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From: Airedale Rescue Group <info@airedalerescuegroup.com>
To: mcprange@aol.com, airedalemail@comcast.net, bayager@comporium.net
Date: 10/28/2020 7:13 AM
Subject: Adoption Application Form submitted on Airedale Rescue GroupPlease indicate your interest by checking one(1) box Adopt
Name Joe Abernethy
Preferred email address joea29566@yahoo.com
Alternate email address joea29566@yahoo.com
Preferred phone number 8434556994
Best time to contact Anytime
Street 200 Captain’s Dr.
City Little River
State S.C.
ZIP 29566
HOME LIFE A. HOME LIFE
A 1. Residence a. House
A 2. Duration a. 5-10 years or more
A 3. If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog? a. N/A
A 4. If you rent, please list name and telephone number of landlord N/A
A 5. Please list the names and ages of household residents including yourself Joe Abernethy hbcu
A 6. Please list the names and ages of frequent visitors, including children Neighbor’s Mike & Joan
SAFETY B. SAFETY
B 1. What type of material is your fence made of? b. Wood
B 2. What is the height of your fencing? b. 4-5ft
B 3. Please indicate length and width in feet or acres. e.g. 200 ft x 100 ft. 30 ft x 40ft
B 4. What is the foot surface for the dog? a. Grass
B 5. Do you have a dog door? b. No
B 6. Do you have a door which opens directly to the dog’s area? a. Yes
B 7. Do you have a swimming pool? B. No
B 8. Is the swimming pool accessible to the dog? a. N/A
B 9. Is there a leash law in your community? b. No
B 10. Is there a dog license law in your community? a. Yes
Awareness C. AWARENESS
C 1. Why do you want to adopt an Airedale? I have raised 4 Airedale’s, it’s the only dog I’ve ever had as an adult, my last dale had pure breed pups, she died 11 yrs ago.
C 2. What do you know about Airedales? What qualities appeal to you? There a beautiful dog, loyal, loveable pet.
C 3. Is this your first Airedale Terrier? b. No
C 4. Are you aware that Airedales need to be clipped at least 3 times a year? a. Yes
C 5. Is anyone in your household, including frequent visitors, allergic to dogs? b. No
C 6. Are you aware that Airedales often pose a clean house challenge with muddy footprints and sloppy wet beards? a. Yes
C 7. What kind of temperament would best suit your household? Check all that apply. a. Energetic, always on the go , b. Sweet and cuddly , d. Loves to walk, run or hike, f. Protector of the house – barks loud
Care D. CARE
D 1. What is the name of the person who will be the primary caregiver? Joe Abernethy
D 2. Do you or do other caregivers have any physical limitations that would make it difficult or impossible to run after a loose dog or pick up a 50-70 pound dog? Explain. None
D 3. How many hours will the dog be alone daily? 4-6, not every day.
D 4. Describe how the dog would spend a typical workday or weekend at your home. Where will the dog stay when you are at work or out of the house? I plan on taking the dog with me to work or most places I go.
D 5. What areas of your home or yard are off limits for your dog? None
D 6. What activities would you like to share with your dog? Riding with me in my truck, going to the beach, going on boat.
D 7. What will you do if your dog gets lost? Find it, they love to run and check out the neighborhood, usually come back when worn out..
D 8. What dollar amount will it cost annually to take care of your dog? Probably $500-$1,000
D 9. Will you obedience train your dog? c. Informally yourself
D 10. Will you use a dog crate? b. No
D 11. Will household members support and care for the dog? b. No
D 11. a. Describe their support for the dog I live alone but have a girlfriend who will care for dog if I need.
D 12. How will your dog be taken care of when you are away for business or vacation? c. Kennel, groomer or vet
D 13. Is there a spot already reserved in your home for an Airedale? e. Kitchen/laundry room
Pets E. PETS
E 1. Do you currently own or live with any other animals? b. No
E 2. Please describe your pets, including the type of animal(s), are they spayed/neutered, and their ages, and your previous pets, including the type of animal and breed, how long you had them, and what happened to them. N/A
E 3. Do your pets get along with other dogs? a. Yes
E 3. b. Explain how your pets do not get along with other dogs. N/A
E 4. i. Please provide details of your animals’ shots and vaccines and any medical conditions they may have. N/A
E 5. Name, address and phone number of your current vet. KindCare Animal Hospital
843-3995803
1/2 mile from my house.
