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08/30/19: Had a nice conversation with Kristen this afternoon. She is a stay-at-home mom with 2 young sons: Her 5 yo boy, Owen, just today went to kindergarten orientation and the 2.5 yo will go to mom’s day out 2 days a week. Get dressed, eat breakfast. Owen catches the bus. Mon, she has a mom group meeting and come home. If they have a dog, a morning and evening walk. Spent a lot of time in the front yard when they had Willow – depending on the weather. Owen gets home from school in afternoon. They’re home all afternoon. She typically runs errands in the mornings with Evan or if he’s in school alone. On weekends they just do routine chores and Owen in the fall will have a soccer game on Saturday 2 hrs. She and husband both would be involved in playing with and taking care of the dog. Husband home by 5, bc he goes in earlier. When Willow was healthy, they’d all go on walk when he got home from work all around the neighborhood and then dinner and then wind down together after dinner till bedtime.
How will your Airedale go out to potty with no fenced in yard. In their neighborhood no privacy fences allowed. They always took Willow out on a long leash to potty. She can walk the perimeter of the yard and do her business then will come up on the screened in porch. She may stay out there 20-30 min at a time, but only when they’re home. There’s railing across the bottom of the screened in porch so she couldn’t burst through the screen.
We talked about the children and how they interact with dogs. Their Willow only died last summer, so the boys are accustomed to big dogs; plus her parents in law (Mary Schuette) have Airedales and they are around them all the time. I asked how Willow reacted when they had children, She missed being the focus of attention but never lashed out at the kids. She was gentle with them. They took a class when they were pregnant to help your pet transition when the baby comes home. The boys have been taught dog etiquette and know not to tug on them or climb on them or things like that.
I asked if they have used a trainer before? They used a trainer for Willow. They did a private trainer who came to the house and then she stayed with Mary & Dave a little bit while they were in London. Mary & Dave took her to class training. Willow’s training stuck more or less. She was head strong and treat motivated. What’s in it for me? Not perfectly behaved. Well-behaved enough to be safe for everyone. As she grew older, they worked with her on some things.
We talked about using a crate, which they did with Willow. What would you do instead of crate? It would depend on what the dog needs. They have a laundry room that can be closed off. Willow would search for mischief if left to her own devices. They would use gates to keep a new one out of mischief.
I asked what they are looking for in their Airedale: they’d prefer young — 2 or younger and this time want a male. We talked about Airedales that young often have no training and are rambunctious, jump up, etc. How would they handle that. She said they’d hit the ground running and start him immediately with a trainer. Willow could have been better socialized so they would want to do that.
There are a lot of dogs in the neighborhood but all are kept on leash. Cats live behind them.
Kristen is a level-headed young woman who knows how to take care of dogs and how to raise children. I like her for an Airedale.
08/29/19:
Contract using 12-point font and page margins 1″ all around:Airedale Rescue Group of South Carolina
Placement ContractThe following contract specifies what we view as required care to provide a safe and loving home for an Airedale. Please understand that the details of the contract reflect our concern that the owner and the Airedale have a happy life together. The conditions set forth are based on years of experience and a continuing commitment to see that our rescue dogs find safe and happy PERMANENT homes. We hope you understand that considerable emotional involvement, time, and energy go into ensuring that these Airedales have the best possible second chance at life.
This contract made between Airedale Rescue Group of South Carolina (hereafter referred to as (“ARG”) and:
Adopter name
Address
City, state zip
Phone
Email(hereinafter referred to as “Adopter”), is an agreement for the adoption of a dog (hereafter referred to as “Adoptee,”) more fully described as:
DOG’S NAME SEX AGE BIRTH DATE
Adopter and ARG agree that
1.The Adoptee is a unique form of property, in that it is a live animal in need of daily care by the Adopter.
2.The laws of the State of South Carolina shall apply to this contract, even if the Adoptee is removed from the state.
