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Airedale Rescue Group
7/2/2022
Phone Interview: Aaron BoothAaron and his partner live in a gated townhome community in SE Atlanta. Aaron is familiar with the breed having had one growing up and most recently an Airedale-Lab mix. “Rookie” lived with him in Chicago and NYC until moving to the Atlanta area in September of 2020. Rookie crossed the Rainbow Bridge in September of 2021 after a long, well fought battle with bladder cancer at the age of 11. Rookie was adopted by Aaron at the age of 18 months. Aaron and his partner both work from home. There is an “informal” dog park in their community and a dog park not far from them.
Both sound very active and seem to know what is involved with rescue. Aaron did state that he had filled out an application regarding an Airedale mix in IN…when he saw my call come in he said he thought is was regarding that application. He did state that should he adopt through a different avenue that he would let me know.
His personal reference has known him for 15 years and lived with him in Chicago and went with him to the dog park often. She said that both Aaron and Josh are lovely people…dog people. She described them as flexible, loving and devoted dog parents. Aaron and Josh have been together for 8-10 years. I asked Aaron if he had spoken with the management company regarding their plans to get a dog. He stated that he hadn’t and that he has continued to pay the monthly fee since Rookie passed away.
The vet gave them a good report as well. Though only a client for a little over a year, Rookie was well looked after. He was up to date on all vaccinations, preventatives and exams. He went to a speciality clinic for his cancer care and chemotherapy.
Community management said there is an average fee of $25.00/month for a dog along with a $300.00 non-refundable deposit. There are breed restrictions & Airedales were not on the list.
From my discussion with Aaron, they sound like they would be good candidates. Will pursue arranging a home visit.Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Julie Perry
June 7, 2022
Per Google Earth: brick ranch home with fenced back yard (chain link) in unincorporated neighborhood. Does not appear as though there would be much traffic. There are 10 houses on applicants road and she states they are about 2 blocks off Hwy. 264. Spouse grew up in this home and they have lived here as couple for 15+ years. Son lives with them every other week as job keeps him away from home. Son is 21 years old. Applicant’s parents are in the area. Daughter is in Bath, NC.
Applicant and spouse currently have 17 y/o male Maltipoo. Historically and previously have had Chesapeake Bay Retrievers. Last Chesapeake passed in Sept. 2021. Applicants have had no exposure to Airedales. Applicant stated that she has read a lot about them, said that they’re “pretty dogs” and thinks that many of their characteristics are very similar to Chesapeakes(?) Stated that a couple of things she feels are similar between the ADT and the Chesapeake is that they are both “hard headed and loyal.” Don’t want an ADT right now as they feel that they need to wait until the Maltipoo passes before bringing another dog into the fold. First Chesapeake lived for 14 years, with last living until age 11 when is died of bone cancer. Spouse duck hunted with 1st Chesapeake, but didn’t hunt with 2nd. Applicant states that they are not looking at any other breeds, but that spouse wants another Chesapeake.
Applicant works 5 days/week from 8 am until 2 pm at Aquatic Center. Spouse works 6 days/week (day off varies) from 2 pm until 10 pm. Both work about 5 minutes from home.
Informed applicant that her estimate of $400-$600/year to care for ADT was way off the mark. She explained that this estimate took into consideration grooming (she called someone & got a price she said), preventatives, food etc. States that this is about what we spent on our other dogs. Did state that her estimate did not take into consideration any unforeseen health issues.
Further informed applicant that ARG would not place a dog in a home that there would be situations where the dog would be left out in the yard while no one was home. I explained that the ADT is very independent, inquisitive, intelligent, needs a job etc. Being Terriers they will in all likelihood be diggers and could easily escape a yard one way or another if they were unattended. Applicant’s response to my statement that ARG would not place if this were the case was “uh huh.” She didn’t state that she understood or would consider different arrangements.
I left it with her that she needs to do some homework regarding her/their lack of exposure and knowledge to and of the breed. Told her put feelers out in community…is there an ADT someone knows about in town etc. Also question spouse’s buy in in light of fact that he wants another Chesapeake. Informed applicant to contact me if/when she was determined to get an ADT after her additional research.Maria,
Please contact me to review your ARG application. I’ve sent text, email and phone messages. If I don’t hear from you within a week, I’ll mark your application as “no longer interested.” Thank you.
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Email, text and phone messages left previously on 5/23 and 5/25.
Above email sent 5/27/22.Good morning Reyna,
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 we don’t have any Airedales that would 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, ARGGood morning everyone,
I spoke with this gal and I’m a bit on the fence, but definitely leaning to one side.
