[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

I performed the home evaluation this morning and it went well. Candace is a great pet owner/lover and I give her all 10″s! I will have my husband e-mail you the completed form on Monday from his job ar Dominion Energy. I have no printer available. Feel free to reach out again.lee

Happy Thanksgiving.

Peace,

Lee

From: Kelly Imbody
Sent: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 2:06 PM
To: leeleroy5@hotmail.com
Subject: Airedale Rescue Group

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Kelly,
Keith and I visited with Bob and Karen Nichols today. They had a lovely house set back on a neighborhood street but on a cul de sac. They had a large back yard as well. Their home was lovely and immaculate. The garage was neat and very organized. We were greeted by both Bob and Karen and their rescue, from a family member, Latte, a Dachsund mix. Latte immediately raced to his box of toys and brought us a toy but did not share it with us. 🙂 He was a very sweet dog and loved getting belly rubs from his humans. He was very comfortable around them and they definitely loved him. We talked about the Airedales we have lost but still love. They have also had a Welsh Terrier that crossed the Rainbow Bridge a year and a half ago. They rescued a fox terrier as well. They have experience with terriers and definitely Airedales. They have been married 37 years and have 3 children. This all resonated with us because we have been married 42 years and have 2 children. They have dog crates and if the dog they foster is crate trained, they would use a crate. Bob works from home so there is little time that they would actually be away from the dogs. They have two cats that are barn cats and rarely ever come to the house and another cat that is wary of unknown people or animals. He does like Latte. We toured their home and every room had a dog bed or cat castle in it. We asked why they wanted to do this and they said that for years they had adopted amazing Airedales thanks to Rescue Organizations and they wanted to give back and help.They walk their dogs on leashes and take many walks with them. We feel they would be a wonderful home for a foster and would recommend them.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions. I hope I covered it all. We also told them that if they foster, we want to come and visit the Airedale.

Always,
Keith and Sue Havens
(attached is a view of their house from the front drive, back of house and of them with Latte.)

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group would like to thank you for your interest in and love of Airedales.
After reviewing your application and your preferences, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that an Airedale that would not be a good fit for you.
As you are most likely aware, Airedales and most dogs for that matter, come into rescue because of troublesome issues. These issues are exacerbated through the surrender and re-homing/adoption process. We see a regression in training/learning, an escalation in aggression issues if present and acting out just to name a few. We rarely have a perfect Airedale…something we’d all like!!
Stability and consistency are just a couple of ingredients in a successful rescue recipe. Our goal at ARG is to find the best, most nurturing and permanent home for our Airedales.
We wish you well in your search for an addition to your family. We are just unable to help at this time.
Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

This applicant has no business getting a dog. Her story contradicts itself. I couldn’t keep up. She is moving in with elderly, ill parents to care for them, quit her job supposedly, but in the next breath tells me she works just down the street. I had to constantly redirect the conversation. She is/has also looked at labs, pits, and Shar Peis. She recently supposedly rescued a pit, but didn’t bother to vet the dog because “it was old.” She is not an appropriate applicant.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good morning everyone!

Bob & Karen, I’d like to introduce you to Susan. She and her husband Keith will be doing your home visit. She’ll be in touch with you to schedule. We ask that both you and Karen be home when the visit takes place. Susan and Keith may opt to bring their Airedale with them.
I you’ve any questions or concerns, please reach out to me.k
I’ll be anxious to hear how things go!!

Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Susan (and Keith!),
Thank you for being willing to do this. As you know, ARG depends on our network of volunteers and Airedale lovers in general to place our surrendered ‘dales.

Please find attached the folks you’ll be visiting application, my phone interview notes and the home visit evaluation form.

Please use the HV eval as a guide, as some items may/may not apply. The $64,000 question you want to be able to answer with an emphatic yes is…would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale with these folks?
Sometimes the answer is “yes, but…”; sometimes it’s a “no”. We want to be able to place our ‘dales in the perfect home. We don’t want to go back in and “re-place” them. They’ve already been through so much.

I will introduce you to these folks via a shared email. It then will be up to you to reach out to them and schedule a time for the HV. Once you’ve completed the HV you can jot your findings/thoughts down(preferably in Word…it works better on our internal site/page) and email them to me or if it’s easier you can call me and we can chat about your visit.

