Speaks! SPDR - Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue may have read the story of the starfish: Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the

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The official publication of Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue Winter 2012-2013

From Our President

By Sharon Davis

A new year is upon us once again. I’m not sure where 2012 got off to. It seems that as I get older the years fly by more quickly than ever.

An unfortunate event of the past year was the passing of former SPDR President and long time Komondor and Puli Breed Representa-tive, Lyn Bingham. She was a part of our organization for many years and will be missed.

I would like to thank all the thoughtful and generous donors listed in this issue of SPEAKS. Without your support we would not be able to help as many dogs in need as we do. Several have come into rescue re-cently needing a greater de-gree of care than the usual spay/neuter or vaccina-tions. When made aware of the need our wonderful donors stepped right up to help raise the extra money needed for these proce-dures. Their efforts enabled

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I invite you to join me in my New Year’s Resolution. Let’s each of us do at least one thing for a rescue group or animal this year.

For example:• Donate a bag of food• Donate some money• Do one home check for an adoptive or foster family• Deliver or pick up a dog from a shelter. • Foster a dog just one time• Work at a rescue event• Answer phones for one week, or respond to emails • Evaluate an animal in a shelter• Take some photos of homeless pets for an event or web site• Donate something to a fundraiser• Buy something at a fundraiser• Write a press release or brochure• Process paperwork• Solicit for donations• Place or sponsor ads in the paper; take a dog to a morning TV show• Write an article for the newsletter

It’s hard to volunteer for rescue. Many volunteers work so hard they burn out and quit. Some can’t bear to see the shelter animals, know-ing so many of them will die. There is plenty you can offer without actually working with animals.

I used to be upset with the “rich people” who just showed up in their fancy clothes at special events and never got down and dirty clean-

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ing kennels, walking dogs, or screening adopters. Now I realize it takes all kinds to make the world go around, and these people have something to offer that I don’t: money. And they give it gener-ously, allowing those of you down in the trenches to do the valuable work you do. If $5 is all you can do for rescue this year, thank you. You have made a difference.

You may have read the story of the starfish:Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the distance he could see a boy going back and forth between the surf’s edge and the beach. Back and forth the boy went.

As the man approached he could see that there were hundreds of starfish stranded on the sand as the result of the natural action of the tide.

The man was struck by the apparent futility of the task. There were far too many starfish. Most of them were sure to perish. As he approached, the boy continued the task of picking up starfish one by one and throwing them into the surf.

As he came up to the boy he said, “You must be crazy. There are thousands of starfish on the beach. You can’t possibly make a difference.”

The boy looked at the man. He then stooped down and picked up one more starfish and threw it back into the ocean. He turned back to the man and said, “I made a difference to that one.”

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Former SPDR president Lyn Bingham passed away from pancreatic cancer November 2, 2012.

Lyn served as SPDR president from 1991-1998. She also was the Komondor and Puli breed rep for SPDR until her passing. She was an excel-lent writer and photographer. She edited the newsletter for the Komondor Club of America, Komondor Komments, and won several awards from the Dog Writers Association of America for her writing and photography over the years.

Although Lyn owned several dogs, her once-in-a-lifetime “heart dog” was aptly named Hart (Ch. Szentmiklosi Kektavi Harcos). Her photo of Hart was featured as a center spread in Dog Fancy Magazine.

Lyn is survived by her husband of 43 years, John Bingham, of Sammamish, WA.

In memory of Lyn Bingham

In memory of

“Dickens” Owned and loved by

Jim and Lynn Erckmann

“Ruby”Border Collie, Adopted

Lyn with Hart


dogs like “Ephie,” “Clyde” and “Mary Moonlight” to regain their health and be placed in lov-ing homes.

While the majority of donors ask to have their donation directed into the General Fund or a spe-cific breed fund, many of you may not know that we now have two new destinations where your money can be put to work. With the help of several very generous bequests SPDR has been able to establish an endowment fund that will grow and help sustain us in the years ahead.

The other is the newly estab-lished Special Needs Fund. A large number of dogs coming into rescue these days are in need of more extensive medical atten-tion, either due to advanced age or the economic limitations of their prior owners. These larger veterinary expenses can put a great strain on a breed fund. The Special Needs Fund was created to help a Breed Representative provide this extra care with-out totally depleting their breed fund. Rescue is often heart-wrenching but also a very heartwarming experience. The ongoing support of our volunteers and donors is what enables us to continue helping those in need. Thank you and Happy New Year.

SharonSharon Davis

President

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In memory of Elizabeth Freiheit ChaveBeth passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, in Seattle. Born in 1955 in Lakewood, Ohio, she grew up in Avon Lake, on the shores of Lake Erie. Beth graduated from Stanford and Cornell Universi-ties, and contributed much during her career to historic preserva-tion in Florida and Seattle. She was Landmarks Coordinator for the City of Seattle for 25 years. She joins her parents, Arnold and Clare Freiheit, and her favorite pups Fritz, Basie and Keely in rest and peace. Beth will be missed most of all by her husband of 31 years, Robert, her sister Gretchen Ridgeway and her husband Pe-ter, and their son Karl. The extended Chave family will miss her dearly, including parents Robert and Ruth, and siblings Richard, Cat, and Karen and their families. Remembrances may be made to Historic Seattle, the Center for Wooden Boats, or the Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue/Collie organization.

Beth and her husband, Rob adopted Lana(Taffy) and her puppy Leo. Taffy came to us and four days later delivered nine puppies via an emergency ceaserian surgery. Beth was so happy when they adopted Lana. Then she called and asked to adopt Leo. Beth and Rob gave both of these dogs a great home and family. We will miss you Beth.

