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Good Morning Kelly,
We are still very interested in remaining on the list for an airedale when our time comes. Thank you for reaching out to us.
Sarah & George Stevens
Hello Kelly, hope all is well in this new year. Diane and I definitely want to remain on the list for adopting an Airedale and although it maybe premature, we have been prepping our neighbors for a potential new addition to our family. We have been checking the web site weekly for spare ‘dales but as you have indicated none are available. Please keep us in mind for an older available Airedale.
All the best
Pat & Diane WillingerResponded to my email inquiring whether or not she still wanted to remain on our “waiting for spare ‘dale” list:
Hi, no, I’m not. You can remove my application. I’ve adopted two retired greyhound racers. Thanks for reaching out.
Melody
Subject: RE: Airedale Rescue Group Up-date
Kelly hi
Great to hear from you.
Hope you are well and staying safe.
We would love to stay on your adoption list.Thank you for checking in.
Kindest
TanyaHi Kelly!
You can remove us from the list. Have have moved out of your rescue area. Thankfully we were able to adopt a baby girl Airedale.
Blessings & Love
Juanita Lewis-JonesAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Samantha Martin
January 28, 2021Samantha had originally placed her application with ARTVA, whom forwarded it on to ARG.
Samantha currently works from home and did even pre-Covid-19. She is the regional manager for Operation Home Front and is also a hairdresser by training. She most recently had her 3rd Labradoodle but sent the dog to be with and stay with her sister in FL because her sister has some emotional issues and Samantha felt that her sister needed the Labradoodle more than she at this point. The 1st 2 Labradoodles were rescues…the 1st was hit by a car after a gate being left open at a friend’s home whom was responsible for watching the dog while Samantha was out of town. This dog was 3 years old. The 2nd Labradoodle was around 8 years old when he developed seizures that quickly escalated in severity and she put him down. Samantha’s partner Michael lives 60 minutes away in Sanford, NC. He too works from home. Michael does not have a dog. He has about 2 acres, no fence and an in-ground pool. The pool steps run the entire width of the pool. Samantha lives on about a ¼ of an acre…no fence. Her home is 2 levels, with the Master suite downstairs. Her son is currently living with her, but she anticipates that he’ll be out of the house within the next 6 months. Michael’s home is one level. They both have friends that can/will watch a dog and/or they have also used boarding and in-home pet sitters.
Samantha is not in a rush to adopt, stating that she wants to be sure that it’s a good fit. I explained to her that ARG’s goal is to place a dog in the perfect, forever home. We don’t want to have to re-home a dog. She would prefer a male age 1-3 years old.
I explained that due to the fact that she splits her time between her home and Michael’s that I would make arrangements for HVs at both locations.
Samantha and Michael enjoy hiking and being outdoors.HOME EVALUATION FORM
To the Home Evaluator: This form can be used when doing a home visit to evaluate a potential family for a rescued Airedale. Adoption or foster applicants you are visiting have already met preliminary criteria by having their Adoption Application accepted and have passed the telephone interview.
When doing a home visit, please attempt to get as much information as asked for on this form. Ask questions, where appropriate, and get as many details as you can about the home environment. Some of the questions on this form may not apply to a particular home so use your own judgment.
If possible, bring a friend or another rescue volunteer with you on the home visit. This helps both for the purpose of having another pair of eyes and ears to assist you in making a complete evaluation and for your own personal safety.
________________________________________Name__Katherine Leibel_______________________________________________________
Address __________________________________________________________
City State ZIP ______________________________________________________
Phone ____________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
Due to COVID-19, I met Katherine and Jon outside of her home on the front sidewalk. I did not see inside of the homeSetting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
x Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
Property bordering on park/fieldCondition of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate
Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirtyDescribe the home interior:
[Include type of furnishings, flooring, and general appearance. For example, “antiques with museum atmosphere,” “shabby furniture,” “brand new furniture and/or carpet,” “badly stained carpet,” “hardwood/ vinyl flooring with some carpet/rugs,” etc.]Accommodations:
[Describe what accommodations the home has for a dog and where the dog will be left when the owners are not at home. For example, “crate in kitchen/laundry room,” “baby gate across kitchen,” “no crate planned,” “pen in basement,” “pen in garage,” “outdoor run,” etc. Include complete description of any pen or kennel [chain link run, dirt run with chicken wire, etc]. Will the dog ever be left chained out or left unattended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]Katherine & Jon’s home does not have a fenced back yard. I would guess the neighborhood bylaws do not allow fence. There are sidewalks throughout the neighborhood and Katherine will leash walk her Airedale. There are dog waste stations scattered around the neighborhood. She said there is a lot of call out by the next door if you are seen not picking up dog waste and no one allows their dog off leash in the neighborhood. There is also a dog park and they understand that a dog park is not always a great environment for the Airedale.