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my Veterinarian to verify the care of my household animals, past and present. Yes
E 6. Name and phone number of your current groomer. I can groom the dog myself, there are several around here if I want a professional job.
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my groomer to verify the care of my household animals, past and present Yes
E 7. What brand of dog food do you feed? Good balanced diet food,
E 8. What brand of heartworm preventative do you use; how often do you use it? Whatever Vet suggests
E 9. What brand of flea and tick preventative do you use; how often do you use it? Whatever vet suggests
E 10. Do you give your dog(s) any vitamins or supplements? If yes, please explain. Whatever vet suggests
E 11. Have you ever had a dog that ran away or escaped from your home or car? Please explain. Yes, you just have to catch them, having an ID tag is very important.
E 12. Have you ever had a dog hit by a car? Explain. No.
E 13. Under what circumstances would you give up a dog? If my health was where I could not care for it.
E 14. Have you ever had to give up a dog? Please explain your experience. No
Preferences F. PREFERENCES
F 1. Interested in specific Airedales available for adoption on our site? Please list their names. Not sure
F 2. Which sex are you interested in? c. Female
F 3. Are you interested in a puppy, young adult, or older animal? Select as many as apply. b. Young adult
Questions or comments G. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
G 1. If you have any questions or comments for us please tell us here. Not too interested in a puppy, prefer a female, 2- 6 years old
Terms and Conditions H. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Home Visits I. Home Visits
I 1. Do you consent to home visits before and after the adoption at a time convenient to your schedule? a. Yes
References J. REFERENCES
J 1. Enter the name and number of a personal reference who does not live with you and is not a relative. Rick Shillinglaw @910-5797425
J 2. Have you ever adopted an Airedale from any rescue group before? b. No
Return Guarantee K. RETURN GUARANTEE
K 1. Do you agree, if in the event you CANNOT keep the Airedale you adopt that it will be returned to the Airedale Rescue Group? a. Yes, I agree to return to the Airedale Rescue Group
Adoption Fee L. ADOPTION FEE
L 1. Do you agree to the $400 adoption fee? The adoption fee is due on the day of transfer of the dog to you. Failure to pay the fee will result in ARG submitting claim through the legal system to obtain the adoption, veterinary, grooming and transport fees. a. Yes, I agree to pay the $400 adoption fee
Consent M. CONSENT
By submitting this form, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I am physically, emotionally, and financially able to care for an Airedale. I understand that Airedales require both physical and mental stimulation to thrive and I will provide both. I understand that Airedales that come into rescue may not have been trained or socialized properly and may need extra time, patience, and care to adjust to a new environment. This may include the need to attend pet obedience classes to help build a better bond with the new dog in the home. I understand that proper food and veterinarian care can be costly, and I am able to meet these needs. I agree that Airedale Rescue Group may check my veterinarian, groomer and personal references, as well as, my landlord, if applicable. Home visits will be conducted prior to and following an adoption to ensure the safe-keeping of the Airedale. ARG reserves the right to decline adoptions. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog who, in our judgment, appears neglected, abused, unkempt, or unsafe. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog for non-payment of the adoption fee at any time. I hereby agree, and consent
Signed: Joseph W. Abernethy10-30-2020: This good ol’ boy loves to talk. He seems like a good guy. Lives alone, 68 years old, hasn’t had a dog in 11 years because he was traveling as a truck driver for years. Some of that time, depending on the length of his trip, he’d take his Airedale with him. His first ‘dale was when he was 8 years old. All of his dales lived long lives. His last was a female who had a litter of pups and shortly afterwards got ill. He had to take her to an ER vet and she was anemic. They had to transfuse her and keep her from Saturday night till Monday afternoon and it was quite expensive.
