Bill has love for all of God's creation, and to say that Bill's love for humanity spills over into the animal kingdom, is an understatement.

Since his pet-free childhood, Bill has remedied the pet situation in his life!  Bill and his wife, Pat, love animals. They have rescued many, and their home is full of the thundering pitter-patter of 56 paws.  (All their cats and dogs are neutered or spayed.  Whoopee!)

In 2003, Pat announced, "I'd like to have a little Pomeranian."  Bill flashed his joyful infectious smile at her while firmly shaking his head "No."

Shortly after, Mary Ellen's Angel Scribe, an on-line E-newsletter, announced that an out-of-state Pomeranian breeder was being forced to close down and 123 dogs needed homes.

It was Christmas time and hearts were wide open for love and miracles.  Soon all the dogs were adopted: old ones, young ones, and puppies. 

Pat and Bill joined the long list of excited new pet parents awaiting the arrival of their puppies.  Before Bill could say "No" again, they stood in an airport holding a newly delivered male, Misha. For an added bonus, Angel, a sweet little female, who also needed a home, arrived on the same flight.

Bill and Pat were one of the lucky sets of pet parents -- a few who received female Pomeranians were surprised when their dogs unexpectedly delivered pups a few weeks later.

To pick up the puppies, Pat suggested taking the truck, but Bill insisted on driving the Lincoln Town Car.  He wanted to bring "his" dogs home in style!