Steve Thein, Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue, Collie Rep


By Lynn Erckmann, Sheltie rep and board member

For this issue of SPEAKS we’re featuring two reps, our dynamite Boston Terrier team of Gerri Wilson and Vicki Brunnell. Boston Terriers remain one of the top breeds handled by SPDR, and our reps work with over 100 dogs every year. It’s a big job, and they divide and share the work. Gerri handles the shelter reports. Vicki manages and updates the Boston Terrier Rescue website and posts dogs on Petfinder, as well as handling listed dogs and tak-ing fosters into her home. Gerri also reps Toy Fox Terriers but has only had one ever in rescue.

Gerri was born in Montana and attended school there. Her family always had dogs, and she got her first Boston Terrier when she was in junior high school and has owned Bostons for over 55 years. She and Glenn were married in 1959, and they moved to Washington in 1980, first to Pasco, then Anacortes, and finally to their current home, Bonney Lake.

Featured Breed Reps: Gerri Wilson, rep for Boston Terriers and Toy Fox Terriers, and Vicki Brunnell, co-rep for Boston Terriers and SPDR Board Member

Gerri is a member of the Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington. Her dogs are mostly pets, but Glenn has done some agility. They travel a lot in their van and take the dogs around the country. They also did nursing home visits with their dogs in past years.

Gerri performed social work for the Salvation Army before retiring and is now very active in their Lutheran Church. Other interests include baking and gardening. Glenn is a volunteer for SPDR and many of us know him for his poetry and the three children’s books he wrote along with Boston Terrier Lucy.

Vicki was born and grew up in the Tri-Cities area. Her first dog was a Boston Terrier when she was 3 years old, followed by other dogs, mostly Bos-tons - her true loves. She also has had cats and horses, and showed one of her horses to a national placement. She attended Washington State Uni-versity, majoring in education and then attended the University of Northern Colorado for a special

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Gerri and Glenn Wilson with their dogs Dotty (a Toy Fox Terrier) and Boston Terriers Chester, Lucy, and Little Guy.

Vicki Brunnell with 13-year-old Blake, a rescue she has had for one and a half years. They are at the Rescue Parade (at the Boston Terrier Spe-cialty Show) which Vicki organizes every sum-mer.

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SPDR prides itself in the knowledge and support that our breed reps provide with our adoptions. The support often lasts for the life of the dog, and this sets us apart from most other groups. The fol-lowing letter is an example from a grateful family who had to place their dog.

Dear Vicki Brunell,

I am writing to thank you. It has been weeks since we visited your home. You introduced us to Cynthia and her husband who were interested in adopting our seven year old Boston Terrier, Tanagra (“Shiki”), who we could no longer keep. I have wanted to write to you so many times, but I have felt such a block … I guess you could say I have been “speechless.”

I have stepped back and reviewed the series of events that led to your calling. I remember very clearly you asked me “How are you holding up?” Wow, you were asking about ME, not just the dog!

Just days later, you called and asked if we could meet an interested couple in your home that afternoon. We did, and we were there for three hours. You and your husband sacrificed a whole Sunday afternoon for the sake of finding

education degree. She taught school for 30 years, fourteen years in special education and 16 years in grades 1-3. She is happily retired now.

Vicki moved to Seattle in 1974 and to her pres-ent home in Redmond in 1988, where she and her husband Al live with a few rescued Bostons. Her dogs are mostly pets, and she does some obedi-ence training. She is a member of the Boston Ter-rier Club of Western Washington. One of her fa-vorite activities is organizing the parade of rescue dogs at their specialty show in the summer. Each rescue is walked around the arena while someone reads the dog’s story and then the dog is awarded a rosette and a bag of treats.

Vicki serves on SPDR’s Board of Directors, which is a major time commitment to the organization and

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Happy Adopters!

In appreciation our dog a new home. You were such a kind and caring mediator and you really bridged the gap and brought everyone together.

I never imagined I would have this much support. Even our dog’s breeder was immediately agreeing to take our dog back. However, she was out of town for several months. Your efforts made this transition happen in a time frame we were comfortable with.

I have been a Boston Terrier fan from the first day I was introduced to one of these dogs and we have had years of fun and love with Boston’s. I am so impressed with the dedication of the breeders; and especially, Vicki, your dedication to Boston rescue. At your home were at least a half dozen rescue dogs and you still took time for us.

Like I wrote before, I am speechless. Your compassion and generosity have made a huge difference in my life and the lives of my family, and of course “Shiki”. Shiki is one of the pack with Cynthia’s other two Boston’s. I am so happy she can continue her life in an environment that brings her so much fun, joy and companionship.

Enclosed is a gift to SPDR as a token of my family’s appreciation for all you have done for us and so many other dogs. You are amazing. Thank you so very much. We are forever Grateful.

Miriam Molver and family

we very much appreciate her hard work. She also works part-time at Eastside Dog in Redmond’s Towne Center. Other interests include reading and gardening.

SPDR is very lucky to have two very dedicated reps for Boston Terriers, and Boston Terriers are very lucky to have Vicki and Gerri.


Meet the breed: PapillonBy Terry Albert, Speaks! Editor

The little “Butterfly dog” of Europe is named af-ter his dainty butterfly-shaped ears. Papillons are descended from toy-size spaniels, and are present in portraits of royalty as early as the 1300s. The breed originally had dropped ears (referred to as Phaléne). It is only in the past 150 years that the distinctive upright butterfly ears have developed, and both styles of ears are seen today. A fairly rare breed in the United States, they are happy and outgoing dogs who love to spend time with their owners.

