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Phone Interview: Heather Dyer
November 23, 2024Heather lives in downtown Blue Ridge, GA which she describes as a “little tourist community”. She lives about 2 blocks from the center of town. She has a neighbor on one side of her and a lot on the other side. She admits that the road in front of her home is “highly travelled” and that she is planning on having a fence installed in the front. She has lived here since 2017.
The back yard is fenced with a chain link fence and has 2 gates.
Heather has quite a background involving animals. She and her children were active in 4H. She worked with dogs, goats, horses etc. She is going through what she called a nasty divorce. She has 2 female Anatolians, but they are with her husband living on the family farm. She said that he is keeping the animals just to be nasty.
Heather was raised with an Airedale so is somewhat familiar with the breed though it has been a while. She states that she wants a protector. I asked her if she wanted a guard dog because she is frightened of her husband or if she just wanted one that would alert her to someone coming in the yard etc. She said that her husband was not an issue…she just wanted a dog that would be vigilant but also a companion.
Heather has 2 daughters and 2 sons in the area. One son is currently living with her, but that is temporary…just another year if that. She also has a good friend in the area that would be available to watch the dog if needed.
She would prefer a dog less than 3 years old and would prefer a male. She would also consider and Airedale mix.Ref: has known applicant for about 15 years. States Heather is great with animals. “She is almost like a Vet. People call her all the time and ask her what to do”. Describes Heather as a true animal lover, so kind and caring. States that Heather is the kind of person that just needs a dog.
Ref: has known applicant since 1986. Said that she had a trainer work with her Anatolians. “She loves animals. She is a horse person and spent many years with applicant riding, training and competing.”
Vet: Spoke with Vet tech. Anatolians have not been seen since 2022. On 2/18/2022 Corey & Betsy were brought in for their puppy shots. Shortly after puppy shots, Betsy was brought in for a suspected UTI. In September of 2022 Corey was seen for an allergy issue.
I called applicant. Asked if the dogs have not been seen since 2022 because they are with her ex. She said no. He has only had the dogs since May 2024. She went on to explain that she does not fully immunize her animals. She does not routinely give flea/tick/heartworm preventative. She will give ivermectin if she sees fleas. (?) She does give rabies shot but the Vet Tech related no record of having been given. Heather relates that she tries to treat her animals wholistically. She related that one of the Anatolians did later develop a UTI which was treated successfully. I asked if she sees a wholistic Vet. “No, I just do a lot of research and studying”. She states that she is not anti-vet, but that she will try to treat problem herself. If she can’t figure it out or the animal is not getting well, then she will take them to the Vet.Group Airedale Rescue
Phone Interview: Heather Dyer
November 23, 2024Heather lives in downtown Blue Ridge, GA which she describes as a “little tourist community”. She lives about 2 blocks from the center of town. She has a neighbor on one side of her and a lot on the other side. She admits that the road in front of her home is “highly travelled” and that she is planning on having a fence installed in the front. She has lived here since 2017.
The back yard is fenced with a chain link fence and has 2 gates.
Heather has quite a background involving animals. She and her children were active in 4H. She worked with dogs, goats, horses etc. She is going through what she called a nasty divorce. She has 2 female Anatolians, but they are with her husband living on the family farm. She said that he is keeping the animals just to be nasty.
Heather was raised with an Airedale so is somewhat familiar with the breed though it has been a while. She states that she wants a protector. I asked her if she wanted a guard dog because she is frightened of her husband or if she just wanted one that would alert her to someone coming in the yard etc. She said that her husband was not an issue…she just wanted a dog that would be vigilant but also a companion.
Heather has 2 daughters and 2 sons in the area. One son is currently living with her, but that is temporary…just another year if that. She also has a good friend in the area that would be available to watch the dog if needed.
She would prefer a dog less than 3 years old and would prefer a male. She would also consider and Airedale mix.Ref: has known applicant for about 15 years. States Heather is great with animals. “She is almost like a Vet. People call her all the time and ask her what to do”. Describes Heather as a true animal lover, so kind and caring. States that Heather is the kind of person that just needs a dog.
