STELLA IN MICHIGAN AUGUST 2011
Lynn O'Shaunessy, of SOAR (STARTING OVER AIREDALE RESCUE) writes: A rescue volunteer picked up a female Airedale from a backyard breeder.
Stella, at five years old, has had five litters of puppies!! She weighs about 52 pounds. She had growths on her feet that needed to be surgically removed and the volunteer could not afford to get that done. He also had trouble handling such a big dog. Stella was very cowed by men; the volunteer was sure that the husband in the backyard breeder couple abused her. The volunteer contacted SOAR for help. The Diana Muldaur Fund was standing by to cover the expenses.
SOAR found a foster home for Stella with Scott & Stacy Helmer and their Siberian Husky, Fairbanks. Soon after Stella arrived, Stacy writes: We made it back to Ferndale; Stella is settling in pretty well. We stopped off at Bubble 'n' Bark for a nice bath. My biggest concern is to get her to eat and drink some water. Thanks for all of your help today. Here is a message from one of the transporters, Sherry Regnier: The volunteer who gave Stella to us had taken her to a vet for her paws. The vet told him she would need surgery; he did not seem to know the problem. I saw her paws; the front pads had the look of blisters. The volunteer is very concerned about her and cared for her very much.
Stella did not pull when walking, but she was more comfortable in the back of my SUV, due to the closed-in atmosphere. I know that Stacy will have the patience needed to help Stella become a confident Airedale, but it will take time.
Thanks to all of you for your dedication to the dogs. Stella certainly needs you. I am so pleased to be a small part of the assistance these dogs need.

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