[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good evening – thank you for your response. I have spoken with my fiancé regarding Daisy’s health care and she is up-to-date on everything. She goes to the vet annually for a check up and is not due for any vaccines until next month when her rabies vaccine will become due. She is never boarded, so she has never had a Bordetella vaccine. The Parvo vaccines are optional, and she is past the age where Parvo is a concern. My fiancé would had to have taken her to the vet every year so that she could get her prescription for the Revolution flea/tick/heartworm medication. I can assure you that Daisy and all of our other animals have been very well cared for. I’m not sure why you received the information from the vet that was inaccurate. We can give them a call and get it straightened out if that will help. Thank you.
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good afternoon Robert,

Airedale Rescue Group has received your application. Upon contacting your veterinarian it was brought to our attention that Daisy Mae is past due dating back to 2018 with routine/preventative tests and/or vaccinations.

It is our sincere desire to place our rescued Airedales in the best possible forever home with the best possible family that will provide them with the care they need and deserve. At this juncture, Airedale Rescue Group cannot in good conscience pursue your application further.

Sincerely,
Airedale Rescue Group

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

From: Lori Nelson
To: Christina Prange
Cc: Kelly ARG
Sent: Tue, Jul 20, 2021 7:29 pm
Subject: Re: Home Visit for ARG
I did the home visit this evening. I think the right Airedale would be a great addition to this family. They have a large backyard, that being said. Part of their fence is a reinforced split rail ( with farm fencing, the little square wire that comes in a round roll at the home improvement store. ) it is about 3 or 4 foot. So if the dale is a know climber, or a Houdini, I do not think the fence would hold it. ( there are neighbors dogs on the other side) not in the fence, but chickens were walking around another neighbors yard.
The dog they have is well taken care of, and looks happy. The chickens do not seem to bother it at all!
On another side note, Kim the mom said that she and the kids had allergies to some dogs, which is why they wanted a dale. They do not seem to have have had issues with their previous dogs, or with Ralph( their airedoodle). Another thing I noted is that on their application they stated the dog had run of the house, and the dog will have limited access. the upstairs is blocked off, as well as the kitchen.
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Donna Zurenko-Green
7/15/2021

Donna apparently has adopted from ARG in the past having adopted Dixie in 2011. They had her for 4 years before she died of “old age.” Her home appears to be on a cul-de-sac, is not fenced; neighbors are not fenced and a wooded area behind the back yard. (per Google Earth).
Both Donna and her husband Bryan work outside the home. They are gone for 8-9 hours per day. They currently have a rescue Boxer-mix, male, neutered age 2-3 years old. They found him dumped along the road, skin and bones, so took him in. “Baxter” plays well with other dogs. Donna’s daughter has a Parsons Jack Russell and step daughter has 2 dogs (rescues). Family lives close by in the Belmont area so they see each other fairly frequently. They have a 2 year old granddaughter that they see about every 2-3 weeks.
Donna also had a Welshie in the past. I asked her how she kept the Airedale and Welshie in the yard with it not being fenced. She said that they just stayed with her…off leash in the yard. She didn’t leave them out alone.
If the adopted dog is not a chewer and can handle long periods alone…8-9 hours, the dog would have the run of the house. Otherwise, crated for 8-9 hours.
My misgivings regarding this interview are: they are gone a LOOOOOOONG time every day. Will the ‘dale get enough exercise? They aren’t fenced which isn’t a deal breaker, but factoring in the length of time alone…

Vet: Baxter was seen about 1 month ago for skin problems. Up to date with everything. Spoke to vet directly. He stated that “she can’t handle her dog.” I tried to get him to elaborate he just said that “the dog wasn’t unruly…it was mostly her.” (?)
Personal reference: has known applicant for a long time. Describes applicant as “good dog momma.” She loves Baxter and describes Baxter as a sweetheart. Baxter loves grand dog “Henry”. Baxter likes to sit in her lap and is well-behaved. Personal reference has Great Dane.

*Christina Prange has deferred the HV since Donna is a prior adopter with ARG.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good Afternoon Paul and Susan,

Hope all is well with you both.

Would Wednesday afternoon be a good time for a home visit?

Thanks for letting me know.

Pat Hairston
ARG Volunteer

On Tue, Jul 6, 2021 at 10:30 AM Kelly Imbody wrote:

Good morning Paul and Susan,

I was finally able to speak with Ben. Between an initial bad connection, a call from his Boss and then the 4th….we’re ready to go!