Ref: has known applicant since 1986. Said that she had a trainer work with her Anatolians. “She loves animals. She is a horse person and spent many years with applicant riding, training and competing.”
Vet: Spoke with Vet tech. Anatolians have not been seen since 2022. On 2/18/2022 Corey & Betsy were brought in for their puppy shots. Shortly after puppy shots, Betsy was brought in for a suspected UTI. In September of 2022 Corey was seen for an allergy issue.
I called applicant. Asked if the dogs have not been seen since 2022 because they are with her ex. She said no. He has only had the dogs since May 2024. She went on to explain that she does not fully immunize her animals. She does not routinely give flea/tick/heartworm preventative. She will give ivermectin if she sees fleas. (?) She does give rabies shot but the Vet Tech related no record of having been given. Heather relates that she tries to treat her animals wholistically. She related that one of the Anatolians did later develop a UTI which was treated successfully. I asked if she sees a wholistic Vet. “No, I just do a lot of research and studying”. She states that she is not anti-vet, but that she will try to treat problem herself. If she can’t figure it out or the animal is not getting well, then she will take them to the Vet.Tim reached out to me in early November stating that Mandy and Renee were coming for a 2nd HV. I didn’t hear anything back so texted him today asking regarding his status. The HV was cancelled as Tim’s mother has dementia and it is not an appropriate time for a dog. I told him to reach back out if/when his circumstances change.
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Phone Interview: Lynnley Ross
November 24, 2024Lynnley lives in a neighborhood of single family homes. There is an HOA. There is a neighborhood pool. There is no thru traffic. They also have a place in Charleston, her husband works there and they travel back and forth it sounds like.
The property in Greenville, SC has a 6’ privacy fence constructed of wood. You cannot see between the slats. She has family in the area, but dogs go with them on vacation and if boarding is needed they make use of Camp Bow Wow.
Lynnley has had 4 Airedales. She is not quite ready for one yet as she recently lost her 4th one to a brain tumor. She wanted to complete the application process so that when she was ready, she was ready.
She would prefer a male but that’s “just because I’ve had males before”. She would consider a female. She would consider anything from a puppy up to a Senior dog.
VET: Emily, the tech knew Copper. She said that the Ross’ were very caring folks. Copper was up to date on flea/tick using Nexgard Plus. All vaccinations were up to date as well.
Ref: Has known applicant and her husband since college…mid 1990’s. He has always known them to have Airedales. Says they are great with them. Treat them like family. Dogs were always well behaved. They would make any dog happy to have a home with them.
Ref: (email from Germany) I have known Lynnley since the early 90s. She has been a great friend and a great pet parent!! She truly loves her pets! She was fantastic with Cooper, he was well mannered and well trained, he was a fun dog to be around. He loved boat rides and swimming in the lake. Please let me know if you need more information.
Hi Kelly,
I have just performed the home visit for Linda and Tom and I would recommend them as foster parents. Their love of the breed and interactions with Boone really demonstrated to me their devotion and understanding of the breed and terriers in general. Boone can be too much around people who are not used to the intelligence, goofiness and strength of this breed, and they knew how to handle him perfectly.
They have a large fenced in yard that is very dog friendly, as well as a dog safe home. I would honestly trust them to take care of Boone after watching their confidence and warmth towards him today and I can’t say that about many people. They are 100% terrier people and I have no doubt that they would be excellent foster parents. They are retired but physically fit and able-bodied enough to walk dogs every day and do all of the physical things needed to care for an Airedale.
They love these dogs so much that they may easily become foster failures but I don’t think that’s a bad trait at all 😀.
Please let me know if I need to fill out the form you sent a few weeks back, or if you have any questions. Have a wonderful weekend!
