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Home Visit via ZOOM
Kimberly Frazier
1/24/22Kimberly lives in the “boondocks” so she set up a ZOOM home visit…she didn’t have the Facetime app.
Her home is small, 4 rooms on just over an acre. She introduced me to to 2 Shih-Zous, Basil and Maggie. They were very cute. There are dog beds throughout the home. Her back porch is small and has a doggie gate so that Basil and Maggie can be outside on the porch. The front porch is fairly close to the road…a rural 2 lane highway that Kim says can be a little busy in the morning and then again in the afternoon during “rush hour”, though the town of Sparta is about 5 miles away and has one stop light!
She has just over an acre, rural semi-wooded, unfenced. It looks like heaven for a dog. She states that though Basil and Maggie are fine off leash in the back yard, if she brings in a new dog all would be on leash until trustworthiness and training prevail because of the pack mentality!
Her home looked lived in and welcoming. According to her personal reference she is very attentive to her 2 Shih-Zous and brings them into town with her all the time.
I couldn’t see any reason to not approve her.Holly Schoenfeld agreed to HV per Christina. Christina to make arrangements/intros. No need to speak with personal ref. per Christina.
(personal ref. recently lost her Mother)Good morning again and thank you for your quick reply!
Suzanne, I have attached the application and my notes from the phone interview. Also, the HV guide for your use should you feel you need it.
I’ll introduce you to the applicant via a shared email. ARG asks that everyone living in the home be present for the home visit if at all possible, and I’ll mention that in the shared email as well. With Covid still rearing it’s ugly head, please follow whatever precautions you both feel comfortable with.
Once you’ve completed your home visit, just jot the highpoints down and email them to me. As you know, the $64,000.00 question we want answered is “would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale with these folks?”
Please feel free to take your ‘dale with you if you’d like too!
Again, my most sincere thanks for your help Suzanne. I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes. Please reach out to me if you’ve any questions or concerns.Applicant info:
Nancy Hayes
teacherhayes@yahoo.com
678-876-5880
225 Meadows Dr.
Lutherville, GAKindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning Stephanie,
Please accept my apology for not getting back to you sooner. I’m on vacation in FL for 2 months and our rental has had major internet issues. I just got back up online this morning after almost 2 weeks without…argh!!!!
Anyway, I checked ARG’s internal board and your application and home visit are all up to date.
Keep an eye on our website as well as our Facebook site for available/possible ‘dales. We cull through the list of approved applicants on our end. The goal (yours and ours) is to make the perfect placement. Sometimes it take a while. If you see a ‘dale that “speaks to you” reach out!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning David and Suzanne,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I’m hoping you’ll be able and willing to help us with a home visit for some folks in Lutherville, GA.
If this is something you’d be willing to do, please let me know as you’re my “plan A” and I don’t have a plan B! I work closely with Christina Prange, Jackie Cash and Pat Hairston in the placement of our rescued Airedales.
I hoping that you’ll help and I anxiously await your reply.
Thank you for your consideration.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071David and Suzanne Spatz
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Nancy Hayes
January 11, 2021Per Google Earth, Nancy lives in a ranch home. There is a chain link fence noticeable. The neighborhood appears to be rural. One street that ends in a cul-de-sac. Large wooded area extends behind all homes.
She states that her neighborhood is small and just outside of the town of Lutherville. They have one acre of property. Lutherville has one stop light. Nearby is the GA Girl Scout camp.
Nancy is a retired teacher, but continues to sub 1-2 days/week. This would require her to be gone about 8 hours but she stated that she was able to come home at lunch time. Her husband works 4 days per week. They had an Airedale named “Gooch” whom died at the age of 7 in October of 2021. Nancy said the necropsy showed a heart attack. They got Gooch as a puppy from Newpoint Kennels in Plains, GA. They have no family in the area. Gooch went to the “Dog House” for boarding and grooming.
She related that she took Gooch to school with her. They took him on trips.
They currently have a deposit on a puppy with the same breeder with anticipation of getting a puppy around May 2022. She did state however that the breeder…Frank Freeman of Newpoint Kennels, Plains, GA is in his 80’s; has just 2 dogs left so she’s not sure if a litter will happen. She has no sex preference but would prefer a young adult…age 1-3.
