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No problem. Totally understand and appreciate you guys thinking about everything. Thanks and talk to you soon!
Cara
On Friday, April 24, 2020, Kelly
Good morning Cara,
Jackie heard back from Gizmo’s dad & he feels that she is too rough in her play for your little ones…he plays rough with her so that’s what she knows. I know my Amos has NO concept of his size & power…as we play rough with him too. Our feeling is that if she should unintentionally hurt one of the kids, well …we just don’t think we should risk it. He feels that she’d be better with older children & preferably a single man as she has issues with women apparently. I’m sorry as I know you desperately want a ‘dale. The right one will come along. Thanks Cara. Stay well & in touch.
Kindly, Kelly ARGConnie,
She’s a lucky gal!!! Thanks for letting me know. What is she?! Best of luck to you both & thanks for contacting ARG!!!
Most sincerely,
KellySent from my iPhone
> On Apr 24, 2020, at 20:48, Connie Johns
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> Hello Kelly,
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> Just wanted to let you know I adopted a rescue yesterday. She’s not an Airedale but she’s sweet. Thank you for thinking of me.
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> ConnieCara,
Gizmo may be a fit for you…may. She sounds like she resource guards the man, doesn’t like women. She pulls on a leash/reactive to other dogs when she sees them. I’ll talk to Jackie & see what she thinks. Thanks for reaching out Cara & I’ll be in touch!! KellySent from Mail for Windows 10
From: john doe
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2020 6:46 AM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue GroupHey kelly,
I saw Gizmo pop up on the adoption page and was wondering if she was a good fit since she is good with children? If so, what are the next steps if she is available?
Thanks for considering,
Cara HinsonGood morning again!
I’m copying Jackie’s response to your exercise question. I hope this helps a bit… let me know what you’re thinking and if we should go ahead with the FaceTime visit. The Sue Mioduser that Jackie refers to is the gal that’s fostering Banjo. I know Jackie said that she has REALLY enjoyed having Banjo…tough to let him go!!! KellyFrom: Jackie Cash
Sent: Wednesday, April 22, 2020, 19:46
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Banjo home visit?Hi, Kel. I think he’s lucky if he gets 1 walk a day. They don’t let him play much in the yard and their other dog, a small, elderly mix-breed, doesn’t like him. He wants to play, she doesn’t. I think he lies around all day. Don’t they have a pool Or am I thinking of someone else? He might enjoy that. Sue Mioduser says he just loves laying his head on your chest.
Hope this helps.Jackie Cash
Hi, Kel. I think he’s lucky if he gets 1 walk a day. They don’t let him play much in the yard and their other dog, a small, elderly mix-breed, doesn’t like him. He wants to play, she doesn’t. I think he lies around all day. Don’t they have a pool Or am I thinking of someone else? He might enjoy that. Sue Mioduser says he just loves laying his head on your chest.
Hope this helps.Jackie Cash
Jackie Cash
Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 22, 2020, at 6:15 PM, Kelly Imbody
Jackie,
I’ve been emailing/texting back and forth to the Tompkins. I forwarded her your email (not the one that said that you had looked her up etc. ) She had/has a question that I can’t answer, but surely you can. She wants to know how much exercise as in your email you noted that he needs exercise, but hasn’t been getting any or enough. Are we just talking about a walk a couple of times a day & some ball? I just need to be able to answer this for her. I think we’re ready for the HV as soon as I hear from you. She said after reading your email that “he sounds really sweet.” Will wait to hear from you ! Thanks Jackie! KellySent from Mail for Windows 10
Morning, Kelly. I had a busy day yesterday and didn’t talk to the Monteleone’s or anyone for that matter. As for the Tompkins, sure, go ahead with the virtual home visit. I need to talk to Banjo’s foster mom and see if she is willing to let him go. She waffles. It would be a long transport for him. I like Janene’s info and have looked her up on Google and on FB. She’s well respected in her community and in her profession. Even if Banjo is not for them, we will find one.
Thanks, Kelly, for your perseverance.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview: Sydne Bellow-Peistrup
4/21/2020
Sydne is a 66 year old very active lady. She work 3 days per week at Target for just 5 hours each day. She bike rides, carrying her bike up and down the stairs to and from her 2nd floor apartment. She lives alone. Her brother is 1-2 miles away. He is currently spending a lot of time with a friend’s dog as the friend is ill and unable to care for the dog. Sydne’s brother is her “go to” for dog sitting.
Her apartment has a balcony which has a railing that Sydne guesses is about 36” tall. She states that a dog could not get through the railing. Her apartment complex consists of approximately 120 units. Sydne relates that there are a lot of dogs the neighborhood, she says there is a nice neighborhood behind her where she walks and rides her bike. The James Island Park is nearby complete with a dog park and doggie lake. She says that Charleston is very dog friendly and that she is looking forward to getting a dog and becoming involved with those activities.
Sydne has been without a dog for approximately 5 years. Her last dog was a Golden Retreiver. She has had Labs, Goldens and mutts in the past. She currently has no pets.
I asked her what her experience/exposure to the breed has been. She stated that years ago when she lived in Chicago, her neighbors had 2 Airedales and she thought they were cute. She has no preference as far a sex is concerned. She asked me which I liked better. When discussing age she related that she doesn’t think she wants a puppy but then quickly followed that statement by asking how often we got puppies. She offered that she would be interested in a “mini Airedale”. I asked her what she meant by that and she then asked “read up” on Airedales.