I’d like to introduce you both to Pat Hairston. She will be in touch with you to schedule a home visit. As a reminder, we ask that both you and Susan (Ellie too!) be present for the visit. Pat may opt to bring on of her ‘dales with her.

Check your spam, etc. so that you’re able to connect.
Let me know if you’ve any questions/concerns. I’ll be anxious to hear how it went!

Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Eugene Paul Richards
6/24/2021

Paul and his wife Susan have a 3 year old Airedale named Ellie. They recently moved to Wilmington, NC from NJ. They have had Ellie since she was 8 weeks old, having gotten her from an Amish breeder in Lancaster, PA. (my experience with the Amish in Northern Indiana is that the vast majority of them breed for the money…small scale puppy mills regardless of breed). Their daughter is in upstate NY and also has an Airedale. This is where/when Paul and Susan had their first exposure to the breed.
From our conversation, I gleaned that Ellie is a big part of their lives. Paul is retired and Susan works as a dental assistant. They have been in Wilmington for about a month and a half, are renting a Townhome in Beau Rivage. There are 2 dogs parks in their complex and Paul says that practically everyone has a dog there. They have a small fenced area at their residence. Ellie goes everywhere with them stating that she even has a bed in the truck and has the run of the house. Paul describes her as “laid back and likes to be pampered.” Their daughter in NY works from home and is their go to for dog sitting and she will bring her ‘dale to them if she travels.
Paul and Susan have a pet rabbit. Ellie is good with the rabbit though they are always supervised and there is a pen/play pen always between the rabbit and Ellie. This needs to be considered when placing a ‘dale with them.
They would prefer a female up to the age of 3.
They are currently looking for a home, but Paul stated that with the way the housing market is right now that they’re not in a hurry.
I attempted to reach out to their vet…Banfield. Was on hold for 15 minutes. Will try again. Also need to speak to groomer and personal ref.

• Groomer: (this was in Aberdeen, NJ as she has only been to Wolfgang’s Bakery & Grooming in Wrightsville Beach once) note on chart stated that she was sent home 11/2020 for aggressive behavior. I called the applicant back and asked him regarding this & he stated that they nicked her nail.
• Vet: up to date on all vaccinations, flea/tick and heart worm. Only note on chart is that she doesn’t like her nails clipped.
Called applicant and requested personal reference not be a relative. He will get back to me. In mean time, am waiting to hear from personal reference listed on application which is their daughter.
• Spoke with daughter. She currently has Airedale and she gets along with Ellie. Daughter introduced the Richard’s to the breed. She works from home so is the go to for pet sitting.
• Spoke with 2nd personal reference. Has known applicants for 15 years. “They are animal people. In fact, Paul loves dogs more than he does people.” He said there is no reason why they shouldn’t be considered. They would like a playmate for Ellie.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

frazzled_mom@mindspring.com; guyhutcherson@yahoo.com

Good evening Lori and Guy,

I’d like to virtually introduce you to each other. Guy, Lori is a volunteer with ARG and will be contacting you to schedule your home visit. As a reminder, we’d like everyone living in the home to be present for the visit. Lori may opt to bring her Airedale with her. If you’ve any questions, please feel free to contact me. I’m anxious to see how it goes!

Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Kelly,

I wanted to circle back with you and let you know that Jon (my partner) and I visited Erin Lamb and family yesterday. They were a very nice family, and we had no concerns with anyone’s demeanor or personality. Erin seemed like a fun and very caring person. Her husband had the kids at the neighborhood pool when we arrived, and they came right to the house to meet us. Everyone was very good with our dogs. The kids were not afraid of their size – came up to them gently to pet them, etc. The little boy (with the sensory disorder) even went and got a tennis ball to see if they wanted to play and tossed the ball for them in the house a little bit.

I asked them both about working and how long the dog would typically be home alone. They both work very close to where they live so they can get home pretty quickly for a lunch or to let the dog out. She mentioned that she is actually supposed to only be working part-time but just had had to work more than she prefers lately (closer to full-time but nothing crazy), and he said he actually works from home periodically. The vet they use is literally right down the road outside of their subdivision.