3. CURRENT ADOPTEE CONDITIONS:
a. The Adoptee is spayed/neutered
b. The Adoptee is updated on all tests and recommended vaccinations. See the Airedale’s medical records.4. FINANCIAL AND RELINQUISHMENT INFORMATION
a. ARG will deliver the Adoptee to the Adopter upon receipt of an adoption fee to ARG of $400.00 and execution of this agreement. Failure to pay the adoption fee may result in a claim in small claims court or in the dog being picked up by an ARG volunteer or representative.
b. Airedale Rescue Group of South Carolina is recognized as a non-profit organization by the state of South Carolina and designated as a 501(c)3 by the IRS. ARG will provide a receipt for tax purposes. You are advised to consult a tax professional to determine what portion of the adoption fee may be deductible on your tax return. ARG does not give tax advice or make recommendations on deductibility.
c. The Adopter agrees that s/he will fulfill the following obligations during the natural life of the Adoptee: proper daily care and feeding, including exercise; medical care, including prevention for heartworms and other parasites; life as an inside companion with human companionship; attention to the physical and psychosocial needs of the dog. If any events arise that endanger the relationship with the dog or the life of the dog, ARG must be contacted. We will work with the Adopter and the Adoptee to reach a resolution that preserves the relationship.
d. Adopter agrees to return the dog to the nearest ARG representative if the Adopter cannot care for the dog for any reason. We can be contacted at http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com or info@airedalerescuegroup.com. Adopter will bring the dog to a mutually agreed upon location to hand off the dog. A local contact MAY pick up the dog for surrender, but it is the Adopter’s responsibility to return the dog to a convenient location as determined by ARG.
5. HOUSING AND GENERAL CARE
a. To provide adequate food, water, and shelter for the Adoptee at all times.
b. To accept and treat the Adoptee as his/her HOUSEHOLD pet and companion.
c. To provide adequate grooming, which includes periodic haircuts.
d. To provide the Adoptee with a fenced yard or to keep the Adoptee on a leash whenever outside the confines of fenced yard.
e. To NEVER keep the Adoptee chained while unattended.
f. To NEVER leave the Adoptee outdoors when no one is home; this excludes the use of a dog door.
g. To continue to keep the vaccinations and monthly heartworm treatment up to date and to periodically test for parasites and treat accordingly.
6. CONTINUING MEDICAL CARE
a. To have the Adoptee examined by a licensed veterinarian within one week after adoption to determine the general health of the Adoptee. If the Adopter is not satisfied with the Adoptee’s condition at that time, the Adopter will return the Adoptee to ARG and the adoption fee will be refunded. If the Adopter is satisfied with the health of the Adoptee, the Adopter will assume all veterinary costs thereafter including routine yearly exams, shots, and in particular, heartworm testing and medication including monthly prevention for heartworms, for example, Heartgard or Interceptor.
b. To provide immediate treatment for injury or illness of a serious nature.
7. POSSESSION
a. To keep the Adoptee in the Adopter’s personal possession, and to never give away, abandon, sell, or dispose of the Adoptee in any way. This includes release to family members and other rescue groups unless the adopter has made provisions for lifetime of care within their will. Then, the Adopter’s will take priority.
b. To notify ARG immediately if at any time the Adopter is no longer able to keep the Adoptee for any reason or to care for the Adoptee as specified here. Arrangements will be made to return the Adoptee to ARG at a mutually agreed to hand off point and timing. Contact us at http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com.
c. To notify ARG immediately if the Adoptee is stolen or lost. The Adopter will make every effort to recover the Adoptee and to pay whatever redemption fee may be assessed should the Adoptee be impounded. Your Airedale is microchipped through company name, number. Adopter will register and update their contact information with the microchip company, as needed.
d. To NEVER allow the Adoptee to be used for purposes of vivisection or experiment.
e. To NEVER allow the Adoptee to be transported in the open bed of a pickup truck or similar vehicle.
f. To NEVER allow the Adoptee to be left in a vehicle that may become overheated, even if the windows are partially down.
