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Jonathan,
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, ARGMary,
Thanks for letting me know as I hadn’t gotten those emails. Thank you for “answering the call”! Enjoy your Holidays and hopefully we’ll be in touch again in a few months.
Warmly, Kelly Imbody, ARGHi Kelly,
Were you copied on all the mails? She is having surgery next week and they don’t want the home visit til Dec.Jan. They will email me a reminder:)
Thanks! MEmail sent informing them that they are on the “waiting for a sparedale” list. Encouraged them to keep an eye on website & fb. To contact ARG should they see a ‘dale that interests them.
ARG Home Visit Willinger
Completed by Mandy Dugan 10/7/2020
(recopied)
Furniture is leather, country décor, nice and tidy. Lived in but comfortable. Kitchen flooring laminate, rest of home is carpet.
If dog prefers a kennel, then one will be set up in sitting area of master suite. The dog will either sleep in the master bedroom or upstairs with the granddaughter. They are currently fencing part of their backyard with a wooden fence with wire attachment. I made recommendations that they accepted.
Eve, 7 y/o granddaughter, shy and reserved, but then warmed up. She wants to adopt my dog Charlie!
Very respectful, quiet. Wants to make a perfect home for a rescue.
Yes, they are thoughtfully planning every angle of this to ensure both the dog and the family are happy ever after.
One ferrell cat who adopted them and looks healthy and well fed.
Relaxed and caring.
Companion to all.
Nothing present to think a placement should not occur here.
Would feel comfortable leaving my dog here after the fence is finished.
Rural, well kept. Lived in but clean.
Relationship family members have with other pets: Relaxed and caring.
Role dog will play in applicants life: companion to all.
Are other pets treated like family members: yes
How do other animals behave: cat was afraid of my dogs
Has applicant ever owned more than one dog/cat at a time: no
Prepared for increased cost, work and commotion: yes
Is adopter committed: Very
Owners responses to behaviors good and bad: Good. My dogs covered their house and bushes
Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors: noWould approve applicant. Would prefer the fence to be completed. They understand all the “ins and outs”. I think they would be better suited for an older ‘dale and would make an excellent, loving home.
Good morning Mary,
Thank you soooo much for doing this! Please find attached my notes from my phone interview, their application, and Home Visit evaluation form. Use the HV evaluation form as a guide, as all items will not necessarily be applicable. Please follow Covid-19 guidelines to the comfort level of yourself and the applicants. I will “introduce” you and the applicants via a shared email. You may then contact them to schedule your visit. Once you’ve completed the visit, just jot your notes down in Word or and email and forward it on to me. The bottom line question is: Would you feel comfortable leaving your ‘dale with these folks? We so depend on the eyes and ears of folks like you Mary in assuring that our ‘dales get placed in the perfect home! Should you have any questions and/or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. Again, thank you so much. I look forward to hearing from you! Please find the applicant information below:Margo & Phil Jacobs
201 Dykeman Road
Dickson, TN 37055
972-979-1390
mocktrial1@icloud.comWarmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARGHi Mary,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group…working closely with Jackie Cash, Barbara Yager, Pat Hairston and Christina Prange. I have some folks who are anxious to adopt an Airedale and are in need of a home visit. I have completed their phone interview. Jackie suggested I give you a try to see if you would be willing to do a home visit for us. These folks live in Dickson, TN. If this is something that you think you’d be able to help us with, let me know (you are my Plan A…I don’t have a Plan B!!) As you know, ARG depends on our vast network of past adopters and Airedale lovers to help us in our work of finding forever homes for the ‘dales in need. Thank you for your consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.
Most sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Margo & Phil Jacobs
10/6/2020This woman loves, loves, loves her dogs! I couldn’t get 2 words in edgewise. She has rescued Schnauzers and shut down irresponsible breeders. She currently has 4 Schnauzers. They have had 4 Airedales over the past 36 years…the last one they put down about a year ago.
They have over 8 acres fenced with coyote proof fencing. They have a pool which is totally fenced off. A door from the utility room out to a large run. All dogs have the run of the house and sleep with them. Both she and her husband are retired.
She relates that she is well versed with the Terrier personality. They don’t want a “wild one”…stating that “I’m old, we’re old…we’ll take an old one.” They also have property 4 hours away in Knoxville. They have a housekeeper that will stay with the dogs should they opt to not take them with.
This lady is super enthusiastic…made me tired just listening to her. I think they would make great dog/’dale parents. Reminded Margo of possible behavior regression with rehoming. They want a female.Spoke with the vet whom said they are fantastic clients. All dogs are up to date. All spayed/neutered. She would definitely recommend them to be approved.
