Rescue Photo Gallery and Stories

The following stories are just a sampling of the work done here at Sunshine Airedalers of Florida.  We are dedicated to the idea that every Airedale needs and deserves a good and happy home and work toward that goal daily.  If you think you could provide a home for a deserving Airedale, please consider filling out an application and get in touch with one of our Coordinators to discuss the possibility.

PENNY LANE AND HENLEY

Cindy got a call from the Louisiana Rescue organization indicating that they had a 5 year-old Airedale, Penny Lane, and a 4 year-old Wire Fox Terrier, Henley, who needed a home together.  These two were joined at the hip.  You can see from the picture, I mean that literally!  They were owner surrenders and came to us freshly groomed, clean and in great health.  Both have been spayed and microchipped!  Now Cindy had her hands full trying to locate a home that would take them both, but she did!  So on Father’s Day, Ron Bunch left his home in Lakeland and drove up to the Panhandle to Destin to pick up these two.  When they went to their new home with Beth and John Zambito, Penny Lane and Henley found a huge backyard complete with a pool awaiting them.  Henley immediately headed for the pool with Penny Lane weighing her options!  Welcome to Sunshine Airedalers, Beth and John!  We wish you a long and happy life with the newest members of your family!

XENA

Xena is the first of the “Traveling Three” that Cindy spoke about in her President’s Letter.  Xena was the oldest and the biggest of the three rescues that came to us from Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.  Xena already had a home waiting for her.  Pat and Rich Yasco had placed a Rescue Welshie named Katie with Ron and Brenda Wright previously.  After a second homecheck, Xena joined the “Wright Pack”.
Ron tells us that Xena is the most ladylike and graceful dog ever and is still somewhat shy around strangers but is settling in nicely.  Be happy Xena.  Your travels have taken you to your forever home!

ZOEY

The second member of the “Traveling Three” is our Zoey.  She was one of two girl littermates that needed to be color-coded in order to tell them apart!  After a homecheck by Ron Bunch, Zoey was placed with her forever family, Rodney and Trish Chauncey.  The Chauncey’s tell us that after only five weeks, Zoey is a delight and is already developing her signature curiosity and playfulness.  Lately Zoey has taken to sitting in Ron’s leather sofa as though she is a human….sitting on her butt with her legs arched outward as if she’s watching tv.  Rumor has it that the Chauncey’s suspect that Zoey controls the remote and tv while they are at work.  I’m told we can look forward to meeting Zoey and The Chauncey’s at future Sunshine events.  Good job, Zoey!

ALY

Aly was the smallest of the “Traveling Three”.  After all her travels, Aly is adapting to her new home with Don and Sharon Klafter quite well. 
Aly loves to chase the ball and run around her new yard.  She joins her new siblings…..a Tank of Fish and Three Parakeets.  Aly has her eye on the Birdcage but so far she’s backed off when they chirp at her.  The Klafter’s have been warned to keep an eye out, since Aly may want to catch one to say Hi!  The Klafter’s have been waiting since February, after a homecheck by Norma Ragsdale, for their airegirl Aly and it appears this story has a very happy ending.  Be a good girl, Aly!