mil-
lion bucks now and prances around
because she knows she looks beau-
tiful again. She resides with a male
Airedale buddy who she plays
with. Her foster dad says she
walks great on a leash and enjoys
her walks with her new buddy. She
is great with people and other dogs
but not cats or squirrels!
Disney loves her toys, treats and
especially likes to sneak human
food off the table. One of her
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pastimes 1 year 8 months n Male n 65 pounds n Ohio
is to n mguthrie2@neo.rr.com
counter a Likes to Play a Very Loving a Very
surf. Her Smart a Strong Personality a Wants to
foster Please a Handsome
parents Seeks the same in a new family (except he does
say they not care about your looks). If you are Airedale-
are experienced, have a fenced yard, would be
working happy as a one-dog family and the kids are
on that! older, Bucko would like to meet you!!
Overall,
Disney
Bucko
she has
adjusted
well in
her new
home
and is a happy girl. Her foster fam-
ily feels she needs a fenced yard as
she is a runner and given the
opportunity, she will take off. She
has lots of pep so do not let the
age fool you. She is in good health
and recently had her teeth cleaned.
She is up to date on her vaccina-
tions and microchipped.
Are you willing to grab on to her
star and give her the wish she so
deserves-a new forever home? I
would love to hear from you.
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Sophie (10-029-MN)
Mar 2002 n 8 years, 3 months n
Female n 75 pounds n
Minnesota n Stephanie Callahan
763-780-4413 sjcallahan@aire-
rescue.com
Sophie is shy at first, but once she
warms up to you she's a sweet and
affectionate and loves to sit in laps
and hold hands. She is warm, com-
ical and eager to please. When her
owner turned her over to rescue
she told me she was dumb. She is
not. She responds very well to pos-
itive training.
work with her to build confidence
and trust. Ninety-nine percent of
the time she is all love, seeking out
someone to cuddle with or a soft
spot to curl up in. One percent of
Sandy and James Bond (10-120-MI)
9 years 6 months n Female n Michigan n
Peggy Flyte 616-214-0619 peggy.flyte@aire-
rescue.com
Sandy, age 9.5 and James Bond, a neutered,
black and white male indoor cat are a special
pair. They are the companions of ATRA sup-
porter Phyllis Rusnell whom she surrendered to
us when she entered Hospice Care recently. Our
goal is to find them a home together with quiet
jazz and piano music so they can live the pam-
pered life to which they've been accustomed.
Sandy is calm and sweet and likes car rides and
go for walks. Sandy and James Bond are ready
to join your loving home.

She is a smart girl and food moti- Sophie

vated. Sophie knows the com-
mands sit, shake and kennel. She
also knows treat, walk and ride.
We are working on watch and
around to heel and she is doing
very well. She loves to walk and
walks well on a lead. She's very
the time, she is defending her ken-
nel area where she is boarding.
She does fine with all of the peo-
ple she knows at the kennel; she
can be skittish around strangers or
children and she will guard against

Sandy &
playful and bouncy for a girl and strangers that come to the door a
just needs someone to love and little too much.
bond with her.

