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Natalie,
At this time I don’t think Asher is a good fit for you as he will require training plus someone who will be home a lot. Because of his behavior issues, he’ll need consistent and concentrated attention as he’s somewhat of a problem child! When we do get the right ‘dale, you’ll need a home evaluation as you have relocated. Keep the faith.
Kelly
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From: Natalie Rammer
Sent: Friday, September 4, 2020 11:42 AM
To: Natalie Rammer
Cc: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue GroupHi Kelly,
Reaching out in regards to newly listed Asher as well! There seem to be quite a few listed right now. Is he pending already or is there a chance to adopt!?
Thanks,
Natalie RammerGeorge Chace called me the next day stating that he realized he never really answered my question as to “would you let these folks take care of/dog sit your Airedales?” He said he would only let them watch one of his (don’t remember which ‘dale he said!) because of behavior issues, not because of the applicants. I thanked him for calling. Such a nice guy!!!
I will just remove both of them from the google sheet.
On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 9:41 AM Jackie Cash
Morning, Kelly. I believe your instincts are right on target. No need to do a home visit for these folks, particularly Trembath! George & Sandra Chace are great adopters and have helped with transport. He drives a convertible and has sent photos of him driving his ‘dales around with the top down. But, with a chihuahua, I would be reluctant to place any dale unless we knew that the dale was ok with small, snack dogs.If Rebecca gets back in touch and says George brought one of his ‘dales over and everything was peachy-keen, maybe we consider her, but I’d let her fall away.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 09/04/2020 6:31 AM Kelly Imbody
I don’t know if what I want to do is “kosher. The last 2 applications that I’ve received I want to put in a new category labeled…”have you REALLY thought this through?” (!!!!) I left it with both that our core team would review the applications and if/when we find a ‘dale that fits, we’ll proceed with a home visit. It just doesn’t make sense to me to ask that of our home visit folks at this juncture. I have posted both phone interviews on these folks respective forums, and if you want me to go ahead & schedule home visits I can certainly do that. These 2 applicants are just not stellar potentialities in my book. Let me know what you all think. The applicants are: Rebeca Andrews and Andrea Trembath
Thanks,
KellyI will just remove both of them from the google sheet.
On Fri, Sep 4, 2020 at 9:41 AM Jackie Cash
Morning, Kelly. I believe your instincts are right on target. No need to do a home visit for these folks, particularly Trembath! George & Sandra Chace are great adopters and have helped with transport. He drives a convertible and has sent photos of him driving his ‘dales around with the top down. But, with a chihuahua, I would be reluctant to place any dale unless we knew that the dale was ok with small, snack dogs.If Rebecca gets back in touch and says George brought one of his ‘dales over and everything was peachy-keen, maybe we consider her, but I’d let her fall away.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 09/04/2020 6:31 AM Kelly Imbody
I don’t know if what I want to do is “kosher. The last 2 applications that I’ve received I want to put in a new category labeled…”have you REALLY thought this through?” (!!!!) I left it with both that our core team would review the applications and if/when we find a ‘dale that fits, we’ll proceed with a home visit. It just doesn’t make sense to me to ask that of our home visit folks at this juncture. I have posted both phone interviews on these folks respective forums, and if you want me to go ahead & schedule home visits I can certainly do that. These 2 applicants are just not stellar potentialities in my book. Let me know what you all think. The applicants are: Rebeca Andrews and Andrea Trembath
Thanks,
KellyHome Visit evaluation for: Laura and Van Ward 606 Nearlake Ct. LaVergne, TN 37086
Evaluation completed by: Sheryl Redlin-Fraizer iamgrowsgreen@gmail.com 615-476-3483
*unable to edit and/or copy pdf file of eval. The following is transcribed from pdf file.Suburban, well kept home. Home very clean, neat. The floors were hardwood/laminate to carpeting upstairs; normal comfortable furniture.
Backyard was nice sized with chain link fence; doggy door at the back door. They want to take their dog with them wherever they go, so I didn’t get the sense they would leave her alone much. We talked about traveling with the dog & hotels that accommodate pets. They have done this with their other dogs in the past. Laura enjoys walking for exercise and is looking forward to the adoptee walking with her. She is very fit.
I did not meet the neighbor children during the pandemic, they are not socializing much with other people. The neighborhood was quiet.
Laura and Van got other pictures of their dogs (no longer alive) and showed them. They were sweet pictures, some even costumed.
Companion. It was obvious they both missed having a dog in their life.
