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05/11/2020:
Jackie,My dear daughter-in-law found a Havanese puppy for sale from one of her clients who is a breeder, Harry (Lisa’s maiden name) and I have been together since the end of March. He has been a savior, Not certain I’m ready for another member in the family just yet although I have great admiration for the Airedale breed and really miss Tillie. Please stay connected and I will be more than happy to interview.
Thank you, be well and safe,
Michael J Klein
Office 334-821-3085
Cell 334-319-3337From: Jackie Cash
Sent: Monday, May 11, 2020 12:05 PM
To: Michael J. Klein
Cc: Barbara Yager
Subject: Checking in with you…Hi, Michael. I wanted to check in with you to see how you’re doing and whether you are still interested in adopting an Airedale. When we last spoke, you had just lost your dear Lisa, and we agreed to let some time pass. I am so sorry for your loss.
Please let me know if you are interested in proceeding with the application process and I will contact you for a phone interview. We have only one Airedale available for adoption right now, but we never know when we will get another.
I look forward to hearing from you, Michael.
05/08/2020: Jaye Green is interested in Atticus. Her Yogi just died this week but she is ready for another Airedale.
05/08/2020: They had asked about Banjo but I told her he doesn’t get along with other male dogs. That’s ok. She just saw his age and was sad. She said she wanted to adopt them all. I told her we can arrange that.
I will follow up with the vet’s reference and told Melissa that we hope we can do a home visit soon.
05/08/2020: Spoke to Melissa Payne and she is nice. She and husband have lived in NC about 1-1/2 years now. He’s in the military and will be deployed soon — she couldn’t say much more. They have no children but may in the future. They have Watson, a 7-1/2 yo N/M Airedale that they got when he was about 9 months old from a couple who was divorcing. He as trained and a good dog but he was so terrified and anxious when they got him. He was confused and just shook, but they soon won him over. They have trained him to an e-fence and he has never breached it. He will go right up to the edge when other dogs pass by to greet them. We discussed the problems with efences and she understood. She says they always watch Watson when he’s outside and never leave him alone. The e-fence surrounds their house but doesn’t enclose the entire yard. Re: her answer to the door doesn’t open to the dog’s place, she misunderstood. Yes, any door to the outside opens to his area. Their HOA is very strict about dogs being within fenced areas (incl e-fence) or on leash. They have a neighborhood FB page and they always know about a missing dog or cat.
What do you do/your husband do? She’s an LPN and is in school but planning to work as an on-call nurse. She plans to go on to medical school. I said that’s a lot of work and a lot of hours away from home. (This sounds odd to me because she’s already 36 years old. It can be done, but IDK.) In neighborhood they have dog-walking services, they will use them if she goes to work. She has used them bc she was gone 1 week. Came to the house 4x a day. 3 different people in her neighborhood.
I asked about their using a crate: They tried to use a crate and he was a Houdini and broke out of it. In the beginning he did chew some expensive things, but he doesn’t do it anymore. Chewed the couch.
Describe how your dog reacts to other dogs on walks, in parks, at the vet’s office He’s large breed, intimidates other dogs. Never aggressive, just sniffing and other dogs don’t like that. They will growl at him or bark and Watson’s bark is loud and intimidating. Friendly with other dogs, doesn’t pull hard. He as already trained some but her husband really worked with him walking him around the neighborhood. He’s almost 104 (largest he’s been) but right now 80-90 lbs.
Riverbark Veterinary Clinic, Spring Lake NC Phone : (910) 621-1604 I spoke to Megan: Not a lot of records. New client stuff but nothing much. Watson has not been treated there. He has an appointment on Monday. Call back afterwards.
We groom our dog ourselves Really. How did you learn to do that? Her husband grooms himself and has watched a lot of videos. Sometimes he looks like a poodle. She will have him groomed when her husband is gone. She bathes him herself.