Christine Sorrell
919.636.0185 M
csorrell2@nc.rr.comKelly,
Met with Schaberg’s this afternoon at their house. Brought my 3 year old rescue with me, as they asked to meet him. They seemed to like him, and were great about gently correcting him when he tried to jump up, which I appreciated.
Short answer is you should have no concern at all about placing a dog with them. Experienced owners/fosters, have the means and the time to be a great resource to ARG. A dog would be lucky to be placed with them.
Expressed interest in initially fostering to be introduced to breed, as they do not have Airedale-specific experience. However I would think if they get a good match of a dog, they would likely adopt long-term.
No concerns at all from my perspective. Please see attached and feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Matt
Kelly,
Met with Schaberg’s this afternoon at their house. Brought my 3 year old rescue with me, as they asked to meet him. They seemed to like him, and were great about gently correcting him when he tried to jump up, which I appreciated.
Short answer is you should have no concern at all about placing a dog with them. Experienced owners/fosters, have the means and the time to be a great resource to ARG. A dog would be lucky to be placed with them.
Expressed interest in initially fostering to be introduced to breed, as they do not have Airedale-specific experience. However I would think if they get a good match of a dog, they would likely adopt long-term.
No concerns at all from my perspective. Please see attached and feel free to call me if you have any questions.
Matt
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 ____________________________________________________________Tracy & Jon Schaberg
Address __________________________________________________________200 Able Harmon Lane
City State ZIP ______________________________________________________Lexington, SC 29072
Phone ____________________________________________________________803-606-1809 Email _____________________________________________________________jschaberg@sc.rr.com
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
4000 sq ft
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
Property bordering on park/field
Condition of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate
Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirty
Describe 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.]
Very nice home, large and open. Mostly hardwood flooring/tile with rugs.
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 unattended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]
Large laundry room where dog will be kept and allowed open access to crate. Expected to allow dog free roam of home initially while attended and eventually all the time.
Children:
[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.]
One adult child. Dog will be primarily Tracy’s responsibility.
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.?]
No other pets at the moment. Experienced dog owners. Respectful but also firm. No concerns.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]
Experienced fosters, have dealt with headstrong/stubborn breeds (bulldogs). No concerns.
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 nails, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.] None.
Owner Interaction With Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets. N/A o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life? Companion, Tracy is homemaker.
o Are the other pets treated like family members? Yes o How do the other animals behave? N/A o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another? N/A o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa? N/A 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? New to breed but experienced owner and desires to foster first. o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad? Willing to gently correct.
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors? No o Do other dogs in the home obey happily? N/A o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined? N/A o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques? Yes o How do the animals react to the owner’s response? Met my 3 year old Airedale, he loved them.
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? Experienced fosters. No concerns.
Additional Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent. Knowledgable owners, beautiful home. Willing to foster until they know the breed is ideal.
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about placing a dog or cat in this home? None at all. Would be a great home.
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant? Absolutely Yes.
o Explain. As noted above, Tracy is an experienced owner and has fostered dogs in past. They live in a semi-rural area on a lake, do not appear to be irresponsible or careless at all. I think they’d do a great job as a foster and adopter if they so choose.
I would let them watch my dog anytime.
Conclusion:
Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environment Please describe:
Additional comments:
Home Evaluator’s Signature: ________________________________________
Date: _____________11/3/2024
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ________________________________________mholycross@gmail.com 864-621-4062Good morning Christine,
Thank you so much for helping ARG!
Please find attached the completed application, my phone interview notes and a blank home visit guide. The guide is just that…as everything isn’t necessarily applicable. The question we want to be able to answer with an emphatic YES! Is: Would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale with these folks?
Currently these folks are interested in fostering and/or transporting as they just lost their ‘dale a few months ago.
I will introduce you to each other via a shared email (to follow this one). You can then reach out to them and schedule a time to visit that works for the both of you. ARG asks that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the visit if at all possible. I’ll reiterate this in the shared email. Also, feel free to take your ‘dale with you for the home visit, as sometimes the interactions yield information!