Yes. Based on the photos and them saying they already had the doggy supplies (bed, leash, food bowls etc.)
They have had an Airedale and cat (Airedale came as a puppy into the home where the cat was established). They had a Weimaraner and a cat.
Very committed. They will adopt a dog even if this avenue doesn’t work. I did tell them that my experience has been that the dog “finds” you. It is important to be patient and accept it that it wasn’t meant to be when things don’t work out.
Both very sweet, calm and soft spoken. They would be firm and have behavioral expectations, but certainly never abusive.
They know basic training techniques and have use a trainer in the past for their dogs. They are not unfamiliar with working with potty training, they have had a puppy and adopted adults dogs.
Nothing about the visit concerned me. Nothing to make me feel uncomfortable about placing a dog in the home. I would absolutely feel comfortable leaving my dog with the applicants.
The Wards are very sweet, calm, earnest and caring. They seem very loving and supportive of each other and are genuinely eager to bring a dog into their home and lives. I believe they have truly missed having a dog, were broken hearted when their last dog passed away from old age (also adopted).
Grooming: Added this because Airedales require some grooming and in the pictures of previous Airedale, she was nicely groomed in all of the many pictures they showed me.
Approve applicant.
I would place a mid-sized mature (not a young pup) female with them. Dog would be Laura’s primary companion (not to imply that Van wouldn’t be completely in love with the pup!) and I could see them being inseparable.Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview: Andrea Trembath
9-3-20Andrea and her 13 year old daughter Charlotte live in a 3000 sq. foot home. The yard is not fenced. They currently have a 9 month old Tonkinese cat. (looks like a Siamese to me, but not a cat person here!) The cat has had minimal exposure to dogs and Andrea said the cat just stares at the dog…”I think he may be afraid, but he doesn’t do anything like he wants to fight or anything.”
During the course of our conversation, Andrea kept stating that she wants a “well trained” dog, one that does not require much time or effort. It will have to be a very “particular dog.” She reference an older, sedentary dog, low energy, not on a lot of medications etc. She stated at one point that she used to be a vet tech but doesn’t do that any more. She stated that she fosters a lot of cats because they don’t have a lot of needs. She further stated that she fosters cats because she doesn’t “have the capacity” to train as they are busy and not around much during the day. She also stated that she occasionally dog sits and these dogs “are well trained.” She expressed interest in BB on ARG’s site.
I asked her “why an Airedale?” She said that she has always liked their look and their coat. She again stated that she wants an older dog requiring few walks and one that is well trained. She has had Whippets in the past, stating that they sleep all day, not active. Her last Whippet was about 5 years ago. She states that it was a rescue. She also described how she and her husband (she is divorced currently) rescued a street dog they found in Belize…it looked like it had a lot of Whippet in it.
Andrea is able to work from home some days but also goes into the office. On office days she is gone all day. They have a screened porch that is shaded with sliders and said she could leave the sliders open if she knew the dog wouldn’t try to break through the screens. She said the dog would be inside whenever they weren’t home. She would hire someone or get neighbors to walk the dog on days she had to go to the office.
I suggested to her that perhaps she and her daughter needed to do a bit more research into different breeds as that I have found Airedales to be puppies as heart until the day they cross the Rainbow Bridge. I conceded that all dogs are different, but that she needed to realize that Terriers in general are high energy and that a tired dog is a good dog. I discussed the very real possibility of regression in behaviors when rehoming, that it often takes up to 3 months for the dog to settle in and feel at home, that a lot of time, patience, consistency, love and determination are required when fostering a dog. She stated that she understood.
I left it such that I told her that the core ARG group would review her application and if/when a dog came available that we thought would be a good fit, we would arrange the home visit. I’m not sure this will “fly” with the core members, so will f/u regarding this plan with them. I just feel that Andrea should stick with cats.Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Rebeca Andrews
9-3-20Rebeca lives with her husband and 2 children ages 11 and 12. The yard is fenced with chain link around the back and sides and vinyl in the front. They have a 1 year old long haired Chihuahua. Bodhi has gotten out of the yard a couple of times because “we left the gate open while doing yard work and he got out.” He was found over at the neighbors. Bodhi is not chipped. She stated that she has though about and talked with her husband regarding chipping, but wasn’t sure where to have it done. I informed her that her vet could do it. Andrea grew up with Chihuahuas. He is not neutered…she hasn’t decided if she wants to stud him out yet or not. They got “Bodhi” as a puppy. Bodhi sleeps either in the bed with them or on his bed. Bodhi weighs 10-11 lbs. He has had some exposure to other dogs and Andrea says he just barks for a while and then he wants to play. She said he is a house dog but not yappy. He has had no exposure to Airedales despite the fact that their personal reference has 2 Airedales and lives next door!!!!? She said he would probably be intimidated by their size…”I haven’t allowed interaction.” They also have chickens in the back yard and sometimes they are loose “so they can eat grass and bugs.”
