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Starting Over Airedale Rescue
1721 Peavy Road
Howell, MI 48843
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Layla's Fund
The Maher Fund
For over ten years now, the Cindi Mysyk Fund has taken care of our senior rescue Airedales and their vet expenses, both before and after the adoption. As of today, Cindi will pass the baton on to Vicki Maher, thus beginning the start of the Maher Fund. The same good work for seniors will continue as always. The only thing changing, is the name of the fund.
Vicki was a dog lover throughout her life. In her younger years, she was very involved with raising and showing numerous Schipperke dogs and later became an advocate for greyhound rescue, rescuing two greyhounds herself. Vicki was always extremely generous with charitable causes that she held dear, especially those that provided medical or rehabilitation treatment to animals in need, as well as to strangers that did not have the resources to seek necessary treatment for their pets.
Airedales also had a very special place in her heart as her late brother Tom had a beloved Airedale named Skipper, who Vicki was very fond of. After Tom's passing, Vicki started donating to SOAR to help with veterinary expenses in honor of her brother. With an additional gift from Vicki's estate, we will bring her wish to continue to help Airedales to reality with the Maher fund.
If you would like to donate to the Maher Fund, either click on the PayPal button below or send your check to the address below. Please make sure you indicate on your check your donation is intended for the Maher Fund.
Thank you, and tail wags for your generosity!
The Cindi Mysyk Memorial Fund was started by Cindi’s many friends to honor her memory and tireless work with Airedale rescue and now it will continue on as the Maher Fund.
We will always remember Cindi, who was known to assist Airedale families who needed a bag of dog food or help paying for some medications. She was also a big presence in rescue and helped many Airedales along the way.
The Diana Muldaur Fund
The Diana Muldaur Fund made its debut at the first annual SOAR Aire Affaire on May 1, 2010. Attendees watched a PowerPoint showing Rowan’s story…an Airedale with a medical issue illustrating what the Diana Muldaur Fund is designed to assist with. This was followed by a message from Diana that explained a little more about the Fund and her reasons for supporting it. After the presentations, attendees donated $3,750 to start the Fund. Rowan was our guest of honor and got to greet attendees…healthy and happy. What a testimonial!
For you Trekkies out there, you will remember Diana Muldaur as Dr. Pulaski in Star Trek: The Next Generation. What you may not know is that Diana is also an Airedale breeder and has actively participated in Airedale rescue for many years. When SOAR asked if she would lend her name to a fund for SOAR and for rescue, she was more than happy to do so. The Diana Muldaur Fund was born.
The Diana Muldaur Fund is charged with assisting rescue Airedales in need of those “expected unexpected” veterinary expenses that we all know too well in rescue. Airedales who are heartworm positive and need to undergo heartworm treatment, Airedales with hip dysplasia who need surgical intervention, and Airedales like Rowan, who had a severe infection from rotten teeth which needed to be extracted are just a few examples of how the Diana Muldaur Fund will benefit rescue Airedales of the future.
We have set up a Diana Muldaur Fund e-newsletter so donors and supporters can follow the stories of the rescue Airedales assisted by the fund. If you have not already signed up for this e-newsletter (or any of our others), you can do so by using the “Subscribe Now” module in the lower left sidebar of our Website.
If you would like to donate to the Diana Muldaur Fund, either click on the PayPal button above or below or send your check to the address below. Make sure you indicate on your check your donation is for the Diana Muldaur Fund.
Thank you…and tail wags for your generosity.
Diana Muldaur Fund Policies
- The Diana Muldaur Fund (“the Fund”) was established by SOAR to assist Airedale rescue groups with unusual medical expenses. Accordingly, it may not be used for routine medical expenses: spay/neuter, immunizations, health checkups, or heartworm preventative, etc.
- External grants. Legitimate Airedale rescue groups other than SOAR may apply for grants from the Diana Muldaur Fund by submitting the information, outlined below, to the SOAR President at [email protected]. This information should include the name and contact person for the rescue group that is requesting the grant; the Airedale’s name, age, and sex; a brief description of the medical problem or issue that needs to be addressed; the name and contact information of the veterinarian who has diagnosed the medical problem or issue; an estimate of the total cost of treatment; and the prognosis for the dog’s recovery after treatment.
- SOAR dogs will have priority use of the Fund. In order to maintain an adequate balance to cover needs of SOAR dogs, no external grants will be made that will drop the balance in the Fund below $5000.
- All grant requests for money from the Fund must be submitted to the SOAR Board by the President for Board approval. Board approval may be sought by email and/or telephone between quarterly Board meetings, but must be recorded in the Board minutes of the next meeting. Requests may be fully or partially funded or may be rejected without specifying the reason for rejection.
- The President is authorized to approve spending from the Fund for a SOAR dog up to a maximum of $1,000 without Board approval, but this expenditure must be immediately reported to the Board by email or telephone and must be recorded in the Board minutes of the next quarterly meeting.
Layla's Fund
“Can we name the fund for me, Mom? Pleeaase? I know if people heard about my story they would not only want to donate to my fund, but they would truly understand the love I have to help other dogs who have not been as blessed as me. Pleeaase?”