8. LICENSING AND IDENTIFICATION
a. To comply with all applicable laws relating to control and ownership of the Adoptee.
b. To obtain, within one month, the required licenses and immediately obtain a personal identification tag bearing the Adopter’s name and phone number to be attached at all times to the Adoptee’s collar.
c. To keep the collar and identification on the Adoptee at all times.
d. To use a choke chain or prong collar only when training the Adoptee and to remove the choke chain or prong collar at all other times as they can choke a dog if caught on a fence or other items.
9. FOLLOW-UP
a. To allow ARG (or its representative) to visit the Adopter’s home to determine that the conditions of the placement contract are being met, to assure that the Adopter and Adoptee are happy with the adoption, to answer any questions and to help the Adopter with any problems that may have developed.
b. To release the Adoptee to ARG if at any time ARG finds that the Adopter has not complied with the terms of this contract, has been unable to provide adequate care or has failed to pay for the Adoptee.
10. LIABILITY
a. To hold ARG free from any and all liabilities arising from the Adoptee’s conduct. Adopter understands that this Airedale was relinquished or abandoned and may have been rescued by ARG from a dangerous, unhealthy and/or cruel situation. This could have long lasting effects on the dog. Adopter agrees that ARG and all ARG volunteers make no representations or warranties about the condition, behavior, personality or temperament of the dog.
b. To assume all responsibility for the defense of any action that may arise as a result of the Adopter’s ownership of the Adoptee. If the dog is returned to ARG, the Adopter will hold ARG harmless for any actions that occurred when the Airedale was with the Adopter.
11. ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS
a. The parties agree that they will inform each other of any change in address, within ten days of the change of address.
b. The parties agree that should any provision of this contract be void under South Carolina law that said void paragraph may be stricken and the remaining provisions remain in effect and are binding.
c. The parties agree that this contract is their complete agreement, and they agree to be bound by it. There are no other agreements between the parties. The parties agree that this contract is to be construed pursuant to the laws of the stats of South Carolina, and that the proper venue for any action arising out of this contract I Lancaster County, State of South Carolina, and that the prevailing party in any action is entitled to recover attorney’s fees.
12. Adopter _________agrees____________does not agree to be contacted by ARG at his/her email address with periodic newsletter regarding ARG activities.
SIGNATURE OF ARG REPRESENTATIVE DATE
SIGNATURE OF ADOPTOR(S) DATE
I agree that by typing in my/our names and returning this contract via email that the contract is as legally binding as if I signed this in person.
If paying by check, please make your check payable to Airedale Rescue Group, and return the contract and adoption fee to:
Barbara Yager
Airedale Rescue Group
10581 Harrisburg Road
Fort Mill SC 29707803.547.2829
FAX: 815.301.2959
info@airedalerescuegroup.com08/25/19 Barbara Yager picked up Bella from the Dahlgren’s and on 08/26, Bella was spayed. She is home, resting comfortably, and healing. The Dahlgren’s said she needs a quiet home.
Emails from Alan prior to application:
08/11/19: Adoption? I adopted two airedale terriers back in 2001 through sparedales arg and lived in new Hampshire. I offered to meet in south Carolina for the pickup. Now I live in Ocala Florida and would like to adopt again I’ve owned six airedale terriers and would not consider anything but. How do I find one to adopt? I read that you don’t cover this area. Thanks Alan Krauss08/12/19: Hi Jackie, yes I remember ,Barbara Yeager was the person I worked with and the dog’s name was Crockett and Madison. Madison was to be adopted by another at the same time I adopted Crockett and because I was driving down to pick up Crockett I was asked to pickup Madison. After a short period Barbara called and asked me to pick up Madison from the adopters because the didn’t want him and I ended up adopting him. I am interested in adopting again. I also adopted from near and worked with a Judy Foote and she was great, then someone else took over and things were very different and that’s what brought me to you back then. I moved to Florida and lost me best buddy (evo) in February and I still feel the hurt every day. I not 100 percent positive that I can do this to him . I very been though it many times and it’s the best heeling but this seems the worst.
