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This is the story of Dude. Dude, formerly Bailey, had been in two homes in his short 11 month old life. That was, until he found the the Lyons Family. Hum Dude's story to the tune of the Beverly Hillbillies theme: Come and listen to a story about a dog named Dude Good people that is, came clear from Martinsburg,West Virginia. Well the first thing you know Lil Dude's a happy boy Tricks, that is. Teach him, correct him, teach and again. Well now its time to say good luck to Joel, Sissy, Susie & Patty and all Dude's kin. Fox Terriers life that is. Set a spell, take your shoes off, but put them away because Dude will chew them. Y'all come back now, y'hear? |
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Well, hello, Dolly, as they say in that famous show. And what a big hello Dolly loves to give, gathering dog and people friends whenever she walks down the street. This sweet girl was sent packing when her family no longer had time for her. Luckily for Dolly, the Clark's of Maryland couldn't wait to welcome this sweater-wearing party girl into their home, having just lost their previous furkid to illness. Dolly moved from her foster home to the Clark's house, quickly getting to work teaching Mom and Dad to fetch food, treats, toys, and love. But the Clark's wouldn't have it any other way. They are pleased as punch to have had American Fox Terrier Rescue fix them up with their own little Dolly. Hello, Dolly, indeed. |
 Dolly wearing the latest in dog fashion. |
 Mitch with his new big brother Michael and Wire sister, Pip. |
A note of thanks from Mitch's new mom, Marti |
| Jasper the Smooth and the Tale of the 12 Thanksgiving Rolls |
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Several months after Sue's beloved 14-year old Smooth died from cancer, she decided she needed another friend. After someone suggested rescue, she contacted an American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteer who then led her to a dog who had been one of the Sprucehill gang. Ed Wolff, the owner of Sprucehill Kennel, unexpectedly died in 2001, only a few months after his wife Judith had died. This left the Sprucehill gang of dogs looking for new homes. American Fox Terrier Rescuers Dena and Dave Lebo-Funk, along with their fellow American Fox Terrier Club member Carol Stull, came to save the day, fostering and re-homing all eight dogs. Three days later, CH Sprucehill Wild Irish Rose, now JennyRose, became a member of Sue's family. JennyRose is 7-1/2 years old and is one spoiled little girl. She enjoys lugging her teddy bear around, playing tag and tug-of-war woods with Smooth girl Cheyenne and Wire boy Lucky, both fostered and adopted by Sue, and going on family road trips to watch her furless brother play soccer or visit him at college. Sue and her husband are now American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteers themselves, helping homeless dogs like JennyRose find forever homes. And JennyRose is always willing to share the love in her new home, even sharing her much loved teddy bear and toys with other pups who need to live in their home for awhile. Its like JennyRose knows. . . . |
 Jenny is on the left and is the leader of the pack. |
 Susie, a ham at heart. |
Broadway Susie, was once a breeding girl, part of the Sprucehill Kennel. Suzie has been described by an adoring fan as a "four-legged, eight-nippled pot roast with a jet engine and a personality the size of a Mack truck." Her new mom, Cathy, tends to believe she's actually a person masquerading as a smooth fox terrier. Suzie has been living with Cathy for just over two years now. She loves to entertain (there was no surprise in learning she had been registered with the AKC as "Champion Kenmar's Broadway Baby" - she's quite the actress). Susie loves to play hide and seek on the bed, curl up with her sister for afternoon naps, and chase grasshoppers in the yard. On hot summer days, this alpha princess insists getting a "peticure" upon returning from our walks - she dips both front paws into her water dish before drinking it! That's certainly one story of kennel girl to riches! |
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This sweet boy's mom went into a nursing home and no other family member could help in the summer of 2002. So Cody made the long trip across West Virginia to be fostered by an American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteer. Cody is such a cutie that it didn't take long to find the 12-year old a new home, Cody wiggling his furry behind into his new owner's heart within a matter of minutes during the home visit. Now Cody lives a life of ice-cream luxury in Northern Virginia, proving that even 12-year olds can be as spunky and energetic as a six or seven year old (and healthy too)! True to his terrier nature, Cody is a ball of play and terrier trouble, pouncing nightly on his blue koala toy and occasionally breaking into his toddler friend's crayons to enjoy a bit of color. Cody has also turned out to be quite the little connoisseur, begging whenever a pint of Haagen-Dazs Dulce De Leche ice cream appears, starting with a bit of a whine, which then changes to a snort and ends in a crescendo of a trill-like sound of rolling r's. Cody's new mom says Cody has brought so much joy, laughter, and youthful energy into her life, she says she would adopt another dog from the silver-set of maturity in an ice-cream minute. |
 Cody the ice cream connoisseur |
 Sam loves horsing around nowadays |
Play it Again Sam, or Sam for short, was also part of the Sprucehill Kennel. When Ed Wolff, the owner of Sprucehill, unexpectedly died in 2001, only a few months after his wife Judith had died, American Fox Terrier Rescuers Dena and Dave Lebo-Funk, along with their fellow American Fox Terrier Club member Carol Stull, came to save 8-year old Sam, fostering and re-homing this sweet boy. Sam has been with his family for two years now. The Bowe's were once large-dog people, but Sam has changed their tune. Play it Again Sam is a loving guy, always looking for a lap to sit in, following his new parents every where. This full-of-personality boy goes everywhere with his new family, swimming in the family pool, helping with chores in the horse barn, and attending local polo matches with the gang. Raise a glass of the bubbly, Sam. You're sure one lucky dog. |
