[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Okay great. Thanks again 🙂
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On Nov 20, 2020, at 6:53 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:

Hi Jesse,
I spoke with Barbara Kahn. One of our ARG core members will be calling/texting/emailing you to schedule your home visit. It will be after Thanksgiving. We ask that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the Home Visit. Our volunteers sometimes bring their Airedale(s) with them if they are comfortable doing so.
Please check your spam/junk mail folders if you don’t hear from her (her name is Pat Hairston) within a couple of weeks. Let me know if you have any questions and am glad to move forward on your application process.

Sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-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
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Christina,

Here attached is everything that’s on her board. Thanks! Kelly

Katherine & Jon Leibel
katherine.leibel@gmail.com
1561 Fullerton Place
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-638-0783

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Christina,
After Thanksgiving would be fine. It would be great if you could do it as this couple is expecting a baby in April…! I think it would be good for someone who’s very savvy in their knowledge of the breed to visit these folks. I’ll let them know to expect to hear from you after Thanksgiving. Here’s their info:

Katherine Leibel, Jon Leibel
katherine.leibel@gmail.com
1561 Fullerton Place
Raleigh, NC 27607
919-638-0783

Thanks Christina! My phone interview and notes from personal reference are on their board. Let me know if you’ve any questions. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

Warmly,
Kelly

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From: Christina Prange
Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 7:24 PM
To: kevnkell@hotmail.com
Subject: Re: ARG home visit?

HI Kelly
I cannot until after Thanksgiving but i can after that.
Where is it – address? I can look at the location and see if there’s an easy peasy answer of someone who can do it.
Christina Prange
(919) 605-4563

—–Original Message—–
From: Kelly Imbody
To: Christina Prange
Sent: Thu, Nov 19, 2020 7:12 pm
Subject: ARG home visit?
Hi Christina,

Would you be able to do a home visit on a couple that lives there in Raleigh? Let me know either way and if you’re unable…do you have any suggestions for someone? Thanks! Kelly Imbody

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Jesse gave me another personal reference so just spoke with her. She has known Jesse and his folks (who live in same neighborhood as Jesse now) since he was a baby…he is 35 now. She has known the family to always have Airedales and they love them very much. She describes all of their ‘dales as sweet and well behaved. She stated that Jesse’s folks fostered Airedales in the past as well. She stated that Jesse works doing something in television production and she has not met is wife but believes she works in education. Again, once things return to normal they would be gone 8 hours/day.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Katherine Leibel
November 17, 2020

Katherine and her husband Jon have been married for approximately 4 years. They moved into their home about 3 ½ years ago. It is a single family home. No fence. The community as described by Katherine is very walkable. There are side walks, a dog park in the neighborhood and throughout the neighborhood there are “dog stations” for disposal of waste and bags are provided. She describes the neighborhood as open and friendly.
Katherine grew up with 1st and Airedale mix that was a rescue and more recently, “Mookie” who at the age of 13 was put down about a year ago. Katherine and her husband have not had a dog together but she states that Mookie had extended stays with them the last 3 years. Mookie was not a rescue. They have not applied to any other rescue groups.
Currently both Katherine and Jon are working from home due to Covid-19. They anticipate returning to work out of the home when things return to normal. They are expecting their 1st child this coming April. They plan to crate the dog in the bedroom while gone…7-8 hours and if the dog is comfortable and behavior warrants, they would allow the run of the house.
Katherine and Jon spend their free time taking walks, going to parks and visiting breweries. They anticipate taking the ‘dale with them.
I discussed at length the fact that ARG doesn’t get puppies often and young adult Airedales very frequently. I expressed my concern for safety of the baby in light of the fact that many dogs come into rescue with behavior problems. Our mission is the perfect placement…we want to avoid rehoming a dog. Also discussed the need to realize it takes months for a dog to “settle in”. Time, patience, love and consistency are absolute musts when adopting. I discussed the rescue process and answered what few questions Katherine had. I expressed that the wait for a puppy/young adult could take time. She stated that it was ok, she just wanted to put her name in. She also expressed that a middle aged Airedale would be acceptable…both our concerns are that the new baby be safe.