The Papillon thrives as an indoor pet, and is well-suited to apartment living. He requires some ex-ercise, but not an excessive amount. True to their royal heritage, they excel as lap dogs and compan-ions.

Papillons are very smart and easily trained. They are also easily spoiled, so remember to teach your dog the rules of the household. Aggression can be a problem if your pet is not obedience trained. Owners sometimes tend to carry their tiny pap ev-erywhere, and he might take on the job of jealously guarding you. This can escalate to biting strangers or not allowing your spouse on the bed, so take it seriously and get him into training early.

They are good little watchdogs, but have a ten-dency to bark a lot. Expose yours to many social

situations and lots of handling when he is young. Be sure he meets all kinds of people and experi-ences loud noises, traffic, vacuum cleaners, and other potentially scary things so he learns they won’t hurt him. Positive experiences will help him grow into a well-adjusted pet, rather than a shy and fearful one.

Toy breeds are harder to housetrain. An accident is hard to find, and often goes unnoticed until it is too late to correct the dog. Until he is completely housetrained, keep him where you can see him or confined to a small pen (indoors) so you can su-pervise his activities and stop him in the act. Crate training helps teach him to hold it. You may want to litter-box train your Papillon, or teach him to go on newspapers or wee-wee pads.

SPDR’s Papillon rep is Ann Good. She has owned paps for over 20 years, and reports that very few come into rescue because it is a fairly rare breed, and most homeless paps are adopted straight from the shelter. She refers adopters to the shelter as soon as she hears about an available Papillon.

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Breed Characteristics:Size: 8-11” tall, 3-9 pounds

Colors: Papillons are mostly white with color markings. Colors are described as white and black, white and lemon, white and red, white and sable or tri-color (white, black and tan markings).

Life expectancy: 13-15 years

Energy level: Paps love to run and play, but will settle down nicely when playtime is over. They make great obedience, tracking and agility com-petitors.

Abilities: They are smart and easily trained, and excel in competitive sports like agility and obedi-ence. Some Papillons are service dogs for people with disabilities. They can be trained to pick up things, alert their owners to an oncoming seizure or even serve as hearing dogs, telling their handler that the phone or doorbell is ringing.

Compatibility with children: Children love Papil-lons, and this little dog makes a wonderful play-mate for older children if handled gently. They aren’t recommended for families with kids under 5 years old. Both kids and dog should be taught proper play manners. Rough handling could turn him into a nasty monster rather than the happy

carefree dog this breed was meant to be.

Compatibility with other animals: Papillons are fine with cats and other dogs, though you shouldn’t allow a bigger dog to play too rough. Some large dogs (particularly sighthounds) will see a Papillon as prey. When out in public, pay close attention to other dogs and what they are doing. People don’t always realize that their dogs could attack a small dog.

Shedding/grooming: The Papillon has a silky coat that needs weekly combing to stay mat-free. The ear fringe is fragile and should be carefully combed. Paps will get mats behind their ears and inside their rear legs. Mist the coat and comb the hair when it is slightly damp to avoid breakage. The only trimming a Pap might need is to remove excess hair on the feet They do blow coat twice a year, and shed a little during this time.

Health issues: Papillons are generally healthy and long-lived, remaining active well into their senior years. Patellar luxation, where the kneecap slips out of place, is sometimes seen in this breed and many other toy breeds as well.

Paps are susceptible to injury because of their small size. Don’t allow your Pap to jump off the

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DonationsFrom Fellow Dog Lovers...

A Real Bargain

Enclosed is a donation for the Doberman fund; Isis is a real bargain. She is in her forever home and will get lots of love. You have a great organization. The animals are very fortunate.

Joan & Donald Daley

Rolling Along

We are donating to keep a super program rolling on behalf of our lovely Golden Retriever Penelope. Penny is so much joy in a little “Golden” body. Thanks to Desiree for all her help as well as foster mom Alesha.

Charlie & Ken Dammand

A Home in the Country

Thank you for finding an ideal home in the country for a Keeshond. She had been boarded for over two months due to her owner’s illness. Enclosed is a small donation; every bit helps.

Sherrille Schafer

Help for a Dog in Need

Enclosed is a check to assist you in funding the care of the Weimaraner “Chloe”. The Weimaraner Foundation Fund Trustees applaud your work assisting dogs in need and hope this is of help.

Rebecca WeimerWeimaraner Foundation Fund

Gone to a New Home

Thank you for helping find a new home for Benny, the Lab.

Thomas & Julianne McNalley

Efforts Appreciated

Thank you, Mary Aquala, for all your help. This donation is in memory of “Rocky”.

Barbara Prisbe-Sutton

Labradors Lose a Friend

This donation is in loving memory of Puget Sound Labrador Retriever Association member Linda Walkley. Please accept this donation to the Labrador fund.

Merlyn Foote

Help for Labradors Will Continue

Please accept this donation in memory of Linda Walkley. May her love of Labrador Retrievers be remembered in a way which will allow Edith Bryan, of SPDR, to rescue dogs of this great breed.

Anonymous

Aptly Named

Eleven years ago we adopted a young Cattle Dog named Rowdy. He lived up to his name many times. Rowdy grew into a wonderful, sweet and smart dog. So many things changed in the last eleven years. We married, had children, moved to another home, but Rowdy was there for all of it. We just put Rowdy down and we wanted to thank you for the great service you do. We feel blessed that we found Rowdy.

Wendy & Jason Love

Naturally Loves to Swim

Mable, our Lab, is doing great. We love her so much. She loves everybody she meets and she really loves to swim in the canal. Thank you for all the work you do.

