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Yes, i say defer the HV based on prior adoption
Good that you interviewed her bc we need to know her current situation – which includes the cat!
I would tell her that ARG considerers her approved and we’ll be looking for a dale that fits her criteria.
I did not realize 2 ‘dales from NCAR!
Christina Prange
919-605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Kelly
To: Christina Prange
Sent: Wed, Mar 23, 2022 12:24 pm
Subject: Re: potential HV folks
Yes. She adopted 2 ‘dales from NCAR. She sounds great! Yes. Cat will be an issue. Should I defer the HV?Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Beth Stafford
March 22, 2022Beth has had 3 Airedales over the past 30+ years. The first she got at the age of 6 weeks from a breeder in NC. This ‘dale lived to be 12. The 2nd and 3rd ‘dales she got from NCAR, the precursor to ARG I assume since that was before my time with ARG. Airedale #2 was 16 mos. old when she rescued her and came from Mebane, NC and lived to be 13 ½. The 3rd she got from the DC area rescue at the age of 11 mos. She had moderated bilateral hip dysplasia and seizures that Beth observed on her first night with the dog. After vetting the ‘dale it was determined that in all likelihood this ‘dale had had seizures from the get go and just was neglected/ignored by previous owner. She lived to 8 ½ years.
Beth lives with her elderly mother and personal reference relates that she appears to be fine…not frail etc. Beth when asked if her mother would be alright with a big dog in the house said that she’s more worried about the cat than her mother!! Per Google earth her home appears to be situated in a suburban/rural area. She has 2 ½ acres. Back yard is fenced. There are woods on one side of her and along the back of her property. She states that she lives on a dirt road. She has family at the end of the road and they have 12 ½ acres so she has plenty of places to walk/play with a dog. She states that she usually walked about 3 times/day varying time/distance.
She has neighbors with small children that visit often. She has a cat so the ‘dale needs to be cat friendly. Beth is an artist working from home. She desperately misses having an Airedale and states this is the longest she has been without one. She has consulted with a holistic vet in the past as well as a vet that specialized in accupunture.
I explained the need for a home visit and encouraged her to keep an eye on our website and our Facebook page.Vet: All dogs were kept up to date on vaccinations. Same for the cat. No red flags on the applicants chart.
Personal reference: Has known applicant for about 12 years. Knew both Airedales. Describes them as well behaved, well mannered. Never saw an issue with the dogs. It should be noted that personal reference just retired from Pet Smart as a regional pet trainer. Personal reference has 2 dogs currently…used to have 5. Currently has 2 pit bull terriers. Has had labs, Aussie and Aussie-Shepard mix as well. Describes Beth’s mother as steady. Not frail. Should be able to tolerate large dog in the home.
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, ARGI glanced through the application and saw the points you mention and the inconsistency with a fence but it is an apartment.
I would decline without gout further.
On Wed, Mar 16, 2022 at 6:01 PM Kelly Imbody
Hi Ladies,
Pat sent me an app. from a gal in Charlotte. I can’t find her on Facebook ( which is no big deal). When I Google earthed her I came up with a vacant lot. She omitted from her app. question A4 which asks for the name of her landlord/rental agent. She responded N/A when asked for a reference. She’s 25. Lives alone. Works. Initially stated in one section that she’ll be gone 5 hours, then in another section it is 5-6. My experience as a nurse when interviewing patients pre-operatively is that they under report the number of cigarettes they smoke per day and/or how much alcohol they drink per day. I’m thinking this can be extrapolated out to how many hours per day a ‘dale would be left alone. Lastly, the only dog she’s ever had any interaction with is a pit. I have a bad feeling in my gut. I think I should send her my “gentle rejection” letter. But I will do what you all think. I have not as yet contacted her.
Thanks everyone.
Kel(continued from above HV done by Ann Deletski)
Bottom photo:
I took this photo while standing in the same location as the top photo but facing the opposite direction.This home is in a lovely gated community surrounded by farms so the area has a rural feel to it. It is in the foothills of the Appalachians and is therefore quite hilly and forested. There are only 2 homes with year around residents at this time so there is very little traffic. Their home has a small stream running through their front yard between the house and the gravel road.
Suzanne and David currently have a Welsh terrier named Sadie. She looks like she weighs about 20 pounds and I was told she’s 12 years old. She’s actually quite timid and is the sweetest Welsh terrier I have ever seen. I did not attempt to approach her because she was afraid and had her tail down to cover her butt.
I had my Airedale, Ruby, in my Jeep and David asked if they could meet her. I said yes but informed them that I had her for less than two months and that I did not know if she would interact well with Sadie or not. Suzanne held Sadie in her arms but Suzanne was very nervous about the meeting because she had heard that two females don’t usually get along with each other. For the first couple of minutes Ruby seemed enthusiastic about meeting Sadie and Sadie was OK with Ruby smelling her while Suzanne held Sadie but I could feel the tension that Suzanne had because these dogs are both females. Soon after I felt this tension Ruby quietly growled, so I believe Suzanne and David definitely need to have a male dog. Dogs always pick up on the concerns of the people around them.