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Pat & Diane Willinger
10/4/2020
Pat and Diane are familiar with Terriers in that they had a Lakeland Terrier named “Nutmeg”. (how cute is that name!?) They got her from a breeder as a puppy. They put Nutmeg down about 6 years ago and are ready to bring a dog into the home. Their daughter and granddaughter live with them. Daughter is in college, granddaughter (Eve) is 7 years old and spends every other weekend with her father. Eve’s Dad has a dog (mutt) so is familiar with and likes dogs. Their son, Ryan lives about 30 minutes away and he too has a dog…boxer mix that he brings with him. Eve interacts well with his dog too.
Back yard is heavily wooded and Pat is currently fencing the far portion of their lot. He is a Master Gardner, so I asked him how he felt about diggers…! This is the reason for fencing the “back 40” as there are plantings and woods. He doesn’t necessarily care should he lose the plantings to an over zealous excavator! The fenced will be a combination of wood and wire mesh. We discussed at length the possibilities, some of which are much better than others.
Both Diane and Pat are working from home. He is with Atrium Health Care and Diane works for an irrigation company. Both plan to work from home until mid 2021 at which point minimal time spent at the office(s) is the goal. There is built in flexibility in Diane’s schedule especially as her company is very pet friendly…she could take the dog to work. They relate that there is usually always someone home and when push comes to shove, the dog would be alone just 2-3 hours even when returning to work as they plan to choose their days.
Nutmeg was crate trained, but they stated they will take their cues from ARG regarding crating or not, depending on adopted ‘dale’s needs. They have no sex preference and would consider a ‘dale age 2 or older. They would like to avoid the puppy stage right now as it has been a while since they’ve had a dog. They currently have a cat that adopted them. She was a stray, gave them 2 litters before they could get her spayed and she is an outdoor cat. She avoids the boxer mix when he visits. Because of the kitty, they would prefer a cat friendly/tolerant dog.
They have connected with Jack Ouidan (?) and he has also put them in touch with Mandy Galbraith who coincidentally will be bringing her ‘dales over on the 6th for a visit. I will get in touch with Mandy to see if she can incorporate a HV in at that time!! I will hopefully talk with the personal reference & vet today.
These folks sound like great people and just in conversation, it is obvious that they loved their Nutmeg.10/5/2020
Spoke with personal reference. Has known applicants since 2013. Reference did not know Nutmeg, but the Willinger’s have watch her dog. Has nothing but great things to say. Could offer no reason not to adopt to them.Good afternoon Nancy,
It was nice chatting with you this morning. After reviewing my notes of our conversation, I think you would benefit by visiting our Airedale Rescue Group website. There is a plethora of information about the breed from puppyhood, grooming, behavior/personality, FAQs and so much more. Please wander around the site and I’m sure you’ll glean more information on Airedales. The AKC is also another good resource. If, after doing some research on the breed, you still feel that an Airedale might be right for you, please contact me.
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARGAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Nancy Kennedy
September 29, 2020First off, the application said call “anytime” so I did. There was constant noise in the background like she was doing something else while talking to me. I asked her if there was a better time, that I could call her whenever she’d like. “No, now is ok.” (noise continues).
Asked how she came to settle on an Airedale? “I don’t know. I had a Husky & she shed really bad. It was a “workout. Chose Airedale because they don’t shed…Labradoodles and Airedales.” I asked her if she has been in contact with any other breed rescue organizations? “I’ve contacted so many, I don’t know who. I sent out emails but none of them ever emailed me back. I’ve been to a lot of shelters looking at dogs.”
Nancy’s Husky died about a month ago. This dog was rescued from a private owner who had passed away and the surviving spouse could not continue to care for the dog. They rescued her when she was about 5 years old.
Nancy lives with her 3 adult children. She works day shift at a local warehouse. The kids are on 3rd shift and day shift, so “there is always someone home.” They have an inground swimming pool. It is fenced. There is a buried electronic fence around the property. Nancy relates that the electric collar didn’t work well because her hair was too thick. She stated that the Husky would “dart” so she was on leash or in a run. She asked if Airedales would “dart.” I told her that they are Terriers…they’ll chase rodents, vermin etc.
Neither Nancy nor her children have had any direct exposure to Airedales. They currently have a Yorkie approximately 8 years old…also a rescue. She said they got him from a friend who said this was the last puppy from the litter…his tongue is too long so he was pulled. She requires eye drops for tear production. They have had as mentioned a Husky, Standard Schnauzers and some shelter mixes over the years.I spoke with the vet and the groomer.
Vet: July flea/tick prevention. June Yorkie was “sick” and due for vaccinations but were not given at that time. ATBs rx’d. Meds refilled in August. No heartworm on file. Takes Heartgard.
Groomer: Yorkie comes regularly for grooming. June vaccinations given (!?) Xray of jaw d/t c/o bad breath. Jaw fractured, some teeth removed as result of injury secondary to the fracture. Soft diet and weight loss rx’d.
I brought the conflict of vaccinations/no vaccinations to Nancy’s attention. She related that they don’t know how the jaw was broken. Shannon Vet handles her eye/tear issue and the jaw fracture. Jefferson Veterinary handles vaccinations and grooming.