James & Sheri Harris

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Carol MatthewsKaryn Rasmussen

Sonny & Garnet RudolphShelley & Charles Grimes

Clarissa HudsonHarriet & Ronald McClain

Judith WhetzelMelanie & Travis Cunningham

Joan & Donald DaleyRanae RanadeBlair Bothwell

David & Brenda LangerGareth Boulton

Charlie & Kenneth DammandSherrille Schafer

Richard & Jana NelsonBrandon Gibson

Patricia & Paul MortonWalter & Margaret Babb

Lyn & George RogersWilliam Kiter

Joshua & Isabel HaagJohn & Melissa Maffei

William Cameron & Virginia Elsesser-CameronMariellen SparrowDiann Thompson

Thomas & Julianne McNalleyCindy & Robert Crowley

Guyneitha ClausenJoshua Visk & Megan Campbell

ViskAnita & Justin Hartwell

Jennifer MikamiCynthia Steele

Shelley Larkin-KrebsShelby & Kari Gilje

Gary JaquierDiane Cummings

Gordon Julian & Sara WilliamsJuan Carlos Robles & Daisy

Colon Pamela & Andreas Schwandtner

Matthew & Marianna DiezsiAllison Quick

Martha HanscomSabine Cassell

Rachel Iacobazzi RiecanBob Legier

Dianne DobsonGlenda & Ronald Losey

Terri HarnischJames & Sheri Harris

Linda StaffordBrian & Joan Pape

D. M. BurgessGeorge & Phyllis Kowats

Rebecca JohnsonJaclyn Mackay

Karen FitzmauriceMelanie & Travis Cunningham

Kay HollingsworthCourtney BrookinsJohn & Karol Rich

Jonathan & Ginger CoombsMark Brannon & Elissa Benson


DonationsWedding Bells

Please accept this donation for Boston Terrier rescue in the names of Kylee Sixkiller and John Bossert as a wedding gift.Kaleen McWilliams & Michael Hauke

Dedicated Couple

This donation is in honor of Jim and Lynn Erckmann for their dedication to finding wonderful forever homes for Shetland Sheepdogs.

Amy Introligator

Speedy Recovery

I am wishing “Ephie”, the Border Collie, the best in her surgery and recovery. Our Border Collie is a rescue from SPDR.

Kim Storms

400 Shelties Placed

Please use these funds so Lynn Erckmann can continue her dedication to finding good permanent homes for unwanted Shelties. Due to Lynn’s countless hours, over 400 Shelties have been placed.

Bruce & Marilyn Ries

Fosters Appreciated

We have two Border Collies and although we can’t foster, we do so appreciate those who do. We wish “Ephie” all the best.

Karrie & Jeff Marsh

Much Loved GSP

The enclosed donation is being sent in memory of a very beloved German Shorthaired Pointer named “Duke Monson”.

Jodi & Michael Smythe

Could Be Twins

I hope this check will help with “Ephie’s” surgery. I just lost my 16 year old Border Collie. He looked exactly like “Ephie” at that age.

Doreen Kaylor

Judge is a Winner

At our recent specialty show our Junior Showmanship Judge, Penny King, declined payment and asked that her fee be donated to SPDR for Doberman Pinscher rescue.

Cathleen GravesPuget Sound Doberman Pinscher

Club

Lovely Lab

Thank you for all the help in the adoption of “Bella”, a lovely Labrador dog.

Sheila Harrington

Commander Snuggleheart

This little extra is donated on behalf of my neighbor Jan, who found and contained Commander Snuggleheart.

Jim French

What a Wonderful Life

Please accept this donation in the name of Eduardo Felipe Coffer, “Eddie” to all his friends. Our dear friends rescued Eddie when he was seven and he passed at the age of fifteen. He had a wonderful life on Vashon with his parents, Nancy and Len Wolff.

Lisa Lucke

Happy With New Family

Thank you so much for your help in rehoming “Virgil”, our Golden Retriever. We adore his new family and are very sure he is a perfect fit for them.

The Reeves Family

Summer Lemonade Stand

Amanda and Tyler had a lemonade stand this summer. They would like half of what they earned to help with adoptions.

Amy Graff

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Melissa WolfeAlex & Kathleen Marston

Karen MasonArlo Murray & Bobbe Miller-

MurraySharon Almberg

Matthew MonahanAlbert & Michelle Prudente

Mineko Takada-DillMarlene Gleason

Shari TincherShannon & Sean Upchurch

Kathleen AndersonJames WalkerBecky Crofoot

Rebecca WalkerTom Mark

Roman GriffithsBrent Kellog

Michael OliverDoug & Jill Chapman

Marcia DelaneyMike Lusby

Richard ZimmerKathleen Meninger

Cher LevaurRobert Quig & Mary Ornstead

Donna WilsonRichard & Patricia IrvingFrank & Tammy Blakely

Charles KimzeyDaphne BrownsonDebra ClevengerTom KliemannRobin ZimpelSarah SchaafKarina RaciotDebra Junor

Mardee AustinAnnie Gleason

Gail DiBernardoNikki Predo

Leslie MittendorfLynda BurgissVickie ElliottRobin Zimpel

Andrew MonteroElizabeth & Darren ColeGeorge & Cherie Buck

Dorothy UlsamerDavid & Tracy Nuzum

Layne & Cari SappLinda O’BrienCindy Bigch

Michele LevisSara DuncanPaul Hurst

Karin CummingSean & Renee Monahan

Ava SetzerDavid & Donna Grinstead

Harvey & Janet HallJason Allen

Suzanne HuttenstineEric & Julia Buckland


Charming and Loving

The enclosed is in memory of Frances “Frannie” Barrow – a most charming and loving woman.