NEW APPLICATION MAY 2020:
———- Original Message ———-
From: Airedale Rescue Group
To: mcprange@aol.com, airedalemail@comcast.net, bayager@comporium.net
Date: May 3, 2020 at 8:25 AM
Subject: Adoption Application Form submitted on Airedale Rescue GroupName Robert D. Grizzle Jr.
Preferred email address mrrobertg@att.net
Alternate email address mrrobertdg@gmail.com
Preferred phone number 770-617-6507
Best time to contact Anytime
Street 402 Half Hitch Court
City Woodstock
State Georgia
ZIP 30188
HOME LIFE A. HOME LIFE
A 1. Residence a. House
A 2. Duration a. 5-10 years or more
A 3. If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog? a. N/A
A 5. Please list the names and ages of household residents including yourself Robert Grizzle age 67
Penny Grizzle age 60
Latte Grizzle 5 year old Standard Poodle
A 6. Please list the names and ages of frequent visitors, including children Daughter age 35
Son age age 32
SAFETY B. SAFETY
B 1. What type of material is your fence made of? b. Wood
B 1. f. If “Other” please describe your fencing 48″ Cedar slab brand new
B 2. What is the height of your fencing? b. 4-5ft
B 3. Please indicate length and width in feet or acres. e.g. 200 ft x 100 ft. 1 acre lot
B 4. What is the foot surface for the dog? a. Grass
B 4. f. If “Other” please describe we have a large yard with plenty of room for a dog to run and play safely
B 5. Do you have a dog door? b. No
B 6. Do you have a door which opens directly to the dog’s area? a. Yes
B 7. Do you have a swimming pool? B. No
B 8. Is the swimming pool accessible to the dog? a. N/A
B 9. Is there a leash law in your community? b. No
B 10. Is there a dog license law in your community? b. No
Awareness C. AWARENESS
C 1. Why do you want to adopt an Airedale? “I love Airedales”, I got my 1st Airedale in 1996 and subsequently have had 3 Airedales since
I just lost my beloved 10 1/2 year old Airedale, Tara to kidney disease
C 2. What do you know about Airedales? What qualities appeal to you? I”ve owned Dales for almost 30 Years along with Kerry Blue Terriers and Wire Haired Fox Terriers
C 3. Is this your first Airedale Terrier? b. No
C 4. Are you aware that Airedales need to be clipped at least 3 times a year? a. Yes
C 5. Is anyone in your household, including frequent visitors, allergic to dogs? b. No
C 6. Are you aware that Airedales often pose a clean house challenge with muddy footprints and sloppy wet beards? a. Yes
C 7. What kind of temperament would best suit your household? Check all that apply. a. Energetic, always on the go , b. Sweet and cuddly , c. Couch potato 80% of the time , d. Loves to walk, run or hike, e. Devil dog – needs constant watching or will chew the house down , f. Protector of the house – barks loud , g. Patient and tolerant of kids , i. Tolerant to other animals like cats, birds, ferrets and others
Care D. CARE
D 1. What is the name of the person who will be the primary caregiver? Robert D. Grizzle Jr. and Penny Teninty Grizzle
D 2. Do you or do other caregivers have any physical limitations that would make it difficult or impossible to run after a loose dog or pick up a 50-70 pound dog? Explain. no limitations
D 3. How many hours will the dog be alone daily? None, I’m retired
D 4. Describe how the dog would spend a typical workday or weekend at your home. Where will the dog stay when you are at work or out of the house? I would be with the dog 100% of the time as I’m retired and my wife works from home
D 5. What areas of your home or yard are off limits for your dog? None
D 6. What activities would you like to share with your dog? daily walks and trips to hiking trails
D 7. What will you do if your dog gets lost? Scream!
will never happen, because I know Airedales and we don’t let our dogs out unsupervised peroid!
D 8. What dollar amount will it cost annually to take care of your dog? not sure, but it doesn’t matter, because we’ll spend whatever it takes and enjoy every minute of it!