As you know Suzanne and David had 2 Welsh terriers and their male died sometime within the last 10 months. They believe Sadie would love to have a new brother. Sadie is a sweet girl and I could tell that she is truly loved. They have rescued Welsh terriers in the past and understand what is involved with rescuing a dog.
Sadie has free run of the house and can go into the fenced area through a dog door off of the great room and they also have a lovely porch off of their bedroom that wraps around one side of the house and the dog has access to that space also. Because they have re-homed dogs in the past I did not go over explaining that rehoming a dog is stressful for the dog and that accidents can be expected. I felt Suzanne and David would have been insulted if I had that conversation.
David was extremely excited about meeting my Ruby and told me three or four times how beautiful she is. They have owned one Airedale in the past and currently have one Welsh terrier but I believe they have owned three Welsh terriers past and present. I believe that the care of their next dog will be given by both David and Suzanne and I believe David definitely wants an Airedale and Suzanne is more enthusiastic about getting a Welsh terrier than an Airedale although either is acceptable to her.
David and Suzanne Donovan are lovely people who love their dear Sadie.
I approve Suzanne and David as applicants for Airedale Rescue.
Anne Daletski
March 12, 2022CamanoART@yahoo.con
(828) 450-4962Yesterday I went to the home of Susan and David Donovan for a home evaluation.
Address: 168 Golden Creek Trail
Union Mills, NC 29167
Phone: (312) 618-4302
Email: sdonovan3366@gmail.comThey have a large home of about 2600 ft.² with a very large open kitchen, dining and living great room area. The home interior is very contemporary and has many hard surfaces that are easy to clean. I did not see any carpeting anywhere which is great when you live in an area with the red clay of North Carolina. I am not sure what the flooring material was but it almost looked like marble. The home was absolutely immaculate.
I took a photo of the fenced area that is accessed directly from the home through a dog door. I think this is probably 10 to 12 feet wide and it is as long as their house which is probably 50 feet or more.I explained to Suzanne and David that being a larger dog, an Airedale would need more exercise than their fenced area offers and asked them if they would be willing to take their dog for long walks daily. They said yes they would and described the kind of walk they would take their Airedale on each day and it sounded to me like it would be at least 1 mile and you can see from the photo that this includes walking up and down hills. David especially sounded very excited about the prospect of being able to take his Airedale for a walk every day. He told me where he works (https://www.rutherfordcountync.gov/departments/airport_dept/index.php ). I am familiar with the location. His part-time job is only about 15 minutes from their home so it is realistic for him to have the time to take the dog for a long walk most days.
Good morning!
Suzanne, I’d like to introduce you to Ann. She will be ARG’s volunteer doing your home visit. Ann will be contacting you to schedule the visit.
As a reminder, we ask that both you and David be present for the visit. Ann may opt to bring her Airedale with her.
Should either of you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me.
I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes!!
Warmly and with love for Airedales,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning and thank you Ann!!!
It’s fine to take a friend with you…more eyes and ears!! Also, please feel free to take your ‘dale with you if you’re comfortable doing so.
Please find attached the applicants adoption application, my notes from the phone interview I did with her and a copy of our (ARG) home visit evaluation form. In perusing the HV form, you’ll find upon doing your home visit that not everything applies. Just use this as a guide only. The question you want to be able to answer going forward is…”would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale here?” Yes, we have had HV volunteers submitting their findings that aren’t favorable. This is fine. That is your job…you’re investigating!! We want a ‘dale placement to be safe, nurturing and permanent.
I will introduce to the applicant via a shared email. It is then up to you to contact the applicant and schedule your visit.
Once you’ve completed your visit, jot your notes down (preferably in a Word document as these work better within our internal site) and email them to me.
Here is their contact info:
Suzanne & David Donovan
sdonovan3366@gmail.com
312-618-4302
168 Golden Creek Trail
Union Mills, NC 28167If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. I hope you are enjoying your “new addition”!
Will anxiously await hearing from you and will send separate introduction email shortly to you and applicant.
Again, my thanks in advance!!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071*Ann Daletski asked to do HV
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Suzanne Donovan
2/25/2022Suzanne and David live out in the country…about 1 ½ hours from Charlotte, NC and about an hour E of Asheville, NC.
They have a 2600 sq. ft. ranch home. Back yard is fenced and merges into the mountains.
Suzanne works from home and David is retired but took up a part time job. They have had mostly Welsh Terriers in the past having gotten their last 2 WT’s through a rescue. They have also had and Airedale in the past and are wanting an Airedale preferably, though they are considering another WT. At this juncture I requested that if they did decide/get a WT to please inform ARG.
They currently have a 12 y/o WT female. She doesn’t really engage with other dogs, is very submissive and has no aggressive issues.
Suzanne recently (within the past 10 months) lost her mother, her horse and their male WT.
