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10-05-2020: Offered Asher who is only 1-1/2 hr from them. They will talk about it and may want to talk to Kristin Dobes and may want to meet somewhere in between their homes. Will absolutely meet on neutral ground.
On 10/03/2020 2:52 PM Joanne Kinscherf
Jackie- I did Bob and Nancy Checkaneck home check today. They live in a lovely suburban neighborhood with a pond behind them. Their home is about 5 years old and beautiful inside. They have hardwood floors throughout. They plan on crating the dog when not home until the dog is comfortable with the new home. Their backyard is small but fenced in with a 4ft iron fence. They have had many dogs through the years and have been involved with both a greyhound and afghan rescues. Both are well versed in training techniques and how to discipline them. They are interested in an Airedale that is no bigger than about 50-60 lbs and 2 yrs or older. They walk the beach a lot at their other home which is a 4th-floor condo. They are willing to travel to the foster home to see the dog first. I see no problem with them adopting one of the rescues. It was a pleasure doing this home visit. Let me know if you need anything more. Joanne
10-02-2020: They got a little boy pup from SOAR as planned. These folks are golden and I expect they will try to help us with anything we need.
10-02-2020: Jeff Hartis 704-533-1417 called me today. He was Mojo’s owner. He was glad that ARG had gotten him – he recommended that the shelter call us — and he still has Delilah and wanted to know how Mojo was doing. He sounded very nice until I remembered how fearful and skittish and afraid of men Mojo was. I did not tell him the truth about Mojo. I told him Mojo went to a nice family near Asheville who have 3 other dogs and they knew how to deal with a timid, skittish dog. He wanted me to give his number to them and maybe one day he and Delilah could go visit and have a play date. I told him that was not a good idea because it would just confuse Mojo and Delilah and could cause Mojo to regress and Delilah to be even lonlier than she is right now. She has adopted a little kitten that she brought to him in her mouth; it was about 10 days old per the vet and Jeff nursed it and Delilah loves to watch it jump all over the house. But she is still lonely. I suggested he go to the HS or AC and get a smaller dog for her to mother.
He said he would be glad to help us if we needed any help and I said it’s possible we could use transport help in the Charlotte area. He was a driver’s ed teacher before the pandemic and then went into the hospital with his bad food and had the amputation, but is recuperating nicely. He has a minivan that the seats lie down so he could help.
09-30-2020: They bought heartworm and flea/tick preventative online.
Joanne Kinscherf will do home visit. I’ve connected them.
09-30-2020: Good vet report on Reggie, Hannah, and Abby, an Afghan. Rabies, bordatella, early DHLPP, then not renewed. HW testing done, no HW meds purchased.
Ask about where they got HW preventative.
On 09/29/2020 6:12 PM Robert Checkaneck
You did understand our conversation correctly. We would participate in group sessions.
We would also expect to train as needed to correct any unwanted behavior.
We are looking forward to viewing the available Airedale’s.Thanks for your help and fast response.
Bob and Nancy
Morning, Christie. Thanks for your response. We’ll keep you in our pending/approved file. Let us know when you’re ready and we’ll be here.
Send a photo of that new pup and I’m sure s/he will be a delight!
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 09/30/2020 6:38 AM Christie Crawford
Hi Jackie,
Thanks for all your helpful info. Marlin and I discussed this and as much as I’d like to help out with one of these dogs, we are going to go forward with our commitment to getting a puppy. Once the puppy is trained, we would be open for adopting or helping foster another Airedale.
If things change and/ or the puppy is settled, we will reconnect.
Thank you,
Christie
Sent from my iPad09-29-2020 I spoke to Bob Checkaneck yesterday. My email explains:
Hello, Bob. Thank you for your time yesterday to talk about your application to adopt an Airedale. I apologize because my phone was acting up and at times, I could barely hear you, especially toward the end of our conversation. As a result of the poor sound quality, I would like to clarify some things:
You split your time between a condo and a house, both on Pawleys Island. The condo doesn’t have a fenced yard, but your house 2 miles away has a wrought-iron fence.
In addition to the Airedale you had at least 15 years ago, you have had Afghans and Greyhounds.
You most recently had a Havanese and a terrier-mix, both of which have died.
You and Nancy volunteered with a rescue group, South Carolina Greyhound Rescue.
You attended clicker training under Karen Pryor.
You want an Airedale that is tolerant of kids because of the children they would meet on walks on the beach.
You and Nancy are in good health and are active and walk daily on the beach when the weather allows.
If I have misunderstood any of the above, please let me know.We never got to talk about what you are looking for in an Airedale. You said you would take a puppy, young adult, or older adult, so that makes our job easier. We have so many Airedales that come to us in need of immediate training because they’ve not been consistently or properly trained and have become dominant or reactive to other dogs or people. Are you and Nancy able to handle an Airedale that needs to learn boundaries and be taught how to walk properly on leash, how to greet people and other dogs properly, and how to be a mannerly household member?