Sophie needs someone who will

Sophie needs a quieter home in
Minnesota, with no kids and a
James Bond
Lucky (10-023-WI)
Aug 1999 n 10 years, 10 months n
Male n 82 pounds n Wisconsin n
Paula Lackner 715-526-5961
airedale@frontiernet.net
Lucky and his sister Honey came into
rescue due to his owners passing away
and daughter was not able to take the
two dogs with her to Florida. Honey
and Lucky have been together their
entire lives.
This sweet old guy is a gem and YOU
will be the lucky one when you
adopt the pair. Lucky has been to the
vet on several occasions for mostly
routine care. He had his teeth cleaned
Lucky immediately since they were in tough
shape; the reason for removing nine.
His molars are still there and he has no
problem eating his food or his treats.
We also had impacted hair removed
from his ears at the same time. We are
monitoring his heart murmur as well as
the start of cataracts. He does have
itchy skin and we tested him for thy-
roid levels and he is on soloxine, an
inexpensive pill, once a day.
Lucky is a sweet old guy who is look-
ing for a retirement home for his sister
and him. He cannot be in a home with
many steps. Traveling down steps he is
comfortable with five or six steps. He
will only travel up one or two steps, no
more. He does enjoy his walks and can
make it about one half mile one way.
He is a gentle soul that adores his sister
and follows her wherever she goes.
Can you find it in your heart to help
with these two wonderful ‘dales?
Please contact Paula Lackner at
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Teslinn Bella (10-103-OH)
8 years n Female n 90 pounds n
Ohio n Jane
mydales@hotmail.com
My registered name is Teslinn
Bella, but my friends just call me
Tess or Tessa
I am a straight forward gal.
Here are some great reasons why
you should adopt me over some
younger "fur kid":
1. I am completely house trained
2. Will not rip up your favorite
slippers or chew your favorite
chair
3. I did go to school..although I
may need a little brushing up.
4. I love to ride in the car and be
with you as much as possible
I have all the pep with none of the
Teslinn Bella
Ryder
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work of the younger pup. I require
an individual or family (no small
children under the age of 12) with
Airedale experience and a large
fenced yard to run. Here I am just
waiting to go home with you!
Ryder (10-087-MI)
April 24, 2004 n 6 years, 3
months n Male n 57 pounds n
Michigan n Barb Oimas at 989-
837-5855, ATRAdales@
Yahoo.com or Peggy Flyte at
616-214-0619, peggy.flyte@
aire-rescue.com
Ryder is a young 6-yr-old, good-
looking boy with lots of energy.
He needs a fenced-in yard, activity
and several longs walks each day
for exercise. Ryder is a strong dog,
so no little kids. He also has a
strong prey drive, so no cats or
other dogs. He rides well in the car
and likes outings. He has good
house manners and is crate-trained.
He cannot be on his human's bed
because of a possessive issue, but
is happy to sleep on his own bed
or blanket. If you are looking for
an energetic, sweet boy, Ryder
could be the boy for you.
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Ralphie (10-134-MN)
Oct 2007 n 2 years, 411months n Male 75
pounds n Minnesota n Judy Corey 952-882-
6350 coreyjl274@hotmail.com or Stephanie
Callahan 763-780-4413 sjcallahan@aire-res-
cue.com
Ralphie is very loving, knows sit, shake, give
five, and lay down. He seemed to be pretty easy
to train to do these things. He does very well
walking on a leash and loves to go for walks.
On the other hand, he is a jumper, a chewer and
would not be great around little kids. This guy
needs someone who will spend some time tak-
ing him to training and work on his over abun-
dance of enthusiasm!
When we go to get him to walk he is really full
of himself, he comes through the door at a full
gallop. It’s a wonder he does not hit his head on
the ceiling. What a boy! If he does not settle we
just turn our back on him and do not pay atten-
tion until he does. We walk past the corn and
bean fields and I suspect there are critters that
either live in there or at least pass through. His
nose really calls him to pull and see what has
been there and where it is now.
Ralphie needs someone who is home all day
and a fenced yard. He love people and wants to
be with his human. When he is left alone he
chews whatever he can get his mouth on. He
definitely needs a job and lots of exercise and
training. If you have the energy to match
Ralphie’s, give us a call.
Ralphie
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Colorado
Many, many thanks to Sharon Rafferty for setting up a booth
at the Highland Games in Estes Park for ATRA. She also
had two of her Airedales with her: Maddie and Lady, one of
Colorado’s five puppies. A lot of interest in rescue was gen-
erated and I have received calls from people interested in
possibly adopting as a result of them visiting with Sharon at
the booth during the two-day event. Thanks also to Sally
Schnellmann for transporting Allie and Annie and for the
home visits she has done during the past month. And thanks
to Kitty Dubois for also doing a home visit. A thank you
also goes to Amy Waters for doing a home visit and help-
Mixed ‘DalEs
Annie (10-101-KY) and
1.5 or 2 years old n Female n 20+ pounds n Kentucky n
Mary Huntsman, clareboothluce@aol.com
FOSTER HOME
URGENTLY NEEDED
Annie is a small, twentyish-pound mostly-Airedale rescued
from a high-kill shelter by an ATRA coordinator who initial-
ly believed she and her sister Abby were juvenile Airedales.
Abby has been adopted, but Annie remains in a boarding
kennel. She is being socialized as an “office dog”- she is
allowed to stay in the reception office during the day, where
she has been socialized with other dogs, cats, and an African
Grey parrot. She loves other animals, especially cats. She is
very energetic, can walk and potty on-leash, and has a sweet,
witty personality (naturally, she is mostly Airedale, after
all!). Annie urgently needs a foster or forever home. If you
have room in her life for her, please contact Mary Huntsman
at clareboothluce@ aol.com.
Annie
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ing with Allie. Thank you Allan Lundblad for also helping
with Allie and doing the second leg of Annie’s transport. A
special thanks to everyone who has stepped up to help me
during my recovery from my recent auto accident. A very
special heartfelt thanks goes out from me personally for all
of the cards and caring thoughts and wishes I have received
— they have brought sunshine into a difficult time.
Michigan
Michigan has kept very busy this past month. We are espe-
cially appreciative of our volunteers who provide foster
homes for our Airedales in Rescue. Vicki Kudla is fostering
Gertie, Ryder and Stanley. Michelle Nikiforuk has been fos-
tering Dolly, Gracie and Crystal. We are happy to report that
Crystal was adopted this past month and has gone to her
new home. Diane Martin fostered Hugo and he was also
adopted and has joined his new family. Thank you to Family
Friends Veterinary Hospital for fostering Jake before he was
adopted. Susi Harter took Jake home with her Labor Day
weekend so he wouldn’t have to spend the holiday being
boarded. In addition to having Jake as her houseguest, she is
also fostering Sandy and her feline buddy James Bond. I
guess there really is room for one or two more!
Carol and Glenn Domeracki are fostering Annie. She is
expected to have hip surgery this week. Kirk Nims is foster-
ing a new boy named Rodeo, who we hope to have up on
the web site real soon. We are in great need of more foster
homes so if this is anything you’d like to consider volunteer-
ing for, please let us know. We’ll let you know how it works.
THANK YOU to the volunteers who have helped with trans-
porting these wonderful dogs and assisted with doing home
visits. Alan Colter transported Stanley to Vicki Kudla’s, then
on very short notice and on a weekend, adjusted his sched-
ule to assist with Phyllis Rusnell’s companions Sandy and
James Bond. Gun and Jean-Pierre Penhoat transported Jake
to Family Friends Veterinary Hospital and came back a sepa-
rate day to be with an applicant for a meet-n-greet. Kirk
Nims picked up Rodeo and took him to his vet appointment.
Teri Schultz did a home visit.
Several Michigan Airedales went to their new homes this
month. They are: Hugo, Crystal (now known as Sophie), and
Jake. Thank you volunteers for all you do for Airedale
Rescue. We are truly grateful for whatever you can do to
help. If you think you’d like to volunteer but haven’t before
or aren’t sure what you can do, let us know and we’ll be
happy to discuss it with you. Continued
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Just a note to say that being at the Fall
Aire Frolic is so much fun, and is a
great way to meet other Airedale-peo-
ple. Anyone who loves Airedales
would enjoy this annual event. I hope
to meet more of you there next year.
Peggy Flyte and Barb Oimas
Ohio
Welcome back Renee Klein, it’s been a
while since we needed you to do a
home visit for us. Thank you, Neil and
Duke for visiting with Emily and
Daniel. They now have Roxie. As
Emily wrote: “I know it has been less
than a week but we already love this
dog. She fits in with us so well and she
is making both Daniel and me so
happy. Our schedules have been pretty
opposite lately and so we don’t get to
see each other for a long time every-
day. It makes it so nice to have compa-
ny when I come home. I know Daniel
loves it too when he comes home and
Roxie is there to greet him and keep
him company. Thanks to Kim Z for
taking care of Roxie and for getting her
with Emily and Daniel. Big thanks to
Kate Sitzman and Lucy for doing the
home visit for Keitha Meyer. I know
President’s message
We brought Autumn in with a bang at
the annual Fall Aire Frolic this year.
Please see our pictures and article in
this newsletter. Many thanks to the Fall
Aire Frolic Committee for all their
hard work.
With the change of season, also comes
some reminders to all of us dog own-
ers. With the cool weather, many peo-
ple love to bake and their is nothing
better than the smell of baking bread.
Airedales think that too! They especial-
ly like to eat the dough. PLEASE keep
that bread dough out of reach of your
counter surfing Airedale as it can be
very dangerous. Just like the bread ris-
ing in the oven, your Airedale’s stom-
ach is also an oven and bread dough
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we’ll find Keitha an Airedale very
soon. Many thanks to Eleanor and
Alan Snyder for their most generous
donation to help Ruffin.
Don’t forget the upcoming
Fundraising opportunities: Make
ATRA the recipient of your Secret
Santa gifts. (Last year my Santa was a
23 year old and he was relieved not to
have to buy anything for an old lady.
AND, we have PayPal!) Also in
December is the “Half-Way-Home”
Matching Funds Fundraiser. Look at
your AireMail for more information! -
Carol G
Wisconsin
Wow, what a great time we had at the
Fall Aire Frolic! Please see the pictures
and article in this newsletter. Many
thanks to everyone who made this
event so successful.
Wisconsin has three Airedales that
need their forever homes. Thanks to
Evi and Dick Frome for continuing to
foster Disney, a wonderfully young 10
year old who gets along with the resi-
dent dogs and really has no health or
can cause a trip to the emergency clinic
along with surgery.
The Fall season also brings shorter
days so when you walk your ‘dale,
make sure you have reflective clothing
on and a reflector on your ‘dales collar.
Enjoy the colors and the wonderful
crisp smell in the Aire!
Good news! Both of our blind
Airedales were placed in their forever
homes this past month. Ruffin and
Stevie are now settled and doing well
in their new loving homes.
Make a difference in a ‘dale’s life, get
involved with ATRA!
Paula Lackner
10
temperament issues.
Honey and Lucky are still residing at
Camp Lackner and need to find their
forever home. They have been together
their entire lives and would like to stay
that way. They celebrated their 11th
birthday in August, have some health
issues and they like the company of
each other and humans.
At the Fall Aire Frolic, foster Mom
Mary Jo Koranda announced she was
adopting her foster girl Zelda. Congrats
Zelda! We hope you and Mary Jo have
many years together.
Tom and Lois Livick recently lost both
their girls and they offered to help fos-
ter. They now have their opportunity as
they are taking on a special needs ‘dale
named Maddie. Maddie is a 10 month
old whose leg was broken and never
fixed. So she will go through orthope-
dic surgery to correct her leg and that
is where Tom and Lois come in. They
will be fostering her through surgery
and rehab. We are so thankful to them
for taking on this very special girl.
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 Holiday 2010
To order visit aire-rescue.com/shop or call Linda at 219-902-8667, 9 a.m.-
8p.m. central. Credit cards accepted, online orders can also select “phone
order” during checkout to provide credit card number by phone and
receive exact shipping amount.

