Ever since I was young, I had in interest in animals. Growing up with dogs was often my only solace. It was some of the best times of my childhood. When I was growing up, as a family we always had German Shephards, and Great Danes, not too mention the few mutts that somehow managed to follow me home.

    As I got older, I always wanted a Saint Bernard. Saints were always one of those breeds of dogs I looked at with amazement and wonder. I never knew, and often wondered how god above and man,come to make this wonderful breed of dog. I always told myself, when I'm ready, I was going to get me one of those! And I did. After doing my research, talking to breeders, I got my first Saint from one of the most noteworthy breeders of our time, Elizabeth Surface of "Almshaus Kennels". I then worked with Carol Beck of the Saint Bernard Rescue Foundation for many more years to come. I figured if you were to be a breeder, you should also be involved in rescue, and those are still my beliefs today.