She is not sure of the name of her heartworm preventative as she stated she could call the vet and find out. I had already spoken to the vet tech prior to my calling Rebeca and Bodhi is up to date on vaccinations but is due for heartworm. There was nothing of import on Bodhi’s vet record, all was in order other than the need for heartworm. Asked Rebeca if she was giving it or did she take the dog to the vet for this (?) I never got an answer. She states that she uses essential oils for flea prevention. I asked if this worked and she said “when he does have fleas we bathe him.” She said that she really hasn’t had much of a problem with fleas. I was confused by all of this.
She said they were interested in Banjo because he was ok with chickens.
I spoke with their personal reference George Chace (he is very familiar with ARG as he has adopted 3 ‘dales over the years). He describes them as good neighbors, a nice couple, middle aged. He said he wouldn’t see any problems at all. I asked him if he would let them take care of Sam and Francis and he said “I don’t let anyone take care of them, they’re my dogs!” He said that the little dog stays in the house all of the time. He said that he could take one of his ‘dales over to see how they got along.
I left it with Rebeca that the core ARG reviews all applications and that if we came to a concensus that there was a ‘dale that would be a good fit, we would arrange a home visit. I explained the probability of regression in behaviors when rehoming/rescuing a dog. That everyone in the home needs to be on board and the need for patience, time, consistency and love when rescuing. She stated that she understood saying “we’re not in a hurry, it would be kind of nice.”I think that these folks need to stick with Chihuahuas and chickens. I feel that it being “kind of nice” isn’t necessarily a valid and good reason to want to adopt. Will f/u with others in ARG for opinions.
Oh shoot – definitely understand and wish the best for the family. If anything changes, I would love to be considered.
And yes! Now that I am settled I will continue to check the site for any newcomers. Thank you for the quick response—have a great night!
Natalie Rammer
On Aug 31, 2020, at 6:53 PM, Kelly Imbody
Natalie,
Mia was put up in error/prematurely as we aren’t sure that we’re getting her. We are encouraging the owners to continue working with her. Sorry to get your hopes up, but am glad you’re getting settled. Keep an eye on the site…a ‘dale will pop up for you. KellyThanks for letting me know Jessica. Please contact ARG if/when you’re ready to proceed.
Kelly Imbody, AR219-628-0071Good morning Sheryl and Laura,
I’d like to introduce you both to each other. Laura, Sheryl will be doing your home visit and will be getting in touch with you to schedule your home visit. We ask that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the home visit. Laura, I would ask that if possible, you have Zaniyah and Mackenzie present as well as they are an integral part of your lives, visit very frequently and will be interacting with your future ‘dale. Sheryl may opt to bring a ‘dale (her daughter’s) if she is comfortable doing so. Sheryl will want to see where the ‘dale will be both inside and out.
If either of you need anything, please don’t think twice about giving me a “shout”.
Anxiously await hearing how it went.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Good morning Sheryl,
It was a pleasure to “meet” you yesterday afternoon. I can’t thank you enough for doing this for ARG. Please find attached everything you’ll need for your home visit. Use the Home Visit Evaluation form as a guide to your visit. Once you’ve completed your visit, just send me a summary of your thoughts/opinions/observations. With things such as they are, please follow Covid-19 guidelines to your level of comfort and that of the Ward’s.
Should you have any questions/concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I look forward to hearing how it went!
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Laura Ward
8/24/20
The Wards live in LaVergne, TN which is between Nashville and Murfreesboro. They are retired. There are 2 neighbor children who are like grandchildren to them, ages 9 and 14. They see them very frequently. The neighbor children do not currently have a dog but have been “exposed” to dogs.
They are fenced with a chain link fence.
They had an Airedale many years ago that they got from a breeder in Indiana. They had her for 10 years when she was hit by a car as she sat by the road. In the interim, they have had a Weimaraner and a Beagle mix-Australian Cattle dog mix, named Sadie Grace which was a rescue. They put her down approximately 2 years ago after a long battle with cancer.
They have never crated a dog except for transport purposes, but I don’t think they would be against crate training either.
Laura spoke very lovingly of her dogs.