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Belle's first owner cherished her until the day she died in a tragic accident in the summer of 2001, leaving Belle to her daughter. Unfortunately, the daughter could not keep Belle due to the fact that she already had two dogs of her own and a very busy lifestyle. The daughter turned to American Fox Terrier Rescue who then connected her with Ann Waters who lived 20 minutes from where Belle and her previous owner had lived. Ann had just lost her own wire fox terrier not long ago, and was ready to welcome Miss Belle into her home, giving her a life of home-made dog sweaters and Christmas bounty. Now Belle lives a life of doggy luxury, surrounded by Ann and her parents who say they we have been blessed to have Miss Belle in their lives, and giving a sense of rest to a daughter whose mother loved her Belle the same way. |
 Miss Belle and her Christmas bootie |
 Vince is now seeing sunnier days |
Vince was one hard-luck case, the product of a unscrupulous breeder and an early puppyhood of being tied outside and teased by kids. Vince was so afraid of strangers that he would grip on to people's clothing, pulling with all his might. His previous owners did their best to fix the damage, seeing behaviorists and trying different medicines, but the presence of their new baby and Vince's grabbing clothing gave them no choice but to re-home Vince. Vince spent time in foster care with American Fox Terrier Rescue, getting the newly-prescribed Prozac into his system and becoming de-sensitized to people. After a month his progress was incredible, his demeanor more at ease and relaxed in the home and with people. Enter the Kelbach's. At first sight, the Kelbach's and Vince seemed to have fallen in love with each other, Vince hopping from lap to lap, soaking up the pets. The Kelbach's decided Vince was a match. Vince is now inundated with love, pets, and fuzzy toys, as well as a family who will do anything to make sure Vince is happy. The Kelbach's have continued the work with the behaviorist and work on ways to make introductions to strangers a happier experience. For a hard-luck case, Vince is one lucky dog. |
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This happy 14-year-old wire is named Winston and he is in Heaven. Winston started out as a foster of a American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteer because in true wire fashion, Winston, who was un-neutered, was fighting with a roommate's also un-neutered Boston Terrier, a behavior that was threatening to send Winston to the pound. Lisa and family came to the rescue, driving from Roanoke, Virginia to Carlisle, Pennsylvania to save this distinguished gentleman. Winston quickly became a part of the family after poking his shaggy, un-groomed head into the front door, Lisa's son Patrick instantly falling in love with this dog/sheep. Even the family's bossy female wire, Daisy, has come to love Monsieur Winston, Daisy teaching Winston to yodel instead of bark (barking, according to Miss Daisy, is so uncivilized). Winston now teaches Lisa's ever-rotating roster of foster dogs proper manners, such as how to beg at the table and how to grab for the treat meant for someone else. This snuggly boy tolerates just about anything as long as he has his family around him. Wiston's new family feels so lucky to have such a special dog living with them, and they're pretty sure Winston agrees since every once in a while Lisa says she swears she can see Winston smile. |
 Winston and his big brother Patrick |
Poor Olivia was found as a stray in the Midwest in March 2002 and she was one very sick little girl. Among other things she had skin infections and terrible ear infections. Cathie, Olivia's new mom, contacted American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteer when she saw Olivia's picture posted on the web site, but at that time her foster mom had decided to keep her. Cathie was disappointed because she had felt a connection with Olivia as soon as she saw her picture. She continued to look for a new foxy friend but nothing ever quite seemed right.
 Olivia and her new big brother, Duncan, hamming it up Then at the end of August 2002, American Fox Terrier Rescue contacted Cathie again with the news that the foster mom could not keep Olivia. A American Fox Terrier Rescue volunteer travelling from the Midwest to the Northeast brought Olivia to another rescue volunteer in New York to get her extra medical help and to stabilize her condition. Cathie then picked Olivia up on Columbus Day weekend. Olivia still has a lot of problems but Cathie and her family have done a great job of getting her back to health. Her new mom firmly believes that this sweet little girl did not deserve the life she has had up to now. Olivia is finally home and is very loved. Cathie feels that there was some higher power involved in getting Olivia to where she belongs. That picture on the web told Cathie that this was her girl and now she's at home with her new family and her new foxy friend, Duncan! |
 Max catching wind while big brother Jonathan grabs the wheel |
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Stan and Max finally found each other after Stan had been looking for a new fox terrier friend for many months and had had several near misses. Returning from a trip to the West Coast, Stan received an email about a 5-year-old wire fox male on the Jersey shore needing a home. Apparently, Max's owner bred Chihuahuas and one of these little guys would harass Max constantly. After much patience on Max's part, he finally had had it, and almost showed the Chihuahua the door. Unfortunately, that meant Max got shown the door. Max came to Stan's house on a trial basis, and it was love at first site for Stan and his family, their 3 cats, and Max himself. Max not only gets along with the cats, but will often sleep with the family Siamese, Shelby, Shelby curling around Max in a canine-cat spoon. Max and Shelby even sleep with Stan and his wife, Martha, Max working his way up to the pillow between Stan and Martha in the midst of the night. Max is such a part of the family, he's even been known to help with the driving once in the while, particularly preferring one of Stan's vintage cars, like the 1967 Mercury Cougar shown in the photo above. But Max is big enough of a dog that he'll let his big brother Jonathan do the driving, acting as Jonathan's driving coach. Now that's a fox terrier match meant to be! |