I told Nancy that I’d go ahead and make arrangements for a HV, but that if/when she found out that they were going to get a puppy to please let me know. She agreed.Personal reference:
Has known applicant for 13 years. Personal reference has had an Airedale in the past but now has a Standard Poodle. In talking with this gal I got the impression that she was lazy. She said she had offered her dog to Nancy after they lost Gooch, but Nancy declined. She said that Gooch started out “rough”. Jumping etc. Gooch loved everyone. They took him to obedience training. The Hayes used positive, firm reinforcement. Reference said she would love to be adopted by Nancy. (I can see why as this reference doesn’t have the motivation to work with the dog…who would give their dog away?!!!?)Vet:
The vet tech I spoke with didn’t know Gooch, but she put me on hold and asked the other techs about the Hayes. She said that all of the techs said that “they took good care of Gooch.” They were “very good owners.” He was up to date on everything. No red flags to report.Hi Christina,
I have internet for the time being! I’m not sure where we left this but Georgia will/does need a home visit and if you want to contact Holly that would be great or forward her contact to me…whatever you prefer. Georgia’s personal reference had a death in the family and Georgia requested that I wait a couple of weeks to contact this gal…it was her mother that passed away. So I though I’d wait until the 1st of the month to chat with her. Let me know if you think the HV should wait until I’ve spoken with the personal reference or if we can get the HV ball rolling now. Thanks Christina!
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From: Christina Prange
Sent: Sunday, January 9, 2022 12:32 PM
To: Kelly ARG
Subject: Georgia RobinsonHi Kel,
I think this person is ready for a HV, right. She lives near an adopter named Hollie Schoenfeld who has adopted 2 dale’s from us over the years. Do you want me to ask Hollie if she can HV. ChristinaSpoke with Vet’s staff. Cockapoo was not euthanized with them. Applicant is regular client with 14 y/o cat. Cat is up to date on all vaccines. Good client. No red flags on chart.
**Will wait per applicants request to speak with personal reference d/t death in family…(shooting for end of month.)
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Georgia Robinson
January 7, 2022Georgia and her husband live in a Townhouse. The neighborhood consists of about 20 townhomes, has a small dog walking area. The neighborhood backs up to a residential neighborhood consisting of single dwellings and this she said is where she would walk a dog as she and her husband walk here as well. Peachtree St. she said is very busy and she stated that she would never walk a dog out by this street as the “cars whizz by.” They have family close by and walk the back way vs out by Peachtree St. There is no fence though she does say that their neighborhood is gated.
Georgia’s parents live about 5 min. away. Their 30 yr. old son may be moving back in with them…he is on the Autism spectrum and works until about 11 am each day. Georgia works part time as an RN…2 days one week, 3 days the next. She also has a gentleman that takes care of her cat when needed and would use him to take care of a dog if they had to leave it.
Georgia’s husband also works part time.
Their 1 dog was an Airedale…put down at age 8 due to kidney cancer. Since then they have had: Giant Schnauzer, Yorkie, and most recently a Cockapoo. She states they aren’t in a hurry. Want it to be a good fit. Georgia relates that she would prefer to rescue and that her husband said the only rescue he would consider would be an Airedale.
They would prefer a younger dog…puppy to a “couple of years”. Though she stated on the application no sex preference she did say maybe a “female, because aren’t they smaller?” She did state that temperament would be most important. They have a 14 y/o cat. Also an 8 mo. old grandson, though not certain how often they see him.
They have never rescued before. I explained that from ARG’s end, placement goal is the “perfect fit/family.”Hey Christina,
I met Anne Daletski yesterday. She’s delightful and would be a wonderful adopter of a dale in need. She’s very knowledgeable about the breed. She has a psychology background and has actually worked with dogs with problems and been able to resolve those problems through training. Her set up is great with a large fenced yard and a big front porch. Heaven for a dog. The house is great and Buddy is clearly a valued member of the family.
Possibly the only thing I really need to tell you to get her approved is that her dog Buddy was diagnosed with cancer 9 months ago at age 11. The treatment option was grueling and I wouldn’t have put an older dale through it either. The vet said if they did the aggressive treatment, Buddy might live 6-9 months. They opted for holistic treatment at great expense to them. And the result is Buddy is living his best life as a senior dog. He’s affectionate, active, able to defend the palace while making friends with the Fed Ex driver. Buddy is such a sweet old man. I loved meeting him. He isn’t on death’s door – he’s such a happy dale. And it has been 9 months.