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From: Jackie Cash
Date: 8/11/19 4:43 PM (GMT-05:00)
To: alankrauss1117
Cc: Barbara Yager
Subject: Re: Adoption? I adopted two airedale terriers back in 2001Hi, Alan. Thanks for writing to us. Do you remember the person(s) you worked with when you adopted from us? Actually, your name sounds familiar to me, but I’m unable to locate any info about you or the Airedale you adopted.
All of the Airedale rescue organizations across the country try to keep their adoptions within their regions. It just makes sense for reasons of resources, support, transport, availability of volunteers, etc. Florida is not in our region, although we are happy to work through Sunshine Airedalers of Florida and they through us when it is appropriate. Have you applied through them? Here is the link to contact them: https://www.airedalerescueflorida.org/contact.php
You may also complete an application on our web site and we will contact you after we receive it. Here’s the link to our Adoption page: https://airedalerescuegroup.com/adoption/
Thank you, again, for contacting us. We are always happy to hear from returning adopters.
Jackie08/14/19:
Hi Jackie, just checking to see if you recieved my application for adoption. Alan KraussSent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone
——– Original message ——–
From: Jackie Cash
Date: 8/12/19 9:26 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: alankrauss1117
Cc: Barbara Yager
Subject: Re: Adoption? I adopted two airedale terriers back in 2001Hello, again, Alan. Barbara will probably remember Crockett & Madison. That was apparently before I got involved.
Please fill out the adoption application so that we have all of your updated information in our system. We may have an Airedale that will work for you.
We look forward to receiving your application and talking to you once that’s in hand.
J
08/28/19: Hi, Alan. Yes, that makes sense as we were unable to find any information on you or the Airedale you said you adopted from us. Had you adopted from us, we would consider you again; however, because you’re in FL, you must go through them and be approved by them before we can adopt to you.
All of the Airedale groups keep their adoptions in their regions where they have volunteers to do home visits, where they can call on people to help transport, where they can get to a dog in a reasonable amount of time, where they have relationships with veterinarians.
We will adopt out of our area in cooperation with a sister group if we have an Airedale with special needs that we are unable to place within our region, and vice versa. That happens rarely.
Please contact Sunshine Airedales of Florida: https://www.airedalerescueflorida.org/adopt.php
and apply through them. If they are unable to find an Airedale for you, then we will consider you for adoption once we interview you and get their home visit report.Thank you, Alan.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On August 27, 2019 at 4:11 PM alankrauss1117
Hi Jackie, I went through some of my doggie stuff and found that I adopted my airedales with a Barbara Curtis and it wasn’t Barbara Yeager. Just thought it might be of interest, thanks Alan Krauss
08/27/19 Save This Life Microchip
https://savethislife.com:8443/login
login arg_director
Password ByJcCpOscar!0819———- Original Message ———-
From: Admin Save This Life
To: info@airedalerescuegroup.com
Date: August 27, 2019 at 11:22 AM
Subject: RegistrationCongratulations! Oscar is successfully registered with Save This Life. Your pet’s microchip number is 991001002812289. If the microchip number does not match your records, please contact us immediately at 855-777-2447.
You can access your pet’s registration online with the login below. If you have any issues logging in, you can respond to this email or give us a call and one of our representatives will assist you.
https://savethislife.com:8443/app/login
Your username is: stl_ermjuazmvj_1035547
Your password is: caqgtbwbewkb
Your personal login will also allow you to add or update any information on your pet’s profile anytime. When you login the first time you will have the opportunity to set a customized password.
MULTIPLE PET REGISTRATIONS: If you have multiple pets registered with us, each pet has its own login. However, we can combine these accounts into one login for you to easily manage each pet. Please contact us at 855-777-2447 to make this request.
YOUR PET’S LIFETIME REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
Lost Pet Services It is truly devastating when a pet goes missing, and many people do not know where to start. When you report a lost pet, our team will send alerts to shelters and rescues in the area he/she was last seen. You will receive a flyer for you to print and/or share online. We also send you a list of resources to help alert your local community as fast as possible..
Found Pet Recovery Save This Life’s lifetime registration means your pet is always protected. Unlike some registries, we do not require an annual membership to take advantage of the most important part of having a microchip – the recovery of your lost pet! If your pet is found and reported to us, we contact you immediately to get you one step closer in bringing your beloved pet back home.
