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Del, found your email! Sorry, it got sucked into my alumni folder in my email bc I went to UGA. Glad we connected by phone.
I will see you tomorrow at 2pm at 481 Ruth St, Athens, 30601. As I mentioned, you can use the driveway at 479 Ruth to wrap around the back of my house (White House w red roof.
Looking forward to meeting you, and feel free to call or text 706-296-0074.
Sarah
On Sep 27, 2022, at 4:29 PM, Del Little
Sarah,
My name is Del Little and I have been asked to come by for your home visit. I’m retired so I should be able to come by anytime it is convenient for you.
Can’t wait to meet your Welsh Terrier. I also had two Welsh Terriers and an Airedale at the same time.
I live here in Athens so coming over to your house will just take me a matter of minutes. Let me know what your schedule looks like.
Looking forward to meeting you.
Del Little (female)
706-353-0373 (landline)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,
KellyThanks Del. I’ll reach out to her to see if I get anywhere. This is the most frustrating part of ARG…folks don’t respond then wonder why they never get a ‘dale!!!! Ugh!!! Will be in touch. Kelly
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From: Del Little
Sent: Monday, October 3, 2022 11:17 AM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Group…Home Visit info.Good Morning Kelly,
I emailed Sarah Hemmings early last week and have not heard back from her. Should I call her or would it be better if you checked to see if she got my email? It did not bounce back.
Thank in advance,
Del LittleAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Adam Lange
September 26, 2022Adam lives in a small suburb of Nashville, TN. He describes it as kind of rural. It is a gated community with approximately 100 homes. He has lived in Goodlettsville for about a year. They currently are not fenced. If/when they do fence HOA requires an iron fence.
They currently have a 5 yr. old Airedale named Odifinn or “Finn” for short. Adam works from home, so Finn spends minimal time alone. They got Finn from a breeder.
Though they are not fenced, Adam relates that they spend a lot of time with Finn out in the yard playing as well as in the house as they have a 20×40 bonus room that is essentially the indoor playground.
They don’t have a preference regarding male or female. They would consider anything from a puppy up to 7-8 yr. old.
Personal reference: Has known applicant for 27 years. Describes them as “good folks”. Finn is well behaved and well taken care of. Says that they spend a lot of time with Finn. Reference has not seen Finn interact with other dogs but knows that they take him to a the dog park.
Vet: current on heart worm, flea/tick prevention. Described as a good client. No alerts on the chart. Tech I spoke with was not familiar with Finn.Good morning Sarah and Del,
Sarah, Del will be contacting you to schedule your Home Visit. Please be sure to check your spam mail and be aware that he is calling/texting from your area.
Should either of you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes!
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning Del,
Again, many thanks for helping ARG!
Please find attached Sarah’s ARG application, my phone interview notes and a Home Visit evaluation form. You can take what you feel you need or is applicable from the HV evaluation form…the bottom line question we want answered with an emphatic YES! is: Would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale here?
I will share an email with both you and Sarah shortly, in essence introducing you to each other. Schedule your HV at a convenient time for you both and please feel free to take your ‘dale with you if you wish.
Once you’ve completed your HV, just jot your notes down (preferably in a Word document as it is more compatible with our ARG site) and send them to me.
Here’s her info:Sarah Hemmings
sarah_hemmings@yahoo.com
706-296-0074
481 Ruth St.
Athens, GA 30601If you should have any questions and/or concerns, please reach out to me.
I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes!!
Thanks again Del.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Kelly,
I would be happy to help with the home visit. Let me know the contact information and I’ll be glad to set up a time that works for both of us.
Hope this helps and thanks for all the work you do.
DelFrom: Kelly Imbody
Sent: Monday, September 26, 2022 6:44 AM
To: Del Little
Subject: Airedale Rescue Group[EXTERNAL SENDER – PROCEED CAUTIOUSLY]
Good morning Del,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group.
We have an applicant in Athens that has completed an application to adopt through ARG. I am hopeful that you would be willing to help us by doing a Home Visit on these folks.
As you know, ARG depends upon our network of volunteers throughout our region and Airedale lovers in general to get these ‘dales into their “furever” homes. We couldn’t do it without you all!
Please let me know if this is something you’re willing to help with.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and I anxiously await your reply.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Sarah Hemmings
September 24, 2022Sarah lives alone in Athens, GA on what she called an “urban farm”. It is owned by a local land trust and she is one of 3 tenants. She describes it as a working farm with people coming and going all day. She is within walking distance of downtown. She has been in Athens for almost 2 years.
She is fenced with a 4’ tall cedar picket fence with heavy gates and locks. There are 2” between the cedar slats.
She adopted Hattie from ARG when she was 10 yrs. old and she lived until the age of 12.
Sarah currently has “Arthur” a 6 year-old Welsh Terrier. Arthur is a rescue and Sarah is his 4th owner. He was rescued by Sarah when he was 3 through Welsh Terrier Rescue. He is good with other dogs but she has friends and their children who visit frequently and Arthur is muzzled when the children are there. He startles easily and since children ar e unpredictable, she muzzles him. He gets along well with the friend’s dog whom she describes as “just a mutt.”
Sarah would prefer a female. Would consider any ‘dale age 5 through end of life. She offered to foster if ARG has a need and is willing to do Home Visits for ARG.
Groomer: Sees Arthur about every 2 months. He is well taken care of, well-behaved though a bit “bitey”.
Unable to get ahold of vet…no one picks up the phone though Sarah assures me that her vet is very busy…”people are in and out of there all day long.” She describes her vet as a home town vet.
