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04/28/2020: Hi, Marcus. I spoke to your vet’s office, VCA Pets are People Too, and they told me about Moochie and about another dog that you had not mentioned, Bailey. Please tell me how long you had Bailey and what happened to him.
I also communicated with PAWS, and they told that Moochie was a very difficult dog and that they would recommend only a “bomb-proof” dog with no health or behavior issues.
I called your personal reference, Devon, but have not heard back from him.
I look forward to hearing back about Bailey.
Thank you,
Jackie
04/28/2020: ———- Original Message ———-
From: Information
To: Jackie Cash
Date: April 28, 2020 at 8:13 AM
Subject: RE: More – Reference on a former adopterHe did adopt a dog named Moochie. Moochie is not a dog for just anyone and does have some aggression issues in a home. With that said, Mr. McGaw seemed like a good dog owner, but I would only adopt out a very bomb proof dog to him. Someone with absolutely NO issues. No health issues, no allergy issues, no skin issues and definitely no aggression issues of any kind, no matter big or small. If you have a dog that is a great dog for a first time owner, that’s probably the dog I’d give him.
Hope this helps.
Michele
From: Jackie Cash
Sent: Monday, April 27, 2020 12:50 PM
To: Information
Subject: More – Reference on a former adopterIn follow up to my email to you yesterday re Marcus McGaw: I have learned that the dog he adopted from you was either: Mochi, a poodle-spaniel mix; or Bailey, a cockapoo. I hope you can respond to my query.
Thank you so much.
Jackie Cash
On April 26, 2020 at 3:31 PM Jackie Cash
Hello, Friends at PAWS. I’m with Airedale Rescue Group and one of our applicants adopted a “cockapoo” from your organization about a year ago or so, and had him for 8 months and had to return him. The cockapoo was a senior dog and had some health issues (ears and skin) and aggression issues. He told me it took over a month for the dog to allow him to touch him and even after would sometimes bare his teeth at him. The applicant’s name is Marcus McGaw.
Can you confirm the above? Is Mr. McGaw eligible to adopt from your organization again?
Thank you for your assistance and for all you do for all the animals in your care.
Jackie
04/27/2020: Spoke to Hillary at vet’s office. His pets were Always up to date, his papillons both died. Buddy & Susie were up to date and took very good care of them. He is very active. He had talked to her about getting another dog and she had suggested he not get terriers bc they’re so active and can be a handful. She suggested he get an older dog, maybe an older lab or lab mix. He’s on the small side so not a huge dog.
Spoke to Jose Vargas. He was neighbor to the Fowlers when they lived in Atlanta. Nice people, good to their dogs.
Ready for HV.
04/27/2020: Had a nice long conversation with Malcolm Fowler and found him to be a really nice, thoughtful man who has loved his animals.
My first question: how’s your health? He said it’s great. I asked if he has any chronic illnesses; he has Type 2 diabetes under control; he walks and he gardens and is able to do whatever he wants to do. I asked if his living situation (his son lives with him) is permanent:
Craig Fowler 59 years Permanent situation. However, Malcolm is thinking of moving into another home on his own. Their house is small, 2-1/2 bedrooms and one is reserved for his 22-y-o Granddaughter who will graduate from Clemson next year and is engaged. He anticipates a repayment of debt to him which is sizeable and may get a different home. Malcolm has the master bedroom. The house would be nearby but outside the city limits. Doesn’t like restrictions of cities.Re: Fencing his yard, he said he wasn’t sure what was allowed.
Have you determined what’s allowed yet? Another person has suggested a long line. Having a quarrel with his son who wants it open without fencing. Thinking about a long line: 50-ft lead for training, not a tie-out. He does not leave his dogs outside. If it’s outside he would be with it. We talked about long training lines and I asked if he had experience with an Airedale off leash.He said he’s never let an Airedale off leash. He had one and he and family were in a park trail and had him a 20-30 ft lead and the ‘dale was out in front of them and and some people were walking toward them with a little dog on leash. His Airedale picked up their little dog and Malcolm told him to drop it and he put it down. I told him about Gizmo, who attacked the papilons.
