[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Kelly – thanks but we have already found one through another source –just brought her back from the vet after getting spayed.

Thanks anyway…

Albert L. Merrill, CQE
Ascend Performance Materials
Quailty Manager, Greenwood Plant
|Ofc: 896-942-4515|Mobile: 864-378-6709|

From: Kelly Imbody
Sent: Friday, June 5, 2020 4:44 PM
To: Merrill, Albert L
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Airedale Rescue Group

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Hi Al!
Just checking in now that things are approaching “normal”. I’m ready to start working on your home visit. Are you still interested in adopting an Airedale through ARG or have your circumstances changed? Let me know. Thanks Al!
Kelly Imbody, ARG

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good morning Wendy. I hope you have remained healthy throughout this crazy pandemic. I emailed Virgilynne Prewett (she agreed to do your home visit) a couple of days ago as on May 9 I rec’d. an email from her asking when she could do the visit. My response to her was whenever you both felt comfortable. I’ve not heard back from her…maybe try getting in touch with her? Jackie let me know that you may be interested in Remy. If you don’t have any luck getting your home visit scheduled with Virgilynne, let me know and I’ll work on trying to find someone else in your area. Thanks Wendy for your patience during this trying time. I’ll wait to hear from you.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Virgilynne! I hope this finds you well and like all of us REALLY tired of this pandemic! We’d like to get started on home visits if possible. I know when we last “talked” (emailed) you asked if you could go ahead and do the home visit. I left it up to you and Wendy stating that you could do them whenever you both felt comfortable. I’m just following up, wondering if you’ve met with her or not. Please let me know where you’re at on this. Thanks Virgilynne!!
Warmest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Jenny Grout
5/19/2020

Jenny’s only experience with Airedales is when, as a child her friend had one that they played with. Jenny wants a dog with “the capacity to be smart, and that requires motivation.” Jenny has 3 young children ages 10, 8 and 6. She wants a dog that will do well with children. They lost their dog “Velvet” about 2 1/2 years ago. They adopted 2 cats about 2 years ago…the cats came after Velvet was gone. They do not have a fence. Jenny stated that they took Velvet outside always under supervision and with training she stayed in her yard. They moved to 3 different homes while they had Velvet. Velvet adopted them vs the other way around with Jenny stating that she just showed up one day in 2004. She was very timid, had a collar on, and tried to find owners (this was before the days of chips). The vet thought she was about 1 ½ to 2 years old. Velvet was a mixed breed.
The children are excited to get another dog. The 2 cats have been exposed to dogs as her friend brings her dog over to the house… the cats just “disappear.” The cats have all of their claws. Jenny has never used a crate, but is open to the idea realizing that some dogs need/prefer a crate. Her plans are to allow the dog to have the run of the house and sleep upstairs in all likelihood next to one of the kid’s bed.
We discussed the cost of a dog seeing that her application gave an estimate of $200-300. I explained that that amount would probably cover the annual visit, but to plan on 1-2 more visits/year for misc. complaints such as ear trouble etc. I reminded her of the need for heartworm and flea/tick preventatives as well as the cost for food, grooming etc. She understood.
We discussed the fact that rescues often come with some “emotional baggage” that needs to be worked through. I emphasized the importance of consistency bearing in mind that she has 3 children that will be in the mix. Also discussed the need for a lot of patience, love and time when adopting.
Jenny’s personal reference is aware of the fact that the family wants to adopt. They have known each other for 8 years and describes the family as “church going, supportive of community and a x home. She related that the kids were good with Velvet. This reference is the friend that brings her dog to the house and she reported no difficulties with the cats. She can offer no reason to not adopt to the family.
The vet tech I spoke with was not familiar with Velvet, but does state that the cats are up to date.
The family has no preference regarding sex. I explained that ARG rarely gets puppies. The rescue process was explained and I encouraged Jenny to keep an eye on our website and face book page.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Jackie,

Thanks for reaching out and giving more insight into both groups. I have sent a note to the specific contact on the ATRA site (for Jarvis) and hope to hear back soon. I am happy to complete any home visits (virtual visit due to COVID-19?) when the time is appropriate.

I am very interested in adopting Jarvis and because of COVID19, I have been lucky to work from home majority of the week. If there were any questions about work balance, I want to ensure that I live only 15 minutes away and plan to take them out during my lunch break. Let me know if there are any questions. Thank you again!

Natalie Rammer

On May 18, 2020, at 11:58 AM, Jackie Cash wrote:

Hi, Natalie. Thank you for your message. ARG and ATRA are two different groups, though we both are affiliates of National Airedale Rescue and we work collaboratively when it’s in the best interests of the Airedales we have. As you are aware, you are still in the process of being approved and cannot be finally approved until we’ve been able to conduct your home visit. ATRA works under the same protocol. If there are Airedales that you are interested in through ATRA, please contact the reps listed for those Airedales and tell them that you have applied through us. We will be happy to share with them our application and interview notes.