Children:
[Give ages of children, if any, and pay special attention to the behavior of the children, the parents’ responses and method of discipline, and the children’s interactions with other pets. Note whether parents always supervise young children with other pets and if the parents seem to expect the child/children to be “responsible” for the care of the pets.]New baby to be born in spring
Family Environment:
[Describe the behavior of the adults among themselves, and to any other pets or children. Are they respectful, hectic, noisy, loud, quiet, commanding, etc.?]
Katherine and her husband Jon took care of Katherin’es childhood Airedale in her later years of life. He had not been around Airedales prior to Katherine’s dog.Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]Yes, Katherine & Jon have thought about their life style. Mostly about the new baby to be born in April. They wanted to ensure they went through the approval process though.
Other Pets:
[Describe number, type, age, and gender of the other pets and give complete description of their apparent health and well-being. Things to note would be skin or flea problems, condition of nails, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.]
No PetsOwner Interaction With Other Pets: N/A as they did not have other pets
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life?
o Are the other pets treated like family members?
o How do the other animals behave?
o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another?
o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa?
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same time?
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion?
o How committed is adopter?
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad?
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily?
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined?
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques?
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response?Important Question to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog.
o That often the rescued dog they want to adopt or foster may have training accidents, even if they are housebroken, while they are in their new home or foster care, for the first few weeks.
o Ask the applicant what they would do or how they would react to the new dog having an accident.What was their reply?
Additional Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent. New baby
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about placing a dog or cat in this home? New baby but I think they would be good adopters
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant? Yes, I would leave my own dog with them.
o Explain.Conclusion:
Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environmentPlease describe:
They would need a surrendered Airedale that would be good with children.
Additional comments:
Home Evaluator’s Signature: Christina Prange
Date:1/19/21Contact information: Email & Phone No.: __Christina Prange 919-605-4563, mcprange@aol.com
________________________________________Hey Pat,
It’s been a few weeks since my family came to town. I’d like to revisit our previous talks about the home visit at your convenience.
Thanks again!On Mon, Nov 23, 2020 at 10:15 PM Pat Hairston
Hi Jesse-Not a problem. Enjoy family time.
Just reach out when you are ready.
Pat
Hello Katherine
Happy New Year! I wanted to check in if you are still interested in adopting an Airedale from ARG. I would like to schedule the home visit if so. With COVID, perhaps we could meet outside of your home. I would like to meet you and your husband, do a home visit as remotely as I can. I think that is possible! Let me know if you are interested and would it be good to meet on Saturday or Sunday afternoon this weekend. Thanks Christina Prange
Christina Prange
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Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.comOn Thursday, December 10, 2020, 11:34 AM, Katherine Leibel
Hi Christina,With COVID cases continuing to rise, we’ve made the decision that we’d prefer to move our home visit to after the holidays. Is this alright? Could we tentatively put something on the calendar for the weekend of January 9th? Hopefully, things will be looking up a bit more by then!
Please let me know.
Best,
Katherine
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Jay DeMarco
12/10/2020Jay has also put in an application to Carolina Boxer Rescue.
After much discussion and review of his ARG application, I left it with Jay that A.) He should continue to pursue his efforts towards Boxer Rescue and B.) If and/or when (due to lack of Airedales in rescue at this time) an Airedale becomes available that ARG feels would be a good match, then at that juncture a home visit may be arranged.
