The Care Family

Dianne Care: At one time a Vet. tech and now owner and opperator of Arctic Ridge Kennels and a member of the Allegany County Animal Welfare Society. Dianne lives her life around her family and pets. For over twenty-five years the Alaskan Malamute breed has been the breed that has captured her family's hearts. Breeding and raising their magnificent Malamutes has been a thrill that they love to share with others. Boarding, grooming, training and rescueing dogs takes up much of her time. Although rescueing is said to be the most difficult part, "it's all worth it when the tears turn into huge smiles when a pet is placed into a home with a great family and all is happy!" Bobby, Dianne's husband, is the love of her life. They share their home with their 8 Alaskan Malamutes, 5 adopted dogs, and 6 cats! Dianne and Bobby have three grown children. Heather is married and has given them four wonderful grandchildren, Jenna, Jayden and Lauren and a step-granddaughter Tori! Their son, Bobby3 comes home for long weekends to be with the "family" and to help out with the kennel & rescue. Their youngest, Elizabeth is teaching at Allegany College of Maryland, is currently going to Frostburg University and is Dianne's right hand girl! Dianne knows without her family's help and the help of wonderful volunteers the rescue would be impossible for her to do alone. The picture below is of Dianne and her German Shepherd "Angel" who was a rescue dog.

"I want to thank so many people, I can't print all of their names! I am so blessed to have family, friends and even people that I didn't even know before, to stand beside me and encourage me everyday with this, the "Ark of Hope Rescue." Without God's love and His gift of His Son none of this would be happening. He is there for me through every tough time, whether it's a vet bill or my health, He ALWAYS sees me through!! I pray that He blesses you-my friends-as He has blessed me!"                Your Animal Loving Friend... Dianne

This is Bobby 3, otherwise known as Robert Care, III. Calling him Bobby 3 or B3 is easier!  He graduated from Frostburg University with his Bachelor's Degree in 2005. Then May 25, 2007 with his Masters Degree from Towson University. (He was only 22 years old) He wants to teach History at the college level preferably locally at Allegany College. (have any good ideas?) He is currently a Professor at Essex College in Baltimore teaching English. Years ago Bobby had a black lab named "Pepper." He was a great dog, he did everthing with Bobby, Pepper even slept in Bobby's bed. Everyone who knew Pepper loved him, especially Bobby 3! October 30, 2005 we lost Pepper due to an enlarged heart, it crushed the whole family, and again, especially Bobby. He soon learned that he had to put all his love and energy into "Steele" his other dog, an Alaskan Malamute. As you can see by the smile on Steele's face he loves Bobby, lots and lots. Bobby is a great help with the dogs whether at the boarding kennels or the rescue. If he isn't playing with the dogs at play time, he's cleaning pet rooms and yards, working on the building or helping with scheduling. Whatever he's doing you can tell he loves animals. Bobby is a wonderful young man!