Donna & Drew Miller

Eye Surgery for “Coal”

Enclosed is a donation for “Coal”, the Cairn Terrier, to help with his doctor bills. We appreciate all you do for all dogs.

Karen Crooker and Claudia Bailey

It’s a Privilege

Harley, the Min Pin, is doing great. He is wonderful and I am so glad to have him. I feel privileged to be able to give Harley a forever home. Thank you for all you do, and have done.

Mark Kudlack

If Only I Could….

Please see that this donation goes toward helping “Cedar”, the Newfoundland. I wish I could take him.

Mark Christensen

The Warmth of Arizona Sunshine

This donation is in loving memory of our beloved Shih Tzu “Gizmo” who we got through Becky Hughes in 1998. He did so love the sunny weather here in Arizona. We still think of him so much.

Patrick & Shirley Gallagher

Great Work

For all the great work you do, this is a contribution to the Pomeranian fund.

Steve & Dawn Clarke

Dedicated to Boston Rescue

Thank you Vicki and Al Brunell, for loving all the Boston Terriers in this world. Please use this money for your rescue efforts.

Huong & Morgan Hill

Donations "Berkeley"Lhasa Apso

Available for adoption

3 yr old male, 18-20 pounds

“Star”Westie


"Lexi"Labrador Retriever

Available for Adoption

10 year old female

7 yrs old with drop ears

Sanford & Angela LindstromJames & Denise Ballweber

Lynette WallerAnn Person & Hector Pop

Mel SouthwickDavid & Linda MontonCarol Fischer Valstyn

Jamie Black LewisAndrew Barstow & Christina

ManganMary BonnerTeresa Willow

Kathleen MeningerConnie Westgate

Richard Williamson, Jr.Jennifer-Leigh Miller

Beckie JettJennifer & Timothy Hibbetts

Pat ChenowethRobin Bridgman & Marne Hansen

Vicki BoydNancy Landreth Estate / Sherri

Pelican PrepLynn & Jerrald Parton

Daniel & Michele EggersLibby Hagan

Rich & Robin KoutchakMichael & Cynthia HarryLouise & Stephen CoatsGerald & Lynne Tarter

Keith BotkinTerry & Kathy Barrett

Candace CarrierPaula Parker

Arthur & Valinda WalterPenny King

Kenneth & Alison GrimesSheila Harrington & Brendan Boyle

Kathryn Parks-ChambersBob & Cindy Crowley

George VanAchteJulie & Kenneth RoseJacob & Angel Pettit

Pamela SieglerJim French

John & Connie MoirArmando Juarez

Caroline Steel & Andrew WarrenIan Munro

Candace WigginsDavid Chickering

Raquel RabagoTed & Stefanie Foster

Richard & Neva RutledgeKathleen O’Rourke

Sheri ReevesChris Prappas

James & Fay WelschJack BoschJill Thiele

Frank HoganVirginia Miller

Barbara SivertsenCharles Goggio, Jr.

Amanda & Tyler GraffWilliam Ernst & Jane Sakson


Donationsback of a chair, and be careful not to drop him!

Best with: Adults, elderly, older children

Not for: Small children and those who want an outside-only dog.

Pros: Smart, affectionate loyal, not a lot of shedding, long lived

Cons: Barky, overly protective, harder to housetrain

For more information: Papillon Club of America: http://papil-lonclub.org

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Gracie, a service dog in training for a veteran, enjoys a massage from Lola Michelin or the Northwest School of Animal Massage.

Lola presented a wonderful program on massage at SPDR’s Fall Meeting for volunteers and showed everyone how to do a brief but relaxing massage for their dogs. Gracie is being trained by Wendy Dahl.

Marie BookerCarl Thompson

Paul & Lori ShoemakerKen Lytwyn

Kimberly & Fayme HodalCurtis Stevens

Jennifer SpamerQuang Tran & Yuen-Yan Lam

Carolyn JohnsonScott WoolseyDaniel MercerHolly Jacobsen

Melinda HodgsonSandra BuenoMary GulgrenPatricia Luby

Kathleen Waters RiehlReginald LemireGary Coleman

Linda & Richard PowellMarvin & Claire Burnham

Kate PickettLynn Vaughn

Barbara & Patrick BelenPamela Morrill & Darrell PittmanCarol Dolliver & Dennis Mullikin

Mike AmesSusan Walker

Peter & Prudence HammettSarah AchterhofNancy WogmanRoberta Bridges

Gary & Ann WrightCynthia Trainer

Martha & Lynn HarpelMark Kudlack

Mark ChristensenGerald KegleyLarry Clement

Loren & Lyn BeederKathleen Cole

Marla Seese StewartSuzanne Vaughan

Betsy FortmanRichard & Linda Severs

Judy LindellWendy Koob

Marc & Taffy JacksonChaylene Davie

Kathryn JohnstonHoward & Susan RobboyDarryl & Patricia Milton

Steve & Dawn ClarkeMolly AndersenBarbara Fleming

Dale & Samuel HauerAdam Groff & Ellen LiJeffrey & Amy Brock

Brian & Heidi CurnuttLinda & George AxtellPaul & Madelyn Turner

Mark & Robin SaamDana Pierson

Thomas & Jennifer BurrisDarrell Boyd

Shannon & Jack Harding

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Northwest School of Animal Massage


Donations “Howie”Chihuahua


“Elmo”Miniature Pinscher

Available for Adoption

Active and feisty, Jolly needs to be an only dog. Female 5 yrs.