Managing Your Contact Information Save This Life’s lifetime registration includes being able to update your contact information at any time. We do not charge any fees to update your pet’s registration as keeping your contact information up to date it important. If all of your contact information on the registration didn’t remain current, the microchip essentially becomes useless since we cannot connect with you if your pet was lost and found.
PLEASE NOTE: It is very important that you check your pet’s profile and confirm that the information is correct and complete. Your pet’s profile should include your pet’s microchip number, species, breed, gender, color, any health issues and picture (if desired). Make sure your email and phone number are included and are correct. If the pet’s profile information is not correct and complete, it will not be available on a Google post.
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855-777-CHIP
“We believe a microchip is more than just a series of numbers. It’s about saving a life.”
– C.White, President & CEO, Save This Life, Inc.08/27/19 Home Evaluation Report by Lara Pearson:
HOME EVALUATION FORMTo the Home Evaluator: This form can be used when doing a home visit to evaluate a potential family for a rescued Airedale. Adoption or foster applicants you are visiting have already met preliminary criteria by having their Adoption Application accepted and have passed the telephone interview.
When doing a home visit, please attempt to get as much information as asked for on this form. Ask questions, where appropriate, and get as many details as you can about the home environment. Some of the questions on this form may not apply to this home so use your own judgment.
If possible, bring a friend or another rescue volunteer with you on the home visit. This helps both for the purpose of having another pair of eyes and ears to assist you in making a complete evaluation and for your own personal safety.
________________________________________Ruth G Higgins
630 Powers Ferry North SE
Marietta, GA 30067
404-519-6760 (Best time to contact-PM)
rgb46@hotmail.comSize of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
About +/-1400 sq. ft. townhome
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
X 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
X Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirty
Describe the home interior:
[Include type of furnishings, flooring, and general appearance. For example, “antiques with museum atmosphere,” “shabby furniture,” “brand new furniture and/or carpet,” “badly stained carpet,” “hardwood/ vinyl flooring with some carpet/rugs,” etc.]House has hardwoods with area rugs. Furniture is nicely appointed and homey. No areas appear to be off-limits.
Accommodations:
[Describe what accommodations the home has for a dog and where the dog will be left when the owners are not at home. For example, “crate in kitchen/laundry room,” “baby gate across kitchen,” “no crate planned,” “pen in basement,” “pen in garage,” “outdoor run,” etc. Include complete description of any pen or kennel [chain link run, dirt run with chicken wire, etc.]. Will the dog ever be left chained out or left unattended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]They plan on starting with a crate, however current dog and prior Airedale were both able to roam the house. There is a very small yard with a larger concrete pad that is completely fenced in with an 8’ secure wooden fence. There is a dog door to the area that is in good working order and the current dog “Peanut” uses to go to grassy area. There is also many grassy area “runs” for walking dogs that are far set back from the entrance to the neighborhood. The neighborhood is a small townhome community. The neighborhood is not a high traffic area.
Children:
[Give ages of children, if any, and pay special attention to the behavior of the children, the parents’ responses and method of discipline, and the children’s interactions with other pets. Note whether parents always supervise young children with other pets and if the parents seem to expect the child/children to be “responsible” for the care of the pets.]Daughter, Jennifer, lives with Ruth is an RN and is 37 years old.
Family Environment:
[Describe the behavior of the adults among themselves, and to any other pets or children. Are they respectful, hectic, noisy, loud, quiet, commanding, etc.?]
Mother and Daughter treat 15 year old current deaf dog as “the baby”. Pictures of Peanut and Peanut’s Mother are on display. Also, I viewed many pictures of prior Airedale, Makai. They are very kind and warm to each other as well as Peanut.Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]Yes, they not only have an elderly dog now with special needs (deaf and lost many teeth at 15 due to age and not being able to be put under general anesthesia to clean). Peanut eats a diet of small kibble and wet food. They are aware of the special challenges that come with owning an Airedale. They’ve owned Peanut’s Mother, as well as an Airedale and a Border Collie in the past (not at the same time). This family loves dogs and treats them like family.