His first Airedale was always playful, brings joy to your heart, tricksters, likes to be with you, interactive with you (Velcro dogs). First ADT had a backyard with picket fence, chewed off the top of the pickets. Defending his turf from garbage men. He would nip at the back of his wife’s legs and would take her hand and put it on the doorknob to get out. He didn’t like being alone. He left him alone and came home to the Curtains torn down and window sill was torn off. They never left him alone again. He was laughing about it. Loved that dog.
He has a chicken coop, completely enclosed in the backyard and tends them daily. They are protected from everything and the dog would be on leash.
He said the LR and other bed rooms would be off limits. I asked where do you spend most of your time when inside? He rarely goes into the LR; his son works there during C-19. Dog can go into the LR but not running in there. Malcolm mostly stays in his big bedroom when he’s inside, works on his computer, and his dog would be with him.
He has a heart for dogs but doesn’t want to be a caregiver to that degree. His granddaughter can do that; she works for a vet. He would prefer a dog from a happy family home that doesn’t bring a bunch of problems with it. Not a puppy. But a dog that is comfortable and well trained and sweet dog.
I explained to him that just because someone gives up a dog because of a “problem,” it doesn’t mean that the dog was the problem. It could just be the circumstances. Example, Gizmo was fine living with her mom and dad. Then mom died. Dad got a new girlfriend and moved to another state. The GF has papilons. So, now Gizmo is competing for his dad’s attention not only with a new GF but with papillons. In a different situation, with no competition for attention, she could be a wonderful dog. So I told him don’t think that a dog can’t be a good companion with you just because it was not with someone else. It may be that they didn’t provide the mental or physical stimulation the dog needed and it was acting out. He thanked me for telling him that.
I liked him and will check his references. Still, I would be hesitant to place a young dog with him. He wants one that is “standard” sized.
04/27/2020: I’ve emailed PAWS Atlanta and called them today. They are closed due to C-19. I sent another email (as suggested in their voice mail) with the possible names of Marcus McGaw’s dogs to make it easier for them to respond. I’ve also called his personal reference and got voice mail and left a message.
04/27/2020: Called VCA Pets are People Too:
2 pets with them
Saw Bailey 2017 cockapoo m/n 13 yo for sick visit, records from Gwinnett County Welfare and Enforcement.(Shelter)
Mochi seen in 2018 poodle-spaniel seen for flea meds ear issue. Had been seen in 2017 as well for eye issues. Other records would be with PAWS.Marcus told me only of one dog – cockapoo who had ear and skin issues and was from PAWS.
04/20/2020: Spoke to Marcus McGaw after playing phone tag for a couple of days:
How long in Atlanta?
In 2017, he purchased a home. Did a lot of renovations. 6 years in Atlanta?
Working at home, probably be able to stay home.
His only experience with an Airedale is: When he purchased the house, he purchased furniture from a woman who had an Airedale; he wasn’t familiar with ADTs, dog was so friendly and nice. He decided he wanted one. We talked about their history, their prey drive, their need for training, for mental and physical stimulation, their not being trustworthy off leash.He’s athletic, walks, runs, hiking. He’s pretty active and would be nice to have a dog who can keep up. Normal circumstances, he works 8 am to 5 pm and comes home for lunch. Lives close to work 7 min. Walks or hikes Immediately after work or in the am and after. A bit before bed.
He has not had a big dog as an adult. He had a cockapoo. He was very special and needed a lot of patience bc he was older and had some health issues as well some aggression. Shelter recommended no kids. He took a month or 2 to be able to touch. They’d go to the park and get home and try to get out of the car, and he’d bare his teeth. Had him 8 months. He was fully trained. Marcus returned him to the shelter, Paws Atlanta. 1 year ago and the dog has been adopted again and back and he’s back again.