I’ve copied Kelly Imbody who interviewed you after you applied to ARG.

Thank you for contacting us again.

Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/

On May 18, 2020 at 8:39 AM Natalie Rammer wrote:
Hi Barbara,

Hoping to get in touch with you as I see there are some Airedale’s for adoption through ATRA that I am very interested in. Please let me know any next steps in adoption.

Thank you,
Natalie Rammer
972-415-4155

On Mar 16, 2020, at 8:39 AM, Natalie Rammer wrote:
Hi Barbara,

I wanted to reach out in regards to adopting an Airedale. I am not sure how many volunteer groups are specifically in Tennessee (with Airedales), but saw this to be a great contact.

A little about myself: I am 27 years old living in Nashville, TN. I have grown up with poodles my whole life and ready for a breed of my own! My mom is allergic to dogs which is why we have only rescued poodles, and why I am most interested in an Airedale. I am very active and plan to exercise with my pup!

Let me know if there is a different contact I should be reaching out to, to receive more information on adoption in Tennessee.

Thank you,
Natalie Rammer
972-415-4155

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Al Merrill
5/10/20

Al and his family live in Greenwood, SC which he tells me is about ½ way between Columbia, SC and Greenville, SC. Al and his wife Jane have 2 daughters ages 11 and 13.
They have a ½ acre lot, the back of which is fenced with varying combinations of brick wall, chain link and metal picket. There are 2 gates to the back yard…one is a metal gate with the latch on the outside of the gate, the other is a wood gate and Al says the latch is difficult to manipulate. I asked about how the dog got out of the fence/got loose (see application). Al stated that his father-in-law was walking the dog and he thinks either the collar was too loose or he didn’t have the leash clipped to the collar correctly. The other incident was because he thinks a meter reader left the gate open.
Al is a hunter and on the application he states that he wants to take the dog hunting. He hunts deer during gun season and also hunts ducks. I asked him what his expectations of the dog were explaining that it’s unrealistic to expect the dog to be ok around guns. That this is something they need to be trained to and that it needs to start when they are puppies. Al related that he is aware of this and that though he told me he wanted to take the dog hunting “it’s not that important.” In answering why he was interested in an Airedale, Al replied that “they are loyal and protective.” He/they have no gender preference.
Asking if all in the family were on board with getting an Airedale Al stated that his oldest daughter “waffles” about getting a dog as she has mild dog/pet dander allergies. They recently put their “pound puppy” that was 17 years old down in February of 2020. He described her as a Terrier/Spaniel mix. They have never crate trained a dog before. The Terrier/Spaniel mix Al says chewed through a plastic crate due to separation anxiety.
Prior to Covid-19, Al said they had a nanny “all the time”. His mother-in-law lives about a mile down the road. Both Al and his wife work. Al leaves the house around 0700 and his wife leaves around 0830. The girls get home at 1530. Al’s wife is an attorney and works close, so if need be she could come home…providing she knew in advance and would therefore schedule herself accordingly. He has an Aunt and Uncle who live about 20 minutes away and he states that they took care of their dog if/when they had to go out of town.
In discussing care of the dog, Al relates that they treated regularly with flea/tick preventative, then switched to a collar, then stopped any treatment whatsoever.
I spoke with a vet assistant at Kinard Animal Hospital. He informed me that their dog Annie was up to date on all shots/vaccinations until she was put down. He could offer no reason why the Merrill’s should be excluded from adoption.
The Merrill’s personal reference has known Al since childhood. Their dog was well behaved and he could think of no reason why ARG shouldn’t adopt to them.

I found myself wondering whether I believed him totally or not. He changed his tune regarding what he hoped for the dog i.e. hunting etc. Also the fact that a daughter has allergies is concerning. He stated that he thought that they would most likely get a companion for the ‘dale from the pound. I guess my gut feeling is that they would do better with a dog from the pound…specifically one that is used to hunting/guns.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

5/9/20
Virgilynne,
Go ahead and do your home visit whenever you both are comfortable. I’ll anxiously await your notes!! Be well!
Warmly,
Kelly

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From: Virgilynne Prewett
Sent: Tuesday, May 5, 2020 9:42 PM
To: Kelly
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Group

Hey Kelly, can we start back with our home visits? I have been in constant contact with Wendy. She can hardly wSit for me and Beau to visit, she sounds really excited. Although, they haven’t completely redone their house, since Brooks has retired, they are working on the house and yard. I will visit whenever you think that I can now. I am looking forward to meeting Wendy and Brooks, and seeing if they are the right couple for an ARG Airedale.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

5/9/20
Left VM, text & email. Rec’d. automated “out of office” reply.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

5/9/20
Left voice message, emailed & texted re: discussing app./is she still interested. Finally texted me saying that she currently has a rescue and “should work with this girl.” Thanked her for getting back to me. It should be noted that in speaking with her vet, her Doodle is past due on shots. Was last seen in 2018 for rabies, 2017 last heart worm check on record. Blood work in 2018.