Other Pets:
[Describe number, type, age, and gender of the other pets and give complete description of their apparent health and well-being. Things to note would be skin or flea problems, condition of nails, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.]Peanut is a 15 year old female. She is well-built, small/medium dog. Peanut was very affectionate and had appropriately sized collar with tags. She used the dog door twice to make sure it had stopped raining. She was so spry that I thought she was a puppy.
Owner Interaction with Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
They are family members.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life?
Peanut appears to be the Daughter’s (Jennifer’s) dog. Ruth misses having an Airedale and would like to have one in her life again.
o Are the other pets treated like family members?
Absolutely
o How do the other animals behave?
Very well-behaved, but comfortable. Friendly and affectionate, but not jumping on you or aggressive.
o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another?
Ruth is ready to have an Airedale in her life again.
o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa?
No, Peanut is 15 and deaf. Her prior Airedale was laid back, but she’s prepared to learn the personality.
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same time?
Yes, multiple times in their lives.
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion?
Yes.
o How committed is adopter?
Very committed.
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad?
Ruth is very laid back. She “parents’ based on the personality of the “kids”.
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
No, I do not believe so.
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily?
Yes. Peanut seemed very happy.
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined?
No.
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques?
Yes, Peanut was well-behaved.
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response?
Peanut is deaf. She stands guard at the front windows. She seems to follow Jennifer mostly, but came to both Ruth and I for petting.Important Question to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog.
They understand this.
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.
They would clean it up. They understand that a rehomed dog may be anxious.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?
No
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant?
I would absolutely leave Tilly with them.
o Explain.
They clearly love Peanut as a baby and Granddog. When I asked questions about Makai (the prior Airedale), Ruth showed me many pictures, laughing about how they sleep and the love of their curls. When we talked about grooming their prior Airedale, Ruth said they did it themselves. I mentioned that I did the same and we both lamented about how groomers in this area are not good at grooming an Airedale. We both said at the same time that they always give them schnauzer cuts. She is completely aware of what she could be into with an Airedale again.Conclusion:
X Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environmentPlease describe:
Additional comments:
It was a pleasure meeting Ruth and Jennifer.Home Evaluator’s Signature: __Lara Pearson____________________________
Date: _26 August 2019___________
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: _lara.pearson@gmail.com or 770.335.1657____
________________________________________Additional Suggestions to The Home Evaluator:
• If you need to take notes during the visit, please do so discreetly on a small note pad, rather than on this form. It is preferred that the applicants feel at ease with you and to be themselves. Complete this form after the visit is over, when you are not in the presence of the applicants.
• Qualities to note are sincerity, commitment, tolerance of normal animal behavior, honest representation of the home environment, children’s behavior with other pets, and expected role of the children in pet care. Obtain explanations about the absence of any family members during the visit. Feel free to ask leading questions to begin productive conversation. Often good conversation will reveal far more than questions.
• Do not make any promises to the applicants or indicate whether they will be approved to adopt or foster. Please refrain from discussing any animal presently in rescue that may become available for adoption.
________________________________________08/26/19: Hi, Jessie. Love the photos!
We suggest that you avoid a lot of new activities with him in the first week or two. You’ve taken him to a soccer game already. Let him become comfortable in your home, your yard, and with you and your family. It will reinforce to him that this is “home,” that you/your family are his people/pack.
Yes, the foster mom did have issues with Odie and separation anxiety and he would bark for hours when left in the crate. He also became destructive when left alone for long periods. I believe we discussed that we offered the foster mom help with training but after the initial session, she decided she didn’t need it. You and I talked about you using a trainer and you mentioned a couple you knew of through friends.A trainer is your best bet and please use a trainer who trains both you and Odie at the same time, rather than sending him off to a board-and-train situation. Use a trainer who employs only positive, science-based training methods: no electronic collars, no matter how gentle the trainer says they are; no punitive or aversive methods at all. I typically consult the Certified Dog Trainer & Behavior Consultant Directory. https://www.ccpdt.org/
Under Find a Trainer, put in your Zip code and search within 25 miles or so. You’ll find a list of trainers. I further filter them by those who are “Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed,” or even better, “Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge & Skills Assessed.” Check out those with a web site to read about their training methods and/or testimonials.