Personal reference: Sounds like he and Sarah had a relationship previously, but was an amicable split. Personal reference has known Sarah since 2008. States that Sarah works hard to help Arthur be better behaved. He describes Arthur as possessive of his space but gets along well with other dogs. Describes Sarah as “endlessly patient.” She has no problem spending money on dog walkers etc. if needed. She is responsible, neat, orderly in her work and life.From: Meghan Green
Date: August 26, 2022 at 13:31:28 EDT
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Group
Hi Kelly,
Thank you for the follow up and initiating a house visit.
I’ve just started a new job and I believe it in my best interest and a new pup to hold off on adoption. I would like to get settled and perhaps readdress in the Spring.
I understand this is all volunteer work and I appreciate your efforts in helping and uniting Airedales with best owners.
Thank you and my apologies for not coming to this awareness sooner.
Thank you,
Meghan
Meghan Green
615-604-6146
meghangreen@gmail.comGood morning Jeremiah & Mary,
I just want to let you know that you have been approved (I had no doubt!) to adopt an Airedale and have been put on our “waiting for a “Sparedale” list.
Please keep an eye on our website as well as our Facebook page. If you see a dog of interest, that would complement Shiva, please reach out. We will do the same from our end.
If you’ve any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071They only live three blocks from the downtown area of Forest City which is a very cute small town but this house and the abundant grounds make it feel like you’re living in a park in rural America somewhere. This is a well maintained, charming two-story home and I believe it is approximately 1700 ft.². They gave me a full tour of the first floor and Wendy toured the second floor (I’ve been having some difficulty with my back for the last week or so and was unable to negotiate the stairs myself). Wendy was enchanted with the second floor and I thought the entire first floor was fabulous! The furnishings in this home from the early 1900’s highlight the charm and much of it is either vintage or antique but none of their furniture is so precious to them that it’s impossible to live in the house. Their current dog, 13-year-old Shiva, is allowed to go anywhere in the house she desires including on all of the furniture. Shiva is extremely sweet and very clean and fluffy. She is a family member who is obviously loved and treasured by this sweet couple. Jeremiah said that he gives her a bath every two weeks. Shiva is a sweetheart.
Recently Mary and Jeremiah did some pet sitting at their home for a friend’s dog for 10 days. Jeremiah said that Shiva really enjoyed having the company of that dog (he thought the dog was probably a terrier mix). Shiva loved to have the company of this other dog and seemed to have more energy while this dog was around; therefore, both Mary and Jeremiah have changed their mind about waiting until Shiva’s passing and now believe it may actually be a good idea to rescue an Airedale while they still have Shiva if the two dogs prove to be compatible. They believe Shiva would enjoy the company.
Shiva is the fifth Airedale they have owned. She is at a point in her life where she is somewhat incontinent and while I was there she did pee on the floor. Mary calmly went over and cleaned it up. No negative comments were made. No negative vibrations were given off by Mary or Jeremiah. They both said this is something to be expected with an elderly dog. At night Shiva has an area of the house blocked off for her that has slate floors. Their carpet runners are rolled up at night to make clean up of any accidents she may have during the night easy to complete the next morning. When I mentioned to them that a new rescue may have accidents in the house during the first couple of weeks or months, their response was as I expected after seeing Shiva have her little “accident”. They said that wasn’t a problem and that they would work at training the new dog to be housebroken.
This property is Airedale heaven and the people, Mary and Jeremiah, are the angelic overlords of this idyllic Shangri-La. They both appear to be a very healthy, vibrant 75 years old and have no children living in the home with them. Currently the only pet they have is their sweet Airedale, Shiva.
My gut feeling is that these people are perfect Airedale owners. I will probably contact them at some point in the future and make arrangements to go out to lunch with them. They’re very interesting, nice, pleasant people.
I approve both Mary and Jeremiah Councill as applicants to rescue/adopt an Airedale with no restrictions. In my opinion this caring, quiet, calm couple is more than qualified to rescue/adopt either a male or female Airedale of any age. Mary did comment that she misses going for walks with Shiva now that their dog is not strong enough or healthy enough to take the 2 mile walks that they used to take together.
Kelly, thank you for asking me to do this home evaluation. I truly enjoyed meeting this lovely couple and their sweet dog, Shiva.
Anne Daletski
I started writing this email late on August 25, 2022 and completed it in the early morning hours of August 26, 2022
My email: CamanoART@yahoo.com
828-459-4962 (cellphone)
239-896-7245 (fixed wireless phone)
PS Kelly, if for any reason you need to call me and if one of my phone numbers does not work, please try the other. My cell phone will usually send and receive texts even when it will not send or receive a phone call.
late entry:
On 7/9/22 Aaron emailed me to inform me that they had adopted an ADT from a shelter in WV. Will change his status.Anne Daletski to do home visit. Info sent on 8/20/22 to Anne. camanoart@yahoo.com
828-450-4962I sent her an email, but she hasn’t responded:)
Spun off my iPhoneOn Aug 17, 2022, at 10:45 AM, Kelly Imbody
Good morning Mary,
Just checking in Mary to see if you’ve had any luck contacting Meghan Green to schedule a home visit. If I can help in any way, please contact me.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Hi Mary,
I left a voice mail, sent a text and an email to Meghan Green to let her know to reach out to you to schedule a home visit. Hopefully, she’ll do that. Thanks for your diligence!
Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good afternoon Meghan,
Mary Dams is the name of the volunteer who will be doing your home visit. She said she sent you an email, but got no response. Perhaps it went to your spam? Please reach out to her to schedule your home visit. damsm@me.com
Thanks Meghan!
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
