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Are you concerned that you might not bond with an adult dog? Read these stories and be reassured.

• Mr. Twig Takes His Vows
  Letter from a foster Airedale to his soon-to-be forever family.
• Desert Rose
  She arrived with a broken body and bruised spirit -- now she is whole, healthy and has captured the hearts not only of her foster family, but of the whole world!
• The Duke of Scotland
  Adopting an older dog can be a very rewarding experience. Duke was going to be euthanized so his "family" could travel. Read his adopted dad's tribute to the joy he gave and received in his final years.
• Does Anyone Want an Old Dog?
  From the Lone Star Airedale Terrier Club
• Nicholas the Nice - A Rescue 'Dale Tale from the Texas Airedale Rescue Team
• Wild Child: The Journey from "Out of Control" to "Exuberant Companion"
  Dogs and their owners sometimes need second chances. The story of Edith/Erin tells about four dogs and four people who found pure joy because Rescue Groups were willing to help them find the perfect match.
• A Lost Penny This story has it all: a beautiful heroine, a handsome hero, suspense and a happy ending for the Sunshine Airedalers of Florida
• Ginger's a Lady ... Now ... once again, put an Airedale in the right home and she shines
• How do You Save a Starfish? Read Murphy's story from a member of AireCanada
• Dixie & Mollie of South Carolina -- from puppymill to happy forever home
• Jack Returns from his Walkabout -- not officially a rescue story, but without the dedication of one rescue volunteer, Jack might never have been returned to his family
• Happy in the Hills of Texas -- A wild Texas girl lives it up in Texas
• A New Home and a New Name
  The Houston floods and the Sept. 11 attacks should have nothing in common: one was an act of nature, one was the act of man. Except both events greatly impacted the life of a young Airedale named Sassy.
• Curly's Story
  How a matted stray in Wyoming with no good options left became a man's best buddy in Alaska
• Mac -- A Dog's Life
  We should all have such a life. Mac, age 9, is teaching his new family that Life Really is Merrier with an Airedale Terrier
• Chester of Nevada -- Persistence pays off
• Watson -- After a life of upheaval, Watson finally has the family he deserves
• I Was Adopted and Happy I Was by Maggie in her own words
• Annie's Story -- Annie was rescued from a puppy mill, fostered and placed in a loving home ... but she had more adventures before her
• Happy Dale Tales from Southwest Airedale Terrier Rescue (SWAT)
• Airedales on Parade: Spotlight on Rescue