No concerns about the inside of their home – everything looked what I would describe as “lived-in clean.” They have either wood or laminate flooring which I think works good for dogs (it does for mine). The bedrooms are upstairs, so she had described that one of them would sometimes sleep downstairs with their older dog or they would carry him up because he was used to sleeping with them. They do have one older cat, and it was hanging out on the porch in a chair when we arrived. My crazy dogs did not seem to bother him/her.

They have a great backyard – I was surprised at the size of their backyard for that subdivision. However, the “fence” definitely needs to be addressed – or until then, they would just make sure to keep their dog on a leash. You had mentioned there were sections down, but honestly, most of the fence was non-existent (there was a gate up and maybe a couple of sections, but it needs more than a couple of gaps closed). She did mention it though and said they were looking at options due to price of lumber. Erin mentioned that she may do something similar to her neighbors and put up wooden posts with wire (it’s hard to describe, but it was almost like a thicker, mesh-like wire). They also have a nice covered patio/porch with a ceiling fan and a tile-like floor. It would be a nice, cooler place for the dogs to lay outside! Their home is in a subdivision off of a semi-busy street but they are not very close to the entrance, which is good.

I would recommend them for approval. The only potential issue would be the fence, so I would just say that they should either address that or just commit to keeping their dog on a leash until they are able to properly secure some space. One thing she said that was notable when she was talking about caring for her older pet… She said, “We would’ve done anything. Just like I teach my kids, we do not quit or give up on anything.”

I hope this helps and that it gives you the information you need. If you have any questions, please let me know!

Thanks,
Doug

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good morning Doug, Erin & Kevin,

I’d like to introduce you to each other. Doug will be contacting you to schedule the home visit. As a reminder, we ask that everyone plan to be home for the visit. Doug may opt to bring his Airedale with him. Please check your spam if you don’t hear from him.
If you’ve any questions or concerns, please contact me. I’m looking forward to hearing how it went!

Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good morning Doug,

I can’t thank you enough in advance for agreeing to do the home visit for ARG. I have attached the application, my notes from the phone interview including notes from personal reference & vet. Also attached is the home visit guide…just use as a guide, no need to fill out completely as some items will not/don’t apply. The bottom line question of import is: would you feel comfortable leaving your ‘dale with these folks?

Please feel free to take your ‘dale with you as this sometimes provides valuable insight re: interactions. I have told them that we want everyone home for the home visit, and will reiterate this in my shared email to both you and them when I introduce you to each other “virturally.” You may want to remind them of same when you speak with them to schedule the visit. Their fence bears looking at closely. When you’ve completed your visit, just jot down your notes/findings/impressions and email them to me.

Please don’t feel you need to rush to do this…maybe try to complete it at your convenience within the next month or so.

If you’ve any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I anxiously await hearing from you regarding the visit. A short introductory email will follow this one. Please find below the “vitals” on these folks. Again, many, many thanks Doug.

Erin & Kevin Lamb
865-254-4290
kevinanderin.lamb@gmail.com
10810 Gable Run Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37931-2170

Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good morning Doug,

I can’t thank you enough in advance for agreeing to do the home visit for ARG. I have attached the application, my notes from the phone interview including notes from personal reference & vet. Also attached is the home visit guide…just use as a guide, no need to fill out completely as some items will not/don’t apply. The bottom line question of import is: would you feel comfortable leaving your ‘dale with these folks?

Please feel free to take your ‘dale with you as this sometimes provides valuable insight re: interactions. I have told them that we want everyone home for the home visit, and will reiterate this in my shared email to both you and them when I introduce you to each other “virturally.” You may want to remind them of same when you speak with them to schedule the visit. Their fence bears looking at closely. When you’ve completed your visit, just jot down your notes/findings/impressions and email them to me.

Please don’t feel you need to rush to do this…maybe try to complete it at your convenience within the next month or so.

If you’ve any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I anxiously await hearing from you regarding the visit. A short introductory email will follow this one. Please find below the “vitals” on these folks. Again, many, many thanks Doug.