I spoke with Katherine’s personal reference. No red flags. They have known each other for about 7 years. She describes both Katherine and Jon as responsible and would make both “good puppy parents and good baby parents.”

My concern is that although it is uncertain as to if and/or when they’ll adopt that they are biting off more than they can chew what with a new baby and a potential rescue. My other concern is that the dog would be crated for an extended period of time once the pandemic passes and they return to work.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Jonathan Newman
October 20, 2020

Jonathan is a software engineer, working from home. He does not anticipate returning to the office. He has a 15 y/o daughter. He has 2 acres, no fence. He relates that he has had Goldens and Labs in the past. He currently has a 2 y/o spayed “Multepoo”. In our conversation, he didn’t appear too familiar with the Airedale breed. He stated that he wants an Airedale for protection, that his daughter wants a big dog. I asked him what other rescue organizations he has applied to…his answer was “none.” I asked him what he knew about the breed and he said that “they’re stoic and stubborn.” He was unaware of their average life expectancy. We discussed the lack of fence to which he replied that the ‘dale would first go to PetSmart for training then to Off Leash Canine for training with a clicker and e-collar. He also stated that he wouldn’t let the ‘dale outside until he was sure that the ‘dale knew it’s boundaries. I explained that ARG does not approve of/condone the use of electronic/shock collars. He stated that the ‘dale “wouldn’t get zapped, it’s more like a “contraction” correction. I explained in depth the Airedale’s strong prey drive, that they will often take the shock in order to get the squirrel etc. He wasn’t aware that the Airedale was bred to hunt small game/vermin. He further stated that training is a personal hobby of his.
There is apparently a park as well as a dog park nearby.
He made many references to money in that he has the money for training, he has the money for boarding, he has the money to have someone exercise the ‘dale if need be.
He would prefer a young dog (puppy up to 3 years) without physical ailments.
I informed him that many dogs come into rescue with behavioral issues that are exacerbated in the rehoming process. That a good 3 months are needed to allow the dog to settle in. That time, patience, consistency and love are needed for successful rehoming.
He further went on to tell me that he has a deposit down with an Airedale breeder for a puppy but a litter is not planned until Spring. He related that if we had a dog for him he would lose his $100 dollar deposit most likely, but that paying $400.00 for a ‘dale is better than $1200.00. “I guess I could lose the deposit.”
VET: Chloe the Multepoo is up to date on all shots. Was last seen in August of 2020. No red flags on the chart.
PERSONAL REFERENCE: Unaware of desire to adopt from ARG. Reference was not familiar with the breed…”is it a dog, cat?” Reference has known applicant for about 7 years. States Chloe was timid and shy initially, but now “seems ok.”

Impression: I don’t like this guy. He knew next to nothing about the breed. I question his motives. I’ll pursue this applicant if the CORE members would like. I’ll forward and wait for advisement.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Jesse Abramowitz
11/13/2020

Jesse is well acquainted with the Airedale breed having grown up with 3…all rescues. He and his wife just recently purchased a town home after having moved from New Jersey in 2018. Jesse’s parents live in the same community, so will serve as caregivers and support in the adoption endeavor.
Jesse and his wife both work from home and have done so even before the Covid-19 pandemic, so he does not anticipate that this will change once we are “out of the woods” with all the restrictions and such.
They have no fence, but their community has plenty of green space. I informed him that his county does have a leash law, but I was not sure about his community though most gated communities do have a leash law as well.
We discussed at length that many of our rescues come to ARG with behavioral issues. I informed him that our mission is to place the ‘dale in the perfect home, that we don’t want to have to pull a ‘dale from a placement for yet another re-homing. I stressed this in light of the fact that he and his wife want to start a family and that sometimes the adopted ‘dale takes a back seat so to speak with the arrival of a new family member. Certainly if behavior issues were such that the ‘dale was dangerous/aggressive then that’s another story, but we want to avoid a situation in which the family decides they don’t have enough time for the ‘dale. He stated on his application that “…I strongly favor having the opportunity to raise a child alongside a dog.”
We discussed chipping the adoptive ‘dale if not already done.
He would prefer a male as he grew up with all male Airedales and just feels that he is more familiar with them. He would prefer a puppy or young adult and would consider up to a 6 year old. I informed him that we get puppies very infrequently, that most of our ‘dales that come into rescue are middle aged or Seniors.
I think (only having spoken with him on the phone) that they would be good. However, the fact that they want to start a family and adopt a ‘dale is concerning. I have reached out to their personal reference…have heard nothing yet.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Home Visit of Lynn Sucher & Mark Gordon completed by Patty Williamson
October 30,2020
*paraphrased from my conversation with Patty regarding her visit

