
TSRF Board of Directors

President - Open Position

Linda Bassett, Vice President
Linda has been owned by Scotties for 43 years. Presently Harry Potter and Ava live with Linda and her husband Bill in Round Rock, TX. She has served on the Board of Directors for the Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Houston as well as Trophy Chair, Banquet Auction Chair and STCGH Web Master. Linda is a member of the Scottish Terrier Club of America. Linda previously showed Scotties in conformation. However, these days she enjoys spending time with Harry and Ava on walks and just simply sitting in the backyard enjoying the day. Linda is an avid Scottie dog memorabilia collector. She grew up an Army BRAT, was schooled for a few years in Germany, and came of age backpacking and travelling in Europe.
Linda can often be seen at dog shows, helping ready Scotties for the ring. She is an accomplished groomer and has a sizable clientele of Scotties in the Central Texas area. We dare not ask how many Scottie collectibles live at Linda’s house along with Ava, her wheaten girl. Many are showcased (especially her favorite green Scotties) in her home. Then there are all the boxes, and boxes and boxes of other Scotties in storage. Linda spent many years attending the annual Wee Scots and Cincy Scotty Friends Conventions for Scottie memorabilia collectors. Over the years she presented several educational seminars pertaining to different genres of collectibles. She has also helped with disposition of estate collections. As a collector, she is a natural as TSRF’s perennial Facebook Auction Chairman, curating our many contemporary and vintage items.

Kathryn Butts, CPDT-KA, Treasurer
Kathryn Butts joined the TSRF board in 2022 and was elected as treasurer in 2023. By day, Kathryn works as a software consultant for an accounting and ERP software company, where she works with companies to design more efficient processes in their businesses and to improve their financial reporting. Her background in public accounting and bookkeeping come in handy every day in this role.
By night, Kathryn is an in demand instructor and coach for the growing sport of nosework, as well as a professional dog trainer. She loves to advocate that scent work is a sport that all dogs can do, and the success that she and her Scottie, Bentely, have had together helps to prove that theory. She teaches at two different facilities and leads a team of three instructors. She is also an in demand judge for AKC Scent Work and UKC Nosework. She and her husband share their home (and their couch) in Austin with their three Scotties - Bentley, Morgan, rescue Scottie Bristol, and rainbow bridge Lotus.

Carole Owen, Secretary (Emeritus)
Carole has certainly been a force in the Scottie world! She has shown in conformation, published numerous articles about the breed and fought on the steps of the Texas State Capitol for responsible dog legislation. As past President of TSRF, Carole has contributed enormous amount of experience and continues her devotion to Scotties with her tireless efforts as TSRF Secretary.
These days Carole takes care of her rescue Scottie Higgins while enjoying her other passions of reading, genealogy and training for her annual trek to the Camino de Santiago in Spain.
* TSRF Board of Directors member since its founding in 2002, and former President
* Owner of Scottish Terriers for more than 50 years
* Scottish Terrier Club of America member since 1982
* Scottish Terrier Club of Greater Houston member, since 1986
* Greater Dallas Scottish Terrier Club member, since 1986
* Responsible Pet Owners Alliance member since 1990s
* Temple, TX, and Big Spring, TX, Animal Services Committee, former member and chairman
* Former breeder/exhibitor of Scottish Terriers (15 years)
* Sweepstakes judge at Scottish Terrier specialties, including National Rotating
* Former trustee Scottish Terrier Club of America’s Health Trust Fund
* Member of the STCA's Health Registry Committee that formulated
Scottish Terrier participation in OFA's CHIC registry.
* Scottie Rescue volunteer since early 1990s
* Life member, Big Spring Kennel Club
* Member Dog Writers Association of America, National Federation of Press Women, Press Women of Texas
* Writer for Scottish Terrier Club of America’s Bagpiper, and other dog publications since 1980s
* Columnist for Great Scots Magazine for 10 years

Secretary - Open Position
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Linda Pemberton, Board Member
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Yania Munro, Board Member