D 9. Will you obedience train your dog? c. Informally yourself
D 10. Will you use a dog crate? b. No
D 10. a. If yes, describe the times or reasons you would use a crate. I only crate train puppies
D 11. Will household members support and care for the dog? a. Yes (please describe how below)
D 11. a. Describe their support for the dog My wife and I are avid responsible dog owners and have been for 30 or more years
D 12. How will your dog be taken care of when you are away for business or vacation? a. Cared for by household member
D 13. Is there a spot already reserved in your home for an Airedale? e. Kitchen/laundry room
D 13. g. If “Other” please describe our dogs are able to roam the house and sleep in our bedroom (mostly on our bed:)
Pets E. PETS
E 1. Do you currently own or live with any other animals? a. Yes
E 2. Please describe your pets, including the type of animal(s), are they spayed/neutered, and their ages, and your previous pets, including the type of animal and breed, how long you had them, and what happened to them. we only have a 5 1/2 year old Standard Poodle currently
E 3. Do your pets get along with other dogs? a. Yes
E 4. Are your animals up to date on their shots and vaccines? a. Yes
E 4. i. Please provide details of your animals’ shots and vaccines and any medical conditions they may have. we don’t do unneccessary vaccines, we do Titer Test where applicaple
E 5. Name, address and phone number of your current vet. Dr. Gerald Skees
12910 Highway 92 Ste 102 Woodstock, Georgia 30188
Ph # 770-928-9094my Vet is also an Airedale owner:)
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my Veterinarian to verify the care of my household animals, past and present. Yes
E 6. Name and phone number of your current groomer. me:)
Robert D. Grizzle Jr.
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my groomer to verify the care of my household animals, past and present Yes
E 7. What brand of dog food do you feed? we home cook for our dogs and only feed Human grade food peroid
E 8. What brand of heartworm preventative do you use; how often do you use it? n/a
E 9. What brand of flea and tick preventative do you use; how often do you use it? n/a
E 10. Do you give your dog(s) any vitamins or supplements? If yes, please explain. yes, we use 4Life Transfer Factor Canine complete, but it been discontinued but we (still have some left) but I’m still looking for a replacement and doing do diligence to make sure it’s appropriate
E 11. Have you ever had a dog that ran away or escaped from your home or car? Please explain. no
E 12. Have you ever had a dog hit by a car? Explain. no
E 13. Under what circumstances would you give up a dog? never ever
E 14. Have you ever had to give up a dog? Please explain your experience. no
Preferences F. PREFERENCES
F 1. Interested in specific Airedales available for adoption on our site? Please list their names. I’m interested in a young dog only
no more than 2-3 years old
F 2. Which sex are you interested in? c. Female
F 3. Are you interested in a puppy, young adult, or older animal? Select as many as apply. a. Puppy, b. Young adult
Questions or comments G. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Terms and Conditions H. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Home Visits I. Home Visits
I 1. Do you consent to home visits before and after the adoption at a time convenient to your schedule? a. Yes
References J. REFERENCES
J 1. Enter the name and number of a personal reference who does not live with you and is not a relative. Dr. Lindsey Boozer DVM Internal Medicine Address: 630 Cobb Pkwy N # A, Marietta, GA 30062 Phone: (678) 354-7126
J 2. Have you ever adopted an Airedale from any rescue group before? b. No
Return Guarantee K. RETURN GUARANTEE
K 1. Do you agree, if in the event you CANNOT keep the Airedale you adopt that it will be returned to the Airedale Rescue Group? a. Yes, I agree to return to the Airedale Rescue Group
Adoption Fee L. ADOPTION FEE
L 1. Do you agree to the $400 adoption fee? The adoption fee is due on the day of transfer of the dog to you. Failure to pay the fee will result in ARG submitting claim through the legal system to obtain the adoption, veterinary, grooming and transport fees. a. Yes, I agree to pay the $400 adoption fee
Consent M. CONSENT
By submitting this form, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I am physically, emotionally, and financially able to care for an Airedale. I understand that Airedales require both physical and mental stimulation to thrive and I will provide both. I understand that Airedales that come into rescue may not have been trained or socialized properly and may need extra time, patience, and care to adjust to a new environment. This may include the need to attend pet obedience classes to help build a better bond with the new dog in the home. I understand that proper food and veterinarian care can be costly, and I am able to meet these needs. I agree that Airedale Rescue Group may check my veterinarian, groomer and personal references, as well as, my landlord, if applicable. Home visits will be conducted prior to and following an adoption to ensure the safe-keeping of the Airedale. ARG reserves the right to decline adoptions. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog who, in our judgment, appears neglected, abused, unkempt, or unsafe. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog for non-payment of the adoption fee at any time. I hereby agree, and consent
Signed: Mr Robert D. Grizzle Jr.05/01/2020:
Hi, Jennifer. It was nice speaking to you again today. Congratulations on your new home in McDonough, GA. I appreciate you contacting me recently about Gizmo, but as we discussed Gizmo does show aggression to small dogs and she is 7 years old, which is older than you prefer. Gizmo is also said to not like women.I forgot to ask when we were talking, do you still have a cat? We would have to consider that when placing a dog with you.