Once you’ve completed the home visit, you can give me a call and let me know what you think or jot your thoughts down and email them to me. Either in the body of the email or in Word, as Word works best with our internal site.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
kevnkell@hotmail.comHere’s a quick reference on the folks you’ll be visiting:
Linda & Thomas Hauser
1120 Chilmark Ave.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
703-314-9908
lindahauserart@gmail.com
lintomhauser@gmail.com
*prefers phone call or textChristine Sorrell for HV
csorrell2@nc.rr.com
919-636-0185
Wake Forest, NCGood morning Christine,
Thank you so much for helping ARG!
Please find attached the completed application, my phone interview notes and a blank home visit guide. The guide is just that…as everything isn’t necessarily applicable. The question we want to be able to answer with an emphatic YES! Is: Would you feel comfortable leaving your Airedale with these folks?
Currently these folks are interested in fostering and/or transporting as they just lost their ‘dale a few months ago.
I will introduce you to each other via a shared email (to follow this one). You can then reach out to them and schedule a time to visit that works for the both of you. ARG asks that everyone living in the home be present at the time of the visit if at all possible. I’ll reiterate this in the shared email. Also, feel free to take your ‘dale with you for the home visit, as sometimes the interactions yield information!
Once you’ve completed the home visit, you can give me a call and let me know what you think or jot your thoughts down and email them to me. Either in the body of the email or in Word, as Word works best with our internal site.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions/concerns.
Warmly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
kevnkell@hotmail.comHere’s a quick reference on the folks you’ll be visiting:
Linda & Thomas Hauser
1120 Chilmark Ave.
Wake Forest, NC 27587
703-314-9908
lindahauserart@gmail.com
lintomhauser@gmail.com
*prefers phone call or textChristine Sorrell for HV
csorrell2@nc.rr.com
919-636-0185
Wake Forest, NCAiredale Rescue Group
Phone Interview
October 30, 2024Linda and Tom Hauser are retired. They have no family in the area. Their neighborhood consists of 49 homes all on ½ to 1 acre lots. There are on sidewalks. Not a lot of traffic. There are dog parks in the area but Linda prefers to stay away from them for the obvious reasons.
Their yard is fenced with a wrought-iron fence. Spaces between posts are such that even their Silkie Terrier that they had couldn’t get between them.
They recently lost their Airedale, “Reggie” in March of this year. They are interested in fostering and/or transporting. They got Reggie as a puppy from Joval.
When necessary, Reggie was boarded at Dog Topia and occasionally went for doggie day care as well.
We talked at length about why Airedales come into rescue. Discussed the need for patience, consistency, time and love. They are currently without a dog or any pets.
Vet: Reggie was euthanized in March of this year due to hemangiosarcoma. He was up to date on all vaccinations.
Reference #1: has known applicant x 10 years. They live down the street from the Hauser’s and consider them very good friends. “Reggie was treated so well. “They were loving and patient with him.” He was your typical Airedale…stubborn.” Reference states that Reggie was attacked by an unleashed dog who ran across the street and harmed both Tom and Reggie. Reggie had multiple surgeries on his legs. He, after that, remained cautious around large dogs. The offending dog remains in the neighborhood, but there is a 10’ fence and he is not walked in the neighborhood.
Reference #2: Has known them for over 10 years. Kelly related a story about when Reggie was a puppy and Google was driving around mapping communities. For the longest time Google Earth showed him on his mower with Reggie the puppy right next to him. He related that the Hauser’s are good people and that they loved Reggie to death. A dog could not wish for a better home.
Matt Holycross to do home visit. mholycross@gmail.com
864-621-4062Matt Holycross to do home visit. mholycross@gmail.com
864-621-4062Airedale Rescue Group
Home Visit: Karmen Tall
October 2024I see you’re an early riser too!
I met Karmen and her son (31), Braydon yesterday (10/18/2024). Her husband is a career college football coach and lives full-time in VA during the football season. He was not present.
