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I spoke to Don tonight (11-30-11) and told him we didn’t have any dogs for them – Lucy is spoken for, Izzy’s owner keeps changing her mind, and the male I told him was coming into rescue is already adopted. So, I suggested that he try ATRA:
Hi, Don & Lil.
Just to confirm our phone conversation, you are absolutely approved to adopt from us. We would not hesitate to place an Airedale, young or old, large or small, male or female, with you. Righton and Brown McCallum were very thorough in their summary of their visit and they have no reservations whatsoever that you will provide any Airedale with a wonderful home.
ATRA is one of our ‘sister’ rescue groups and because they are so big, they have a lot of dogs. Here is their web site: http://www.aire-rescue.com/ . My suggestion would be to look at the dogs they have available (and the closer to South Carolina the better) and when you find one you are interested in, let me know and I will forward your application to their contact person. Our group has worked with many people in their group over the years to place the right dogs with the right homes. I feel certain we can do the same thing for you.
Let me know when you find one you are interested in. Thank you for your patience.
Home visit report from Righton & Brown McCallum:
Our home visit to Don and Lil Reynolds was successful. They live in a lovely house with a spacious fenced back yard. They do have a pool, but Don assured me that he knows how to make sure that any dog which lives in his house knows how to swim to the steps and get out safely. Having done this with several dogs of my own, I believe him. He further stated that one of his previous Airedales loved to swim with him, but the other one didn’t like the water. He doesn’t care whether a dog likes to swim or not, but doesn’t mind a dog in the pool with him if it suits the dog. Both of the Reynolds are active and will walk a dog in the park which backs up to their yard. They are retired and can spend a lot of time with a pet. Don says that he has had a dog since he was three years old and just has felt lost without one. They do not mind dogs on their furniture, but they don’t want to sleep with one in the bed. Their previous dogs have had the run of the house and a new one would too. There are two doors opening to the back yard, one from the den and one from the kitchen. I did not observe a dog door. There would be few children around their dog, and they do not have any other pets. Lil sews and stated that the sewing room door remains closed so that if she dropped a pin the dog would not step on it and hurt its foot. She also stated that she was used to crawling on the floor to retrieve dog toys from under her couches. They related many stories about their previous Airedales, and are willing to feed it what it is used to eating.
I did not observe anything which would make me think that these folks would not make good adopters. Their only concern is that they do not have any experience adopting an older dog, and would prefer a younger one. I feel that they would appreciate as much background information on their dog as possible, simply to reassure them that they are treating it the way it needs to be treated to adjust to a new home. I think that they will be fine with an active dog because Don described his playing with their previous Airedale on the floor every night, and they walked her every day that weather permitted. Lil described how their previous Airedale climbed on the living room couch to look out of the front windows. In short, I think that they would be much like our situation with the dog taking center stage in the family. We recommend this family.
Righton and Brown McCallum
She says she will leave her Airedale in “kennel or outside in fence” when it can be trusted when she’s at work or away from the house. What’s the deal?
Righton is going to do the home visit for us. Introduced her to the Reynolds via email last night. Righton is in the mountains and won’t be home till Sunday, so will wait to hear from them.
Used to live in Memphis; had an Airedale from Memphis’ former mayor Dick Hackett (I know the Hacketts in a round-about way) . Their first Airedale from Ohio, Medina. 2 years since they had an Airedale. Asked why now? Has wanted one since Rascal died. But they’ve been working on their house and repainted and finally they decided they need a dog. They retired so they’re home a lot. They’ve moved and want to stay where they are. They’re close to Columbia. Back competely fenced. Swimming pool. No trips planned thru end of year.
Very nice man, knows Airedales, loves them. Wants a youngster 1 or 2 years old. Is interested in Lucy. I told him she has several suitors but has not been matched yet. Need a home visit.
Emailed Bob & Sandy 11-15-11 after discussion via email with Peggy Clancy-Flyte with Michigan ATRA:
Hello, Sandy & Bob. I got a call from Peggy Clancy-Flyte with ATRA in Michigan who brought me up to date on your communications with her. She explained to me that you are interested in Gunner, who has a history of seizures and is on medication for that. ATRA does not want to send Gunner so far away and they have two applicants who are being considered for him who live close to where he is. I told Peggy I would contact you to advise you that Gunner is not a potential for you. All of our sister Airedale groups operate the same way. That’s why there are many groups; we keep our adoptions in our region. That way we can utilize our volunteers to help transport our dogs and do home visits and if anything goes wrong, if the Airedale must for some reason be returned to rescue, we are in a better position to get the dog back.
