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5/14/2021
Personal reference:
I spoke with the Hottat’s reference. They have known each other for about 20 years when the Hottat’s moved to the US from Australia. Personal reference knew Toby. He was a good dog, well-disciplined. Reference stated that Ed walked Toby all the time. They took good care of him and they loved him. She could see no reason not to adopt to them.Airedale Rescue Group
Marisa Hottat Phone Interview
May 10, 2021
Marisa and Ed have been without an Airedale for approximately 8-10 years. They got “Toby” from a breeder in Australia as a puppy. They have been in Summerville, SC for about 2 years and NJ prior to that and then obviously Australia. They had to put Toby down when he was just under 10 years old due to a blood dyscrasia. They live in a large neighborhood, 2 houses down from the cul-de-sac. The neighborhood has a large man-made lake. There are gators in the lake, though Marisa says that she hasn’t see one in quite a while. Dogs are not allowed to swim in the lake. There is a dog park in the neighborhood. Their children and grandchildren live nearby and visit frequently…”a few times a week.” The grandchildren are ages 5 and 6. So, the adopted Airedale must be good with children as well as cats as the grandchildren have 2 cats and this is where the ‘dale would stay when Marisa and Ed are out of town/vacation.
Marisa and Ed are retired, so the ‘dale would spend minimal time alone. They plan to allow the adoptive ‘dale to have the run of the house. Toby was not crate trained and Marisa doesn’t plan on crate training. I explained to her that sometimes the dog prefers a crate if they have been crate trained and that this is considered their “den” or safe place. She related that she understood, would acquiesce if necessary realizing that this may be what the ‘dale needs. She still sounded very hesitant, saying she would have to ask her husband.
They want a male. “My husband wants a male.” They would consider a ‘dale age 1-3 years old. They don’t want a special needs Airedale. It would need to be well-adjusted as it needs to be good with cats and small children.
These folks want the perfect Airedale if one exists! They aren’t looking at other breeds and I did tell them they may have quite a wait. I have put in a call to the personal reference.Laura,
Thank you! She is in Acworth, GA. I’ve attached the phone interview and her application along with the home visit form that you can use as a guide. The bottom line remember is the $64,000.00 question: “Would you leave your ‘dale with these folks without any reservations whatsoever?”
Here’s her contact info:
Stephanie Campbell & Joseph Hurst
4104 Glenaire Way, Acworth, GA
steph.campbell22@gmail.com
404-510-3411
I’ll send you both an email re-introducing you & you may schedule at your convenience. You can call me with your findings or send me a brief write up of your visit…whatever is easier for you. Again, many thanks and I’ll await hearing from you!Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Hi Laura,
We last corresponded in August when you graciously agreed to do a home visit for ARG on a gal by the name of Stephanie Campbell. After the two of you spoke, it was determined that transporting Airedales in need would be most appropriate considering what she had going on in her life…planning a wedding, moving etc.
Stephanie recently reached back out to ARG and she is ready to adopt. Would you be willing to do her home visit…”again”!?
Please let me know of your decision so that I know how to proceed. As you know, ARG relies heavily on our vast network of past adopters, supporters and all lovers of the breed!
Thanks in advance for your consideration and I anxiously await your reply.Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Stephanie Campbell
May 4, 2021I spoke with Stephanie about 9 mos. ago, did the phone interview, but didn’t post it on the board…senior moment! In any event, at that time she decided with everything going on in her life (planning a wedding, moving etc.) that she would be better to just transport for the time being. She reached back out to ARG after seeing Chauncy on our site.
Stephanie and her husband live in Acworth, GA which is a suburb of Atlanta. They live on a cul-de-sac, she admits their yard is on the small side. They are not fenced, but neighbors on both sides have partial fences. Per Google Earth, the one neighbor has what looks to be about a 4’ picket fence. It is difficult to see the fencing of the other neighbor due to trees etc. There is a wooded area behind the home which then gives way to what appears to be light industrial buildings/business (warehouses).
Stephanie has had an Airedale in the past having gotten “Lucy” from a NC breeder at the age of 6 months. She just put her down last summer. Her previous home was not fenced and Lucy learned to stay in the yard. Her husband Joey is on board with getting an Airedale. She relates that he had smaller dogs growing up. When I spoke with Stephanie the first go around (!) she was working from home 2-3 days per week and going in to the office the others. Her situation has changed what with things opening up post-Covid. She is now in the office 5 days/week from 8-4:30. Her husband works from home right now, but if/when returns to work they would be on opposite shifts so the ‘dale would be alone a maximum of 3-4 hours.
