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Linda Bell
Iowa, USA
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I am Linda Bell and I live in Des Moines, Iowa, with my three Airedales and a very understanding roommate. I have been employed by the federal government at the VA hospital in Des Moines for over 30 years. For the last 26 years I have been a respiratory therapist. One of the greatest pleasures I have in my life is working with active and retired service personnel who have so graciously served our country.
My hobbies include gardening, reading, pet therapy, and quilting. A great deal of my spare time is spent with Airedale rescue. I serve as the Iowa Airedale rescue coordinator and provide foster care for several rescues a year. I have thoroughly enjoyed working on the last three quilts. My Airedales include my 12-year-old male, Yoda. He has been involved in obedience and agility and was my first pet therapy dog. Counsellor Troy is my 8-year-old female and all around sweet girl who is my current therapy dog. Last but not least, is the newest member in the family, Reggie. She is also 8-years-old and started out as a foster. She has the greatest personality, even after being chained outside for most of her life. And now there are Levi and Rebel who make my heart laugh every day.
I would like to dedicate 2005 to Yoda, Troy and Reggie who I will always miss and my brave foster Airedale Nalla who was so great as she recovered from a broken leg.
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