I know you are anxious to get another Airedale for your 2 boys and we are anxious to place one with you. You are approved for adoption. The only one we have right now – and he’s not on our web site yet because we do not have physical
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Sandy: I somehow cut off the rest of my email to you. The Airedale I mentioned that we do not have physical possession of is in Alabama; he’s 8-1/2 years old and an applicant in AL has first refusal of him. We have 2 juvenile females, but we don’t believe they would fit your requirements – one is an escape artist.
I will be happy to work with you with ATRA if you find another of their dogs that you are interested in, if ATRA is willing and there are no health issues, etc., with the dog.
THank you for your patience and your desire to adopt a rescued Airedale.
I emailed Capt. Dave and told him that the dog in Jack Frost was not an Airedale (even tho some sites online say that it is). I sent him the url for the Dogs 101 video on Airedales and told him to take a look at that. Also told him that Airedales may not be the best bet for a 5 year old child – unless that Airedale has been raised with children. Told him that Airedales are not small (nor white as the dog in Jack Frost is). Suggested the AKC website to look at all the terriers. Thanked him for thinking first of rescue.
<BL chuckles.>
I wrote the Shearers earlier this week and advised that Jack is going to a home with a fenced in yard which we believe will be better for him. Told them we’d find the right Airedale for them.
Hi, Sheila: Thought you might appreciate this cute photo of Jack on his back. Also, I got this follow up email from Christina, his foster mom:
Here’s his deal – he can deal with the younger/smaller dogs. He does
not want to be provoked and played with. He just got pissy with Tuna &
Skye b/c they are playing very rough and they accidentlly moved into his
bed territory. On the other hand, he likes Tuna on a 1:1 reationship
if Tuna wants a little bitey face/wrestle. Jack lived with small
dog/Ebbi Pike. Ebbi and Jack did ok. THe differences at Molly’s house
was that Zoey is a fighter, something that has caused issues with
several Aires that we’ve fostered at her house as well as with Ebbi.
It’s not Jack, he is a good boy. He really just wants his own bed, his
own space.
I think that’s a pretty good description of a good Airedale boy! If you and Ian want to go meet Jack, let me know and I’ll set it up with Christina.
Thanks and have a great week!
I emailed Sandy and Bob and got a response back quickly that they are still interested. They still have Lucky, age 2, and Charlie, age 4. Sandy’s foot is healed and she is not in a wheelchair any more. I told them we’d keep them in mind as we get more Airedales in.
I emailed Sandy and told her I was covering Betsy’s applicants and wondered if they’re still in the market for an Airedale. I told her I had read everything about them and their Charlie and Lucky and knew they needed a mid-age Airedale. Asked that they let me know if they’re still looking.
I emailed Cissie on Sat., Oct 8, and asked if she was still in the market and told her we have a new girl in rescue.
Kathee has an Airedale puppy on the way. He was born on 10-01-11 and she has already signed up for him. I talked to her a while and told her we’d be here if she needed any help or advice. Sent her this email:
Hi, Kathee. It was nice talking to you earlier today and I’m happy that you’re getting an Airedale puppy. There is nothing cuter! I checked out Righter kennels and have stumbled across their page before. Their Airedales are beautiful. You’ll be the first person I’ve known to get one of their dales, so I’ll be interested in hearing about him and following his development.
As I mentioned there are a few books specifically about Airedales: 1) Airedale Terriers, by Evelyn Miller, published by T.F.H. Publications; 2) The Working Airedale, by Bryan Cummins, published by OTR Publications; and 3) The Airedale Terrier, by Jane Dutcher and Janet Johnson Framke. This 3rd book provides a comprehensive history and detailed specifications about Airedales including a very good chapter on grooming them. (Unfortunately, this book may be out of print.) I can tell you that most groomers have no clue how to groom an Airedale. They think they’re supposed to look like a big black and tan Scottish terrier. NO! the 2nd book, too, has a great history section on Airedales and is a little easier to read and has some great photos of Airedales in WWI.
We in ARG always recommend that you take an obedience class – at least one – with your Airedale. And, because they’re headstrong and smart, I would recommend following that one class with another. Lifelong training helps you and your dog bond on many levels. I can also recommend that you subscribe to Whole Dog Journal, a wonderful monthly newsletter about caring for dogs. it accepts no advertising so they’re not being influenced by Purina or Hills or Proctor & Gamble – anyone. It takes a holistic approach to dog care and has a comprehensive annual evaluation of dog foods.
Good luck, Kathee, and please let me know if I can ever be of assistance to you and your Airedale.
Jackie Cash, Volunteer