Ornaments
Airedale with Scarf Ornament
Deluxe Ornament by This Airedale can jump into a tree,
Janis Charbonneau of or hang out just about anywhere.
Windfall’s Company. Colors Made from cold cast stone resin and
and ribbons vary as each is beautifully hand painted! Approx. 2”.
unique. Measures approxi- 6A10C $5.50
mately 4 1/2” in. by 3 1/2” in.
Each ornament is artist
signed, dated and copyright-
ed. 6C09Bb $14.95

Airedale Green Holiday Tea

Cup Ornament Using the Tiny
Ones series of figurines we offer a
delightful Cup of Tea for any special
occasion or an everyday display! All
items are hand painted stone resin.
6A10B $10

Aire-Angel Wool Art Ornament

Hand crafted by Connie Versagi.
Limited supply. 6A10D $20
Santa’s
Little Pals Airedale in Stocking
Ornament 6A10E $5.50

Airedale Cookie
Sleigh Ride Ornament is beauti- Cutter Stainless
fully hand painted “Tiny Ones” stone steel. Hand made in
resin and blister packaged. Approx. the USA. 4” wide.
Size: 3 1/2” L x 1 1/2” W x 3 1/4” H Stainless steel. Hand
6A10A $12 made in the USA. 4”
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 ural rawhide. Individually wrapped, non-toxic, water-based ink with
colors that do not run! All cards measure 4-3/8” x 6-3/8” and come
with a brightly colored mailing envelope. Post office approved for
mailing, three wags approved for crunching.