Let me know and I look forward to helping you find an Airedale.
05/01/2020
Working from home during C-19, but will work from home some days when things go back to normal. She’s bought a new home and her adult daughter lives with her.2785 Trebek Court
McDonough, GA 30253Not fenced yet. Planning to do that.
She wants a younger dog so she can teach them. She would consider older than 1 but not too much older.
05/01/2020: From Mike Young:
“ATTICUS” – born May 25, 2014 in Conway, SCAtticus is a splendid Airedale Terrier – intelligent, tall & fit, strong, extremely loyal & protective of his “turf” and his owners (especially my wife). He has all the zany Airedale behaviors including those times when we are playing and he gets so wound up he goes into those crazy spins and racing through the house. He is a joyful dog and we love him.
He loves to eat. I have never seen a dog so intense about his food. He will do anything for food and treats. He is at his best behavior of all when there is food about to be received. We feed him 2 cups of dry dog food with about a cup of hot water at 7am and again at 5pm. He sits obediently until we release him to eat with the word “free”. We test him by saying other words, some even rhyming with free but he’s smart and waits for the right word. In between feedings there are usually a number of small dog treats he loves and we give those for performing various tricks or tasks like bringing in the paper (see the video). He often lets us know when it is around dinner time by coming up to us and giving us that look or pressing his head into our hand or lap. I believe he would eat as much food as we gave him so we keep his food volume well controlled to keep his weight stable. He’s about 78 pounds normally which for his height is very fit (so says our vet). He always eats all his food quickly – every last morsel. Then he gets a drink of water and goes back to the food bowl to lick it clean again (I think he uses the water to wash up the last remnants of food flavor). Yes, food is quite important to Atticus!
His second favorite thing to do is go for a walk. He knows that phrase well and can tell when we are getting ready to go for a walk without us saying anything. He sees the shoes going on and senses that we are getting ready and he loves it. He is always ready to go for a walk. During the walk he likes to sniff (like most dogs) everything he comes across. He is obedient and will move along when we tell him to but he always has that nose going. Since I retired, I began taking him on longer walks – about an hour or so – and he likes that a lot and is ready to plop down on his bed when we get back to the house.
The main reason we are looking for the best possible home for Atticus is linked to the walks – he gets along with most dogs and has done fabulous at the Social Pet boarder the times we have travelled and needed to board him (goes into their dog yard with 30 – 40 other dogs and gets along just fine with them). But with us, he is protective and when we approach another dog you never know if Atticus is going to like the dog or not. When he doesn’t, he is aggressive and tries to go after the other dog – sometimes the other dog does the same. Even with his training we have done it hasn’t been as effective as we had wanted so we have to pull him away and move along. This has gotten a little more difficult for my wife – physically and emotionally. There have been a few incidents where Atticus has gotten out of the fenced area and got aggressive with another dog going by our house on a walk with their owner. Luckily, no dog has been injured beyond the usual minor scuffle results dogs get but we just can’t have that worry any longer. We truly believe the root of this is Atticus’ high level of protective instincts and his “alpha” dog nature. He does have some other dog friends and gets along with them just fine.