Please let me know what you think about all this and let’s set a time to talk again.
Thank you for your patience and for your love of Airedales.
Jackie
I will not move them to HV until/unless I hear back from them about the conversation. Seriously, I could barely hear a word by the end of the conversation. IDK if it was my phone or him.
09-29-2020: I called Christie Crawford yesterday to offer Thor to her. Through a long – 45 min – conversation, I learned they really want a dog that can travel with them everywhere like their Ramsey did, who was tiny – an East European Airedale. I think she said 48 lbs. She was surprised that so many rescue Airedales are 65, 70, even 80 lbs.
Before I called her I had looked her up on FB and she posted on September 9th that they had put down a deposit on an Airedale puppy. We talked about that and she told me she was buying from Darren’s Airedales. She asked me what I thought about them and I told her what I knew re the pup with megaesophagus and that he had so many judgments against him that the county was going to auction his pups but he came up with the funds to pay the judgments and he was allowed to keep his Airedales.
She said even though they’re getting a puppy, they would still consider rescue, but after talking with her, I don’t know that I believe that. She asked me about the dogs we had and I told her and followed up – per her request – with more info and photos on who we had.
I will be surprised if she decides to adopt.
(Below are the two emails I sent to her re the dales we have.)
Hi, again. In addition to Thor, Asher, and Zeus, we have Atlas, 70 lbs, 2-1/2 years old, owned by a groomer who says he’s just too rough with her 5-year-old Pointer. She didn’t know anything about Airedales when she got him – long story – but wants him to have a good home with people who know Airedales.
We also have Teddy, 3 years old and 70 lbs., who I believe I mentioned is in the witness-protection program because he nipped a couple of children and their parents are suing his parents. They instead relinquished him to ARG and he is with a foster mom/trainer in SC.
Please let us know if you are interested in learning more about these Airedales. I know that you were not keen on the larger Airedales as yours was a petite East European Airedale, but in rescue, these weights are typical.
Thank you.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 09/28/2020 5:42 PM Jackie Cash
Hi, Christie & Marlin: It was nice talking to you today and hearing about your Ramsey and about your interest in another Airedale. I’m excited for you that you have put down a deposit on an Airedale through Darren’s Airedales in AL. I hope that the Airedale puppies are perfectly healthy and happy and you get just the one you want.
We discussed the Airedales we have available for adoption. Asher and Zeus are on our website so you can read about them. Asher is 55 lbs, Zeus is 80 lbs.
We talked about Thor, the 2-year-old who is heartworm positive. I have attached some photos. I got him on 09-19 and he is in the car unsure of who we are and where he is going. Then he’s at daycare last week on a rainy day. He was initially a little overwhelmed, then had a blast according to daycare staff. He was the one given up because the mom didn’t bond with him. He’s a sweetheart, very tall, about 75 lbs.
I’ll follow up tomorrow with info on the others, but I’m off “work” for tonight. Thank you for your time and your interest in adopting a rescued Airedale.
09-29-2020 Tish Moran’s home visit report:
HOME EVALUATION FORMKeri & Bobby Thomas
kerin1113@hotmail.com
615-319-5325
9728 Turnbridge Ct
Brentwood, TN 37027Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
Property bordering on park/fieldCondition of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate
Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirtyDescribe the home interior:
Furniture appeared new, light colors. Flooring hardwood with many area rugs. Many low shelves and small decorative items. Country classic with many decorative and seasonal items. I told them their home was beautiful…in fact I worried too beautiful. I am a realist always having two Airedales and multiple children around.Accommodations:
They were clear that they would use a crate. They were not ready to be clear exactly where the crate would be housed. From conversation I infer the lower level.
When I commented on the back yard having an electric fence for the small grassed area surrounded by wooded area Keri said the dog wouldn’t be outside much. He would go for long walks with her husband.Children:
Three older teenage children in the home. Oldest son was very quiet and rather sullen. Twin daughters were quiet. One clearly the emotionally attached caretaker of the small bichon and cat. None of them were very open to conversation. They were polite but it was hard to prompt conversation.Family Environment:
Only one daughter and mother greeted me on arrival. The other came in after a while. Mother and daughter obviously very attached to the little bichon and the cat. Father the driving force in the adoption. He states the dog is for him and his son. (Son did not appear very enthusiastic.) Children were quiet; only answered questions when asked. Everyone was very polite during my visit. My gut tells me this is to please the father.Life-Style Compromises:
Keri shared they had a lab early in their marriage but not a large dog for some time. Not sure they realistically understand the personality of a large terrier. Also sure they don’t understand their sweet loving nature when they jump on your bed with muddy feet.Other Pets:
Bichon that had just been brushed and they said was 7 years old. Small young cat that was mostly white in color. They both appeared well groomed. They seem to do what they want and can easily be physically re-directed by Mom or daughter. Noticed at one point the small dog chewing on what seemed to be a sucker stick and everyone seemed that was normal. I just kept thinking my dale would swallow that in a second.Owner Interaction with Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets. Other family members did not really respond or react to the current pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life? This dog would be brought into the house to support the wishes of the father and son.
o Are the other pets treated like family members? The small bishon and cat are treated as dependent family members. Closest to the one daughter and mother.
o How do the other animals behave?
o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another? Husband wants a bigger dog that he can take on long walks and visit the dog park.
o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa? They generally believe they will co-exist.