Thanks for sending me on a visit. I really, really enjoyed it. I’m happy to help in other ways – we are so appreciative of the dogs we’ve gotten from rescue groups. Pic of Eddie attached.
Merry Christmas!
Susan
sharper3026@gmail.comAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Melissa Woolf
11/16/2021Melissa and her husband live in a suburban, heavily wooded area. The home is brick and the backyard has a wrought iron fence. (per Google Earth)
They currently have a 1 ½ year old mixed breed female, named Annie. They put their Wheaton Terrier down about a year ago. They have also had a Schnoodle and 2 Lhaso Apsos in the past. They want a bigger dog and are very interested in the Airedale. Melissa noted that she has rescued in the past, most recently their current dog, Annie. Annie goes to Doggie Day Care once a week, was in several foster homes before they adopted/rescued her. Apparently Annie was hit by a car, and spent time in multiple foster homes during recovery. She relates that she is very friendly with other dogs. Annie would like a playmate.
Melissa works from home and will not be returning to the office. Her husband travels for his job throughout the Carolinas and Va.
Preferences are 3 years or younger. No sex preference. She is not considering other breeds. She has contacted ATRA as she stated that they seem to have dogs, whereas ARG…not so much. She expressed a desire to speak with the foster of any dog that they would be considered for.Vet: Annie is up to date on all vaccinations. There is nothing untoward noted on her chart.
Personal reference: Has known Melissa for 4-5 years. Has 2 mixed breed himself. States Annie is well adjusted and playful. Follows basic commands and is very friendly. He could not comment on training/discipline habits of Melissa, but did state that Annie seems to mind.Thank you sooooo very much Susan! I will add this to their forum in the morning & let them know they’re approved. My Amos is one of the 100 lb’ers!!!🐾. I wish you the happiest of Holidays!!
Warmly,
Kelly
Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 6, 2021, at 15:41, crosby846 (null)
Hi Kelly,
I just did the visit with Melissa and her husband. Their house will be great for an Airedale. They have a huge fenced backyard. They have a very dog friendly home. Very open and not a lot of stuff that can be broken. They currently have a mixed breed dog (about 45 lbs) so the are used to having dogs. They did have two but had to put one down due to age. They actually use the same vet as we do. Also we are friends with their next door neighbors and they told us that Melissa watches their dog when they are out of town.
The dog will be crated when they are out of the house but only then. Melissa works from home so that amount of time would be small. Their current dog occasionally goes to camp bow wow for fun.
I think they would be a fine Airedale family. One thing I did tell them that seemed to surprise them a bit was that Airedale’s can be as large as 100 lbs (though most are not). I do think they would like a standard size (60 lb ish).
Let me know if there is anything else you need to know.
SusanSent from my iPhone
On Nov 18, 2021, at 12:56 PM, crosby846 (null)
Thanks Kelly,
I will reach out to her in a day or two. She live in the next neighborhood over from mine and I know several people in that neighborhood. I actually know someone on her street.
I will be great to have more Airedale’s near by.
Susan
Sent from my iPhoneHi Susan,
My thanks for taking this home visit on! Please find attached Annie’s application to ARG and the notes from my phone interview. She seems really sweet and is considering helping ARG as a volunteer in the future. Her ‘dale has cancer & prognosis isn’t good. She doesn’t want to bring another dog in while she still has this ‘dale, but wants to be ready. I’ll introduce you both via email, reiterating what Christina suggested re: Covid precautions and will leave that between the 2 of you when you make contact and schedule. Once you’ve completed the home visit, just jot your notes down and send them to me. Please reach out to me with any questions or concern. Again, many thanks in advance and Happy Holidays!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
Sent from Mail for WindowsFrom: Christina Prange
Sent: Saturday, December 18, 2021 10:56 AM
To: Susan Harper
Cc: kevnkell@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Airedale Home Visit in Union Mills, NCLook at Eddie. That tail! He has an undocked tail? I bet it’s expressive.
Christina Prange
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Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.comOn Friday, December 17, 2021, 5:37 PM, Susan Harper
Hi Kelly – Nice to meet you over email. I am happy to arrange this home visit whenever you give me the go-ahead. Christina, I understand what you are asking me to do and I am happy to do so. We’ve had a couple of these visits in the past. Just let me know the next steps…A couple photos of our current dale Ed attached for your entertainment. He’s one of the best dogs ever!
