Terrier association sets up fund for Turners

03/18/08

From staff reports 

Friends and fellow club members in the American Hairless Terrier Association (AHTA) have started a fund to help the family of Bonnie and Mike Turner.

Bonnie Turner was killed in the Georgia tornado that hit at the Floyd-Polk county line. Her husband, Mike, was critically injured and is hospitalized.

The Turners' Aragon home and dog kennel were destroyed. The Turners are founding members of AHTA and "are loved by all within the breed."

So the club has started a fund for the care of Mike Turner and the surviving terriers from their kennel. Only 10 of their dogs have been recovered; most perished in the storm. Most of the surviving dogs had injuries that have required veterinary care; the others are being cared for by family. The Turners' family pets have all been killed.

Contributions may be made to the Turner Family Relief Fund via PayPal. Please address your payment to: paypal@ahta.info.

All proceeds will go to the Turner family and/or for the care of their dogs. Please include "The Turner Family Relief Fund" in the "Subject" or "Message Area" when making a contribution.

Contributions may also be mailed to:

Turner Relief Fund
c/o Melissa Kidd
4509 Pete Lane
Trinity, NC 27370