Greeting cards All are $3.95

Cozy Xmas 13A09C Greetings 13C09C

Greeting cards for the holidays,
8 cards with 8 envelopes, 5” x 7”
Santa Paws 13B09C
Holiday Dreams 6B08A $7 8

Airedale Ornaments 6A08A $7

New Home 13D09C Friends 13E09C

Edible dog cards are 100 % nat-

Soft goods
“Got Airedales?” Roofus Art
ATRA exclusive: Airedale Pale Ale, Pints Pub in Denver, Sweatshirt Colorful screen print
design on cotton/poly blend ash
Col. The distinctive Pale Ale logo on the front of both the T-shirt
gray sweatshirt. Artwork by artist
and sweatshirt can’t be purchased at Pints Pub!
Leslie Eiler. 9F07B $20 S, M, L, XL
Airedale Pale Ale Red T-shirt 100% preshrunk cotton 9A10A
$21/$22.50 M, L, XL, XXL

Airedale Pale Ale Black

Sweatshirt 50/50 ploy blend
SKU 9F10A $29/$31XXL

ATRA Exclusive Tapestry

Throw Machine wash, tumble
dry 50” x 70” cotton throw
7C08C $48

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Gift ideas
Gator Magnet Clip This high intensity
Roofus Golf/Wet Beard
magnet can hold a 50 page catalog! It meas-
Towel Choose from two colors ures 1.5” x 3”, opaque white with full color
Navy or Hunter and take advan- transfer print. Perfect for chip bags, pet food
tage of the grommet and clip to bags, lockers, file cabinets, refrigerators
keep it handy when you need it. and more. 7A09B $3.75
Embroidered with comical Roofus
Art by artist Leslie Eiler. 11A07A
$10 Airedale Figurine
Beautiful, high quality, stone-like
resin Airedale figurine. Each figurine comes in
molded foam packing and in a box ready for gift
giving. The detail on this large figurine is even
better than the picture shows! Size: Approx 6.5” x
6.5” 20A09A $16

Pencil Cup Airedale Pencil Cup

Who would not want an Airedale in
their desk or computer table pencil
holder? This stone-like resin pencil
holder comes in molded foam pack-
ing and in a box ready for gift giving.
Approx 5” to the top of the head and
cup is 3.25” in diameter. 12A08A
2011 Brown Trout 2011 Pet Prints Calendar
$12
Calendar 2A09A $14 12” x 12” 12” x 12”, September 2010-
December 2011 2B09A $14
Little Thunder Tote
Grocery Bag
“Airedale Rescue: Recycle
Mouse Pads
an Airedale, Adopt an
Long lasting
Airedale,” www.aire-
polyester sur-
rescue.com” Textured,
face to provide
100gsm non-woven
optimal track-
polypropylene. Removable
ing. Suregrip
plastic insert fits snugly in
rubber back.
the bottom to add durability
Permanently
and support. Reinforced car-
dyed design.
rying handles measure 20”
bag Size: 13” x 12” x 8”.
“Enzo” mouse pad, 9.25” x 7.75” True Blue mouse pad
9A09A Red, blue, green $4
18C07A $5 7.75” x 9.25” 18A09A $9

Garden Flags

Each flag is made from 100% polyester. The

double-sided flag is two pieces of material so
text and image can be seen on both sides.
Fade resistant and weather proof. Measures
approximately 11” x 15”

Holiday 6A06B $15

Airplanes & Airedales 10_09A $15
Autumn Leaves 10B09A $15
Stroll in the Park 10A09A $15
Winter Berries 10C09A $15
True Blue 10C08A $15
Night Watch 10A07A $15

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 SparkeyTM Key Ring Rescue Bandana
This key chain really “SPARKS” This beautiful bandanna
attention with full color printing and a has a new look to an old
super bright LED light. It is 1.5” x favorite. It is a large 31” x
2.5” 16A10B $4 21” x 21” bandanna.
Perfect for any Airedale to
wear proudly! 13A06B $3

Doggie Collection
Airedale 3-D Key Chain Many peo- Doggie Clown Body
ple wonder what the key to success 20B10Bb
really is, and where to find it. Well, look Doggie Devil Body
no further than your own front pocket! 20B10Bc
Your favorite friend will go wherever you go, and keep a $12 ($17 with head) The
watchful eye on those keys you keep losing! Made from resin and patented interchangeable,
beautifully hand painted. 16A10A $4 locking o-ring system
allows you to create differ-
ent DOOGIE designs.
Goes with the Airedale
Airedale Aire-fresheners Scented Aire Head sold separately ($5
Fresheners in a unique Airedale shape (4” X 4”) or additional).
Bone shape (4” X 2”) to hang in your car or any-
where you want. Approximate
size. Hand made by Miz Mauk
Country Crafts exclusively for
ATRA. Perfect for a rescuers car
when picking up that stinky Lapel Pin/Tie Tack As a pin or a tie tack,
Airedale from a shelter! this friendly face shows who’s really adorable.
Beautifully hand painted and made of stone
Airedale shaped Aire-freshener 20C10A $4 resin. Approx. Size: 1/2” to 3/4” in dia. 8A10A
Bone Aire-fresheners 20C10B $3 $3

Post Earrings Now

Pup-mobile magnet This hilarious magnet is a must for anyone you can highlight the
wanting to let fellow drivers know your favorite breed! It is 6.375” x breed you most fancy
4.625” and features at least two ATRA rescue dogs, Max Versagi when choose these
(passenger side center) & Tali Seis (driver side outside). 14A10A adorable Airedale ear-
$5.50 rings. Hypoallergenic
goldtone posts. Approx.
Size: 1/2” to 3/4” in dia.
8A10B $8

