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August 27, 2020 at 10:22 am in reply to: Jessica Sturm & Akida Green, Anderson, SC, Not ADT exp., 2 Yorkies, 2-3 hrs #25520
Thanks for letting me know Jessica. Please contact ARG if/when you’re ready to proceed.
Kelly Imbody, AR219-628-0071August 27, 2020 at 9:38 am in reply to: Laura & Lavanders Ward, LaVergne, TN, ADT exp, 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25519Good 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
219-628-0071August 27, 2020 at 9:17 am in reply to: Laura & Lavanders Ward, LaVergne, TN, ADT exp, 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25518Good 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
219-628-0071August 27, 2020 at 9:14 am in reply to: Laura & Lavanders Ward, LaVergne, TN, ADT exp, 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25517Airedale 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.
August 23, 2020 at 8:23 pm in reply to: Amber & Kevin Jenkins, Atlanta, GA, Not ADT exp., Welsh Ter., 2 kids, 2 hr alone #25492Good 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
August 21, 2020 at 9:09 pm in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25484Name 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____________________________________
________________________________________August 18, 2020 at 9:59 am in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25424Good 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
219-628-0071August 18, 2020 at 8:20 am in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25423Kelly,
I would be happy to do this.
LeighLeigh F. Callahan, PhD
Mary Link Briggs Distinguished Professor of Medicine
Associate Director, Thurston Arthritis Research Center
Director, Osteoarthritis Action Alliance
University of North Carolina
919-966-0564 – office
919-923-4808 – cellFrom: Kelly Imbody
Date: Monday, August 17, 2020 at 9:01 AM
To: Leigh Callahan PhD
Subject: Airedale Rescue GroupGood morning Leigh,
My name is Kelly Imbody, and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I know that you worked with Christina Prange a few years ago in adopting your Airedale, Ellie May. Knowing how much you love the breed and your experience with Airedales, I’m writing in the hopes that you’ll be able to help ARG. We’ve some folks in Chapel Hill, NC that are interested in adopting a ‘dale from ARG. We are in need of someone to do a home visit. Would you be willing/able to help? We (ARG) depends on a network of folks who are lovers of Airedales in placing these ‘dales in their forever homes. Please let me know if this is something that you would consider and I’ll contact you with more information…it really is a pretty simple and straightforward process.
I thank you for your consideration and anxiously await your decision.
Warmest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071August 18, 2020 at 8:19 am in reply to: Jessica Sturm & Akida Green, Anderson, SC, Not ADT exp., 2 Yorkies, 2-3 hrs #25422On Mon, Aug 17, 2020 at 9:06 AM Kelly Imbody
wrote: Hi Kelly.
Unfortunately, we have had a family emergency and will have to put this process on hold for a bit! This was totally unexpected.August 17, 2020 at 1:31 pm in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25414Just spoke with personal reference. Has not known these folks as dog owners but feels they would be good dog parents. Can see Bonnie walking the dog as she walks a lot and enjoys being outdoors. Discussed possibility of behavior issues and reference states that they are both very determined and educated people and still feels they are good candidates for adopting.
August 17, 2020 at 1:10 pm in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25413Good morning Leigh,
My name is Kelly Imbody, and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. I know that you worked with Christina Prange a few years ago in adopting your Airedale, Ellie May. Knowing how much you love the breed and your experience with Airedales, I’m writing in the hopes that you’ll be able to help ARG. We’ve some folks in Chapel Hill, NC that are interested in adopting a ‘dale from ARG. We are in need of someone to do a home visit. Would you be willing/able to help? We (ARG) depends on a network of folks who are lovers of Airedales in placing these ‘dales in their forever homes. Please let me know if this is something that you would consider and I’ll contact you with more information…it really is a pretty simple and straightforward process.
I thank you for your consideration and anxiously await your decision.
Warmest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071August 17, 2020 at 1:09 pm in reply to: Bonnie & John Cepulo, Chapel Hill, NC, Not ADT exp., 0 kids, 0 pets, 0 hr alone #25412Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Bonnie Cepulo
8/16/20Bonnie and John live on 12 acres in Chapel Hill, NC. They built a new home about 1 ½ years ago. There are 4 other properties within 1 ½ miles around them. Their property is wooded, with very little if any “lawn”. There is a small, shallow creek at the back of their property. The property is not fenced. There is no livestock nearby. They explained the use of a “dog run” with their previous Husky rescue (they’ve been without a dog for about 6 years, having put her down at the age of 15). John explained that in his experience with Huskies…”if they want out/want to go somewhere, they’re gonna go.” The dog run that was used was within a fenced in yard and was strictly there for added security/containment for the dog. They related that they would be open to consider what ARG felt was necessary as far as keeping the dog safe, secure and home. They further stated that they would plan to take the dog out on leash…”we don’t feel that they should be allowed to run/roam no matter how much property you have.”