Stephanie’s parents and sister both live within 30 minutes and would be able to care for the ‘dale while they are gone. They have no sex preference. Do not want a puppy (thank goodness!) so really no age preference other than they don’t want to deal with puppyhood right now. They would accept a special needs ‘dale.Groomer:
Good owner. Came regularly with Lucy. Groomer related that she doesn’t see Airedales oftern.Personal reference:
They met in 2006 while in college. She describes their relationship as best friends though reference now lives in FL. She knew Lucy. Says that Stephanie loves dogs. Lucy was a sweet terrier, had a mind of her own, was intelligent, sometimes aloof, loved to cuddle and chase squirrels.Good morning Elite,
It was nice speaking with you the other day. We at Airedale Rescue Group, though we are always in need of fosters feel that it is in the best interest of our Airedales, that they be fostered in an environment with minimal distractions/stimuli such as other dogs being fostered. As you are well aware, most rescues come with behavior issues and required a lot of attention, patience and training.
Releash Atlanta is lucky to have you as are the dogs that come into your care. Airedale Rescue Group wishes you continued success with these dogs and we thank you for your interest.Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARGAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Elite Shaier (FOSTER)
4/27/2021Google Earth shows the Shaier home in a well-established neighborhood. There is a wood plank fence visible. The home is bi-level. The lot is wooded with large mature trees. The exterior appears to be well kept.
Elite described her home as small and guesstimates that they have about a ¼ acre fenced. Elite states that she is an artist and retired teacher. Her spouse continues to work and is “on the road” through the week and home on weekends. She currently has 2 Great Pyrenes and a Malamute, all of whom were rescues. She relates that she has fostered dogs for the past year working with “Releash Atlanta”. She has fostered small dogs. Asked why she wishes to foster Airedales in particular she stated that she saw a post regarding the need for fosters. She admitted that she doesn’t know a lot about Airedales…just that they have a lot of energy and are cute.
Her dogs have the run of the house, are not allowed on the furniture. They sleep in the bedroom with her. She relates that they are alone if she needs to go to the grocery store etc. They get along well with her cats. The cats are inside cats. She doesn’t like crate training but stated that if the dog needs it she would use it.
As noted she has just fostered mostly small dogs. Some really old, obese, and some with medical problems. She relates that they were all adopted out in 2-3 months. “3 months was the longest I had a dog.”Groomer: I spoke with the groomer. She knows Elite. The 2 Great Pyrenes and Malamute seem well socialized and healthy. She states that ideally she should see these dogs every couple of months, but only sees them about every 6 months. “I guess if she doesn’t mind living with dirty dogs…” The groomer relates that the dogs “aren’t bad” but that they should be seen/groomed more frequently. She does relate having groomed a couple of the fosters…a Yorkie and another.
Vet: No red flags on her record. The tech knows Elite well. Dogs have been in for a dental. They are up to date on all shots. I spoke with Kaylyn and asked if the vet Marietta Vet Clinic 404-919-5150 works with Rescue organizations in providing a discount and she said that they do.
Personal reference: This is interesting. The personal reference’s name is Jill Smith. When asked how long she has known the applicant, she stated that she doesn’t really know her, but they both foster through Releash Atlanta. They were talking and Jill mentioned Airedale Rescue and that the is a foster with ARG but has never gotten a dog. She states that Elite is an “older woman”, very sweet and nice. That she has been fostering with Releash Atlanta for at least a year. Jill did Elite’s home visit for foster approval. She mentioned that she also did the home visit for Banjo’s placement. (?) She states the dogs are very sweet. She could think of no reason not to approve Elite but did say that she wasn’t aware that she was interested in fostering through/with another organization. I asked who she had spoken with at ARG & she said Pat. She related that she assumed she was an approved foster. I asked her if she’d had a home visit by a volunteer with ARG…she said she hadn’t. She said she would still be interested in fostering with ARG. I told her I’d see what I could find out.
Email asking to speak with someone from Releash Atlanta came back to me first with a form letter thanking me for my interest in Releash Atlanta blah, blah, blah. Sent another email requesting again to speak with someone BRIEFLY. Rec’d. email stating that “Elite is an approved foster with Releash Atlanta and has fostered several dogs for us.” End of story. This place has no phone number listed. I 411’d it. Nothing.4/17/21 Left message re: receipt of app. & to give me a call. Also texted. Informed of times I’d be available as they only want to be contacted in pm. Rec’d. text back saying “thanks”.
