Ginger Moon OH

A welsh terrier on a leash, wearing an orange bandana, walking on grass with visible fallen leaves.

Have you ever dreamed about having the ideal dog as your families pet? This past October we decided to contact SOAR about adopting an Airedale as we had been without a dog for about two years. Previously, we had owned a wonderful Airedale, Windy, whom we acquired while living in Little Rock, AR, one of…

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Finn Schnefke IN

Airedale terrier with a colorful toy, smiling at the camera.

My daughter did a project for PowerPoint club and she picked Finn, our SOAR dog.  I have been meaning to  write and say how happy we are with Finn, we tell everyone how we rescued Finn with SOAR.  He is such a great dog, I never had or even knew any Airedales before, so I…

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Ernie Recker OH

A brown dog wearing a bib sits in a festive easter setup with colorful balloons, flowers, and a "bunnies welcomed" sign.

Ernie came from a shelter with an unknown past.  Thanks to Marsha Roush and Julie Sowards for springing him from the shelter, and to Marsha for fostering him and attending to his vet needs.  Many thanks to Sheri Glass for doing the home visit for the Reckers who fell in love with Ernie.  Lastly, thanks…

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Edith MI

Man sleeping in bed with five large dogs, each labeled with names: fozzie, mike, arliss, andy iv, miles.

JULY 2012 It’s been two weeks since we brought home Edith and things are going very well! She’s adjusted well to the sights and smells and routines of her new home, and has graciously accepted us as “her people.” She also seems to like her new name, especially when it’s followed by lots of treats…

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Duke Cook MI

A small dog wrapped in a light green blanket and a black scarf, sitting on a wooden floor, looking up.

Thank you so much for giving me the chance to adopt Duke. I fell in love with him. He has adapted well and loves being spoiled. He has full rein of the house and enjoys going from couch to the bed. The only good thing that came out of Misha’s death was that Duke came to me. I…

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Dillon Hetzer OH

A german shepherd dog sitting under green bushes next to a stone pathway in a lush garden.

Dillon loves to sit under the trumpet vines that spill over the fence. He is either hoping the squirrels won’t see him or that he will smell like a flower. We know that’s not happening. Just to let you know he is a happy boy and doing well. Loves to go through the car wash…

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Daphne Morse IN

A smiling couple seated on a couch with a large airedale terrier dog in their lap.

After living overseas for five years, my husband and I finally settled in Indiana. My favorite idea about settling down was the prospect of being able to have a dog! My family has always had Airedales so I started my search. I thought about a puppy first, but soon realized that an adult dog would…

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Daisy Main MI

Airedale terrier dog with a gray and tan coat, wearing a red collar, panting lightly, standing indoors with a tiled background.

Daisy‘s mom had passed away leaving Daisey and her Airedale sister, Maggie homeless. Thanks to Mike Billion for jumping in his car to make a 6-hour, round trip up north to pick the both of them up. Thanks to Mike Billion and Kirk Nims for temporarily fostering Daisy until another foster home could be found. Wetbeardkisses to Diane Martin…

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Cricket Vanderlaan MI

Black and tan puppy sitting with stuffed toy

Cricket has really made herself at home. We have no problems with her doing her business in the house. She goes regularly in the park, and Roger has to take them out only four times instead of six. She has soooooo bonded with Roger, but gives me kisses regularly! She sleeps on the bed between us, and cuddles on…

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