We discussed the fact that Terriers like to dig. This they felt would not be as issue since their entire property is wooded/natural. They both have rescued Huskies separately in the past and John has fostered dogs on occasion. The most recent Husky was a female, rescued as a puppy.
They are both Tech Consultants, working from home & relate that this will continue after Covid as companies are finding that they can operate more economically with folks working from home. John occasionally has to make a day trip for consulting purposes, but relates that he is home more than Bonnie. They related that they have fairly high level positions, giving them a lot of flexibility in their schedules.
They have had no direct experience with Airedales, just interaction at dog parks and acquaintances. They prefer big dogs and relate that even after 6 years without a dog, they are still finding dog hair. I don’t know how this is possible, as they built a new home 1 ½ years ago, but I didn’t ask. This is why they prefer a dog that is non-shedding. They have looked into other breed rescues, specifically Doodles, but state that they prefer the personality of the Airedale. We discussed the very real possibility of regression in behaviors, the need for time, patience, love and consistency when rescuing. John asked regarding the plausibility of bringing a rescue into the home if they were currently fostering a dog. I explained that this could be done, provided the foster had adjusted well and that the incoming rescue got along with other dogs.
John’s parent live about 1 hour away, and all of their neighbors have dogs so should they go on vacation, John’s folks would watch the dog(s) or the neighbors. Neighborhood dogs include a hound, Golden, Ridgeback, Bulldog and 3 Terriers.
They have no preference regarding sex of the rescue and would consider up to a 3 year old as their application stated “puppy/young adult”.August 17, 2020 at 1:08 pm in reply to: Jessica Sturm & Akida Green, Anderson, SC, Not ADT exp., 2 Yorkies, 2-3 hrs #25411Good morning Jessica,
I just want to give you a heads up regarding your home visit. I’ve got someone to do it, her name is Heather and she has tried to get in touch with you. You may want to check your junk/spam folder. I suggested she text you as well. The text will be from an 864 area code…not a robo call!!! Thanks Jessica.
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
Sent from Mail for Windows 10August 17, 2020 at 1:07 pm in reply to: Jessica Sturm & Akida Green, Anderson, SC, Not ADT exp., 2 Yorkies, 2-3 hrs #25410Will do!
…””..happy!
~Heather~“70 percent of our nation’s major crops and one out of every three bites of food we eat rely on bees for pollination”
On Aug 16, 2020, at 10:27 AM, Kelly Imbody
wrote:
Thanks Heather! Give her another try in a day or two if you would, maybe a text and/or email. KellySent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Us
Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2020 4:51 PM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue GroupHey Kelly, just letting you know I reached out to Jessica via phone and email but have yet to get any response. Just keeping you in the loop…
Have a good weekend!
…””..happy!
~Heather~“70 percent of our nation’s major crops and one out of every three bites of food we eat rely on bees for pollination”
On Aug 12, 2020, at 1:31 PM, Kelly Imbody
wrote:
Heather,THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have attached these folks application, my notes from my phone interview with them as well as the Home Visit Evaluation form. Please use the HV evaluation form as a guide only…you don’t need to address every item as some don’t/won’t apply. I will remind them that we want everyone living in the home present at the time of the HV…you may want to remind them as well in your correspondence with them. Please feel free to take your ‘dale(s) with you if you’re comfortable doing so. Sometimes doing so provides you with valuable insight to the folks.
I will introduce you to these folks in a shared, separate email. Please contact them to schedule the HV at a convenient time for the both of you. When you’ve finished/completed the HV, just jot your notes down & email them to me (preferably in Word as our site accepts Word easily). The bottom line question you ideally want to be able to answer with a “resounding YES!” is: would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale with them?????
Please feel free to contact me with any questions and/or concerns. I anxiously await hearing from you as to how it went!! Please find their contact information below:
Jessica Sturm
440-645-7456
5 Rohan Dr.
Anderson, SC 29621
Jsturm2192@gmail.comMy forever thanks!!
Kelly Imbody, ARG
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From: conndh@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 12:40 PM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue GroupABSOLUTELY! Tell me when and where and I’d be happy to…
…””..happy!
~Heather~August 13, 2020 at 1:10 pm in reply to: Stephanie Campbell & Joseph Hurst, Acworth, GA, ADT exp., 0 pets, 4 hr alone – TRANSPORT #25382Per phone call with Laura Kjeldsen: Laura contacted Stephanie and in the course of their discussion Laura and Stephanie came to the conclusion that at this point right now as she’s got so much going on she would just like to be considered for transport. Laura spoke at length with Stephanie regarding what is involved with transport and said that she felt that she would be diligent and watchful during this process.
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