The home is beautiful…clean but lived in. The yard is beautiful allowing for Billie to have ample interaction with nature. The home is on a lake, but is somewhat secluded. They have a wood slat fence that is reinforced/curtained with field fencing to prohibit Billie for getting in between the slats. She has an electronic doggie door and wears a receiver to activate same. Upon exiting the house via the doggie door, Billie has an awning to keep her out of the weather, the surface is astro/artificial turf. There is a large mudroom/laundry area that can be baby-gated off should they want to corral Billie, but she generally has the run of the house. Billie has her own bed, but she is allowed on the sofa.
Lynn and Mark are “awesome.” They are both very active and slim.
Billie is well-behaved, but crazy! She is the sweetest, nicest Airedale I (Patty) has ever been around. She settles easily. You can tell by the interaction between them that she is a true family member. She seems very happy and is very attentive. She is fed Fromm’s and appears to be well taken care of.

Being that Billie is only 11 months old, and she truly is sooooo sweet, it is imperative that the adoptive ‘dale not be overly assertive/aggressive. Billie needs a playmate, not a boss. The adoptive ‘dale needs to be as sweet as Billie.

I would absolutely recommend Lynn and Mark.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Lynne Sucher
10/24/2020

This application is a “no brainer”! Lynn and Mark are experienced Terrier owners and lovers. In the past they have had an Irish and an Airedale. Most recently they adopted a “Whoodle” (Wheaten/Poodle) with serious behavioral problems. Their trainer told them that the problem was that someone took a brain and put it in a Wheaten! They lost their Whoodle to cancer at the age of 10. The Irish lived to a great age of 14, and the Airedale 13.
They had submitted an application a year or so ago with ARG, but decided they wanted a puppy and didn’t want to wait. They currently have an 11 mo. old spayed female whom they picked up at the age of 9 weeks. (I can smell the puppy breath!!!) Lynne states Billie weighs about 65 lbs. right now.
Lynn describes “Billie” as the sweetest dog. Not an aggressive or assertive bone in her body…she loves other dogs. Billie goes to the fence and cries when the neighbor’s dog is out as she wants to play. For this reason, they feel they should adopt a ‘dale…Billie needs a playmate/packmate. They take Billie to the trainer at least once a week for socialization.
They are fenced. Retired, so minimal time alone. Trainer works using positive reinforcement. Lynne and Mark are active, doing a lot of hiking so want/plan to take both with them when able.
They would prefer a younger adult ‘dale just to keep up with Billie. They don’t want an aggressive dog. The ‘dale needs to get along well with other dogs.

VET:
Billie is up to date on all shots. Was recently seen in the summer as she ate a Tide pod!

PERSONAL REFERENCE:
Has known Lynne since Kindergarten. She states that though she doesn’t see Lynne that often as she lives in VA, Billie is a happy and well-behaved ‘dale…for an 11 month old! She called her Billie the Wild One! She states she is getting big!

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Thanks I actually was going to reach out and rescind anyways. Take care!
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

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, ARG

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Mary,
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, ARG

Hi 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! M

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Email 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.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

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: no

Would 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.

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