“Jolly”Westie


“Maggie”Scottish Terrier

Adopted

Elmo is a delightful fellow, around 2 years old and 10 pounds. Vaccinated, micro-chipped, crate trained, house trained, leash trained, great with small children, good with dogs and people, quiet and gentle personality and tem-perament.

Carol Fischer ValstynDr. Terry Smith

E. A. Middleton, Jr.Heather Kenney

Troy & April ShrumMiriam Molver

Huong & Morgan HillEric & Kathryn Wilkinson

Timothy & Katrina MontgomeryAaron HastingsKendall Bryan

Louise & John FellowsAnnette Smith & Dennis Paulson

Amy CroninBarbara Calvo

Sir Hamish McTavishKenneth Cook

Owen WardKristen Favour

Zhou YinSusan WhiteAnna Chen

Jo Anne NussleRobert TaylorAdam Groff

Christopher StiphoutJeannette MelchiorDorothy Larimore

Pamela SchwandtnerEllen JansenWendy Dahl

Sandra BennettDoyle Myers

Andrew HendersonStephanie Rosenboom

Sara JolivetBillie EatonLeo Ahearn

In Memory of Virginia Roy:

Janice Wood & Elaine Radner “Rocky”: Barbara Prisbe-Sutton

“Tigger” & “Lucy” Erckmann: Bruce & Marilyn Ries

“Duke Monson”: Michael & Jodi Smythe

“Eduardo Felipe Coffer aka Eddie”: Robert Gurga & Lisa Lucke

“Gizmo”: Patrick & Shirley Gal-lagher

“Amira”: Sarah Samson“Jack”: Kathleen Houlihan

In Memory of Beth Chave:Ellen Hall-Chave

Renee McRaeRebecca Frestedt on behalf of Beth’s

colleagues atThe Department of Neighborhoods

In Memory of Linda Walkley:David TaylorFranna Pitt

Terrence RoarkeCarole Jensen


Donations

Biscuit is a gentle, affectionate dog. Neutered male, 2 years old, about 13 lbs; vaccinated, microchipped, house and crate trained, leash trained, great with youngsters/toddlers, gets along with other dogs, will be easy to teach anything using food-treats. He warms up to strangers quickly. He is quiet and peaceful in the house, yet is lively and athletic. Great dog!

“Biscuit”Miniature Pinscher


“Ava”German Wirehaired

Pointer, Adopted

“Lister”German Wirehaired

Pointer, Adopted

“Jolly, Kelly Snow and Shannon”

West Highland White Terriers

Jolly, left, is available (see page 12). Kelly Snow, middle, age 9, is deaf, available for adoption. Shannon (right) is adopted.

Keith JerniganMerlyn Foote

Beatrice FergusonPuget Sound Labrador Association

In Memory of Frances “Frannie” Barrow:

Mary NeumeisterBarbro Ulbrickson

Donna & Drew MillerSusan & Jim Hagan

David & Susan Lombard

In Honor of:Janet Neal: Norman & Suzanne

BerchSusan Starke: Anush Avejic

Russell Baker: Donald & Linda Baker

Kylee Sixkiller & John Bossert’s Wedding: Kaleen McWilliams &

Michael HaukeJim & Lynn Erckmann: Amy

IntroligatorBuddy Bowerman: John Wagner

“Pedro” & the Baehr Family: Jeremy Russell

Weimaraner Foundation Fund Trustees

Puget Sound Doberman Pinscher Club

City of Seattle Employee Giving

United Way of King CountyLeeann Badgett

Michele Littlejohn

Boston Terrier Club of Western Washington

Medical Care for Westie “Sam”:Philip & Dorothy Larimore

Faith McCrearyKaren Tilbury & Daniel Lofgren

Jack SuttonClaudia BaileyMargie Moore

Kathy ReedArdeth & Jim Bolin

Laura QuistShawnie Zanheiser

Nancy LindburgMaryann Guerry Buck

Carolyn LeeJoanie McClainKaren Bergeron

Susan AlstonDee Thompson

Lois & Doug KimballKim Tucker

Connie WestgateKim Crooker


Donations

Hi Desiree (Gibson, our Golden re-triever rep)!

I thought I’d send you a picture of Moose (right) and Duchess, the se-niors I adopted through you a few months ago. You can see in this photo, they are now living thehigh life here. :)

They seem to be very, very happy. Getting lots of love, healthy bound-aries, and good chow. Does it get any better? haha. They are both

awesome and I am so glad I adopted them. They love my son. Duchess took a very special liking to him the moment she met him and she’s never looked back. Moose loves him just as much, he’s just less demon-strative than Duchess (which is re-freshing sometimes…haha).

They are both so wonderful. They now go to the groomers every month together and the groomer tells me they are fantastic and so sweet. She’s right!

Well, I just wanted to follow up with you and send you a cute little pic (it’s a phone picture so not the best quality but I thought you’d like to see them in their new digs). I am so grateful to have them in our lives. I don’t know what I would do without them. I’m praying they live very long lives but I cherish what-ever time they have left. I told them they can relax now and live the rest of their lives out being deeply loved.