If you’ve any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me. Again, we thank you in advance for your help!!!
I anxiously await hearing how it goes!!!

Warmest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

Bob & Karen Nichols
742 Wallace Way
Grimsley, TN 38565
bob.nichols77@gmail.com
karen.nichols77@gmail.com
832-647-4911

From: Susan prince Havens
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 12:53 PM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Group

Hi Kelly,
I would be glad to do a home visit. Please let me know what I am to look for and what questions you want me to ask
I will also bring my husband, Keith. We have been involved with ATRA since the 1990’s and are now volunteering at the local shelter, MoCo Mutts two days a week. Grimsley is in the neighboring county about 12 mikes away.

Sue Havens

On Thu, Feb 2, 2023, 7:45 AM Kelly Imbody wrote:

Good morning Susan,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group (ARG) working closely with Christina Prange, Jackie Cash and Pat Hairston.
Christina provided me with your contact information as I’ve some folks in Grimsley, TN in need of a home visit. Would you be willing to do this for ARG? If so, let me know and I’ll forward you all the info on these folks. If not, please let me know as I don’t have a “Plan B” currently!
I thank you in advance for your consideration and anxiously await your reply.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

princehavensdesigns@gmail.com

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

hi
Susan Prince Havens lives 14 miles from Grimsely
SHe was out of town until Feb 1 – she can help after Feb 1.
Did I tell you that? My head is not screwed on right now!
She wants to help!!! If you could connect her to the family that would be great just .cc me and she’ll know that we’ve talked connected. I only know of her through FB – somehow we found her, I believe she has an ATRA connection.

Susan
princehavensdesigns@gmail.com
Christina Prange
919-605-4563

No you didn’t tell me but great!!! You’ve a lot on your plate right now I’m sure! Thank you & I’ll let my folks know that we’ve found someone but it will be after the first of the month. Will cc you when we connect!
Many thanks Christina!
Kel
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On Jan 26, 2023, at 15:53, Christina Prange wrote:

Susan
princehavensdesigns@gmail.com

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

False alarm kinda. I have only communicated with Susan Havens who lives in Deer Lodge on FB so I sent her a PM. She came from ATRA and retired (?} in TN. I’ll intro over email once I get her email IDl

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On Monday, January 16, 2023, 8:53 AM, Christina Prange wrote:
I found someone 23 miles away! They live in Deer Lodge. Let me send intros!

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On Monday, January 16, 2023, 7:36 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:
I need a HV volunteer for Grimsley, TN. It’s about ½ way between Knoxville and Nashville. Thanks in advance for any suggestions!

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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Bob & Karen Nichols
1/9/2023

Bob and Karen Nichols live in Grimsley, TN which is about ½ way between Knoxville and Nashville. Bob describes their neighborhood as a rural sub-division, with each home having at least 3+ acres of property. He describes it as very quiet. They have been in Grimsley since 2019 having lived in TX, SC, NC and FL in the past.
They currently have an elderly Chihuahua mix (12 yrs. old) and 3 cats…2 outside cats and 1 inside cats. They are ADT experienced having had 3 Airedales in the past. Their 1st they got as a puppy from a breeder, the 2nd they rescued and the 3rd they “found” and described her as a matted mess. They eventually found a home for her in WY(!). They’ve also rescued a Welshie in the past.
They are not fenced and have always leash walked their dogs.
Bob works from home with no chance of returning to a brick and mortar office. He states that he could have retired, but it was too easy to keep working and the flexibility was too good to pass up. Karen is a school administrator and works just a few minutes from home. They have children in the area…2-5 hours away and their 3 children all have dogs. He states that they do see their kids with dogs in tow so a rescue would need to get along with other dogs as well as cats being that they have 3.
They have a good understanding of what’s involved in rescue and are interested not only in adopting if the right ‘dale comes along, but are very interested in fostering, transporting and helping with home visits. He said that they really didn’t enter into to this looking for a “permanent” dog…they just want to help as he knows that it is a volunteer organization and that there is usually just a handful of people doing a lot of work. (really???!!!!) Should the right ‘dale come along their preference would be a Senior ‘dale, no sex preference.
VET:
Vet tech said that the Nichols are great folks. All of their animals are neutered, up to date on vaccinations. They have been clients for over 2 years. No red flags on client record.
PERSONAL REFERENCE:
Personal reference has known the Nichols for about 6 years. She said that they help each other out with their animals when needed. “If I was a dog, I’d want to live with them.” Reference describes the Nichols as caring, thoughtful. Personal reference has 2 cats and 1 dog.