He’s in good health, had only spent one night in a hospital in his life until last year (when he was 17 he got food poisoning from oysters). Last year he had a hernia and a little heart issue, but it’s not anything that the dr is concerned about. He gets up every day at 5 goes to work, but comes home around 1 or 2. Sometimes goes in later and works regular day. If he’s gone all day, his girlfriend who lives very close by and owns a liquor store right behind his house can come over to take care of his dog. He does the same for her if she’s too busy at work and he’ll go over and get her dog and walk him. But his Airedale does not need to get along with her dogs because they do NOT live together.
He talked about one of his Airedales being so good that people would be amazed because she would stay in his truck when he went in anywhere and she wouldn’t move, wouldn’t try to get away, wouldn’t bark at people. I told him our contract requires that his Airedale never ride in the bed of a pickup truck. He said he kept her on a chain where she couldn’t move to the sides. I told him his ‘dale would have to ride in the cab of the truck or in a crate if in the bed of a truck. He agreed to that.
We talked about how ‘dales can’t be trusted to be off-leash and he related a couple of stories that illustrated that. He would not let his ‘dale run.
His fence – as I understood it – is not complete. He put up fencing between his house and his shed and wants to cover it so that it is shaded but it is not complete. Frankly, he talks fast and jumps from one subject to another… IDK I told him he could show the HV volunteer what he intended to do. His Airedale will absolutely live in the house. He has a 3-br, 2-1/2 bath house, but keeps part of it closed off because he doesn’t use it. Otherwise, the Airedale will be allowed everywhere in the house that he is. It will not sleep in bed with him.
Called his personal reference, Rick Shillinglaw, who said Joe is just a really good guy who “loved his Airedales and would take good care of one. He’s got a nice little place over there, it’s probably paid for, he’s got no financial problems, just an all-round good guy.”
Airedale Rescue Group
Home Evaluation: Joe Abernethy
11/22/20
Neighborhood street frontage.
Lived in, but clean. Exterior is becoming tidy…he is roofing a porch, plans to build/extend fence so there is lumber etc. currently in yard.
Home is small…a double wide type dwelling. Laminate floor with a few rugs. Furniture is clean. Home looks lived in and comfortable for single man.
Dog will have run of house and yard once fenced. Covered porch will allow ‘dale to be out of the weather if outside. Previous Airedales were allowed on furniture.
Lady friend was there. She is involved with local rescue (all breed). Very friendly and accepting of my Amos that I brought along. Applicant showed me pictures of all of his past ‘dales…he loves them all! He enjoyed my Amos but stated he didn’t want that big of a dog. He currently drives a dump truck locally. He plans to take the ‘dale with him to work. Past ‘dales travelled with him and went to work with him.
No other pets.
My Amos started to rip off a branch on his bush…I stopped him, but applicant wasn’t phased by this. He related he would like a dog on the younger side so that he could train him…”you don’t know what they’ve been through.” I explained that ARG can only be as forthcoming as those that relinquish the ‘dale. Explained a long period of adjustment, patience, time, consistency and positive reinforcement is needed. Informed him that we would not adopt to him is he planned to allow the ‘dale to ride in the bed of his pick up truck. He stated that he understood…” things were different back then.”
He wants to be sure he is fenced before adopting. He said that he would consider a male. Would consider age range from 1-5 year.Joe is a good guy. I would be ok leaving my Amos with him. He wants a companion/buddy. The ‘dale that gets Joe will be loved.
Contacted 2/2021 re: up dating list. States he still wants to be considered for adopting and would like to remain on the approved list.
5/25/2021
I went to Joe’s to check out his fence. All that remains for him to do is create a stairway (3 or 4 steps) from the covered deck out to the yard. The fence is at least 5 ft. tall, wood & without ability to see through the slats. It appears secure. The yard itself is VERY small. There is a nice sized covered deck that connects (or will) to the yard. I clarified his work hours…8-10 hours per day that the ‘dale would be alone. He’s not sure if he could take the ‘dale with him to work. He drives a truck. The ‘dale, if he got one would need to be ok alone for 8-10 hours.
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