• This reply was modified 4 years, 11 months ago by Kelly Geren-Imbody.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Jeannie,
I attempted to contact you via your cell. Voice mailbox is full. I texted you. Please contact me if you’re interested in adopting an Airedale from Airedale Rescue Group.
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
5/5/2020

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Juanita Lewis-Jones
May 4, 2020

Juanita is active military serving as a munitions specialist at Fort Stewart, GA. Her husband works at the base hospital. They live in base housing. Their household consists of Juanita, her husband, Juanita’s mother, a college age son and a 12 year old. Juanita’s mother is legally blind and undergoes dialysis 3 days/week for about 4 hours/day.
Juanita relates that usually someone is always home…currently, due to Covid-19 her college age son is home, the 12 year old is home and both she and her husband are working. Juanita’s mother as stated is gone for a few hours 3 days/week.
They currently have an 11 year old Pomeranian. Their Airedale “Maceo” died about a year ago. He was 12. They got Maceo when he was 6 months old from her Pastor as the time. She stated that she went to visit them and fell in love with him and the Pastor sold him to her for $1.00!!!! Their yard is fenced with a chain link fence. There is a dog park on base. I asked if Juanita’s mother was on board with getting a “new” dog due to her multiple medical problems. She assured me that she was.
I informed her (based on her application) that ARG does not/will not adopt to anyone who intends to leave their dog outside in the yard while they are not at home. Juanita said that they never do that as they have “Sergio”, the Pomeranian who is not left outside unless someone is home. She clarified that the dog will have the run of the house and the yard when someone is home and that if the dog is OK temperament wise, he/she won’t be crated while they’re gone.
The only place that is off limits both to Sergio and a new dog will be Juanita’s mother’s room. They keep the door shut so that the dogs can’t get in there. They have no preference regarding sex. They would prefer a young adult. I discussed the need for patience, consistency and love when adopting a ‘dale as they often have issues…sometimes made worse just by the move itself.
I spoke with their vet. They visit about 5 times/year…they carry pet insurance through their vet. Sergio is up to date with vaccinations, heart worm preventative is consistent and he gets yearly dental cleanings. The vet did report that they left their practice for approximately a 2 year interval. I questioned Juanita about this and she stated that they had moved to SC during that time. There were no “issues” on their vet records.
I spoke with Juanita’s personal reference. She related that she was “scared to death” of dogs but that Juanita is the only person whom she’ll let bring a dog to her house. She related that Juanita had to leave and wanted her to watch Maceo…she didn’t want to kennel him stating that “he’s family”, she wanted him in a good place while she was gone…someone she knew she could count on. She has known Juanita since 2002. They met at church. She describes Juanita as very loving and could not come up with a reason as to why they shouldn’t be considered for adoption.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Very interested in Banjo, but want to know more about skin condition. I called Sue Mioduser for more information. (See Banjo’s board.) Shared info. with Janene & Peter. After much discussion and ensuring them that declining will not impact their ability to adopt, they opted to decline because of too many issues/potential issues. I personally feel a lot of these issues could be solved and if not solved easily managed with consistent involvement/commitment to him. Sue and Jackie informed of the Tompkin’s decision.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

4/25/2020
Spoke with Sue today re: possibility of having adoptive parents for Banjo. They wanted to know about his skin condition.
Skin condition cleared up right away after some medicated baths and being placed on Apoquel. He itches occas. and occas. has ear issues. Gets some goop in his eyes. (this sounds very much like seasonal allergies) I suggested that she look into what it would take to d/c the Apoquel…weaning may be in order. (JC: Looked it up; no need to wean off apoquel; just stop.)
Food aggression that was present when coming into rescue is resolved. Resource guarding is markedly improved after enlisting help of trainer who suggested that spouse become more involved in his care and also suggested Prozac. Has been on Prozac for about 3 months. He remains selectively reactive to some dogs on leash. Walks “ok” on leash. Has become more aggressive when at vets. One vet told her to find another vet, another vet who works with fearful dogs did well with him. The last time she took him to the vet he was muzzled and had a “doggie downer” on board. He is a loud barker…this may scare some folks.
Sue bathes him in their walk- in shower. She grooms him with electric clippers and he does fine. He likes to ride in the car, loves his tennis balls, is a cuddler and lap dog.
He has 4-5 molars and 2 upper canines, the rest having been pulled.
He is smart.
She puts him in the bedroom when company comes d/t resource guarding. (?)
This is his 5th home. JC: no, 4th home. Born Feb 2013, Adopted as a pup and given up to Erika North when he was 1 year old, where he lived until March 2019 on a farm in AL; he lived outside with dogs, cats, chickens, horses. Not sure why he was given up. (See original release why he was given up) then to the Liemohns in Knoxville, TN. Wendell Liemohn had dementia and couldn’t care for him and had him less than 1 week, and he went to Sue Mioduser in April 2019.