Airedale Heavy Duty Tote

Bag This 20”x15”x7” tote bag
can hold a lot of stuff. Perfect
for the beach, it can hold your
towels, drinks, bathing suits
and more. Great for the park,
put your toys, books, drinks or
dog toys. 9A10A $20

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Donations and fundraisers for the fur kids
FAF Item Donations
December: “HALF WAY HOME” Angela Anderson & Rebecca Lyshoir
Donald Neff Mary Mallek & Fuzzy
Matching Funds Fundraiser Kim Androw Jeni McAllister
When a dog needs to be rescued, but rescue is full or the dog is dog aggres- Anonymous Bob McArthur
sive, we don’t question. NO is not in our vocabulary! When a dog needs res- Anything Airedale Kathleen Mergaert
cue, rescue sometimes needs help. When we’re “full” or we don’t have an Applewood Kennels Linda & Joe Miklusak
Kathy Auberg Marji Mull
appropriate place for a dog we turn to professional kennels. Francie Austin-Miller Bob & Adrienne Nerad
Bill Baird Karlene Ochoa
When the dog makes it to rescue the dog is half way to its new life. The dog Marlene Bautch Barb & Dave Oimas
is safe. The dog is cared for. The dog is fed. The dog is Half Way Home. But Heidi Bjorgen Wendy Paquette
kennels cost money. Carolyn Boyd Sue Quale
Ginny Brost Sue Radtke
During the month of December we are honored to present a matching-funds Sheila Cameron Nancy Raeder
Dick & Mary Clarke of Dohn & Marsha Roush
fundraiser to help pay for these Half Way Home dogs. When you make a Care-A-Lot Pet Supply Bob & Denise Seis
donation and specify “Half Way Home” your donation will be matched dol- Dale & Mary Culp Steve & Lori Seifert
lar-for-dollar (to a maximum of $1,000). Do without one Starbucks® drive- Ann Curran Linda Silvasi-Kelly
thru and mail that $5 to ATRA; we receive $10 and THAT can pay for one Karen Dallman & Allen Jill & Troy Springborn
day at a kennel. Hoffman Teri Stegemeyer
Jadie Davis Stella & Chewy's Pet
Jane Davis Products
Mark your calendar DECEMBER DONATE
Bob & Pearl Dawson Dave Stone of Stone
Specify: HALF WAY HOME = WIN-WIN for ATRA and the dogs we all Carol & Glenn Cabinet & Top Company
love. Thank you! Domeracki Sara & Pete Trippe
Cathy & Tom Dougherty LaVerne VanDerZee
We’ve got a Secret idea Lori Dunbar, Connie Versagi
For those of you that have Secret Santa’s at work: As wonderful as it is to Pawsmopolitan John & Lesli Weber
walk away with those packages, how about knowing you helped to save a Rebecca Eash Peggy White
Rita Ferrer Wisconsin Airedale
life instead. Not only will you feel wonderful, it’s so easy for your co-work- Peggy Flyte Terrier Club
ers. They can mail a check, call in with their VISA or use PayPal. (It can’t get Nancy Foster Kim Zaborniak
much easier than that.) So think about it this upcoming holiday season. Evi Frome
Another scented candle for you or doing something that really matters for the Fromm Family Gourmet Donations
dogs you love. Pet Foods
Druci Gault Charles Bryant
Happy Alma Mel Monte Tom & Mary Gaines Claudia Burns
Birthday, David Dinger Memorial Sondra Grosse Dick & Mary Clarke
Joseph & Linda Paul & Kathy Harrison Victor Cole
Alison Miklusak
Tom & Susan Barrett Janet Hart Lynn Dennis
Nicole Marshall Arnold & Gloria Koch Beth Hauck John Diller
Vivian Sangunett Sponsor an Judy Lovellette Pat Hemmerich John & Catherine
Janine Theisen Brenda Miller Hill's Science Diet Dittmar
Airedale Jean Powers Susan Jensen Theodore Fine
Lydia Ross Honey & Patricia Smith
Spotlight Lucky
Dawn Kane Janet Hanser
Rick Kane Moira Herman
Lise St. Pierre Lise St. Pierre Bill Kinney Carol & Mark Howitz
Mary Jo Koranda Pamela Malancuk
Fall Aire Frolic Donations Terry Kratchman Patricia McHenry
Mark Androw Carol & Lee Kirsch Nancy Schanke Jim & Paula Lackner Timothy Ruffin
Anonymous Terry Kratchman Carol Smith Mary Larson Ron & Ann Smith
Ron & Kathy Augberg Robert McArthur Troy & Jill Springborn Sue Lineau Lise St. Pierre
Megan Christiansen Sharon Neilon Jackie Von Behren Craig & Michelle Mark Sutton
Carol Domeracki Karen Olsen Lesli & John Weber Luebke Sandra Vanis
Peggy Flyte Kathleen Pratt William White Verizon, Rita Barker