They have a doggie door and Suzanne states that she realizes that they will need to enlarge the door for an Airedale.
Suzanne and David are very active and enjoy hiking and are looking forward to adding a hiking partner.
They would prefer a male, over the age of 3 but not so old that they’ll soon be without an Airedale. She would like the ‘dale to be through all the “puppy stuff.”VET:
12 y/o WT is up to date with labs, rabies and exam. Tech related that they prefer a more wholistic approach.GROOMER:
Have been clients for 10-12 years. WT’s were groomed monthly. WT’s were spoiled and well kept. Active owners.Hi Tiara,
I want to let you know that we currently have no Airedales available for adoption and just one in foster care that has been spoken for once the “kinks” are worked out.
I am going to put your home visit on hold until our inventory is such that it warrants a volunteer taking the time to do the visit.
I know this is probably very frustrating and we at ARG certainly understand. The silver lining to not having any ‘dales available is that we can surmise that they’re in good homes (fingers crossed).
I would encourage you to look at any other breeds that you may have considered as it could be quite some time before the perfect match is found.
Please let me know your thoughts.
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
Sent from Mail for WindowsTricon Residential is pet-friendly and accepts most dogs, cats, birds, small caged mammals and fish. For the latter, an aquarium may not be larger than a 20-gallon tank, and it will require proof of insurance for the entire term of the lease.
Pets must be licensed and have current vaccinations that are kept current throughout the duration of your lease. Dogs and cats should wear an identification collar tag with the owner’s name, address, and contact information. If your pet were to escape, we want to do everything possible to ensure they are returned home safely.
What Are The Breed Restrictions?
Tricon Residential’s breed restrictions are listed below, however, some city or county ordinances have their own breed restrictions. Therefore, please check your lease for more detailed information specific to your area.The following breeds are prohibited, whether full or mixed breed:
American Pit Bull Terrier
American Staffordshire Terrier
Bull Mastiff
Chow
Doberman
Dogo Argentino
Pit Bull
Presa Canario
Rottweiler
Wolf or Wolf hybrids
Any combination mix of the foregoing breeds, and any other breed or type that Landlord deems to have similar characteristicsTo Whom It May Concern, (jharrod@triconresidential.com)
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group servicing TN, GA, AL and the Carolinas.
Your rental clients, Tiara and Marcus Perry at 12524 Old Timber Rd. Charlotte, NC have expressed interest in adopting an Airedale Terrier through our organization. Before proceeding any further, ARG must be assured that the clients have permission from the rental agent/agency to bring a dog into the home permanently.
Please respond to this email as soon as possible so that we know how to proceed.Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Tiara Perry
February 10, 2022Tiara and her husband Marcus are both teachers and work at the same school. They currently rent, home is located on a corner lot. They are not fenced. One neighbor is fenced and there is no fence along the back or the other side. The frontage road is a suburban neighborhood road…the road at the corner is 4 land and looks as though it could potentially be quite busy, especially during the day. Tiara describes her neighborhood as “walkable, with sidewalks and a lot of dogs.”
Tiara and Marcus both work 8 hour days. They had considered poodles and doodles but have shifted their search to Airedales. They have had no previous pets. They are not allergic but do want a “non-shedder”. They have no sex preference but want a puppy.
She stated that when not at home, the dog would be gated in the mud room.
The dog would sleep in a room off the kitchen that has a window and a bed would be in there. When home the dog would have the run of the house with exception of the man cave and their bedroom.Personal reference: Has known Tiara for 10 years. Personal reference does not have a dog. Describes applicant as “amazing, caring, loving nurturing person.” Relates that applicant would give you the shirt off her back. Describes applicant’s spouse as “faithful; puts a lot of thought and logic into decisions. Is careful and calculated.”
Impression: They would probably be good for and older/mature/trained ‘dale. They are gone 8 hours. They have no dog experience, much less experience with an Airedale. We discussed the rarity of puppies coming into rescue and the expectations of rescue i.e. time, patience, consistency, love and did I say patience?! These folks will need the perfect ‘dale.
I will reach out to the rental agent re: permissibility of a dog.Hi Tiara,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m with Airedale Rescue Group. I have your application, have texted you, so thought I’d email you as your voice mail is full. If you’d like to pursue this further, please contact me at 219-628-0071 in the early evening.
Regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good afternoon ! We just completed the home visit for the Hayes. Lovely couple who live in rural Georgia. Quiet street with fenced in yard. The minute we pulled into the drive we knew they were good as they have a big wooden planter with an Airedale on it. David rang the doorbell and told them we could meet them in the back yard as we had both of our dogs with us, they insisted we come inside and take the dogs off their leashes. They loved on both dogs and allowed them the run of their home. They are very much dog people. The new Airedale will even have its own recliner in the family room! We have no concerns and highly recommend them. We were there for an hour and they were constantly petting our dogs. I hope you find them a perfect match soon! They are very eager.
Suzanne Spatz
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