Susan
828-337-3026On Fri, Dec 17, 2021 at 3:13 PM Christina Prange
Hi Susan & Kelly – I wanted to introduce you two. Kelly is our ARG application volunteer who lives in NC on the coast and Susan is our ARG volunteer & adopter who lives on the other side of NC in the mountains! Susan has graciously agreed to home visit the applicant who lives in Union Mills. When Kelly interviewed her, she had a dale who had cancer so I don’t know what the status is of her old guy.Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Kimberly Frazier
12/18/2021
Kimberly lives alone. She has one acre, no fence. She is on a road that connects to a highway. The property appears very rural according to Google Earth. She has a 5 yr. and an 8 yr. old Shih-Zous. She wants a dog that she can hike with. Kimberly grew up with an Airedale named “Lady” whom her family adopted/rescued at the age of about 1 she thinks. She moved to Sparta about 1 year ago but continues to vet in Greensboro where she moved from. Her daughter lives in Greensboro and Kimberly said “it’s no big deal to go to the vet there as I have a lot of reasons to go to Greensboro.” Her daughter will take care of the dogs if she can’t take them with her, but Kimberly relates that she always tries to get an Airbnb that will take dogs. She will take care of her boxer-lab mix if/when daughter goes out of town.
Kimberly would prefer a female as she feels that her male Shih-zou would get along better with a female. Basil takes “a while to warm up” to other dogs. Kimberly took a grooming class so that she could groom her Shih-zous, but says that they go to the groomer for nails and once a year to the groomer for a full spa treatment in between home grooms.
Kimberly works from home…has always worked from home so there is no possibility of returning to the office. She is in recruiting for Cone Health.
We discussed the possibility of a Facetime/Zoom home visit as she is out in the boonies! Discussed Covid precautions if a home visit is done due to the recent uptick in cases.
She isn’t considering any other breeds. She is aware that costs could exceed the $900 she put on application due to unplanned visits. The female (8 yr. old) was a therapy dog and is very comfortable around other dogs, cats, people etc.Personal reference: Has known Kimberly since she moved to Sparta just about a year ago. Reference owns a gallery. States that Kimberly has done a “fabulous job of introducing herself to the community.” She relates that the folks of Sparta feel that “she is a wonderful addition to their small mountain town.” She relates that Kimberly loves her dogs. She takes them everywhere with her and it’s obvious that she takes good care of them. Reference says that when watching her interact with the dogs that she “seems very mindful of them.” She describes the dogs as well behaved. They interact well with other dogs, she hasn’t witnessed any aggressive behavior. Reference states that she hasn’t been to applicant’s home, but is going next week. She relates that she does know that she has 2 cats that are inside/outside cats. That if it gets cold, she makes sure she has the litter box ready etc. Reference cannot think of any reason that applicant should not be considered. Applicant made no reference to her cats when we spoke.
Vet: Both Maggie and Basil are up to date on all shots/vaccinations. Applicant purchases flea/tick and heart worm prevention about every 6 months. Both are due for wellness check in May of 2022. No behavior flags or otherwise on chart.
On Dec 18, 2021, at 12:49 PM, Susan Harper
Hi Anne and Kelly,
Thanks for connecting us Kelly.
Anne, I really look forward to meeting you and Buddy! In addition to our love of Airedales, It sounds like we have art in common. I just retired from running an arts organization and am looking forward to getting back into drawing and painting.
I’m not sure what this time of year is like for you but my husband Bob and I are staying home until the 28th of December and then we are heading to FL to visit his 95 year old mother – returning on January 3rd. I am totally open to coming before we go or waiting until after we return.
You are welcome to call me or text me at 828-337-3026. I’ve put your name/number in my phone so I won’t mistake your call for an expired car warranty call!
Looking forward to it,
Susan
On Sat, Dec 18, 2021 at 11:21 AM Kelly Imbody
Good morning Anne and Susan,
Anne, Susan has graciously agreed to do your home visit. She will be in contact with you to get that scheduled, so check your SPAM folder and/or text messages. With the surge in Covid cases, we are asking that you both take whatever precautions you are comfortable with. It is up to you both as to whether you would like the visit to include the interior of the home. It is totally fine to just do the outside. We want to know that an Airedale would be safe…fence in good repair as well as gates if you’re fenced, neighborhood, yard etc.
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me with any concerns and/or questions. I wish you both a healthy New Year as well as a Merry Christmas. I’ll be anxious to hear how it goes.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
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