She has 3 roommates. She owns the home. Per Google Earth there is what appears to be an abandoned car in the backyard and a shed/garage with door hanging open. There is a stockade fence with what looks like a pile of dirt up against it…to me it looks like a dog could go over at this point. She says she is fenced with a combination of chain link and wood, but some of it doesn’t show up on Google Earth (admittedly sometimes images are fuzzy and time sensitive).
She said in her application that if no one was home the dog would be left outside. I told her this was a “no go.”
Her sister lives a few minutes away and would take care of the dog if Reyna needed to be out of town.
Her work is a combination of home and having to go into the office and that schedule changes weekly.
She said that her boyfriend’s family has had 3 Airedales…1 rescue and 2 they got as puppies. This is her exposure to the breed. She admits to also looking at the Doberman and GSP.
She wants a younger dog so that she can have it “for years and years.”
She asked me what she should be prepared for in a rescue. I discussed at length with her the potential needs of a re-homed ‘dale and that the goal is to place the dog in the perfect home.
My gut feeling is that she needs to provide a more stable environment for a dog. 3 other people coming and going who say “they love dogs” but don’t necessarily have buy in. I just see a lot of inconsistency here.Let me know what you all think and I will pursue this further if you want.
Thanks!
KellyTy,
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 we don’t have any Airedales that would 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, consistency and time are just a few of the 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, ARGSpoke with applicant…less than impressed. Works 8 hours/day. “Hopes he doesn’t get transferred” as this would be reason to give up dog. States “you never know…it’s a job, you know.” Grew up with an Airedale. Is also considering Welsh Terrier but may have too much energy. This guy is a no go as far as I’m concerned…can’t figure out why he wants a dog. Will send gentle rejection letter.
Rec’d. application to vet on April 22, 2022.
Sent multiple texts, emails and left voice messages re: need to review app.
Will cease and desist unless applicant reaches out.Rec’d. an email/Facebook message from Jennifer and they would like to foster as well. I think they would be great just based on their experience with Savannah (see previous note above). Will update their profile to reflect willingness to foster.
The Andrews have had 3 ‘dales in the past. Most recent is a rescue out of Savannah who was poorly treated, almost hairless and was fed by throwing her scraps of food. She was 4 years old when they rescued her, wanted the brother as well but the man wouldn’t give him up. By the end of her time with the Andrews at age 12, Jenny said they “got her back to about 90%” She was still a little skittish with new people etc. It was a very sad story. They are still in the same home, have no sex preference, are fenced and sound wonderful. Christina rightlfully so has deferred the home visit. They are moved to approved.
4/3/2022 Phone interview:
The applicant has lived in SC for “about 2 years.” I asked where he lived prior and he stated MA. Asked what brought him to SC from MA…”warmer, cheaper and I’m, how should I say it, separating from the military.”
He purchased the home in November and rents out rooms to “friends”. He states he is gone about 5 hours per day. Two other renters work from home and 2 are in the military. So, there are 5 people in the home… a friend and his fiancé, two work friends and himself.
The neighborhood per Google Earth is suburban. There are sidewalks. There appears as if there would be little traffic…just the local residents. The back yard is fenced and there is a door directly into the yard from the house.
As a child he had a Golden Retriever mix and a Gordon Setter mix. He said his father had an Airedale as a child. He is also looking at Irish Wolfhounds and Yorkshire Terriers (quite a disparity!) I asked him why an Airedale and he again stated that his Dad had one as a child and he can remember his Dad telling him about the dog and one of his roommates is allergic to dogs.
Patrick seemed nice enough, but I have misgivings about putting a ‘dale in that environment. Patrick will be the caregiver. There are 4 other people who don’t necessarily have “buy in” when it comes to the responsibilities involved in taking care of a dog. Especially one from rescue that may have some issues. I see consistency and stability in the environment as a major hurdle. He also doesn’t really seem to know what he wants…he vacillates from a giant breed to a miniature.Personal reference: has known applicant since they were 15 years old. Personal ref. still lives in MA and has not been to/seen applicant’s home. He feels applicant would be a “good owner.” Explained that his family had a “fluffy tailed” dog when they were growing up but that he doesn’t remember what kind it was…”it was medium sized.”
I explained to Patrick that we currently don’t have any dogs available and that since he is also interested in the Irish Wolfhound and the Yorkie, that he should pursue those.
Dear Patrick,
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 we don’t have any Airedales that would 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