We have a lot of knowledge within our group and our contacts across the country. I also urge you to contact Kathy, who did your home visit, and/or Deb Ciancarelli, who are near and may know trainers in your area.
Please go ahead and make an appointment and we will help you with training. In the meantime, here are a couple of articles on Separation Anxiety:https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/dog-care/common-dog-behavior-issues/separation-anxiety
https://pets.webmd.com/dogs-separation-anxiety#1Thank you, Jessie, for opening your home and your heart to Odie. We stand ready to help you any time you need it to help him become the great family companion we know he can be.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On August 26, 2019 at 11:32 AM Jessica Gates
Hi Pat!
He is doing so well!
He was exhausted Saturday night and then we had a very busy Sunday! He went to watch his first soccer game where he met little girl and he did great with her! Afterward, we played for a long time and he has already found a “favorite” new toy. Then we took a long walk and went exploring.
He has been great in the house and loves to be on my bed. He is constantly keeping tabs on my whereabouts and following me around the house. He is a little mouthy but we are working on it. He knows his name, “no”, “down” and “sit”. We are working on “lay” and “stay”.
I put him in his crate yesterday and stepped outside for 15 minutes. He did not like that at all. He braked the entire time. I’m going to do the same thing this afternoon in small increments to see how he does. Right now, he’s just snoozing away as I work at the kitchen table. He seems to like his crate. He goes in it, lays in it, and is fine being locked in it when I am home. It’s just when I leave, he freaks out. I wondering if it’s separation anxiety. I read in his vet paperwork the same thing happened. Jackie – do you know if the foster crated him at all when she had him? Any tips?
I’ll send more updates as the week goes on!
Best,
JessieOn Mon, Aug 26, 2019 at 9:46 AM Pat Hairston < hairstonpat@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Jessie –We are just checking in to see how Odie is doing in his new home. Please let us know! Photos are always welcomed.
Pat Hairston
ARG Volunteer08/25/19: Sheesh! For some reason I had in my head when I was talking to these men that they lived in FL and told them to apply to Sunshine Airedales of FL.
I emailed them today to tell them I had made a mistake and if they are interested I’ll have a volunteer contact them.
Carol Tschida lives in Aiken and could do the visit, I’m sure.
From: Barbara Reese Yager [mailto:bayager@comporium.net]
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2019 5:37 PM
To: ‘Tracy Kendrick’; ‘Steve Kistulentz’; ‘Cindy2’; ‘grover’
Cc: ‘Jackie Cash ADT’; ‘Christina Prange’
Subject: FINAL INFO for: Transport George dale – Florence to Savannah to Woodbine Sat 24thHere is the update and I will resend on Friday as a reminder.
Thank you all for making this happen for George, Tracy and their daughter.1. Bruce leaves Florence SC at 7 AM on Saturday August 24th for 2 hr 40 minutes + Potty stop 15 minutes
Bruce brings George to Cracker Barrel at 17017 Abercorn St Savannah GA to meet James KleenBruce dark grey Toyota Tundra.
His mobile number is 843 495-0527
James truck tan f150 w/ airedale sticker on back and cell 912 247 6051 and alternate # 912 344 08842. James drives George from 10:15 AM 1 hour 10 minutes to Woodbine GA to
Coastal Chevron 2040 East 10th St, Woodbine, GA 31569 to meet Tracy and Steve at approximately 11:30 AMTracy and Steve car and cell phone numbers:
Steve cell 202-491-8433. I’m hard to miss because I’m built like an offensive tackle and have silver hair.
Tracy is 202-270-8483.We’re going to rent a larger SUV for the trip so I can’t say about the car, etc. Will let you know on Friday when I pick up the car.
Bay and Jackie