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 Liberty went from Linda Miklusak
More donations a foster home in and Peggy Flyte
Adoption Donations Missouri to a for- helped with the
ever home in transport. Kathy
Diana Aug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Raison
Jim & Linda Bell . . . . . . . . . .Max 10-091-OH Camden, Ohio on Brockway is the
Kathy Brockway . . . . . . . . . .Stevie 10-086-WI August 14th. proud new owner.
Mike & Janis Clark . . . . . . . .Oliver 10-077-IN Lindsay Braman,
Hope & Matt Gardiner . . . . . .Lilah 10-111-KY Sharla Bailey, Maddie went from
Rebecca Hann . . . . . . . . . . . .Sully 10-004-MO Carol Vizzier, a kennel in
Amy & Wick Hearn . . . . . . . .Abby 10-102-KY Memphis, Tenn. to
Chip Bryant, Bill
Sandra Ignafol . . . . . . . . . . . .Buck 10-051-OH a foster home in
Earl & Carol Klukas . . . . . . .Jake 10-124-MI and Rosalyn
Powers, Karen Edgerton, Wis. on
Karl & Lesley Kovacs . . . . . .Crystal 10-121-MI
the weekend of
Paula & James Lackner . . . . .Cheyenne 09-182-WI
Jodie Orr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Hugo 10-114-MI
Kuykendoll and
Judy Walters, Bob
Transports Sept. 18-19.
Alexander & Jamie Pera . . . .Murphy 10-069-IN Seis, Louise September Miles: Jackie Cash, Carol
Vizzier, Bill Fox,
Sarah Richardson . . . . . . . . . .Summer 10-098-MO Keller and new
Victor & Jeannie Ruff . . . . . .Emma 10-100-IA owners Mike and 1,746 Rebecca Lysohir
Frank Weber . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harley 10-107-KS Jamie Dillon and new foster
helped with the transport. parents Tom and Lois Livick
In Honor helped with the transport.
Hannah Evans: For Priscilla Lundblad to speed her
recovery
On Saturday, Sept. 4, Stevie went
from a foster home in Shawano, Thank you all for helping with
Event - Airedale Antics Wis. to a forever home in Portage, Liberty, Stevie and Maddie!
Anonymous Mich. Paula Lackner, Ed Stuebe,
Susan Doyle
Frank Weber
Corporate matching programs double your gift
Memorial Donations Your employer may match gifts to non-profit orgnanizations as a way to
Mankay Ackman Fennie Zimmerman be sure they are supporting the causes most important to their team mem-
Carol Chandler Sydney Rehtmeyer Chandler in bers. Ask your employer if they have a match program when you are
memory of Ludwig who we miss every day. donating to ATRA. The ‘dales thank you.

Making the most of your donations

ATRA appreciates each and every dollar you donate to our rescue organi-
zation. In this tough economic climate, we have reviewed many of our
procedures in an effort to best utilize every dollar we receive so it bene-
fits the Airedales directly. In the past, we mailed out thank you letters to
every donator at the end of the month. With increased postal rates we
have put a new procedure in place that will save ATRA over $540 annu-
ally, money that can be better utilized for the care of our Airedales. We
will be sending out a yearly statement in the month of December to any-
one who has donated during 2010. We will, of course, continue to
acknowledge any contribution in our monthly newsletter. We would also
be happy to acknowledge a donation via email if we have your email
address.

In memory of the beautiful Toby, a loving,
funny and devilish ADT who made my life
richer for almost 15 happy years.
-- M.J. Smetanka
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We thank all of you for your generosity and kindness in our quest to help
every Airedale that comes in to the arms of ATRA.
Sincerely,
The ATRA Board of Directors
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Update: Winston
What a transformation Winston has gone through since Steve Dahlke of
Wisconsin adopted him. Winston, 5, lived with an older couple and a
small dog-friend. The man of the house ended up in a nursing home. The
lady loved Winston dearly but could not walk him and he had a very
small yard with electronic fencing. Winston was petrified of being
zapped so he got little or no exercise. Congratulations to Steve and
Winston. They walk
every day and Winston
loves to play with other
dogs and has a tremen-
dous amount of energy
now.

Steve says: I don’t

think I’ve done any-
thing special.
I feed him a mix of the
salmon and weight
management dry food.
Winston, May 2010 Half a cup in the morn- Fifi 1998-2010
ing and at night another half a cup mixed with a scoop of canned Atlantic Condolences to Taffy Ross, Fifi’s mom.
Taffy is a valuable and skilled home vis-
salmon dog food.
itor for ATRA in the St. Louis area.
He gets carrots when I have dinner and he gets his treats. A Purina Dental
Bone every morning when I leave for work and another at the end of the
day. He also really like Beggin’ Strips…”Bacon..Bacon”
I do feel proud, but it’s also my reward. He
We go for a walk twice a day (every day, I have not missed a day :-)).
filled the hole in my heart and he helps fill my
At first he could barely make it around 2 square blocks, but we’ve built it
life with joy. I too, smile a lot with
up a little at a time. Now, the route is
him. He gives me, as much as I give
over a mile. I walk and he’s able to do a
him. I’m lucky; he came already
lot of running and squirrel chasing.
trained. In all honesty, I don’t’ think
Once we go off of daylight saving, we’ll
I’ve had to discipline once. I’ve
probably only go once a day, so I’ve
learned the commands he was raised
tried to make sure I get his weight down
with and he obeys them. He’s easy.
before winter.
In the evening, I spend time on the
I really mean it when I say he’s a great
floor with him and he does get his “lap
dog. He’s my boy!
time.” On weekends, we just do stuff.
He may get three walks or we’ll go vis-
iting, clean the house or do yard work,
but he doesn’t get to sleep all day. He’s
usually a tired boy come Sunday night.

The weight had to come off. A fat old

dog is a dying dog. He is going to live a
long time! The weight loss has made
him feel better and he is happy. People
(friends, relatives, people we walk with,
.. etc.) all comment on the fact that he is Winston, October 2010
such a happy dog.