We discussed the average size of Airedales. I discussed at length with her the fact that they usually come into Rescue with some issues and if not, just the re-homing often becomes a short-term issue. Patience, consistency and a lot of love is needed. We discussed temperament and the need to establish that you and not the dog is the Alpha. I explained the rescue process and a potentially long timeline in getting a ‘dale.
I got the feeling from my discussion with Sydne that she wants a companion more than anything in that she said that it’s not the same without a dog in the house. That it’s so good to come home to “a happy face.” I also got the distinct impression that she is enamored of the breed because of their looks more than anything else. She was just kind of all over the map.
I did speak with the apartment complex management. There is a first time pet fee of $300.00 which is non-refundable. They do accept Airedales. The dog park in the complex is gated and has a well for water. The dog park is one large area…no separate areas to separate big and small dogs.
Cindy is the first personal reference I spoke with. She stated “it would be totally loved” if Sydne got a dog. It will be her “baby.” She was not aware of the fact that Sydne was considering rescuing an Airedale. Sydne and Cindy have known each other since 2004, having lived in Chicago at the time. Cindy had a lab and Sydne had her Golden and they were “best buddies.”
I next spoke with personal reference Dottie. She too was not aware of Sydne’s wanting to rescue. They have know each other for 20 years. Dottie related that Sydne loves dogs…”she loved her dog more than her husband!” She would be an “excellent” dog mom.I think that Sydne would do well with a well-adjusted, relatively “baggage free” ‘dale. I also think that she would do well with ANY well-adjusted, issue free dog.
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
Good morning Sydne,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group (ARG). I left you a voice message regarding your application to ARG. When you get a moment, please give me a call so that we can discuss your application and your desire to rescue. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
kevnkell@hotmail.comFrom: Nancy Harr
Sent: Monday, April 20, 2020, 15:31
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue GroupWe are disappointed, but recognize that it is logically the right decision. However, if you are unable to place her, get back to me. And keep an eye out for an adult girl for us! We know she’s out there waiting for us.
Do reputable breeders ever release their girls after they have had two or three litters? Maybe we should go that direction.
Sent from my iPhoneHi Nancy,
It was good to touch base with you earlier today. I spoke with Jackie Cash regarding your interest in Gizmo. She and I concur, that there are just too many unknowns with her. As you said…we don’t want to have to re-home her AGAIN if she couldn’t get along with Mick. Please let me know your thoughts and keep looking at our sites.
Warmest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARGConnie,
I just realized that I asked you to look at the wrong ‘dale!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Please take a look at Gizmo NOT Banjo. Please contact me with any questions/concerns. So sorry for my mix up. KellyHi Connie!
I hope this finds you weathering the quarantine as well as can be expected and that you are healthy. I’m wondering if you’d take a look at ARG website and specifically “Banjo”. I know on your application you stated a preference for a female, but Banjo is a sweet fella and he may fit your lifestyle. Take a look and let me know what you think…either way as we want to re-home this fella and we thought of you. I look forward to hearing from you.
Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071
kevnkell@hotmail.com
Sent from Mail for Windows 10Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview: Janene Tompkins
4/20/2020Janene is a financial planner working for Charles Schwab. She is currently working at home due to Covid-19 and is hopeful that after the “all clear” is given that she’ll be able to work from home a couple of days/week. Her husband works from home every day.
Dog history includes hound dogs from 1992-1999. They had a 13 year old female hound dog when they got their 1st German Shepard puppy from a breeder. They got along well. They then rescued a German Shepard that had been terribly neglected. They were also active in fostering German Shepard dogs with the local rescue organization. Janene related that they completed an ARG application 8-10 years ago, but that the German Shepard at the time did not react well to the HV Airedale. It will be 3 years in September that they have not had a dog. They currently have 2 indoor cats, the cats are not declawed. The cats got along with the German Shepard…”she raised our kitties.”
They are fenced. Janene describes it as a “jail.” The fence is wood with ½-1” gap between each board. They also have concrete, pavers and rebar to reinforce area. The fence goes all the way to the ground.
They used a crate to train…puppy as well as rescue. They met some folks at a local farmers market with 2 Airedales and this was their initial exposure to the breed. They used a local pet sitting service for the German Shepard when they traveled which Janene said was just a couple vacations/year. They would continue to use the same service.
Janene stated that they used Frontline and Advantix for Heartworm/Flea & Tick control. She runs about 2 miles/day but is working up to 3 i.e. a 5k. She would like a running companion.
I spoke with Lydia at Broadway Veterinary Hospital. She tells me the cats are up to date on their shots and come in for routine visits. The German Shepard was kept up to date as well and was on Heart worm and flea/tick preventative. She describes them as good clients.4/14/2020
Spoke with Joi’s ex-husband (her personal reference). He and Joi were married x 25 years. He was an OTR trucker. He had Scotty when “he was so small he fit in the palm of my hand.” Being a trucker, he wasn’t able to spend as much time as he would have liked with Scotty and Scotty and Joi became inseparable. Later on they acquired Kenya…both dogs got along well with each other. There were no untoward problems with their health. They doctored thru a PetSmart vet. He remembered Scotty being diagnosed with a heart murmur which “they addressed” but he doesn’t remember if it was a pill or what. Kenya was diagnosed with a sinus cavity cancer and passed due to this. Bruce can think of no reason not to adopt to Joi. He does not know her fiance’ so cannot speak to him.