Question being: why not go to a vet that can handle everything?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 George & Sarah Stevens
Address 291 Heathwood Drive
City, State ZIP Spartanburg, SC 29307
Phone 7044720889
Email sarahlcasaday@gmail.com
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
2534
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
XSuburban
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]:
xImmaculate
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.]Split level home with the main level remodel with open space and approximately 5 steps to lower or upper floor. Lower area has living space and bedroom while top level has all bedrooms. Home has a lot of exit for dog to go outside. Main level has approx. 1500sqft of open space with living room, dining room and kitchen and entry space which is part of this open about 20×20 space with no furniture. Home is decorated beautiful and no clutter.
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 uttended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]Crate in the living room and the access to the lower level and a baby gate for the upper level. They will install an invisible fence. Someone will be home and they will not leave the animal unattended outside. Currently the yard is not fence in but they have an open lot next to the home and surrounding neighbors has fenced in their yard.
Children: NA
[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.]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.?]They seem like normal human beings. They were respectful to each other and the husband expressed having a lot of patience being an 8th grade teacher. They are newly weds looking to feel their home with additional love.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]Yes. Both adopters express their past experience with having a pet. They understand the risk of adopting an animal and what is necessary to properly adjust to their home and behavior issues. The husband express he has a lot of patience and experience with behavior issues. Their work schedules gives them both ability to help adjust an adopted animal to their lifestyle.
Other Pets: NA
[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 ils, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.]Owner Interaction With Other Pets: NA
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life? Companion
o Are the other pets treated like family members? Sarah past animals were treated like family.
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? Yes. Both George grew up with multiple Golden Retrievers.
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion? They both understand and can afford to maintain an Airedale.
o How committed is adopter? Both appear to be very committed and excited to welcome a dog into their home.
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad? George states he has patience to correct a dog with behavior issues and both willing to correct the behavior with resources before calling ARG. They are both willing to do the work to fix any issues.
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors? Neither. They have reasonable expectations.
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. Both will work on creating a schedule with the dog and by placing a doggy door for the dog to go out whenever they like.What was their reply?
They stated they understand the dog may come with issues and need to earn their trust. Both are open to loving and caring for the animal like family and willing to adjust their home to fit the dog. They both would try before giving up on the dogs transition out of their home.Additional Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent.
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about placing a dog or cat in this home? NO If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant?
I feel comfortable leaving my dog with them.
o Explain.Conclusion:
X Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environmentPlease describe:
Additional comments:
Home Evaluator’s Signature: __Andrea Beasley ______________________________________
Date: ____September 21, 2020_________
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ______dabeasleys@gmail.com 248.416.0934__________________________________
________________________________________From: Caleb Andrea Beasley
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 10:41 AM
To: sarahlcasaday@gmail.com
Cc: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Group home visitSarah & George,
Hello! This is Andrea and I look forward to meeting you both. My husband, Caleb, and I rescued our fur kid from ARG 5 or 6 years ago. He has been the light of our lives. I think we have separation anxiety from him. 😆 Honestly this is the best organization to rescue an Airedale Terrier. We have volunteered whenever the opportunity is requested simply because we want others to experience the love Coltrane gives us daily.
We look forward to sharing more during your home interview. If you are available this Saturday, Sunday and/or Monday for approximately 45mins-1 hour let me know the best day and time and your address. I will come with a mask and if you like Coltrane to come hug you I will bring him along. Look forward to meeting you all.
Sincerely,
Andrea Beasley
Coltrane has been deep couching during quarantine.
Good morning and thank you so much for again helping ARG!!!!
Here’s the name etc. of the folks you’ll be visiting:
Sarah & George Stevens
sarahlcasaday@gmail.com
704-472-0889
Street 291 Heathwood Drive
Spartanburg, SC 29307Also, please find attached the home visit eval. Form (for reference) the application to ARG, my phone interview notes.
*Please note my concern noted at the end of my interview.Please give me a shout/text/email if you need anything!!!!
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
*sent to Andrea Beasley dabeasleys@gmail.comI will start off by saying that by the time I finished reading this app. I was pissed. There were sooooo many stupid comments, incomplete answers/responses and outright omissions. I called her, told her that I had some issues with her app. and asked her for the house number…”I don’t like giving that out on the internet.” I told her she needed to find out if Atlanta has a leash law and license law. “How do I find that information?” Really? Are you kidding me?! When asked why an Airedale (aside from the stupid comment on her app.) she said “they’re hypoallergenic, they have a coat like a Rotweiler, but not as aggressive and they remind me of my husband.” What?! She’s had 3 Rot’s in the past. I couldn’t believe I was wasting my time on her. I told her when she figured out some things to contact me. She asked if we had any dogs available now. I told her we had more applicants than we had dogs. I told her I’d wait to hear from her. I’m hoping I don’t.
