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I had a good conversation with Kathryn today. Their neighbor has a 4-y-o Airedale and they really like it. She thinks Airedales have personalities similar to Schnauzers (they have two mini-Schnauzers). We talked about her previous dogs: they’ve had German Shepherds, all of whom lived to old age and died naturally or had to be put down. They also had another Schnauzer that was a foster – the dog’s 4th foster family in 6 weeks. He bit people, mostly children. Even when he nipped at them or their grandchildren, they did not send him back to the rescue because they were afraid he would be put down. They instead just kept him separated from any visitors, especially children. He lived for 7 years and finally had to be put down because of cancer. They have fostered mostly Schnauzers and dachshunds for local rescues. We talked about their cost estimate ($500) being low and she said she was just thinking of the annual vet bills for vaccinations and office visits. She said she estimates food and treats at about $200 per month. They’ve spent hundreds with their vet (who they’ve been going to for 30 years) depending on the animal and its health.They have a dog door so the dog would have access to the yard and house at all times. We talked about the use of crates and she has used them but left the doors open even with fosters. She can close off her kitchen if need be. She understands the issues that affect some rescues. I liked her and hope we can find someone near her to do a home visit for us. (Her neighbor who has an Airedale is named Kristin Albert. She’s not involved in rescue; bought her dog as a pup and has horses.)
03/01/14 Per Virgilynne:
Rachel did finally get in touch by email. She said they were looking to buy a mini farm in Carrollton, and would get back in touch with me when they were not tied up with that.
On Thu, Feb 27, 2014 at 10:19 AM, Jackie Cash <airedalemail@comcast.net> wrote:
Hi, Virg. Just an update. I have had no response from Rachel from either phone or email messages. Let’s just hold off until we hear back from them. Who knows? No need to rush them.
But, I really appreciate your efforts to help us. And, by the way, how is your Mandy? Do you have photos? Do you go to our Facebook page to see all the ARG alumni? It’s always nice to see and hear follow up stories on our adoptee-dales.
Jackie
HOLD for NOW
3/3/2014 Donna emailed me that she has left a couple of messages with the husband and not gotten a call back and that he is a bit rude and she wonders if he is on board with this.
I talked to Deborah and she apologized for him not relaying the messages to her and said he can be a bit short with people (I didn’t tell her Donna said he was rude). Deborah says they have a lot going on right now and she wants to hold off a bit – until the end of the month. I told her I’d touch base then.
3/3/2014 From Christina on email:
Winnie was placed about 1+ yr ago. Her info is on bb, adopted by Lisa Gould
Winnie got out of the house today, attacked a biscon who was in her yard.
They don’t know what to do – her prey drive is so high.
Looking back, she has bolted out door before and attacked another dog – a Springer type dog.
She is good as gold with Paddington. She follows Lisa like a shadow. Lisa was quite upset. They’ve had two trainers to come to their house; the first trainer told them to put her down. Lisa does not know what we would do with her – have we had other dogs like this that attack and can they be placed?
Will we take her back?
Also for memory, she lived with two smaller dogs at her home of 1+ yr. An older Boston Terrier and an older dachshund. Lisa says she does not understand how she lived with them and now cannot tolerate. Almost like she is accusing me that it is not true but I don’t know what she is getting at.
And on 3/4/2014:
From: Lisa <lgould23@gmail.com>
Date: March 4, 2014, 10:52:47 AM EST
To: Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>
Subject: Re: Double Gate
Tom and I have talked about it and we really feel that Winnie needs a home in the country where there aren’t dogs walking by all day. It just sets her off. She must have learned her intense prey reaction while she was a stray. We feel that this same thing will happen again if she lives here and we can’t take the chance that she will kill another dog or hurt a person. I hope you can find a home for her where maybe there is less activity so she can not get out. We have been so very careful, but she just pushed her way out the door.
As I said,this decision breaks my heart, but it’s the best for us, and hopefully for her. I would hate for a situation where she has to be euthanized for something she does. So, I want to protect her as well.
Please let me know what the next steps are.
Thanks,
Lisa
On Mar 3, 2014, at 7:13 PM, Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com> wrote:
Hi
Barbara yager in fort mill, an ARG volunteer has a very protective Aire boy.
“On the front door we have a deck with a gate that locks for prey and run away dogs”
Not sure if that could incorporate into your architecture?
Christina Prange
02/24 – 02/26/14: Virg has tried via email and phone to reach Rachel without success. I have followed up w/ both phone and email, and again, no success. Hmmm.
2/27/14 Donna emailed me yesterday that Deborah has been sick so they’re going to try to do the HV this week.
02/19/14 – Had a nice conversation with Deborah Jones and told her it was merely a formality because of our previous conversation and their application. It’s obvious they are wonderful Airedale owners and will be great for another Airedale. I’ve asked Donna Yeomans to do the home visit.
02/12/2014 I had a nice chat with Rachel who was home for the snow event in the Atlanta area. She and her husband both work outside the home and they have an 8 year old son, Mason, who loves dogs. They currently have a lab, Buster, and he and Mason are big buddies. When Mason gets out of school he goes to Rachel’s mom’s, who lives down the street, until Rachel gets home at 5:30 or so. Rachel’s husband gets home earlier, around 3:30 or 4:00. We talked about their having no fence, especially in light of the fact that they just recently lost 2 dogs who bolted out the door and got hit by a car and killed. She said they have a hard and fast rule now, Buster does not go out without a leash, for any reason. She was very upset about the other 2 dogs being killed and said that she wouldn’t wish that on her worst enemy and that they would never allow a dog to leave their house without a leash now. We talked about Airedales not being hypoallergenic and she understands that. She said she plans to take some time off work to acclimate a new dog to their home. They go to their farm where there are horses and it is completely fenced in and Buster can run around and play. She said she didn’t believe in dogs being crated, but we talked about how a new dog comes into another dog’s territory and sometimes a crate is a very good thing – a safe place for the new dog. She has a crate and will consider it if that is what is best for the dog. Overall, I liked her and her answers and her attitude about dogs. I’ll call for a vet reference and find a home visit volunteer.
02/08/2014: Sheryl Burke did the home visit:
I sent you an email via my phone, but I do not think it sent. (Should have had my daughter do it ~ technology !!)
I went and visited Laura and Walter Cox last night. They are a very nice couple that have done a lot of research on Airedales.
We discussed personalities, grooming, habits, etc. Since the have never owned an Airedale, I told them they were more than
welcome to come to my home and spend some time with my Dales, (and a rescue Boxer, Izzy).
Their fence is nice and high, yet on their back deck the pup can look around. I think they would be a great addition to our
Airedale Family.
I think a “smaller” female dale would be ideal.
If you need anything else, please let me know.
Sheryl
and previously
Good evening – I did a home visit with Laura & Walter this evening, and was very impressed. They have definitely done their homework on Airedales. Although they have never owned an Airedale, I think they would be a perfect fit. I told them they were more than welcome to come to my home and spend some time with my Dales (plus a rescue Boxer). Please let me know if you need anything else)
02/04/2014 Had a long conversation with Deborah and directed her (via email) to our web site to fill out the app.
01/29/2014: Nadia has turned down potential adopter Alyssa Austin because Alyssa has no children for Ruthie to play with and is going to be a nurse and work long hours! See Alyssa’s BB string for her response.
I called Nadia today at noon her time and she said she had just gotten to work and would call me back in a couple of hours. I told her I thought I had a good family for Ruthie.
