This series is dedicated to helping our community get to know the dedicated and selfless human beings that keep Magnificent Mutts Rescue running.

Wayne Z is a long time volunteer who wears many hats within our organization and we are forever grateful that he does! Almost everyone who has adopted an adult German Shepherd from us has probably meet Wayne as he is our go to foster for almost all of our adult GSDs! Learn even more about him below:

1) How long have you been with Magnificent Mutts? 15 years

2) As a volunteer, what do you do for MM? Foster, transport, donation pickup, stray dog holds for local police departments.

3) What is your favorite, or most memorable MM experience or story? Getting a dog that is shut down with no trust in people and bringing them back to love and trust again.

4) Do you have a favorite dog breed or dog type? German Shepherds, Boxers, Rotties,and Pitties.

5) How do you spend your free time?  Spending time with grandchildren.

6) If you could have dinner with one person, who would it be and why? My father who passed many years ago, miss our talks and his advice.

7) Are you a morning person or a night owl? Morning person.

8) If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go and why? Any place in the USA to see sights and different places.

9) What childhood memory makes you smile? The time spent with a childhood friend.

10) Tell us your favorites… 

– song, artist, or type of music : Rock, country 

– movie: Gone in 60 seconds, Replacements

– food : Pizza, steaks.

– sports team: Cubs college football and basketball.