Jay and his girlfriend/fiance’ are both working from home and it is his understanding that this will not change after the pandemic passes. Jay and Tonya live in “an upscale Townhouse community.” Jay has a 13 y/o son whom visits every other weekend. I asked if Tonya was on board with a rescue and his response was “she’s the one pushing for it. Don’t get me wrong, I want a dog too.” Asked why an Airedale vs any of the other terriers and he responded that he likes their size, low maintenance (!?), friendliness, trainability and that he wants to try a different breed. His father currently has a Boxer. Jay’s dog experience is with “Mini Pinschers” both of whom he said were rescues. His Mini Pins never had the run of the house. He described them as protective, being a “single owner dog”, food aggressive. They were always crated if they were gone for any length of time as well as at night. The crate would be located downstairs, office and bedroom are upstairs. He stated that he did his own training vs a professional trainer. He went on to explain when asked why his Mini Pins never had the run of the house that “they like to claim their own space and if they are allowed to do that, then accidents happen, marking etc. They tend to have accidents if allowed to roam free.” He further related that he has an Aunt and Uncle whom are judges for AKC obedience trials and that they are “keeping their eyes open.” Jay related that he “had a line on a show dog (Boxer) but didn’t feel that the dog was worth what they were asking him to pay. Jay has been without a dog for about 2 years, having separated from his wife. He is unsure as to whether Tonya has ever had a dog. (isn’t this something you would know about your fiance’??). Jay’s parents live close by and have an 11 y/o female Boxer. Jay wants a male to “minimize any potential problems.” He relates that he and Tonya run and walk a lot…”we try to get in 10,000 steps a day” and that he wants a young, healthy dog.
They have his parents and a network in the community to care for a dog should the need arise. There 2 schools across the street from him with fenced area that many folks use on the weekends to play with and socialize their dogs. The apartment complex from which they recently moved has a dog park, but their “upscale Townhouse” community does not.
My initial impression of Jay (not withstanding that he is impatient, expecting ARG to respond to his application submission immediately) is that he is somewhat full of himself. He apparently needs, in my opinion to invest in a trainer since he didn’t do so well with training his Mini Pins. Airedales are not low maintenance, and being that he lives in an “upscale Townhouse” I got the distinct feeling that whatever dog comes into his home would be an adjunct to the family vs a member of the family.
I will not pursue a HV nor call references as this point.From: Katherine Leibel
To: Kelly Imbody
Cc: Christina Prange
Sent: Thu, Dec 10, 2020 11:33 am
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Home visit – Reschedule?
Hi Christina,With COVID cases continuing to rise, we’ve made the decision that we’d prefer to move our home visit to after the holidays. Is this alright? Could we tentatively put something on the calendar for the weekend of January 9th? Hopefully, things will be looking up a bit more by then!
Please let me know.
Best,
Katherine
On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 4:29 PM Kelly Imbody
Yay!!!!Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Katherine Leibel
Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 9:46 AM
To: Christina Prange
Cc: kevnkell@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Home visitGreat, thanks!
On Thu, Dec 3, 2020 at 9:40 AM Christina Prange
hi – next Sunday is great! I’ll set my calendar for 12/13 at 2!Christina Prange
(919) 605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Katherine Leibel
To: Christina Prange
Cc: kevnkell@hotmail.com
Sent: Thu, Dec 3, 2020 9:36 am
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Home visit
Hi Christina,Thanks for reaching out! My husband is getting his wisdom teeth out this weekend so it might not be the best time — what about next Sunday, 12/13? The afternoon, perhaps at 2pm, would work for us.
Best,
Katherine
On Wed, Dec 2, 2020 at 5:39 PM Christina Prange
HI Katherine, thanks for your patience as I was away over Thanksgiving. Would this weekend – Saturday or Sunday – be a good time for a home visit to your house. Thanks.
Christina Prange
(919) 605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Katherine Leibel
To: Kelly Imbody
Cc: Christina Prange
Sent: Fri, Nov 20, 2020 9:12 am
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Home visit
Hi Kelly,Thank you for the follow-up message. I look forward to hearing from Christina!
Hope you both had a pleasant Thanksgiving holiday.
