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10/18/18: Thinking about Amy & Stephen McGinley for Hannah. Sent email to Jim & Cheryl asking if they would be willing to drive her a couple of hours on I85 toward Moncure, NC.
Rec’d from Jackie Rowan 10/11/18
Hello Jackie,Hi Jackie,
I am ready to start looking for another Airedale. My mother in law is doing much better. My border collie is also doing well, but sleeps most of the time because of his age. I would prefer a male, one who is social, but not overly active. I realize it may take awhile, but I am prepared to wait for the right dog.
Thanks,
Jackie10/17/18: Hudson has been ill for weeks. Initially, he had some lameness which their vet diagnosed as being caused by walking on hardwood floors; said it was a lameness caused by affluence! So he went for 5-6 treatments on a treadmill. It did nothing. Then he started not eating and had other symptoms and he has now – this week – been diagnosed as having multiple myeloma. He will need chemo the rest of his life – a protocol of Prednisone and Melphalan. See http://www.vcchope.com/resource-center/multiple-myeloma-dogs
10/16/18: Kim & Eric will adopt Molly and want to pick her up on Sunday, Oct. 21. JMC arranging transport. Jennifer cannot drive her.
10/11/18: Talked to Ed. He’s a funny guy, hard to stay focused. Ed lives alone in an apartment and works nights 4 days a week in maintenance/security. So he’d be home during the day with his Airedale but asleep a lot of that time, then the ‘dale would be alone at night.
He’s moving to Asheville area, Yadkinville – hopefully in the next 6 months. Has a job already lined up that includes an apartment.
He is also looking at having a knee replaced. Went in August and you have to take a breathing test. he has a low-grade infection and then he rescheduled for the week of Florence. Dr is back and he is to go back soon. Probably will not have the knee operation until December. Get the neighbor home and in rehab. But once he has the knee replacement, he will be off for recuperation for 12 weeks! Right now it is painful to walk on concrete but he does it every night.
I have reservations about this man. He did not list a veterinarian and I forgot to ask for one. My inclination is to hold off until it’s closer to his knee surgery, so that we can possibly place an Airedale with him when he has recuperated a few weeks at least.
But I will get a home visit if possible.
10/07/18: Hi, Nancy. Yes, we do still have your application. I’m so sorry you lost your Fairfax, but he lived a long life and was obviously much loved by you and Phillip. One of our volunteers will be in touch within the next week to talk to you and update our information. Thank you for contacting us and we appreciate your interest in adopting a rescued Airedale.
10/12/18: JMC spoke to Carrie at Rosie’s (Maggie’s) vet’s kennel. They are full because of Hurricane Michael evacuees’ pets. Maggie is doing fine and loves everyone and wants to be petted and in your face, but she is developing cage aggression and needs to be out ASAP!
10/12/18: Molly’s chip 981-020-015-378-874
From: Jackie Cash
To: customerservice@found.org
Cc: Barbara Yager
Date: October 12, 2018 at 11:49 AM
Subject: Transfer of ownershipRE: Microchip number: 981020015378874, Molly, registered to Ricardo Finnis. Mr. Finnis is deceased: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/ricardo-finnis-obituary?pid=189511163
Molly, his Airedale has been relinquished to Airedale Rescue Group, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (registered in SC).
We would like to transfer Molly’s microchip to us as follows:
Barbara Yager
Airedale Rescue Group
10581 Harrisburg Rd.
Ft. Mill, SC 29707
803-487-1502
info@airedalerescuegroup.comSecondary Contact:
Jackie Cash
1682 Lawrence Ave.
Memphis, TN 38112
901-438-5782
airedalemail@comcast.netI also have Molly’s most recent veterinary invoice from Vetfield Clinic in Sunshine, FL. I have spoken to them and they are not the ones who implanted her chip, but when Mr. Finnis became a client with their clinic, according to their records, he told them she was already microchipped .
Please let me know what else you may need from me to complete the transfer and what the fee is. Thank you for your assistance.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup10/12/18: Molly is heart worm NEGATIVE! She does have a chip and Jennifer will send me the number and Molly’s previous medical records. She weighs 70.4 lbs, not 80! She was great at the vet’s. They all loved her.
