Austin & Dad
Austin was very charming. That’s what sold Jack Martin when he was considering adopting a dog from MSRH in mid-January 2007. Jack, who had put his 15-year-old miniature schnauzer to sleep three weeks before, was instantly smitten when 6-year-old Austin appeared and gave a warm greeting. Austin’s instant offering of affection proved to be winning not only for Jack, but also for Jack’s wife, Betty. Jack took Austin to the nursing home where Betty, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease, lived in order to introduce the two. Betty thought Austin was very sweet and offered to let him stay with her in her “hotel” room. For more on Austin ’s impact on Jack and Betty, go to http://www.healthcentral.com/alzheimers/c/42/3432/austin-dog
Written by Dorian Martin (daughter of Jack Martin); Used with permission.