Best,
On Fri, Nov 20, 2020 at 6:59 AM Kelly Imbody
Good morning Katherine,
I have asked Christina Prange to do your home visit. She lives in the Raleigh area and will be contacting you via text/email/phone to schedule the home visit for sometime after Thanksgiving. We ask that everyone living in the home be present for the home visit. Sometimes our volunteers bring their Airedale(s) with them for the home visit if they are comfortable doing so.
Please check your spam/junk folders as you should hear from Christina within a couple of weeks. Let me know if you’ve any questions and have a Happy Thanksgiving.Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
Sent from Mail for Windows 10Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Dianne Smitherman
11/21/2020
This woman kept interrupting me!!! Argh!!!!
Dianne just lost her Airedale last week…she said she died from a complication of anesthesia. She was having surgery for bladder stones. Her name was Sophie. Dianne’s brother found Sophie on the porch of a burned out home 5 or 6 years ago. Sophie had had hip surgery in the past, a tumor removed and a thyroid issue. She was estimated to be about 11 years old.
She also had an Airedale/Schnauzer mix in the past. I asked her if she has contacted any other rescue groups…she has not but admits she is looking at Schnauzers.
Dianne also has a rescue cat, so the adoptive Airedale would need to be ok with cats.
The yard is fenced with a wood picket fence. It is not possible to see between the pickets. She has a wrought iron gate and also a locked gate that the lawn mower fits through. I discussed digging in light of the fact that ‘dales are diggers, plus the fact that the ‘dale couldn’t see out of the yard…he/she may be more prone to digging. She stated that she has “barriers” underneath the fence. She also has an underground fence that needs repaired in a spot as she said that she may have cut it planting something.
Her niece, brother and friend all live close by and would step in to take care of the dog should she need to be gone/vacation.
She stated that the only time she used a crate was after Sophie’s hip surgery. She is not against using a crate and would use for training purposes is need be, but her wish is for the dog to have the run of the house.
Dianne is retired, lives alone.
I inquired as to the dog food that “she prepares herself”. She clarified stating that she dehydrates chicken for treats but gives high quality kibble with some canned food for meals. No people food.
Dianne would like a female, age 3-5 years. Dianne related that she would also be willing to accept an Airedale mix.She seemed a bit “flighty” to me. She gave me the distinct impression that she was quite sure if she was ready for another dog as she had lost Sophie so recently. I told her that I certainly understood. I suggested that she contact me when she was ready to proceed, if it was decided that indeed she did want and Airedale vs. a Schnauzer. She agreed. So we left it that she will contact me if/when she is ready to proceed.
I will contact her vet and personal reference soon.Airedale Rescue Group
Home Evaluation: Joe Abernethy
11/22/20
Neighborhood street frontage.
Lived in, but clean. Exterior is becoming tidy…he is roofing a porch, plans to build/extend fence so there is lumber etc. currently in yard.
Home is small…a double wide type dwelling. Laminate floor with a few rugs. Furniture is clean. Home looks lived in and comfortable for single man.
Dog will have run of house and yard once fenced. Covered porch will allow ‘dale to be out of the weather if outside. Previous Airedales were allowed on furniture.
Lady friend was there. She is involved with local rescue (all breed). Very friendly and accepting of my Amos that I brought along. Applicant showed me pictures of all of his past ‘dales…he loves them all! He enjoyed my Amos but stated he didn’t want that big of a dog. He currently drives a dump truck locally. He plans to take the ‘dale with him to work. Past ‘dales travelled with him and went to work with him.
No other pets.
My Amos started to rip off a branch on his bush…I stopped him, but applicant wasn’t phased by this. He related he would like a dog on the younger side so that he could train him…”you don’t know what they’ve been through.” I explained that ARG can only be as forthcoming as those that relinquish the ‘dale. Explained a long period of adjustment, patience, time, consistency and positive reinforcement is needed. Informed him that we would not adopt to him is he planned to allow the ‘dale to ride in the bed of his pick up truck. He stated that he understood…” things were different back then.”
He wants to be sure he is fenced before adopting. He said that he would consider a male. Would consider age range from 1-5 year.Joe is a good guy. I would be ok leaving my Amos with him. He wants a companion/buddy. The ‘dale that gets Joe will be loved.
