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Introduction

The St. Louis Chapter of the Mixed Breed Dog Clubs of America was formed nearly twenty years ago by Kay and Steve Smith, Phyllis Massa, and John and Stephanie Breig.  While attending an obedience class as the Human Society of Missouri with their dogs Pooh Bear, Spurs and Missy, respectively, a dog belonging to another member of the class died on the operating table of a heart attack.  The veterinarian in attendance said that dog could possibly have been saved had an EKG/defibrillator been on hand.

This proved to be the impetus for the Smith, Massa and Breig families to organize a fun match for the purpose of raising funds to purchase an EKG and donate it to the Humane Society.  With the help of instructors Nancy Kearney and Patti Rea, along with a lot of assistance from the North County Obedience Training Club, the show proved to be a big success.

Two more shows were subsequently held before enough money had been raised to purchase the EKG machine.  Then, two years and several shows later, a second, portable EKG unit was purchased and donated to the St. Louis County branch of the humane Society.  Through the years the two machines have saved the lives of countless pets and the heartbreak of their owners.

Although they are both gone now, Martha and KC were the first two Mixed Breed Obedience Trial Champions in the country.  Both were proud members of the St. Louis Chapter.  Martha was the companion of Barbara Peiker and KC was Ginger Kinion's companion.

Every year the St. Louis Chapter has a Halloween party at the local retirement center.  The dogs come in costume and demonstrate obedience as well as visit the residents.  It's a lot of fun for everyone, as evidenced by Cole, Onyx, and Missy.

For additional information on the St. Louis Chapter, please contact:

Phyllis Massa-Busch
416 Kimberly Lane
St. Peters, MO 63376
(636) 397-2137
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