This is breaking our hearts. I don’t have the words to explain how emotional this is to my wife and I. We LOVE Atticus and he is such a loyal, sweet hearted dog with us all of the time. That has made this one of the most agonizing decisions we have ever faced. Like most dog lovers, we have made him a part of our family. We would only give him up to someone who understands dogs (and specifically Airedales) and will love & care for him like we have. We will never forget Atticus and will always have a special place in our hearts for him.
A little more about Atticus…He has a lot of balls – footballs, basketballs, soccer balls, and tennis balls. All the inflatable balls are punctured from him biting them but he loves to pick one up when a dog walks by and he shakes it vigorously. He does this instead of barking (thankfully) and apparently this is dog behavior for releasing aggression. But he loves to have you throw his balls into the yard so he can chase them – sometimes bringing them back and sometimes just laying down on the grass with it. His collection of balls is all over the yard and he’ll just run and scoop one up when he sees a dog or often times when he sees some of the many deer that wander through our neighborhood (yes – deer in the middle of Charlotte).
Atticus has a lot of “inside” toys, too. Among them are his favorites – Mickey Mouse, Goofy, the big tomato, and several squeaky toys. He has several others that from time to time he will select as his “go-to” for a time – he will have it next to his bed when he lays down for the night. But he always ends up going for one his favorites again after a while. It’s funny to see him go through that selection process. He will pick up one of the stuffed toys and gently wag his head back and forth with it – very cute – and then likes it if you play a game of tug-of-war with it. We do that but mildly so he doesn’t end up ripping up his favorite toys! Any playful game you come up with – Atticus will be on board. We play hide-and-seek with him all the time and that is one of his favorite games of all. We’ll hide behind a door of a bedroom and knock a little and he goes through the house looking for us until he finds us – I think I can see him laughing during those games.
He knows all of the usual “tricks” that dogs perform – shake (with both paws – just say “give me the other one” after he shakes with the right paw first), sit, “place” (he will go to designated spots that he knows are his place), down (lay down), “up-up” (sits up and gives both paws). He knows the words squirrel, chipmunk, breakfast, dinner, eat, treat, cookie, paper (newspaper), bed/beddie, company (when people come over to the house), outside, go for a walk, ball, toy, mom, dad, and probably a lot more I’m leaving out. Again – he is an attentive, intelligent Airedale.
Atticus always wants to be in the room with us – especially with my wife. She’s the first one he wants to go see in the morning and he follows her all around in the yard (she is an avid gardener and spends a lot of time in the yard). But he loves me as well – I’m just in second place compared to her! He seems to like women a lot.
He’s not really a swimmer – we’ve had him at the beach and we have a pool in the back yard. He only waded into the ocean about ankle deep and he never goes in the pool. He can swim – we had him in a lake one time and got him out into the water a little bit and he swam in just fine. But he wasn’t really interested in running back into the water.
He likes to be cool and doesn’t really like the heat much. When he was a puppy, he would lay down on the cool floor next the AC register. He still starts out at night on the cool hardwood floor and eventually finds his way onto his bed where he will be in the morning. First thing in the morning he is very calm and sweet and loves to roll over and have his chest rubbed and the side of his face stroked. Then, it’s time to go out and see what’s happening out in the yard (basically seeing if there are any squirrels, etc. to chase!)
04/30/2020: Tara emailed me after seeing the post about Zoey’s adoption online. She asked if she needed to fill out another application for a different dog since she originally was interested in Zoey. I responded that she did not, but that we still need to have a home visit for her and we have no one near her. And we’re not doing HV right now. We will keep her on our radar.
I’ll probably end up doing FaceTime for her home visit.
