POTTOMUS GOES CRUISING

Another example of a rescued Scotty-made-good, here we have a photograph of Pottomus maintaining a watchful eye on the Roche Harbor Marina in the San Juan Islands. His adoptive parents, Phil and Leslie Oaks, say Pottomus spends the day sitting on a rug over the hatch cover at the bow of their boat, making certain life at the marina is proper and within reason. Pottomus is probably a celebrity at the resort, no doubt the center of attention where ever he goes.

Pottomus came to ASTR several years ago from the state of Utah with a reputation of being 'ungroomable'. At that time he refused to tolerate brushes or clippers or the hands that hold them. Time and thoughtful training has since turned that problem around, allowing Potto to cut a striking figure while wearing a spiffy international orange flotation device at the bow of the boat. One lucky dog!

BLUE-EYED TWINS EMMA AND TRIXY

Last summer ASTR got a call about three Scotties needing to be rescued from a home in southern Oregon. I was lucky enough to get the assignment so I immediately jumped in the car and started driving. On arrival I learned that one of the females was pregnant and soon to have pups. By the time I was back in the Portland area, I had seven Scotties in the car, four of them less than an hour old. Had ASTR delayed in responding to the call about Scotties in need, the entire episode might have gone very differently.

Please meet Emma (on the right) and Trixy, two beautiful little Scotties that, I am told, have beautiful personalities to match. The photo is courtesy of Kai and Misty, the new adoptive parents.

QUEENIE, A PACK LEADER WITH A BITE!

I am very saddened to announce the passing of our alpha-pack leader "Queenie" last week after a long struggle with renal failure. Despite extensive testing and many medications (and her voracious appetite), Queenie just couldn't keep food or water down anymore. Eventually, she let us know.

Queenie came to us from a senior rescue organization in central Oregon. Abused and neglected, Queenie survived her previous owner though her brother did not. She was missing one ear and deaf, and essentially blinded by cataracts, but Queenie never failed to let our other five Scotties know who was boss. We never really knew how old Queenie was, but being mostly Corgi with a strong dose of Scotty, she lived way beyond 15 years.

Club members followed the story of Queenie, making inquiries about her progress and bringing her toys. Not many dogs survive the existence she had prior to coming to Aberdeen Scottish Terrier Rescue. We want you to know she seemed to appreciate all that was done for her. Even during some of her last days she seemed to smile and play like a puppy. For us, Queenie is what rescue is all about.