History describes Kay Summersby as a leggy beauty of English-Irish descent who in 1941 became an MTC (Mechanized Transport Corp) chauffeur for Dwight Eisenhower. In time, Summersby and “Ike,” a chain smoker suffering from chronic insomnia (no doubt exacerbated by the pressures of WWII) formed a relationship. On the occasion that Kay mentioned how much she missed having a dog, and that her favorite was a Scottie named, “McTavish,” Eisenhower immediately asked if she would like another Scottie. Within a week, two Scotties were located at Duke Street Kennels in the UK, of which one named “Telek.”  Telek would become the General’s dog even though he was intended for Kay. The puppy was presented at the General’s birthday party, and the Air Force also provided a gift: A dog-sized parachute and harness.

Telek lived to the ripe old age of seventeen.

Image of Kay Summersby with Telek