All the best, Shari

Donations

Chris LarsonLance LaRowe

Mary Ann AlgerVanisha Nori-Cook

BC Doberman Pinscher Club

A+ English LLC

Microsoft Matching Gifts ProgramAnonymousStacey Kelly

Emily LagreidCarol Matthews

Steven Salazar ArayJeffrey Sutherland

Medical Care for Scottie “Mary Moonlight”:

Suzanne VaughnNatalie Wright & Susan Sigel

Karen TilburyFaith McCreary

Ardeth & Jim BolinClaudia BaileyFlorence HicksKaren Crooker

Sue ZellerEryl Williams

Katherine Evereitt-EmoryKathy Reed

Jim & Jane StewartKim Tucker

Megan McDermaidConnie WestgateLance LaRoweSara WicklineSheila WhiteSharon Wahl

Robert MorettoThe Ainsworth Family

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Su 423 Troop 42799

D. A. Davidson & Co.Mary Ann Hurley

Medical Care for Border Collie “Joan”:

Morey & Kenneth Grosse

Medical Care for Border Collie “Courage”:

Steward & Kathleen RobbinsVivian Dahlin in memory of “Lillie”

Medical Care for English Setter “Mary”:

James BallweberNancy Hann

Medical Care for Boston Terrier “Clyde”:

Jani MartinFlorence Woodbrook

Jill HummelVicki Brunell

Shellye NelsonRebecca Doyle

Ronald Baily, Jr.Nicholas Knudson

Allison QuickPatrick DurganBridge KomanRichard Fisher

Kandy GonzalezCynthia TurnerMichele Rotuno

Cindy & Robert CrowleyLinda & Breanna Boyd

Nita Gilliland


Donations

“Keyonia”Siberian Husky, Adopted

“Russell”Golden Retriever

Adopted

This is a boy I fostered for Desiree and it was unanimous that he stay. When he wants something he raises his paw - its my kryptonite. I’m helpless against the paw.

Judy Tallent

“Coal”Cairn Terrier

Adoption pending

Coal was blind in both eyes, and had eye surgery on January 13. He now has 100% vision in both eyes!

Thank you to the many donors who contributed to Coal’s surgery.

Susan HaglundRobert & Leslie Blain

Jannie McGibbonTimothy & Janet Shea

Carol MatthewsVicki Boyd

Joan FugazziKaren Munz

William & Susan WilderJason & Melissa SarkiesMartha & Morgan DunnCarol & William Lloyd

Ellen & Kevin SaulSarah Duncan

Medical Care for Border Collie “Ephie”:

Ginger CoombsAndrew Henderson

Mallory SchultzNicole SandersAmanda Jones

Susan SundElizabeth StreetCheryl Wagner

James RubyMinda Morton

Tracy KleinJennifer WeedMitzi MishlerKim Storms

Shelley Larkin-KrebsWashington Association of Stock-

dog HandlersKarrie & Jeff Marsh

Michael Flory, Marian Moore & “Cricket”

Doreen Kaylor

Cascade English Mastiff Club

Global ImpactGareth Boulton

Medical Care for Cairn “Coal”:Suzanne Vaughan

Karen CrookerClaudia BaileyFaith McCreary

Aberdeen Scottish Terrier RescueWest Highland White Terrier Club

of Puget SoundBarbara Sivertsen

Debra KirkleyBarbara FletcherMelanie Maruca

Lisa MannCarol Bowles

Puget Sound Energy FoundationDebra Junor

Elizabeth Dubreuil

Olympic Kennel Club


I grew up in the Spokane area of WA with my hu-man mom and my best doggy friend Bonnie. I had a good life with them and we all grew old to-gether. One day my friend Bonnie died, and then my human mom died, too. There was no one left to care for me so I went to live with a relative. She tried to care for me, but she just didn’t know how and after a year she took me to the Spokane Dog Pound. Ms Vicki saw my photo and called my new human mommy and she said, “I know you like the little old men.” She saw my picture and she was hooked!

So, I caught a ride with Paws Across the North-west all the way from Spokane to Redmond, WA. Ms Vicki took me to the vet and I had to have all but 2 of my teeth pulled out. My new mommy came to get me with Ms Vicki. I was still groggy from the anesthesia. I said goodbye to Ms Vicki and rode in the car for over 2 hours to get to my new home.

I live in the country now with my new mommy and daddy, and a new Boston friend Abbie, plus Charles the Chihuahua, Patti the Chocolate Lab and Rupert the Mountain dog mix.

My mom and dad are always talking about how I don’t act my age. I’m 13 years old, but I can run re-ally fast. I especially like to run right past my mom and dad and look at them over my shoulder as I’m going past! I go on a lot of walks every day. My dad stays home with us during the day and I love to be outside sniffing, rolling and running around in the huge yard. When my mom gets home I ask

her right away to take me out on a walk! My mom and dad found out that if I don’t get enough exer-cise I can’t settle down at night to sleep and I keep the other dogs up. When I am sleepy and relaxed I poke my tongue out. Then mom and dad know I’m ready to settle down.

I also like to take Abbie’s tennis ball away from her, get into Pattie’s dish while she is eating and jump on laps without warning! I always get for-given and Patti washes my face for me.

Doctor Amy says I have gained almost 4 pounds since I moved to my new home. All my tests show I am in great health. As soon as the weather turns bad I have to have one more surgery to remove a growth on my leg. Right now it isn’t bothering me and I have so much playing to do outside. When it is pouring rain again I won’t mind staying inside for my recovery. They say I have selective hearing because I don’t pay attention when I am playing and they call my name, but I can hear the treat bag in the kitchen just fine. I also tell my mom and dad when some-one is coming down the driveway.

My most favorite things to do are ride in the car, being on someone’s lap, running as fast as I can, and smelling stuff outside and rolling in it.

My face is grey, I have lived a lot of years, but I am going strong and enjoying every minute. I feel so good knowing I won’t ever have to move again.

Clyde

Hi, my name is Clyde and this is my story!