4/21/21 Called left message.
4/25/21 emailed.Mary –
Airedale Rescue Group recommends using Sean Killoran of Follow My Lead Training, sean@followmyleadatl.com, included on this email. Sean has worked with several Airedale owners in and around your area and has assisted ARG in evaluating a dog recently.
ARG will provide up to $250 for the initial assessment and training with Sean and possibly reimburse for additional training needs with a written training plan that we agree with.
We hope this helps to get a better handle on Sammie’s needs to make for the best possible fit for your family.
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Pat Hairston, 910-200-5890Hi all,
I just spoke with Mary Fischer-Mullins re: Sammie. She is settling in nicely and they have found her to be wonderful with an ever emerging personality. Mary will send me the agreement along with the check. I realized after I had her on the phone that I didn’t know who to send it to, so rather than sound stupid (!) and uninformed, I just had her send it to me. I do need to know to whom I should forward the agreement and payment once I receive it though!!!!
She also expressed an interest in pursuing and understanding Sammie’s apparent dislike of other dogs and asked for trainer recommendations. Do any of you know of one near where they live which is Canton, GA.? I told her that I’d check with you all and get back to her with some names.
Enjoy the day and glad you are enjoying your “goodies” Jackie!!
Xoxoxoxo to you all!
Kelly
Hi Rebecca and Donna,
I’m following up a text I just sent with this email, letting you know Rebecca that Donna needs to postpone the home visit you were to do next week. She came home to a burst pipe and is dealing with all the water damage. I told her that she is to contact you when she is ready to reschedule the home visit. Thanks for being able to help up place these ‘dales in their forever homes Rebecca.
Please contact me if either of you have any questions.Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071I can’t thank you enough for your help! This is the hardest part of ARG… knowing where there are folks to help with home visits. Thank goodness for Christina and the rest of the core group’s years of experience with the region we serve!
I’ll introduce you to the applicants via a shared email. Then you may go ahead and contact them to schedule the HV. We ask that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the HV. I will remind them of this in the email, but you may want to reiterate it when you schedule.
Please find attached the folk’s you’ll be visiting application, my notes from the phone interview, as well as the HV evaluation form. Use this as a guide…it is quite cumbersome, and some of it is applicable and some not, depending on situation. The bottom line is…would you feel comfortable leaving your ‘dales with these folks?
Once you’ve completed the HV, just jot your notes down (preferably in a Word doc. as these are more compatible with our internal site) and send them to me. Or, if you’d rather, you can give me a call and let me know what you thought of these folks.
Here’s their contact info:
Donna & James Carnevale
donna.carnevale2@gmail.com
704-913-0917
32 Fairway Ridge
Clover, SC 29710Please don’t hesitate to call/email/text me with any questions or concerns. Thank you in advance for your help Rebecca!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
Good morning,Donna & James, I’d like to introduce you to Rebecca Wolbers. She has graciously volunteered to do your home visit. As a reminder, we ask that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the home visit. Rebecca will be getting in touch with you to schedule the visit. Please follow Covid-19 guidelines to your comfort level.
If you should have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me. I’ll be anxious to hear how it went!
Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Hey Kelly-
Abby Brown seems to have some interest in Bruce. I just posted him in FB. Cat hater- killed one- but great with kids.
What is her status on processing. BTW I did not get her on the spreadsheet but she is in the board.
Thanks
Pat,
Ha! Funny, I just now hung up talking with her. She’s all over the map. Is looking at Airedales, Wheatons, Boyton Spaniels and Kerry Blue. I told her that if/when she has figured out what she wants to contact me. She never mentioned Bruce.
KellyThese folks are too much. Their mailbox is full, so Pat couldn’t leave a message. The # on their application is incorrect as the owner of the # called me, stated that she is a dog lover and just wants to be sure that I find these folks so that they can get a dog…she doesn’t know them, but just feels bad that they are probably waiting desperately! She was so nice! Anyway, they also don’t respond to emails to both emails addresses they listed…maybe they’re incorrect as well! So, I finally called their personal reference…the # is wrong!!!!!!!!!! She gave me the correct # 863-514-8976. I called it, they were in the car, the connection was bad so she said that she’d connect me to blue tooth. It was even worse! I hung up. I’ve texted the above #. The ball is in their court. I’m done.