Erin & Kevin Lamb
865-254-4290
kevinanderin.lamb@gmail.com
10810 Gable Run Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37931-2170

Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Erin Lamb

Erin and Kevin Lamb have 2 children ages 8 and 6. Their son Hayes has a “sensory disorder” (this was disclosed to me via the personal reference). They own their home. Back yard is currently fenced however Erin admits that “it is older, not in the best shape and sections are down.” She relates that due to the high cost of lumber, they haven’t pursues getting it fixed but that if a dog were placed with them “they would make it work.” Their POA says that the fence portion seen from the road must be wood.
Erin grew up with a Welsh Terrier. She and her husband just put their 15 y/o female Lab down last August. They are not currently looking at other breeds as they like the Terrier personality but that Kevin prefers bigger dogs. They currently have a cat. The cat is both inside and outside, so the adopted ‘dale needs to be good with cats. The cat got along well with their Lab.
They both work outside the home and are gone for 8 hours/day. Erin drops the kids at school and then picks them up. So the ‘dale would be alone all day. Their cat is microchipped and they would plan on chipping the ‘dale.
They would prefer a puppy/young adult. I discussed with Erin that A: we seldom get puppies and B: that since they are gone all day, a puppy would probably not be a good idea what with the amount of training and time required. By the same token they do not want a Senior dog. She agreed. We discussed at length the needs of rescues and she seemed to be well aware of and understand same.

I spoke with her personal reference and received a glowing report. Reference has 2 rescues and she is well versed in the needs of bringing a rescue into the home. I asked her to reiterate that to Erin so that she understands fully the need to place a dog in the perfect place. Reference has known clients for 4 years and are good friends/neighbors. She describes Shelby the Lab as an “amazing old pup” and stated that she was one of their own. They were devastated at having to put her down. She was a family member. She lived and did everything with them. The kids adored her, the in-laws adored her. Reference feels that with Erin and Kevin having to deal with a child on “the spectrum” that they are more aware and tuned in to needs/behaviors and feels they would be great bringing a rescue into the family.
Vet also gave a positive report. Shelby was current on all vaccinations and preventatives. Cat is up to date as well. No red flags to report.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Thank you Laura. I’d say the ball is in her court, right? If she’s interested she can contact you. Thank you for being willing to help ARG!! Enjoy the long weekend!
Best,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
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On May 29, 2021, at 11:49, Laura Kjeldsen wrote:
Update-We still haven’t met. She had to go out of town. I cannot do this Tuesday and asked for other dates she was available, but never heard.
Laura
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On May 23, 2021, at 11:58 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:

Great! Will be anxious to hear how it goes!! Kelly

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

5/25/2021
I went to Joe’s to check out his fence. All that remains for him to do is create a stairway (3 or 4 steps) from the covered deck out to the yard. The fence is at least 5 ft. tall, wood & without ability to see through the slats. It appears secure. The yard itself is VERY small. There is a nice sized covered deck that connects (or will) to the yard. I clarified his work hours…8-10 hours per day that the ‘dale would be alone. He’s not sure if he could take the ‘dale with him to work. He drives a truck. The ‘dale, if he got one would need to be ok alone for 8-10 hours.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

ARG Home Visit
Marisa and Ed Hottat
342 Fish Creek Ct.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
973-906-9294

HV Volunteer: Valerie Perry

Home: Suburban, immaculate home.
New construction, laminate floors, some antiques and nicely appointed with area rugs and comfortable furniture.
Accommodations: They plan for the pup to have access throughout the house. No crate planned. They are home a lot and don’t plan to leave the pup unattended. The HOA won’t allow fencing. They plan to use a tie-out stake only when they’re in the back with the dog.
Children: One adult daughter. The grandkids are 5 and 6.
These are very nice people who seem to be ideal candidates.
Lifestyle compromises: Yes. They have a plan if something were to happen to them.
No other pets.
Owner interaction with other pets: Like family. Dog will play an extremely large role in applicants lives. Applicant has never owned more that one dog at a time. Applicants are prepared for increased work, expense and commotion.
Applicants are 100% committed. Regarding owner’s responses to good and bad behaviors…HV volunteer states that they really had good answers. They do not demand perfection or have unreasonable expectations. Applicants appear to know basic training techniques.
Discussed stress of re-homing. Probable training accidents etc. and reaction to behavior issues. Applicants stated that they are prepared for this.
Additional information: Lots of space. They plan on having 2 dog beds. HV volunteer would feel comfortable leaving her own ‘dale with the applicant. They really understand and love Airedales. I think they will not take any risks at all. I believe this will be a safe and healthy environment for an ADT.
Concerns: Lack of fencing but I think they can figure it out.
Recommend approval of applicant(s).

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