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From: Pat Hairston
Cc: Barbara Yager
Date: August 19, 2018 at 10:11 AM
Subject: Re: Home visit with Rebecca DePalma and Sam LockhartActually, I am not as concerned as it seems everyone else is. I would recommend that the dog not be crated in the child’s room only because a 4-yr old is not capable of caring for the dogs needs if that were to arise in the middle of the night. Again, I will come back to what I wrote in a previous email, the dog they want is a needle in a haystack and will take time -the cat is what I see as a major problem.
I look at Trapp and at 85 lbs I would not hesitate to have him around a 4 year old petite child. He is a gentle giant and I see him truly missing children. I also think back to the Airedale mix Benedict that was placed with a family with 2 young children. He was exuberant and could easily knock a young one down. And he probably has.
With all that the bottom line from the home visit was to approve them with an explanation of finding the right dog to meet their family considerations (young petite child and a cat). I concur with approving them.
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Pat HairstonOn Aug 19, 2018, at 10:45 AM, Jackie Cash < airedalemail@comcast.net> wrote:
Morning, Pat. There are some troubling points in Betsy’s report and I’ve put them in red. You probably have the same concerns. An Airedale is going to want to dominate this child and will not want to sleep in his room, in my opinion. As you well know, they look to us as their pack leader or at least as their equals. They would not see a tiny 4-y-o boy as an equal.I just got a FB message from Betsy also. She told me her concern about the small child, who she described as “frail.” I asked if the child appears ill, but she said he did not, just very small as she said in the report.
What are your thoughts?
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
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On August 19, 2018 at 8:56 AM Pat Hairston < pnowak2@ec.rr.com> wrote:Jackie –
I received this email from Betsy about the DePalma Home visit.
What are the next steps?
Thanks.
PatPat Hairston
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From: Terry Coleman < tcoleman8@triad.rr.com>
Date: August 19, 2018 at 9:44:52 AM EDT
To: Pat Hairston < pnowak2@ec.rr.com>
Subject: Home visit with Rebecca DePalma and Sam Lockhart
Hi Pat. I am going to answer the questions on the Home Evaluation Form in the e-mail. It requires Office to fill it out and I do not have that app.Lori Nelson and I went over to their home on Saturday afternoon at 1:00. We met them both and their son and their cat.
Home setting: It is semi rural – it is at the outermost part of town, farmland, that is now being developed into homes. Their house is on a well established street and their home is at the last part of the street facing the woods. It is a quiet nice older neighborhood. Their home was lived in but clean. The inside of the house has hardwoods and area rugs. There is a large piano in the small living room with many musical instruments all around, violins, guitars, etc.
The dog would sleep in a crate in the beginning. That crate will be in her son’s room. They hope that he will be able to come out of that crate after he has acclimated to their home and them. The dog will never be left outside alone. They have a huge deck that has a hand rail and metal bars around it, so the dog could never get out of it, but it will not stay out there.
They have a 4 year old little boy. He is a frail looking child, very very small. This was a problem for me and for Lori also. My Buddy at 7 months old could really hurt him if he jumped on him playing.
The family environment was very good. They conversed with us and themselves, always with a smile. Very respectful to each other.
They completely understand life-style compromises.
They have a sweet black cat. He is very friendly.
They have had a Wheaton that died last year. They are familiar with grooming, terrier attitudes, and training. The husband will groom the dog, as he did the Wheaton. So, I think they know what changes will happen with a new dog.
I explained to them that re-homing a dog is a stressful thing. I told them that there may be some accidents, especially in the beginning because of stress. They understand this. I told them that it may be a good idea to have a neighbor check in each day to take the dog to potty, if possible, especially in the beginning until he knows things are okay. They said they would do that. The dog will be walked twice daily on the nearby greenway, which is in walking distance of their home.
Lori and I both agree that they be approved, but, only the right dog. I told them that an Airedale that is younger than 5 years old, as they want, is an active playful dog and it worried Lori and I that the little boy is so small, if this is the right dog choice for them. I also told them that it would have to be a dog that got along with cats and children and it may take some time to find a dog to fit their situation.
Thanks for asking me to do the home visit. Lori and I have known each other for years, but this is the first time we have met face to face. We enjoyed each other’s company. She was a great help to come along and interacted with the family also and she made a suggestion that if they were to find the right Airedale that they could take it and the little boy to PetSmart for some basic training, so the child would know how to interact with the dog.
Betsy Coleman – 8/19/2018
08/17/18: Update today from Jay after I emailed him. Kara is doing great. She has really bonded with him. She likes Brad too, but she’s really attached to Jay, follows him around. She loves being outside and uses the dog door. She likes to lie on the stone patio and watch for evil squirrels. She has met some friends who have come over and is friendly. He took her to the vet and she had hookworms and an ear infection, both of which required meds. ARG will reimburse him for those. When they were at the vet, a man with a golden retriever came in and she went ballistic. The man took his dog outside. He really has to work on this with her. She does best on her halti; he tried her with another collar, but she didn’t do as well. He’s going to keep her on the halti.
He sent photos of her and she looks great. He’s very happy.
08/16/18: This applicant lives very near Sheryl Redlin-Frazier a 2-time adopter who lives in College Grove, TN. She’s terrific for a HV.
08/04/18: Kara went to Sally & Bob who dropped her off at their kennel in Jackson, SC to meet their Trevor.
It was a short meeting. Kara did not like him at all and lunged and jumped at the fence separating them and he cowered in the corner afraid of her.
Jump to 08/06/18: Jay Yates wants Kara. On his application, he had originally asked for her but she was slated for the Athertons. When he saw she was available, he stepped up.