Layla is a two-time cancer survivor who would not be alive today had it not been for SOAR and for her mom, Susan Fox. Fortunately for Layla, Susan was able to afford the vet care Layla needed to see her through her illnesses. Not all Airedales have adoptive families who are as fortunate. Layla wants to change that. We could not say no to Layla’s request, so Layla’s Fund it is!
“The Cindi Mysyk Fund already helps with vet bills and ongoing expenses after the adoption for senior Airedales ages eight and older, but what about the younger Airedales? Their adoptive families might need some help also! I want my fund to help Airedales after the adoption who are under the age of eight.”
“Perfect,” we say! We couldn’t agree more. Thank you Layla!
If you would like to donate to Layla’s Fund, either click on the PayPal button below or send your check to the address below. Make sure you indicate on your check your donation is for Layla’s Fund.
Thank you, and tail wags for your generosity!
P.S. My mom’s a great photographer and sure knows how to make a gal look good!
Layla’s Fund Policies
- Layla’s Fund was established by SOAR to assist with rescue Airedales, and their expenses, using the following criteria:
- The Airedale must be a rescue Airedale, and must be under 8 years old at the time services were provided and a grant was applied for by a new family.
- Grants are available for rescue Airedales under age 8 and only after the adoption.
- Ongoing expenses such as, but not limited to, medications, treatments or special food may be reimbursed up to the amount of $50 per month.
- Special treatments and surgeries may be reimbursed up to the amount of $500 per treatment/surgery.
- External grants: Legitimate adoptive families of rescue Airedales other than SOAR may apply for grants from Layla’s Fund by submitting the information, outlined below, to the SOAR President at [email protected]. This information should include the name and contact information of the adoptive family, information on where the Airedale was rescued from (name of group or shelter); the Airedale’s name, proof of age, and sex; a brief description of the medical problem or issue that funds are being requested for; the name and contact information of the veterinarian who has diagnosed the medical problem or issue; an estimate of the total cost of treatment; and the prognosis for the dog’s recovery after treatment.
- SOAR dogs will have priority use of Layla’s Fund. In order to maintain an adequate balance to cover needs of SOAR dogs, no external grants will be made that will drop the balance in Layla’s Fund below $1,500.
- All grant requests for money from Layla’s Fund must be submitted to the SOAR Board by the President for Board approval. Board approval may be sought by email and/or telephone between quarterly Board meetings, but must be recorded in the Board minutes of the next meeting. Requests may be fully or partially funded or may be rejected without specifying the reason for rejection.
- The President is authorized to approve spending from Layla’s Fund for a SOAR dog up to a maximum of $500 without Board approval, but this expenditure must be immediately reported to the Board by email or telephone and must be recorded in the Board minutes of the next quarterly meeting.
Donations are Welcome
How We Use Your Donations
SOAR is an all-volunteer organization...we do not have any paid staff. This means that your donations go directly to assist the Airedales that come under our care and support our rescue efforts.
Our first priority is always the well-being of the Airedales that pass through our hands. We make sure that once they are in rescue, they are brought up-to-date on shots, parasite-free, heartworm free, and spayed or neutered. Each of our Airedales is microchipped. We address any illnesses or injuries and do as much as possible to get the Airedales ready to live healthy lives in their new homes. We work to solve behavior problems that otherwise might keep an Airedale from being successfully adopted. Each Airedale is also given a new collar, leash, and tag to take with them to their new home.
We very much appreciate your support!
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Memorials & Tributes
You may have your memorial or tribute told here by making a donation to SOAR of $25. Your memorial or tribute may be of a person or an Airedale and may include up to three photos. After you have made your donation, send your memorial or tribute in an e-mail to:
Put "Memorial" or "Tribute" in the subject line. If you would like us to send a notification of your memorial donation, please include a name and address to send the notification to. Attach your photos in jpg format. Do not size them down, we will take care of that.
Aggy Peiffer
July 5, 2004- August 22, 2012 Aggy Peiffer came into rescue alone and uncertain of her future. Her boundless energy and curiosity had managed to contribute to her homeless situation. The only thing Aggy was looking for was love and she surely found what she was looking…
Airedale Terrier Club or Norther Ohio (ATCNO)
In loving memory of the Airedales of the Airedale Terrier Club of Northern Ohio (ATCNO) that passed over the rainbow bridge this year.Forever missed.Never forgotten.
