It is with heavy heart that we share news of the crossing of Laurie Haight Keenan, DCSR Board Member and friend of all Scotties. Laurie passed away in the comfort of her own home early Saturday morning after battling metastatic breast cancer for nearly 5 years.

Laurie was a wise warrior. A very private person, few people knew she held a PhD. An editor by profession, she was an award winning writer and fortunately graced us at DCSR with her free time; focusing on her love for the Scottish Terrier breed. Laurie was a mentor on a canine epilepsy list; she took obedience and nose work classes with her Scotties; she learned to groom them, and attended numerous canine health and behavioral seminars. Laurie has been a member of both regional and national Scottish Terrier groups – most recently serving as a member of the Door County Scottie Rally Board of Directors. Within that role, she created our electronic newsletter ‘Rally News & Aroos’ and played a pivotal role in every online DCSR auction since 2019. 

Laurie and her sweet husband Jim were recipients of the ‘Door County Scottie Rally Braveheart Award’ in 2021 for their long term selfless contributions to assisting numerous physically challenged Scots live their days with joy and love until they crossed the Rainbow Bridge.

Our hearts find peace in knowing there is quite a ruckus at the Rainbow Bridge this week, greeting Laurie with licks and AROOS.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Laurie’s honor to Door County Scottie Rally or St Louis Scottish Terrier Rescue.

We love you and will miss you, Laurie.