Jake was our first Border Collie - (YEE-GADS! not one of those OCD weird dogs that nag constantly to “throw the ball”!) and we rescued him from a posting on the internet. As a long-time rescuer of Shetland Sheepdogs and a few other miscel-laneous breeds, I reluctantly replied to the plea for help by saying,”if nobody offers to take that Border Collie, I will re-home him for you, so call me.” The phone rang almost immediately and we picked Jake up the very next day. I had already posted him as “available for adoption” on a rescue website using a photo of some unknown Border Collie and info provided by the owner. I had to forever eat my words for saying “I would never own one of those Border Collies! They are crazy.” Because Jake was home to stay; he wasn’t going anywhere else for the rest of his life. The posting for his adoption immediately came back down.

Meeting Jake would alter our lives for the better. He was truly the best dog we have ever known. Jake was just as the owners had described him. He was gentle and sweet, quiet and peaceful, friendly with everyone (dogs, cats, children, adults, strang-ers), and he was absolutely gorgeous. He was only 9 months old and we were his 5th home counting his breeder, displaced not because of any bad-dog behaviors, but because of lack of owner commit-ment.

Jake came to us reliably house-trained, leash trained, crate trained, loved to fetch and quickly learned how to put the ball or Aerobie Sprint (Fris-bee®) into your hand for the next toss, loved to

ride in the car, never jumped up on us, came when called like a bullet, did a drop on recall without any training, and was a terrific sheep herder too. Immediately when introduced to agility equip-ment, Jake was completing each exercise with ea-gerness and perfection. Jake could catch the Aero-bie Sprint mid-air and land on all four feet. He even would pick up objects dropped on the floor (clothes hanger, screw driver) and put it right into your hand on request. He gave the best hugs and kisses–even asking for them– not just accepting them when requested.

Jake was the catalyst for our rescuing many won-derful Border Collies over the past 15 years and he was very helpful in teaching wild BCs to be calm, friendly and trusting. He would work our Border Collie Rescue Information Booths, making friends with every passer-by – convincing them that may-be a Border Collie was just what they needed. Jake went with us everywhere, traveling in our RV and camping in all sorts of weather. Everybody was a friend wherever we went, but he knew he be-longed to us first and foremost.

A more ideal dog would be difficult to find. Right up until the end, Jake was our perfect Border Col-lie pal and beloved family member. We will for-ever be in his debt for teaching us so many new things and I know he loved being our friend. Jake was and remains our angel forever. Jake was put to rest in Nov 2012 at age 15 and we are still griev-ing over the loss.

Jake, our rescued Border CollieBy Janet and Todd Legg Edmonds, WashingtonBreed Rep for Brussels Griffon, Affenpinscher, and Border Collie co-rep


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Breed Rep CoordinatorLynn Erckmann

Breed Rep MentorsVicki Brunnell, Edith Bryan, Claudia Celano, Lynn Erckmann, Karin Parish

Shelter Liaison: Lynn Erckmann

Shelter Manager: Chris Enrico

Shelter CoordinatorsChris Enrico: Tacoma, OlympiaJanet Legg: Everett, KentJoan Delvecchio: PAWS, Seattle Animal Shelter

Volunteer Coordinator:Lisa Bachler

Foster Coordinator: Janet Legg

Public Awareness & Booth Coordina-tor: Sharon Davis

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Our Mission:Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue is a non-profit rescue, referral, and education organization dedicated to placing unwanted purebred dogs into suitable homes, and preventing unwanted purebreds from overloading the shelter system. Towards attaining these goals, we promote responsible dog ownership by educating the public in the selection, care and training of dogs. Founded as a non-political organization in 1987, SPDR works cooperatively with breeders, animal shelters, breed clubs, and individuals to accomplish SPDR’s purpose.

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Speaks!SPDR

Winter 2012-2013

The official newsletter of Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue - Since 1987

Where secondhand dogs give first-class love.

In This Issue: From Our President .......................................................1,3New Year’s Resolutions ................................................1-2In memory of Lyn Bingham .......................................... 2In memory of Beth Chave ............................................. 3Breed Reps: Gerri Wilson & Vicki Brunnell ........... 4-5Donations, Letters and Photos ....................8-10,12-15Meet the Breed: Papillons .....................................6-7,11Clyde’s Story ..................................................................... 16Jake, a Rescued Border Collie .................................... 17SPDR Resource Page ..................................................... 18

SPEAKS has Gone Green!

SPEAKS is now available for FREE as an electronic PDF on

our website:www.spdrdogs.org/about/spdr_news-

letter.html

Remember, SPEAKS is copyrighted and no portions of it may be used without explicit permission from a

current SPDR Board Member.

Breed reps, co-reps, volunteers and fosters are warmly invited to at-tend the SPDR VolunteerAppreciation Brunch on Sunday, February 24 at the Kirkland Woman’s Club from 11:30am-2:30pm. Your pre-paid $10 registration donation will hold your reservation because space is limited to the first 50 respondents.

Please RSVP to Sharon Davis at [email protected] or 206.525.1747. She will send you directions to the facility and provide you with payment instructions. The deadline for RSVP’s is February 15.

The Board looks forward to spending a casual and fun afternoon with you!

You’re invited!Volunteer Appreciation Brunch

Sunday February 24

We are currently compiling 2012 stats. The top 10 breeds handled by us in 2011 appear here. For a complete record of all breeds go to www.spdrdogs.org/about/spdr_stats.html.

Top 10 breeds for 20111. Dachshund 2282. Labrador Retriever 1603. Siberian Husky 1284. Boston Terrier 965. German Shorthaired Pointer

846. Border Collie 717. West Highland White Ter-

rier 658. Lhasa Apso 619. Shih Tzu 5610. Weimaraner 52

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Documents

Speaks! SPDR - Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue may have read the story of the starfish: Once a man was walking along a beach. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day. Off in the