• This reply was modified 2 years, 2 months ago by Kelly Geren-Imbody.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Greetings,

I am currently in Michigan helping take care of my 90 year old mother who caught Covid. I am not exactly sure when I am returning to NC. I will be in contact when I return.

Marty Goldstein
919.434.7518

On Wed, Jan 4, 2023 at 5:01 PM Christina Prange wrote:
Hello and Happy New Year! My name is Christina and I’m an ARG volunteer with Kelly. I wanted to introduce all of you as the next step in the ARG process is the home visit.

Caryn, Marty and Joel –
I would like the three of you to coordinate a time for the home visit, preferably on the weekend since our nights are so short right now and get dark too soon. Caryn is an ARG adopter. Caryn will come to your house and meet all of you – Marty, Joel and Aunt Moe! It is always nice for Airedale families to meet and its good to have Cary Airedale locals! I hope that you all can figure out a time in the next couple of weekends to have the home visit, the last step in the ARG adoption process.

Thank you all!

Christina Prange
919-605-4563

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Marty Goldstein
12/28/2022

These folks are gonna be great! I spoke with Marty at length. Here’s the skinny:
Backyard is fully fenced with 3 gates. Fencing is privacy fencing. Crate is generally on main floor with another crate in their bedroom. Intends to crate train until dog has proven himself/herself worthy of being left alone to roam the house.
Aunt Moe is very active 75 y/o so her physical status is not an issue.
Both Marty and Joel work from home. Aunt Moe is home all of the time, so dog would rarely be alone.
Intends to get pet insurance again. Is fully aware of all costs involved re: care of ‘dale.
They adopted Buddy from SOAR in 2018 and shortly thereafter developed what they thought were skin/food allergies and treated him for same under the direction of their vet. After almost 3 years of treatment protocols and vet referrals he was dx’d. with a rare lymphoma. 5 sites were bx’d. and all 5 came back positive for T cell lymphoma. Referral was made to oncologist but vet told them what to expect. They opted for palliative care and ultimately put Buddy down 12/9/2022.
They have lived at this address since 2010 having moved to NC from Flint, MC.
They do a lot of walking/hiking.
Adoptive dog MUST get along with other dogs as family has dogs that come visit frequently and sometimes stay for a couple of days. THIS IS NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Does not have a sex preference but admits she’s always had males. No age restriction though Marty admits she doesn’t think she’s emotionally ready for a super Senior ‘dale.
Marty is very aware of needs of rescue…time to decompress and become familiar with routine and realize this is their home.

VET: rave reviews. “Wonderful people, they did everything in their power for Buddy. He was a great dog.” Up to date on all vaccinations. Bravecto for flea/tick prevention. Heart Gard for heartworm. Absolutely no reservations regarding these folks.
Did not call personal reference as phone no. was cut off on application and didn’t feel it was necessary after phone interview and vet reference.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
HOME VISIT done by Keith Lehr
12/17/2022

Keith and his ‘dale Bart visited Rebecca at her apartment and he was very positive after his visit.
Rebecca does live on the 5th floor so Keith felt that she would do best with a middle aged dog…one that didn’t require frequent “outings” during housebreaking and also not an older dog that may have orthopedic problems. There is an elevator that she can use and he also felt that the adoptive dog would need to get along well with other dogs in light of the fact that they may need to ride the elevator (confined space) for a short while.
Rebecca began working from home on December 19th so the dog being alone for a long time isn’t an issue.
Her neighborhood is very walkable. The complex has a gated dog run that is fenced. He did state that it is loud as it is next to a major highway. He saw her apartment and she is currently dog-sitting and Airedale of a friend. Keith stated that Rebecca is a “lovely person.”
She understands the financial commitment and otherwise. He relates that she is recently single. Her ex didn’t like dogs.
I think she’s made a good choice!!! 😉
Keith gives her a thumbs up with the caveat as noted in the 2nd paragraph above.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Rebecca Berlin
December 4, 2022