10/11/18: From conversation with Jennifer Calvert:
What can you tell me about her original owner. Had she been with them since puppyhood? She was born in Miami and her owner passed away. A man had her. A friend decided to take her and had her 2 weeks and realized they couldn’t keep her and she’s noisy and liked to play. Posted her on Nextdoor. Met her and fell in love. Family brought to Kennesaw.Chews everything, Tell her to drop it, she will. Kids’ toys she thinks are hers. Runs loose, Runs loose? You mean when she gets out or is she good off-leash? She gets out if they forget to close the door. Runs to car because she loves to go for rides. She stays in the house most of the time. If the other dog is outside she’ll go out.
Their Mini-Schnauzer/Terrier ix is about 25 lbs. The people who kept her for 2 weeks had a golden retriever and mix-schnauzer. They all got along great. She’s more gentle with the smaller dogs. She’s very good at being gentle.
She doesn’t jump on the child. She jumps on Jennifer. Very excited to see mom. New people she’s fine. She’s great at the groomers. They haven’t been to dog park.
What kind of leash/collar? Harness that she doesn’t love but used a leash and collar. Rabies tag. Name tag.
Describe a typical day for Molly. Does she greet other dogs while on leash? Has she ever been to doggy day-care? How does she react when people knock on your door/ring your doorbell? Does she jump on small children?
A typical week day; they leave early for work. At first, she was loose with the other dog. She chewed up the couch. Already chewed on. Put bitter spray on it. Anxiety from being gone, new noises. They started crating her and she’s great in the crate. Sleeps in the crate. Doesn’t cry or whine unless they’re home and haven’t let her out. How long alone 8 hrs.Time frame – realtor. Pack your house and get ready to move.
No heart worm meds since they’ve had her. Asked Jennifer to take her to vet and have her tested for HW.
Does she have a chip? Ask to scan for microchip.
10/10/18: JMC Email to Lana after telephone conversation 10/09/18:
Hi, Lana. It was nice talking to you yesterday and I appreciate your time and your enthusiasm for adopting an Airedale. As I’ve gone back through your application, I found that I have some concerns that I’d like you to respond to.Your vet’s office, Holly Pond Animal Clinic, said that Bentley hasn’t had a rabies shot since 2015, though he did come in for a dental cleaning recently. They did not have records on Dixie, but did on Danielle. What vet did you see with Dixie; where has Bentley gotten his shots? Where are you having him tested for heart worms or buying heart worm preventative?
You mentioned that you were planning on fencing your yard, but I failed to talk to you about electronic fences, which you mentioned in your application. Airedales have been known to breach an e-fence when they’re going after prey or curious about the dog or cat next door, but then not come back IN the fence because they’ll get zapped. Dogs have been stolen from yards with e-fences. Another problem is other animals can come into the yard. Or, as in a case we had in ARG, a child kicked a football into the yard where an Airedale was and when the child ran into the yard to retrieve that football, the Airedale bit him. Even with an e-fence, ARG would require that your Airedale never be left outside unattended.
I would be very concerned placing an Airedale, whose history with dogs is unknown, with one as small as a tea-cup Yorkie. How do you plan to keep your Yorkie safe?
I am very concerned about your family member, June, who has dementia and is on a walker. You said this is a temporary situation; however, it screams “Danger.” You said your ‘dale would not be with June unsupervised. It takes only a second for an Airedale to jump up on someone. With June’s mobility issues, I think she could be easily knocked down or hurt by a big, untrained, boisterous Airedale. And with her dementia, she could unknowingly do something to scare or provoke the Airedale. I believe you would be wise to postpone adopting a large dog until June is no longer staying with you.
You mentioned that you have rheumatoid arthritis but that you would walk your Airedale in the morning and your son would walk her at night. How far and how long do you normally walk? A 2-y-o Airedale will need lots of exercise – at least 30-45 minutes twice a day. Can you commit to that?
Tell me how you plan to train your Airedale. What methods do you use? Rosie has absolutely no training and is an energetic, boisterous, wild child who will need constant, consistent training and requires a lot of physical and mental stimulation. A flexi or extendable leash is not a good idea with an untrained dog, as they can start running and get up a head of steam and pull you off your feet.
We know that Rosie needs a home and the sooner, the better. But we do not want to put her in a home that doesn’t really suit her.
I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.
Jackie
