Page 1November 5, 2007
Dr. Barbara Taylor Gandy
October 11, 2018
Dear Sir or Madam:
In December my husband and I lost one of the most precious parts of our life when our 13 year old cocker spaniel died from kidney disease. I adopted a dog from Petfinders in February and had great success. In June, I began looking for a full blooded Clumber Spaniel and found an ad on Petfinders for several beautiful clumbers that were available for adoption from Furever Friends.
I e-mailed the site to inquire about the clumbers and first talked to Kim Smith’s daughter Krystal and then later talked to Kim. From the firstconversation I had with Kim, I immediately knew that she was passionate about her clumbers. As we continued tocommunicate,I could hear the love and compassion in Kim’s voice about her work for the rescues. During the screening process, I understood how important placing her rescue in the right home and location is, and how she is always putting the needs of the dog first. After I was screened and approved for adoption, Kim was willing to allow me the time I needed to finish my new house. During this time we kept in contact and I got constant updates on Hank and the other clumbers she was helping. After a few set backs with the house I could not wait to get Hank. Kim and her husband Ed went the extra mile by bringing Hank 3 1/2 hours to Atlanta, GA. Right away I could tell it was hard for her to give up such a wonderful dog.
Instantly I could tell how well Hank had been cared for, trained, and loved in Kim’s home. I am amazed at what this working woman can do. I truly admire her and others who unselfishly give their time, money, and homes to un-loved, mistreated, and abused animals. Kim Smith McLendon is an inspiration and a person who does not idly stand by to wait for something to happen. She has devoted herself to a mission to love and care for a special group of pets.
As my other dogs in my home get old and eventually pass on, I look forward to meeting up again with Kim and her organization to get another incredible clumber or two. It is nice to see someone not in the dog business who is not trying to take advantage of the situation and sell puppies for money, but to rescue and save animals in need.
Sincerely,
Barbara Taylor Gandy
Director-Recruitment and Orientation