Rebecca is a young professional. She lives alone and is currently renting an apartment.
She anticipates that she will begin working exclusively from home on December 19, 2022. She didn’t feel that adopting a dog and then being gone at work all day would be the responsible thing to do, but now that her work situation is changing she is ready.
She does have an application in at NW Mecklenberg Animal Recue. She is interested in a terrier/terrier mix is she goes that route, but is very interested in Airedales. She has a friend that has an Airedale and she dog sits for them frequently…the Airedale was staying with her when I made this phone call.
Rebecca lives in an upstairs apartment and for this reason doesn’t feel that a Senior dog that may have orthopedic issues would be appropriate and also doesn’t want a puppy because of the difficulty of getting outside quickly while housebreaking.
She doesn’t have an age (per se) preference and has no sex preference.
There is a dog park nearby.
Her lease has breed restrictions of: Pitbulls, Chow Chow, American Staffordshire, Rottweiler, Akita, Malamute, Cane Corso.
Rebecca has family nearby…her Mother is close and her Father about an hour away. She related that her Mother would not be an option to take care of a dog due to physical issues. She does have friends that would possibly watch a dog, she would consider a reputable in-home pet sitting service as well. Rebecca herself had done per sitting in the past, “when I was working multiple jobs.”
Rebecca grew up with a Gordon Setter. She currently has no pets. She is interested in fostering (though she has never fostered) and/or adopting.

Personal ref:
Judy: has know applicant since HS. States she has been encouraging Rebecca to get a dog. Judy lives in Memphis, TN and saw Rebecca about 2-3 mos. ago. Judy relates that Rebecca loves dogs. “She gets so excited whenever she sees one…she wants to meet it.” “She would be a good dog owner. It’s crazy that she doesn’t have a dog yet.” Judy can offer no reason why Rebecca shouldn’t be approved.

Personal ref:
Lee Ann: has known applicant since 2008. Has not known her to have a dog. Reference has 2 dogs which she adopted from shelter…lab mix & German Shepard mix. Lee Ann lives in Charlotte, but not in same neighborhood. Has not been to dog park that applicant speaks of. Reference states that Rebecca “would be one of the best pet owners.”

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Candace Keels
November 7, 2022
Candace lives in a neighborhood of 25-30 homes on a cul-de-sac. She has a privacy fence around the back yard. You are unable to see between the slats and fencing goes all the way to the ground. Her adult son lives with her and works from home. Candace is retired.
She is not considering any other breeds at the time and currently has a female Airedale age 5 and a female Terrier mix, age 10. She found her Airedale on Craig’s List and was about 2 years old when she rescued her. Candace relates that this Airedale had absolutely not social skills when she was rescued. The Terrier mix, she adopted from the local dog/animal shelter. She has had several breeds in the past, but states that she had an Airedale as a child and has always liked the breed. Her ‘dale gets along well with her Terrier mix.
Vet: Cient visits annually. Both dogs are spayed. Tech stated “I love her. The dogs are well-behaved, she is a great.” Client and keeps both dogs up to date regarding vaccinations. There were no red flags on client chart.
Personal reference: Has known client for 45 years. Relates that Candace has no grandchildren so her dogs are her grandchildren. Relates that they sleep with client, she constantly talks to them. Regarding the Airedale when initially brought into the home she was scared. Now is friendly and loving. Relates that the Terrier mix runs around a lot. “She’ll baby, love and be good to the dog. Her son loves animals as much as she does.
Groomer: unable to reach

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Del,
Just talked to Sarah Hemmings. Told her you’d emailed her early last week. “it’s my busiest week at work” she said. She didn’t see your email. Asked if she’d checked her spam…”oh…let me check that”… nothing.
She said she would respond to the thread that I sent introducing you both. I told her OK, that the ball is in her court.
I am dealing with another applicant that doesn’t return texts/emails/calls either! It’s maddening. You (our volunteers out in the field) are kind enough to do this for us and for them but they don’t follow through with their end of the bargain. If you don’t hear from her, it’s not your committee, as she said she was going to f/u. I truly thank you…hopefully you’ll connect, but if not, it is her loss. (I’m becoming very jaded). Drop me a quick text if you would if you do both end up scheduling a home visit. Thanks again for your perseverance.
Warmly,
Kelly

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