Banjo has not had enough physical or mental stimulation in the year he’s been at Sue’s. She works from home and he stays with her in her office all day. Banjo became very protective of Sue and would growl at her husband and at one point grabbed his arm. Jeff eventually began taking part in feeding Banjo and playing with him and that behavior stopped. Once Sue began Banjo on Prozac (see above), he has been a different dog and is no longer overly protective.

He needs a lot of mental and physical stimulation and needs to lose probably 15 lbs.

• This reply was modified 5 years ago by Jackie Cash.
• This reply was modified 5 years ago by Jackie Cash.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Home Visit (virtual via FaceTime)
4/25/2020
Janene & Peter Tompkins

Both Janene and Peter were home. They live in an old, established neighborhood on a quiet street. Homes are circa 1920’s. The home looks lived in, but clean. Floors are hardwood with some area rugs. Furniture appears to be in good condition. This looked like a home one could walk into and feel comfortable…not stuffy, not unkept…welcoming. Janene showed me that whenever they had to leave they have the ability to close off the kitchen and breakfast nook to the remainder of the home via single French doors. The doggie door is located in the kitchen. The doggie door seems plenty big enough for a large dog to pass through easily. The TV room looked comfortable and Janene said that when they are home, they would be in here with the dog. Exterior had a good sized deck with a doggie door out to a fully fenced back yard. Fence looks to be about 6 feet tall. You cannot see between the fence boards. The fence extends all the way to the ground and at that point is reinforced with rebar and concrete pavers. The yard is grass and appears more than adequate for a dog. There are large established trees on the property. There is a garage/shed in one corner of the back yard with an area for vegetables/garden in another corner. This area looked to be almost like a home made green house. They have 2 cats and the cats are fed up on a counter in the laundry room. There was a cat “tree house”/tower (I’m not a cat person!!). Their previous dog (German Shepard) go along with the cats. They expressed an interest in knowing more about Banjo’s skin condition when he came into rescue. We discussed the fact that he has no teeth. We also discussed that even though he sounds well adjusted at his foster mom’s, that issues can arise with the stress of rehoming. Peter was active in offering questions during our virtual home visit. Both seem like they would be good dog parents. I would feel comfortable leaving my Amos with them just based on what we accomplished via FaceTime.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Kelly,

I am still trying to corral my household. I went out and now my husband has gone out and my daughter is working on her final paper for her last college class (yay, a graduate!). You would think since we are on “Stay At Home” orders we would be more stationary!

How Is tomorrow for you?
Janene Tompkins CFP®️
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On Apr 23, 2020, at 3:39 PM, Kelly wrote:
Ok. Kel
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On Apr 23, 2020, at 15:15, Janene Tompkins wrote:
Let me check and see when we are all available.
Janene Tompkins, CFP®️

On Apr 23, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Kelly wrote:
Yes, we like the whole family. If after your conference call is good…that’s fine. Otherwise let’s pick a time for tomorrow or the weekend. I’m free…not going anywhere! 😆. Let me know what you’re thinking. Kelly
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On Apr 23, 2020, at 13:49, Janene Tompkins wrote:
Well in that case, I will show myself! Do you need the whole family? Adair (daughter) has class today 2-4 and I have a conf call 4-5. Other than that we are free. Not going anywhere….
Janene Tompkins, CFP®️

On Apr 23, 2020, at 10:44 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:

OMG! I’ve got my bangs in a barrette & my husband says I look like Pebbles on the Flinstones!!! What is a good time for you? Kel

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From: Janene Tompkins
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 9:28:50 AM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Banjo’s exercise

That’s very helpful! Banjo would get at least 2 walks and plenty of playtime in the backyard around here.

We do not have a pool, that would be nice on a hot day! Our neighbor has a pool and she lets her dog paddle around in it, if he likes water, maybe she will let him swim there.

We would love to FaceTime with you. Don’t judge, I haven’t been to the hairdresser since February!

Thanks again,

Janene Tompkins, CFP®️

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