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Reflection
I Want to Quit
(This Is What Animal Rescue Is Like)
By Joan C. Fremo, founder PyrAngels, the Great Pyrenees rescue network
I want to quit!
My health is bad. There are days I feel
so terrible that I can barely move. My
phone bills are outrageous, and I could
have replaced my van with the funds I
have spent these last 3 years---on ani-
mals that were not my own.
I want to quit!
I spend hours and hours emailing about
dogs. There may be 500 messages
when I start---and at 4 a.m., when I
finally shut down the computer, there
are still 500 emails to be read.
I want to quit!
Gosh, I haven't the time left to email
my friends. I can't remember the last
book I read, and I gave up my sub-
scription to my local newspaper--- I
used to enjoy reading it, cover to cover,
but now it often ends up in the bottom
of the squirrel's cage---unread.
I want to quit!
I've spent days emailing what
seems like everyone---trying to
find a foster home, help for a
dog languishing in a shelter---but
his time has run out, and the
shelter has had to euthanize to
make room for the next sad soul.
I want to quit!
I swear, I walk away from my
computer to stretch my legs---let
the dogs out---and come back to
find another dog in desperate
need. There are times I really
dread checking my email. How
will I find the funds, the help, to
save yet another dog?
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I want to quit!
I save one dog, and two more take its
place. Now an owner who doesn't want
his dog---it won't stay in his unfenced
yard. An intact male wanders... This
bitch got pregnant by a stray... This 3-
month-old pup killed baby chicks...
The dog got too big... This person's
moving and needs to give up his pet. I
ask you, friends---what town, what
city, what state doesn't allow you to
own a pet?
I want to quit!!
I just received another picture, another
sad soul with tormented eyes that peer
out of a malnourished body. I hear
whimpering in my sleep, have night-
mares for days...
I want to quit!
Many of the "Breed People" don't seem
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to want to hear about these dogs.
Breeders either don't realize, or just
don't care, how many dogs of their
breed are dying in shelters.
I want to quit!
I just got off the phone. "Are you Pyr
Rescue? We want to adopt a male to
breed to our female." How many times
do I have to explain? I have tried to
explain about genetics, about health
and pedigrees. I explain that rescue
NEUTERS! I usually end up sobbing,
as I explain about the vast numbers of
animals dying in shelters across the
country, as I describe the condition
many of these animals are found in. I
wonder if they really heard me...
I want to quit!
It is not like I don't have enough res-
cues of my own to worry about---but
others have placed dogs improper-
ly and aren't there to advise the
new owners.
I want to quit!
There ARE some unscrupulous
rescues out there---hoarders, col-
lectors, and folks who will short
change the care of the animals to
make a dollar. The save them all,
regardless of temperament, putting
fellow rescuer's and adopters at
risk but not being truthful.
I want to quit!
I have trusted the wrong people---
had faith and heart broken...
I want to quit!
AND THEN... My dog, Magnus,
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lays his head in my lap, he comforts
me with his gentle presence---and the
thought of his cousins suffering stirs
my heart.
I want to quit!
AND THEN... One of those 500 emails
is from an adopter. They are thanking
me for the most wonderful dog on
earth---they cannot imagine life with-
out their friend---their life is changed,
and they are so grateful.
I want to quit!
AND THEN... One of my adopted
Rescues has visited a nursing home. A
patient that has spent the last few years
unable to communicate, not connect-
ing-- -Lifts his hand to pat the huge
head in his lap, softly speaks his first
words in ages--- to this gentle fur
child.
I want to quit!
AND THEN... A Good Samaritan has
found and vetted a lost baby, "I can't
keep him, but I'll take care of him until
you find his forever home."
I want to quit!
AND THEN... "Jamie took his first
steps holding on to our Pyr." "Joan,
you should see this dog nursing this
hurt kitten!" "I was so sick, Joan, and
he never left my side..."
I want to quit!
AND THEN... I get an email from a
fellow rescuer, "Haven't heard from
you in a while---you OK? You know I
think of you..."
I want to quit!
AND THEN... A dozen rescuers step
up to help, to transport, to pull, and to
offer encouragement. I have friends I
have never seen, but we share tears,
joys, and everything in between. I am
not alone. I am blest with family of the
heart, my fellow Rescuers. Just days
ago it was a friend who shared her wit
and wisdom, whose late night email
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lifted my heart. Sometimes it is friends find the strength to go on.
who only have time to forward you a
smile. Often, it is my friends who for- I want to quit!
ward me the notices of dogs in need. But not today. There's another email,
another dog needing Rescue.
There are Rescuers who see a failing
transport and do everything they can to This piece is dedicated, with love and
find folks to pull it together for you. gratitude, to all my fellow rescuers.
Joan
Rescuers who'll overnight or foster
your Dog while you seek transport. [Ed. Note: This update is on the
PyrAngel Web site: Unfortunately
There are Rescuers not used to or Pyrangel Rescue Network is no longer
comfortable with your breed, but who able to accept animals into rescue due
put aside their discomfort to help. to lack of funding. Thank you for your
support over the years - please hug
There are Rescuers whose words play your pyr! -- Pyrangel Rescue Network]
the music of our hearts.
Foster homes that love your Rescue,
and help to make them whole
again---body and spirit. Foster
homes that fit your baby in, Sightings
though it may not be their
breed.
Rescuers whose talents and
determination give us tools to
help us. Rescuers we call on for
help in a thousand ways, who
answer us, who hear our pleas.
Rescuers who are our family,
our strength, our comrades in
battle.
I know I cannot save every Pyr
in need. I know my efforts are a
mere drop in a sea. I know that
if I take on just one more---
those I have will suffer.
I want to quit!
But I won't. When I feel over-
whelmed, I'll stroke my
Magnus's head while reading
my fellow Rescuers emails. I'll
cry with them, I'll laugh with
them---and they will help me Karen Dallmann with two of her Airedales
Katie (front) and Dolly. Both were fosters
who never left. They share their home with
another rescue 'dale Dylan and their dad,
Allen Hoffman.
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Sightings

Above: A happy ending: Max was thrown

from the car. Recovered and in his new
home, his new sister Zoey (a champion
Afghan) bows to the toy master!