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same time? Two animals currently.
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion? Not sure about the work…..expense does not appear to be an issue.
o How committed is adopter? Father seems very anxious to adopt. Not totally convinced they understand the energy and enthusiasm of Airedales.
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad?
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily? The current dog is small and easily corrected with a pick up.
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined?
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques? Bichon did not appear to be trained. Very small and easy to control.
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response? Current animals just seem to go their own way and are re-directed by the humans.Important Question to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog. Talked about the stress of re-homing yet not so sure they really understand the amount of work and inconvenience required. We talked about time and training and they responded positively. Mr Thomas really wants an instant buddy to exercise with him.
o That often the rescued dog they want to adopt or foster may have training accidents, even if they are housebroken, while they are in their new home or foster care, for the first few weeks.
o Ask the applicant what they would do or how they would react to the new dog having an accident. She said her current pet has accidents some times, that they would understand.What was their reply?
Additional Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent.
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about placing a dog or cat in this home?
They would definitely need a more mature and calm Airedale who can enjoy small dogs and cats. Very worried about the electric fence issue as they don’t seem to consider that to be true. My dogs would run into the woods. What happens when life gets in the way and they can’t walk the dog? Yard would not be a safe outlet for energy.
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant?
I would not feel comfortable leaving either of my dogs in this environment. My gut tells me there will be problems if the dog does not behave or causes accidental or intentional damage to the home. Really feel the dog would complete the picture of what they want…..worried a normal energetic airedale does not fit their picture.
o Explain.Conclusion:
Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environmentPlease describe:
They really need to see how the Bichon will react to another pet. Maybe a trip to visit the cousin that has a rescue Airedale? Or someone else that has a larger dog. As for the cat it would have to a cat friendly Airedale.
They seemed a bit anxious that this process has taken some time. The acquisition of the cat seemed to be a response to impatience.
If they adopt….really think they would require a special calm Airedale, but sincerely recommend that they need more help to understand that we don’t love these dogs because they never accidentally knock something over….haha…..bang into a table with small ornamental items or make a mess. When I told them my rescue girl could open doors I think they thought me to have a healthy imagination. Felt they were in a way humoring me to get done with the visit.
Certainly worried that the entire family will not accept and embrace the adoption which would be difficult for the pup. It would be very difficult if the existing pets did not accept the new family member.
Additional comments:
see aboveHome Evaluator’s Signature: ___Tish Moran_______
Date: __9-28-2020____
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ________________________________________
________________________________________09-28-2020: Spoke to Robert Checkaneck; however, his voice was so soft that I was straining to hear every word and it only got worse the further along we got. I kept having to ask him to repeat himself. It was embarrassing.
They had a female Airedale they got from a breeder in NJ. The breeder had them spend the day with her to make sure they would be make good Airedale parents. She lived 12 years. They already had Afghans and Greyhounds, rescues. They’ve had several of those over the years and most recently had a Havanese and a Terrier Mix. The terrier mix died at Christmas.
They had checked that their Airedale would need to be patient and tolerant of kids. They don’t have any and their grandchildren are 14 & 15, but there are kids on the beach that they encounter daily. Same with getting along with other dogs.
They have worked with rescue in SC, specificlaly South Carolina Greyhound Rescue, but I also *think* they worked with another rescue group that placed 300 dogs a year. He was fading and I wasn’t sure I was hearing him corectly.
I asked about their health as they are the same age as I am – 73. He said they are in good health, no medical issues, and walk 2-3 miles a day and are very active. They have 2 homes in Pawley Island: one a condo (the address on this app) and another one (maybe on the beach?). They devidie their time between the 2 though it’s not set in stone. I asked where the home visit would be most likely and he said it could be at either one; they’re only 2 miles apart. We’ll decide that as we go along.
The fence at the house (not the condo) is wrought iron not chainlink/metal. They don’t allow that. The condo has no yard.
He said when he was doing rescue he did a lot of training. This is what I could not quite make out. Will need to clarify. At first I thought he was talking about an all-breed rescue, then he started talking about greyhounds. I asked him the name of the all-breed rescue and he said South Carolina Greyhounds. He trained under Karen Pryor – famous for clicker training. Cool.
He didn’t remember what kind or where he got HW preventative; we’ll need to ask the vet.
I want to send an email to clarify some of this and will then try to set up a home visit.
