Posts by Starting Over Airedale Rescue

Farewell to Quinn Adopting a senior dog is an act of pure, unselfish love. Old dogs often come with silly quirks, cloudy eyes, and unknown health issues. Some endure many years of medical and emotional neglect. So begins the story of Quinn… Quinn was approximately nine years old when she came into rescue, blinded in one…

Paul Martin, Jr. left us at the age of 67 after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was our volunteer, Elaine Martin’s other half, and dad to their Airedale, Maggie. He was also a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran. He loved being out on his boat and enjoying his retirement with family and friends. He was often…

Click here for a heartfelt note from Bentley’s family.

This donation is in memory of Droffats Patriotic Boy AX, AXJ, OF – Patrick. The Hall Family donated the money in Memory of Him. Patrick came to live with the Zaborniak family in 2006 and changed their lives and many other lives forever. He will never be forgotten and hopefully we will see him at the…

Bella was one of seven pups that came from Oklahoma in the summer of 2010. Thanks to Mary Katherine Long, Jan Wiles, and Frances Martin, all of Oklahoma, for fostering these pups while they were in Oklahoma. SOAR really appreciates all the wonderful volunteers who donated their time to transport this precious cargo over three days…

Miss Nosy Parker, RA CD crossed the Rainbow Bridge this afternoon with the help of Vet Associates. Bless them – Dr. Brett Ellis came to my house to help her out. She had metastatic cancer and had gone downhill very quickly over the past few weeks. The time had come to let her go. She…

In honor of Myra J. Clingerman’s devotion to Airedale Terriers. Donation from Grant and Pat Sherwood

We’ve decided that “Belle” was not quite her, so we dignified her with Beatrice, which quickly became Bea, and quite often she’s our goofy Beazus!! She’s such a silly girl! She’s quite a large dog – nearly 90 pounds – and full of life and energy. Over the last 6 months (I can’t believe we’ve…

It was a beautiful day in June of 2006. Our mission was to drive 1-1/-2 hours south of Chicago to pick up a 3-1/2 year old Airedale Terrier (from Kentucky) that was on her third transportation leg to her “forever” home – the Spencer household. The minute she jumped out of the transport van, she began…

When serious illness forced Baxter’s family to surrender him, Jim and Cheryl Arnold decided they would act as Baxter’s Aire-angels. The Arnold’s were without an Airedale and, lucky for Baxter, they decided to take this sweet boy into their family. He is adjusting well and enjoying his new life. Thanks to Lynn, Barbara, and Tom…