Lower right: Justice on a hike in the Barrens

of Bayfield County, Wis.

Lower left: Oliver Lackner spotted lounging.

Upper left: Dasie and dad hike in the

Rockies.

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From rescue to transport: Stevie is home
In June, ATRA received a phone call about an Airedale that
appeared in a good Samaritan's yard in western Wisconsin. The
person felt there was something wrong with his sight.
Jane Zuber delivered him to a local vet office where he was named
Stevie. A day later, Jill Springborn drove to pick him up and deliv-
er him to Camp Lackner so we could learn more about him. We too
detected he had limited vision so I made an appointment with my
vet to have him looked at. He also had a foul smelling mouth. —
later discovered to be a severely infected canine in his lower jaw.
His eyes were examined and sure
enough, he was completely blind
in one eye. My vet referred
Stevie to a veterinarian ophthal-
mologist to see if there was
something that could be done
with his one eye. Stevie and I
met with Dr. Gretchen and we
were informed that he had retinal
atrophy that is a genetic condi-
tion and his blindness occurred
over a period of time. He was blind and the prognosis was that no
surgery could bring back any of his sight.
So off we went back home. I was bummed but it didn't seem to
bother Stevie. We scheduled a teeth cleaning for Stevie and during
that procedure they had to deep clean his jaw due to the huge
infection. The surgery didn't faze him either. Stevie fit in with all
the resident 'dales immediately. The pack accepted him with no
issues and he adored all of them, especially Annie.
We marveled at how he
would follow everyone
in the yard. When they
ran, so would he. On
occasion, he would run
into the lawn furniture
or a tree but it never
bothered him, but it
made us cringe! What
was especially amazing
was how he used his
front legs like a blind
person uses a walking
cane. He would "touch"
his way around to make
sure the area in front of
Linda Miklusak and Stevie
him was safe.
He loved dinnertime except when he would find vegetables in his
bowl. I thought one night I had found a vegetable he liked. I had
cut up a cucumber for all the dogs and they each had a few pieces
in their bowl. When Stevie was finished eating I praised him for
eating his vegetables. He smiled at me and walked away. When I
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picked up his bowl I
found he had hid the
pieces under his bowl!
What a stinker.
In August, Peggy Flyte
of Michigan contacted
us to say she had a
home that was interest-
ed in Stevie. After the
home visit, Peggy and
Jon called me to tell
One for the road... me what a wonderful
person Kathy Brockway is and how well she cared for her two
Airedales. After talking with Kathy, we made arrangements to
move Stevie to Michigan Labor Day weekend.
I drove
Stevie to the
Illinois bor-
der and met
with Ed and
Michelle
Stuebe. Ed
and Michelle
met Linda
Miklusak
and Linda
met Peggy
Flyte. Peggy
Meeting Mom and new brothers
took the hon-
ors of delivering Stevie and witnessing introductions with the resi-
dent 'dales and intrigue with the cat. It was love at first site for both
Stevie and his new Mom. The first night he slept with her so he
had won her heart immediately. Kathy tells us that Stevie likes his
vegetables cooked, not
raw! What a funny guy.
As do all the fosters who
grace our home, Stevie
taught Jim and me some
new lessons in life. His
zest for life was infectious
and he always seemed to
have a smile on his face
despite his lack of eye-
sight. His trust in humans
and canines alike was
amazing. And of course,
when it comes to eating
your vegetables, don’t
give up: try, try, try again
until you like them!
It’s a cat!
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Event HELP WANTED
Omaha: Petsmart Pictures with Santa Part Time Fundraiser
Dec. 11, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Oakview Mall Coordinator
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY!

Update Airedale Terrier Rescue and Adoption

is a team of volunteers rescuing
A note from JB & MaryEllen Lyon...We adopted 'Barkley' approximately 3 years Airedales one at a time. Volunteers
ago from your organization. Your representative Terry Kratchman, Kansas City, stand ready to help any homeless
was the coordinator with Barb Oimas. Barkley has seamlessly fit into our lives Airedales and provide them with quali-
and occupies a very special place in our hearts. Some of his little quirks have ty care and love while searching for
been cause for much speculation. He loves sirens and will reverently howl; he their perfect forever homes.
wants mom and dad during thunderstorms and will react (non-violently) to the
'racking of a pistol' (we occasionally target shoot). He LOVES our grandkids and Not all volunteers can drive or foster
occasionally, in his eagerness to play, knocks them over. Hey, dust yourself off an Airedale. We’re looking for the
and get back up!! They have Malmutes, so are used to big dogs, but ours are Airedale lover who is willing to iden-
more fun. Thank you for the blessing in this big goofy dog. His presence fills our tify people who will support ATRA
hearts and house. financially. Are you tenacious, con-
vincing, confident and able to charm
people to cooperate with a simple
Sighting raise of your bushy eyebrows? ATRA
needs a leader who, like an Airedale,
is not afraid to ask for what he or
she wants.

Responsibilities include working with

coordinators on various fund raising
efforts, reporting upcoming events to
the ATRA newsletter and Web site, con-
tacting companies and/or individuals
to ask for funds and donated goods
for this non-profit organization and
contribute creative ideas to raise
funds.

Will train the right person. No health

insurance. Hours vary. Salary, price-
less.

To apply, contact Paula Lackner at

airedale@frontiernet.net or
715-526-5961.

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More FAF sightings
Top: Bob McArthur and Linda Milusak in deep discussion
about... Airedales!
Middle: Lori Piette greets survivor Lucy of the Magic 9.
Bottom: Rebecca Lyshoir consults with the photography
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