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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