He had to have his ears cleaned and had skin tags.Vet was VCA in Midtown.
Devon Bernard , 678-629-4800 reference.
JMC has emailed PAWS for a reference. Will call vet and personal reference.
Marcus sent short videos of each room of his home. Very neat and clean; uncluttered. Video of backyard – small with a chain link fence and grown up bushes/trees on the outside of the fence.
04/27/2020: I have emailed and texted Bree but gotten no response about Maggie-Moo.
Moved to Waffling Parents.
04/26/2020 Stephanie Osborne wants to adopt Zoey!
I spoke to Kelly Mizgorski and she is thrilled. Zoey will have her crate (if they need it), collars and leash incl choke collar and prong collar because she pulls so bad. I told Kelly to put the prong collar on her for the trip so she doesn’t try to bolt. She will also send Zoey’s bed and some of her food. No toys because she destroys them. She’s also sending a muzzle if they need to take her to the vet and she sees other dogs. She will dig holes.Kelly & her father can drive halfway to meet Stephanie!
On April 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM Jill’s Gmail wrote:
Hi Jackie!
I‘ve been thinking about you and the Dales lately.
I’m sad to say we lost Dixie a few months ago. I miss her terribly and think about her every day. We wanted another Sparedale, but didn’t see one, so we now have Dixie’s cousin, Summer (Dixie’s breeder lives not far from here). She was the runt of her litter and no one wanted her. She is tiny but delightful.
Summer needs a sister and I’ve been keeping an eye out. I would consider some of the available dogs, but they all need to be only children. Gizmo is adorable and will have a home in no time.
In the meantime, I have a couple really nice medium crates I can donate to the cause. One is an airline crate and the other is metal. They could fit a Dale up to 50lb or so.
I hope everyone is staying well and healthy!
Best regards,
Jill HeskeOn April 24, 2020 at 5:52 PM Jill’s Gmail
Hi Jackie!
I‘ve been thinking about you and the Dales lately.
I’m sad to say we lost Dixie a few months ago. I miss her terribly and think about her every day. We wanted another Sparedale, but didn’t see one, so we now have Dixie’s cousin, Summer (Dixie’s breeder lives not far from here). She was the runt of her litter and no one wanted her. She is tiny but delightful.
Summer needs a sister and I’ve been keeping an eye out. I would consider some of the available dogs, but they all need to be only children. Gizmo is adorable and will have a home in no time.
In the meantime, I have a couple really nice medium crates I can donate to the cause. One is an airline crate and the other is metal. They could fit a Dale up to 50lb or so.
I hope everyone is staying well and healthy!
Best regards,
Jill Heske
04/23/2020: Talked to the Monteleone’s re Gizmo, but I don’t think it would work. Maureen is gone 8 hr a day working at Ace Hardware as Asst Mgr. He’s works from home all day. Retired military and Fed govt employee.
04/23/2020:Gizmo can be left home all day with no problem. Only time there was a problem is when she had an uti. She has always played well with Bella so another dog is no problem, once they know each other. I have no trouble delivering her. Gizmo and Bella have a grooming appointment Friday.
I can send you a picture of her after.
Thank you
Glenn
Sent from Yahoo Mail on AndroidOn Wed, Apr 22, 2020 at 1:19 PM, Jackie Cash
Hi, Glenn. I have a couple who may be right for Gizmo. They are a couple in their mid-50s, have a nice home with nearly 2 acres fenced, a swimming pool, and a 5-1/2 year old spayed female Airedale who loves other dogs. She is their only dog, but they’ve had ‘dales since 1996. They both typically work outside the home, but are working from home right now during C-19, and would be gone 6 to 8 hours per day. Is Gizmo accustomed to her people being gone for long periods? These folks go camping and always take their Airedale Ms. Wilson with them, even to the beach except in hot weather. They live in Wake Forest, NC, about 5 hours from you. I don’t know how they feel about traveling during C-19, but I wanted to check with you to see if you think they sound good for Gizmo.