They would prefer a female; either a young adult or older dog/senior dog…6 or 7 years old.I spoke with the Vet’s office. Glowing report. Spared no expense in keeping Sadie Grace comfortable. Blood work was done regularly, she was on heart worm prevention. Made regular visits and kept appointments. The tech felt they would be good adoptive parents.
The personal reference has known the Wards for about 8 years. She states they are good people and the best dog people. She knew Sunday Grace and said the was “sweet and well behaved.” They are very attentive and would make good adoptive parents.
Good morning. Sorry, I was tied up last night and couldn’t get this to you. The Jenkins were great. They had Amber’s family in visiting. I took precautions as her nephew had been running a fever. The live in a great neighborhood and have a beautiful, well lived in home. They are very laid back and friendly. I met Winston and took a walk around the back yard. I will summarize in bullet points to help make it a shorter read.
• Winston is the WT- he is very affectionate and has a great disposition. He loves to play and run and has the usual terrier energy. He would probably benefit from another dog to play with. He is very social and outgoing. He was never vocal and came to me quickly for some attention.
• The children were very polite, mannerly, and they love Winston
• Amber was honest and stated they had Winston work with a trainer and that it was as much for their benefit as he was their starter dog.. He had been groomed recently, past few months.
• She is not opposed to a senior that would be energetic enough to play with Winston and be good with the kids. She also stated gender was not a preference.
• Their home is well kept and yards well maintained but lived in and they have wrought iron gates at both sides of the house. Combination wrought iron and chain link.
• Winston has run of the house and yard. They don’t feel the need to crate train him and he is part of the family but are not adverse to crates.
• The house is located off a busy road but it is a residential area that has Stop signs every few feet.
• The neighbors I met while parking were incredibly nice.
• Amber did state she wanted to make sure to find the right dog and that if she said no to one that wouldn’t be the end. I explained you never know what baggage they bring and it can take a couple of months for them to acclimate. She stated she understood.
Overall, I think they would be a good family for adoption. My gut instinct is they would and I expressed we are all a good resource should they ever need to reach out. She would like to look us up on Facebook and connect. My gut instinct is I would approve them. Jackie, always asks,”Would you let them keep one of yours?”, to that question, yes I would. I would allow them to keep Jackson.If you have any questions please feel free to reach out and let me know. Always glad to help out when I can! Stay in touch.
Gary
Name Bonnie Benson Cepulo
Address 225 Couer Du Bois Lane
City, State ZIP Chapel Hill, NC 27516
Phone 832-494-8648
Email bonnie.cepulo@gmail.com
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]: approximately 3500-4000 square feetSetting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural – X
Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded – X
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
Property bordering on park/fieldCondition of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate – X
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.]Hardwood floors, modern interior. Nice large screen porch with tile floors. Fairly new home. Comfortable furnishings.
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.]No fencing. They plan to use a crate. Crate would be in their bedroom. Both owners work from home and like to walk and run. There is no fencing but they plan to go out multiple times a day with the dog.
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.?]Lovely appropriate individuals. Respectful with me and my dog.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]
Yes, they have had a dog in the past and understand the issues. They also understand the Airedale personality and are attracted to that.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 ils, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.]
No other pets now – previous dog diedOwner Interaction With Other Pets: – N/A
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?
They seemed like they would act appropriately to accidents and understand the stresses of transitioning.
Additiol Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent. – They have a lot of land around them and they are building a trail. The area they have for walking the dog is wonderful and without hardly any cars.
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
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant? – Yes
o Explain. – My dog was shy and nervous. We had almost been hit by a car that ran through a red light (and was being chased by a police car) on the way to the visit. I had slammed on the brakes and both my dog and I were rattled. They were very, very good with her and she eventually warmed up a little bit. They had a good balance of not trying too hard.Conclusion:
Approve Applicant X
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: Leigh Callahan
Date: __8/21/2020___________
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ____Leigh_Callahan@med.unc.edu____________________________________
________________________________________Good morning all!
Bonnie and Leigh, I’d like to introduce you to each other. Leigh has graciously agreed to help ARG with your Home Visit Bonnie. Leigh will contact you via text and/or email or phone…so check your spam/junk folder and a text/call will be from area code 919. It’s not a robo call!!! 😉
Please make sure that both you and John are available for the home visit Bonnie. Leigh may opt to bring her ‘dale will her if she is comfortable doing so. She’ll want/need to see your property and where a ‘dale would spend time both inside and outside.
Should either of you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