They have a well kept beautiful home in a well maintained newer community in a rural area. They have a very large level unfenced backyard. Their adjoining neigbors on the left and right side have 4-5′ black aluminum fencing (HOA community mandated fencing type). I forgot to take photos. (Zillow photo of actual home & Google example of fence att’d). Karmen said they would consider adding fencing connecting to the neighbors’ at the back end and corners at the back of the house. She also said invisible fencing was another consideration due to the cost of the aluminum fencing.
As a child, Karmen’s family had an Airedale and as an adult Karmen raised a female Airedale from 9 weeks to age 12 yrs. old. She has been without an Airedale for about 5 +yrs. Her children (now adults) helped raise their Airedale, Kailei.
Karmen’s work routine (M-Sat), she’s up at 5:00 am and leaves for work around 7:00 am and returns around 1:00 pm. She also teaches dance (M-Sat.) from 5:00 – 8:00 pm (+/-). Sunday is her only day of rest.
Her son, Braydon (31), who lives there full time, is very athletic and is up at 4:00 am to run 5-6 miles. He now works (M-F) as a warehouse supervisor and leaves the house around 8:30 am. He said he would take the Airedale on runs with him. (As we all know, a tired Airedale is a good Airedale!).
When Karmen and Braydon are at work, the Airedale will initially be crated, until it is fully trained and knows the family work routine. The longest period the Airedale would be crated is 4 hrs. (M-F).
Karmen is ready to adopt an Airedale now (sooner than later). She has no preference (M/F), however, she would prefer a young Airedale (1+/-) without issues (not aggressive; not abused; not sickly).
Based on my visit, I highly recommend that ARG consider them as well qualified to adopt an Airedale.
Best regards,
And remember… make it a great day!
Jack Oudin, Founder
Airedale Club of Charlotte
704-996-4926Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Karmen Tall
October 3, 2024Karmen Tall is the applicant though Karsyn Tall completed the application and is listed as the Primary Contact. Karmen is Karsyn’s Mother. Karsyn related that she completed the application because her Mother isn’t too computer savvy…I can relate!
Karmen’s neighborhood has a lot of younger families, not a lot of traffic. There are sidewalks. She has been in this home for about 12 years. It is a 2 story on about .3 acres. There is a Middle School and High School across the street.
She is currently not fenced, though the neighbors on both side of her are fenced, so Karsyn stated that her Mother is considering a fence. The neighbor’s fence is wrought iron.Karmen is 63 years old. She works part-time at Target in the mornings 6:30am until 1pm Monday through Friday. In the evening she teaches dance from 4:25pm until 8:30pm Monday through Thursday. Her husband commutes to VA for work; a brother age 31 lives in the home but works out of the home except for Fridays. There is a daughter that recently married and moved out, but is local I believe. Karsyn lives in DC.
A dog wouldn’t be alone more that 4 hours. For travel/vacations the brother or local sister could take care of the ‘dale or they would utilize a day care which they did occasionally in the past with their Airedale “Kailei” which I was told means “energy” in Swahili. She got Kailei as a puppy at 10 weeks.
Kailei lived until age 12. Karmen has been without a dog since….7 years. Both Karsyn and her sister have dogs; one a rescue hound mix and the a Dachshund. Karmen (the applicant) had an Airedale growing up and then again, Kailei. Karmen states that her folks take care of their dogs when out of town.Karmen has no sex preference.
Personal ref #1: has known Karmen since 1979. Knew Kailei as a sweet and friendly dog. Karmen treated her like her baby…she loves animals. Kailei was well behaved. Ref. lives about 3 hours away.
Personal ref #2: has known Karmen for about 18 years. They met through their children’s dance class. Ref had a Yorkie-Poo that went through obedience training with Kailei. Ref describes Kailei as a gentle giant, great dog, easy going. She was doted on. Relates Karmen tears up to this day when talking about Kailei. She stated she was stern with Kailei when needed, but in a very gentle way.
Will not pursue Vet reference.
