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03/07/19: Hinkley’s microchip from Datamars:
981 020 027 084 060Registered with PetLink as Airedale Rescue Group, info@airedalerescuegroup.com
Password MiNe646303/07/19: Ok, here goes. I spoke to Richard for a good while on 03/05/19. He is knowledgeable about dogs, having had poodles, GSDs, St. Bernards, and his last dog, a Dalmatian mix. He has not had a dog in the 5 years he has lived in SC. He previously lived in Syracuse, NY and that was where his last veterinarian was. He has fostered dogs for a rescue group in Murrells Inlet, SC, but doesn’t remember the name of the group, which has folded. He will get me the name of the person he worked with in that group. He said he fostered several from 1 to 3 weeks and taught them to walk on leash and other basic things. He’s not a trainer, but he’s had enough experience with dogs that he knows how to teach them.
He has an adult daughter and adult son. His daughter has a mixed breed that came from the same rescue that he fostered for. Female, spayed, medium-sized dog. They come over all the time. Son just got a great Dane. Girlfriend has a little mutt. They also visit a lot. His wife, Hae-Suk, is onboard. Looking for a good dog to walk with.
They are Building a house in Myrtle Beach. He just sold a house in MB and he spends a lot of time up there – beach bum. He thinks it will be ready 4-6 weeks for new house. This house is their primary residence. No small children that come to the home. There will be when great-grands come to see him. Brandon and Isabella 2 and 6. They have dogs.
It was confusing to me whether the house in MB will be their primary residence or whether it will remain in No. Charleston. His wife works in No. Charleston so I think it will be there, but I’ve asked him to clarify that.
I’ve also asked him to provide the name of his contact at the rescue organization/shelter he worked with and to provide the name of his last vet in Syracuse where his Dalmatian-mix was seen. I asked if any of his previous dogs were seen there also.
I will not schedule a home visit until I get a response from him as to those things. Also, I’m not sure if we’ll do the HV in Charleston or in MB.
03/06/19: Richard & Lorie Smith are adopting Hinkley! They want to get him Saturday, the 9th, and Cathy Abramson has said she will meet them. It’s 5 hrs + few min, so I will see if I can find someone I the middle.
03/06/19: I wrote a really long post about my conversation with Richard yesterday and the intranet timed out and I lost all of it.
I’ll update later. Ugh.
03/06/19: Banjo’s growth was a cystic hematoma, probably from an old injury. It is NOT cancer!
JMC has notified Sherry & Greg Beebe and hope that they will decide to take him.
03/01/19: I called Robert and left message that we needed to continue our interview. I don’t think he’s in a hurry because of his Bella.
03/05/19: I have not updated Hinkley’s post as I should have. Cathy has sent me updates all along and the most recent said he was getting along with her dogs !!! and he is ready to go to a new home.
Pat Hairston and JMC have spoken to Richard Smith about Hinkley and JMC connected Richard and Cathy Abramson via text so that they can speak about Hinkley.
03/01/19: Spoke to Twin animal clinic again and again asked for line item invoice for Banjo’s workup and neuter and for his histopathology report, which should be in by early next week. They’ll send them in the mail altogether.
03/01/19: Spoke briefly to Tracey – she was driving and connection was bad – Her boy is still having issues with the hardwood floor but has gotten out of his separation anxiety. I don’t know that Hinkley would be a good fit there.
Talk to her again in a couple of weeks after we know how Hinkley will do with larger dogs on leash.
03/01/19: Hinkley is fine playing with a wire-haired dachshund and a female mini-Aussie and a mixed rat terrier – all smaller than him. She hasn’t had him with larger dogs. He allows them to steal his bones – he has no resource guarding behaviors.
He’s not as hypervigilant, his ears are down and back in a more submissive posture. When he sees dogs on leash he wants to play, play, play. He got in a brief dust-up with a Golden a week ago. Hinkley was not even looking at the Golden; Cathy & H were at the gate leaving and the Golden was the instigator. They made their escape and there was noise but no harm.
02/12/19: Kristina contacted me to tell me that Ralph has acute kidney failure, final stages.
03/01/19: Ralphie died peacefully at home overnight. I will send her a tile.
From: cgreendr
To: Jackie Cash
Date: February 27, 2019 at 8:27 AM
Subject: Re: GW – 4 weeksGood morning Jackie,
I understand things get hectic. That has certainly been the case on this end.
Looks like you had a great trip to RDU area to see Johnny Folsom show. What a treat!
Did not progress much with GW last week having had a board and train dog for which I needed to accomplish a lot in seven days. Also lots of rainy weather that limited outdoor work.George W really needs a lot more exposure to the world to desensitize him to new things particularly dogs. It was interesting to watch his response to another dog here last week. When I had the new dog, Maggie, on leash with GW in a fenced area watching , he was excited but fine . When I would allow Maggie to approach on the outside of the fence he was excited but would relax and be friendly. However when a put Maggie in an outdoor run where she was free to move and I walked GW on leash toward her he really lost his mind and it took a bit of work to get him relaxed. This is the scenario that needs work. I do think this is just another spin on his lack of impulse control. He reacts to something unknown to him before processing any information (when I have Maggie on leash approaching him he is trusting me and not reacting to Maggie) . Thus I continue to work on a foundation of impulse control . We will get back to Woofers for more practice. I will work with him in the parking lot on leash to reduce the reactivity.
Regardless of the progress on this end, I believe GW will be a tough dog for most people to handle. I suspect most people will need some one-one training for them to be able to handle a dog that easily escalates with too much stimulation. Too much stimulation for him includes, excited talking, rapid movement or touch, and unstructured play that does not include an off switch.
On the plus side he learns quickly , gives constant eye contact for direction and is actually a bit obsessive about anything he learns including his daily routine.
I would suggest this dog be an only dog in the home but owners will need to regularly expose him to other dogs and the world in general. He continues to be a bit mouthy when excited so will be tough to have him around children because they are naturally excited and exciting. He is however very friendly and excellent about being handled including grooming.
Cindy
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Cindy GFrom: Molly Waxman
To: “airedalemail@comcast.net”
Cc: Michael Gregory
Subject: Approved RescueJackie,
I was able to look over your paperwork, speak with your references, and all of the vets you had listed. I am happy to let you know you have been approved and we are excited to work with you in the future. Do not hesitate to email or call me if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Molly Waxman
Shelter Supervisor
Rutherford County PAWS
285 John R. Rice Blvd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
615.898.7740 ext. 2110