08/10/18: Jay drove to Jackson, SC to meet Kara and it was love at first sight. she came out and sat on him – on his feet – just as his previous Airedale rescued through Linda tegarden had done 6 years ago. She jumped right into his vehicle and off the went.
Kara adopted by Jay Yates
Hi Jackie!
Yeah, I figured. And there are times I don’t check this account as often as I should, so that’s probably what happened with your email. Sigh.
Ack. Never mind about George. He is the Kerry Blue rescue guy. I used to have Kerries before the Dales, and I still get their newsletter. So I mixed you guys up for a minute. Argh.
Anyway, happy to help whenever I can! And I wouldn’t mind having another Airedale, if you ever get in someone who needs a good home, or a foster mom. 🙂 Preferably a boy, since I have 2 girls already. But I’m sure there’s a long list of folks waiting, so no worries.
Thanks!
Nina—–Original Message—–
From: Jackie Cash
To: Nina Bruhns
Sent: Sun, Jul 15, 2018 4:29 pm
Subject: Re: transportingHi, Nina. Looking back at your old application. It looks like the volunteer assigned to you never contacted you. It also appears that I did try to reach you some months later, but did not get a response. The problem with volunteers is life gets in the way.
I’m glad that you got your Airedales though!
Which George in Savannah are you talking about? I’m drawing a blank.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
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On July 15, 2018 at 11:14 AM Nina Bruhns < nbruhns@aol.com> wrote:Hi Jackie,
Okay great! I’ll be happy to help anytime. I know George in Savannah often needs transport for his rescues, and that’s certainly something I could do. 🙂
Yes, I have 2 rescue Dales, but not thru your rescue group. I never really heard back from my application. Oh, well.
Looking forward to helping!
Nina
—–Original Message—–
From: Jackie Cash < airedalemail@comcast.net>
To: Nina Bruhns < nbruhns@aol.com>
Cc: info < info@airedalerescuegroup.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 12, 2018 1:31 pm
Subject: Re: transportingHi, Nina. Thanks so much. We’ll keep you in mind for future transports. Did you ever adopt an Airedale? I found your old application, but it appears we never connected.
Jackie Cash
901-438-5782
Sent from my iPhoneOn Jul 11, 2018, at 6:43 PM, Nina Bruhns < nbruhns@aol.com> wrote:
Hi,
I’d like to volunteer to transport Dales, if you still need people! I enjoy driving long distances and would be happy to either pick up or drop off. Let me know if you need help!
NIna Bruhns
Summerville, SC 29483
843-696-0222On August 8, 2018 at 7:30 PM Pat Hairston
HI Jackie and all,
I just finished the call with Rebecca. I would recommend moving forward on the application for adoption.
She and her husband Sam are fully aware of leash walking and did so with their Wheaton before he passed away last year. They live near a greenway and would plan for 2 nice walks a day. Rebecca will be teaching and her hours will be 7-3; her husbands hours are a bit later than that.
We talked about Sam’s (husband) allergies and he had not had an issue in the past with the her family Airedales or the Wheaten. She is aware some dogs can have more dander than others. He is reactive to her parents labradoodle.
Things to consider is of course whatever dog is a good fit needs to child (4 yrs old) friendly and cat friendly. Her cat has been around dogs all it’s life. And, they had to teach their son to leave the Wheaton alone when it was have a seizure. Rebecca did say they would prefer a dog 5 or younger so that they hopefully have years with it and their son can grow up with the dog. A large Airedale is great but it would not matter either way.
Her cat is due for vaccines and has an appointment next week.
I did tell her to my knowledge there was not a fit for her family at this time as the 2 females available would not be the right dogs for their family (that is my assumption from reading the write-ups on Kate and Kara).
Thanks for letting me be a part of this. This phone interview was a far better one than my first!
Take care.
PatPat Hairston
08/06/18: Spoke to Bob & Sally yesterday and told them I understand their choice and apologized because I was so surprised, disappointed, and upset on Saturday. They understood as well. I told them they are approved for the right Airedale and we hope one will come along soon.
08/07/18: Hi Jackie –
So good to hear from you. Kara is a beautiful girl and I would like to say yes, yes, yes. But I am traveling until Labor Day and have decided to have surgery on my other knee in October. So I am going to be out of commission until the first of the year.
I know you will find a loving home for Kara. Keep me in mind for the future.
SaraOn Sunday, August 5, 2018, 1:59:38 PM EDT, Jackie Cash
Hi, Sara. You said you’d be ready in the fall, but we have an Airedale who might just be right for you. Her name is Kara, she’s about 3-4 years old, beautiful (as you can see by the photos) and loves people, car rides, treats, and is well mannered. She doesn’t like other dogs. The movie is with her trainer who has taught her to go to her crate for her meal. She’s a happy, energetic girl.
We think she’ll do great as an only dog and once she’s confident and secure in her place, she would probably accept another animal into her home.
Would you like to know more about her?Jackie Cash
Hello, Dawn. We appreciate your considering a rescued Airedale and taking time for the phone interview. We understand that you currently have an Airedale who prefers to live outside. Our adoption contract requires that our Airedales be kept as inside pets and that they are never to be left outside unattended when no one is home, nor to sleep outside overnight. Therefore, based on your decision that you will not have any big dogs live in the house, we cannot adopt to you.
Thank you.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup08/04/18: The trainer did an exceptional job but the problem is she is that Trevor is a male and she was fine for 10 min. Then let out and met the other dogs and was fine with them. Domineering to Trevor – standing on the fencing. She took a 3-hr power nap. Took food away did not take away aggression. Let her out – she was fine with females. They have another male there. Has slept the entire day. They did not leave the halti. If she’s on the halti, it’s another story. 95% you don’t need it, 5% of the time you’re going to need it.
cell 803-295-7072 Tommac He used to train T-touch methods.