Alice O’Shaughnessy
February 9, 2013 I lost my Alice last night. She has had trouble walking for the last eight months and was finally tired of trying. She was my best furry friend. I had her for 10 great years…she was 14 when she crossed the bridge. She was…
Andy Nims-Billion
Andy IV was in a pet store in Belleville, MI. Annette Hall asked us to go check on him. He was sick, malnourished and half the weight and size he should have been for his age. We took him home with us and called in the State Dept. of…
Airecraft’s New Chapter (Page) Hartnett
This was the puppy that launched a thousand loves with her expressive eyes and laughing smile that lured so many admirers to shed their vows of “no more puppies” and take the delightful plunge again. If they were from her DNA, she promised a wild ride but…
Arthur T Airedale
12/8/2019 Suddenly and without warning, Arthur T Airedale left his family, Chuck Stone and Farris Stone. He was the noblest and most regal Airedale. A best friend and a patriarch. “Good” or “Bad” were misnomers – he was the ultimate “Airedale” thru an’ thru. Somewhere over that…
Bazil Goral
Bazil was such a sweet natured and sometimes sassy boy and would never hurt a fly. Up until the last few years we treasured our walks on the bike trail with him. He eventually lost most of his eyesight but always knew when you were eating or a piece of…
Beatrice OH
Dear Ms. O’Shaughnessy, Beatrice came to us as “Belle,” a huge 90+ pound, furry Airedale (who I’m not sure had ever been groomed) with very few manners and that strong Airedale attitude. She had bounced from several homes, though her exact path was unclear. I know that she broke…
Betty M. Mellott
The grandma of Jake Sprankle, will be seeing him again, this time running after a cat or snatching food off the counter as he once did. Grammy Betty who verbally expressed her dislike for dogs, routinely would call Jake and ask him to come over to her…
Breezie Ragan
Breezie had ACL surgery three years ago. It was a bad injury not attended to by her former owner. She fell a lot, but she was queen, and lived more than three great years here. She came from a shelter, found tied to the gate at night with a…
Callie Gramlich
I recently lost Callie, a Wire Fox Terrier, on December 26, 2014 and many of my friends gathered around me for support during this time. Callie had many friends, not only Wires and Welshies, but Airedales as well. We would like to give a little something back. In Memory of Callie…
Charlotte O’Shaughnessy
Charlotte crossed the rainbow bridge this afternoon. I held her close, I kissed her face, I scratched her all over, and tried to burn all the specialness of her earthly body into my memory. My little hoppy girl started to slow down a few weeks ago. On…
Tail Wagging Tales
Maya’s Story IN
Hello, my name is Maya and I am what is called a rescue Airedale. I had a nice family home, but things happen and I was surrendered to a nice lady who promised to find me a new loving home. My foster mom took great care of…
Merrilee Salo/Samouelian MI
UPDATE – November/December 2013 Jack and Merrillee rescued a 2-year old chocolate lab on July 4 whom we named JD. Merrillee picked him out! They are best buddies. She is just becoming taller than him, although it could be because she has such a mass of long waves of…
Minnie Mysyk IL
Minnie has learned a lot from watching her big sister and big brother in her new home when she was adopted…and she is doing very well. She has figured out if she licks me during the night I will get up and let her out, but it is not because…
Moose Huth MI
Moose is doing wonderful! He is so good with the boys. He must have been a lady’s dog because ever since we brought him home he is very partial to me, even though he was suppose to be my husband’s dog. He follows me around the house…
Murphy Davies ON
First of all I would like to thank everyone who is involved in Airedale Rescue. It takes certain people to be able to do this – ones with big hearts. Personal thank yous goes out to Lynn O’Shaughnessy for handling the adoption of Murphy. Barbara from Toronto, Ontario…
Quinevere Burns OH
As part of the family she has definitely found a few perks around the house – she loves sleeping on the couch along side our old man Tucker and our little toddler is probably the best play toy ever. Guinny is very gentle and kind with that…
Quinn Link OH
Quinn was surrendered to SOAR at the age of 10 years old. She was blind in one eye and in need of some good, nutritious food and love. Thank you Elaine Martin for getting Quinn safely into rescue. Big thanks to Sandi Sprankle for fostering Quinn, doing the home visit…
Rico Costigan IL
9-29-13 We are home and Rico is having a blast checking out his new home. He is an excellent traveler – no problems or stress at all. After a few trips into the yard he realized it went farther than he thought. He also found the pond and promptly jumped…
Ritzi Piechocki MI
Ritzi was surrendered to SOAR as a rambunctious, young Airedale and has now found the perfect home! Thanks to Susan Fox for getting Ritzi into rescue, for doing a short term foster and for transporting her halfway to Michigan. Thanks to Lynn O’Shaughnessy for meeting up with Susan…
Rowan Cole OH
Many thanks to Audra Blood for going the extra mile and picking up Rowan from a busy street and attempting to find his family. Thanks to Elaine and Paul Martin and Sandi Sprankle for getting Rowan into rescue initially and having the vet work done. HUGE thanks to Kate…
Rowdy Swanson AR
Hi Lynn, We worked with Kathy Short and received Bo (now his name is Rowdy). He is a terrific dog and totally takes sleeping very seriously. I attached a picture for you to see. He has learned to sit and lay down. He is starting to come…
Roxy Agriesti OH
Roxy came into rescue because her caretaker was too ill to care for her any longer. Many thanks to Lynn O’Shaughnessy for picking her up and to Tom and Theresa Pinta for fostering her. Her new family, the Agriesti’s, drove up to Michigan to meet the Pinta’s and…