[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Kelly,
Welcome to the Airedale Rescue Group. Thank you for reaching out – it’s a miracle I got your email today because I only was going through this Windstream account to begin deleting over 8,000 junk emails that have piled up in this mailbox. If you change your contact information for me to Bsaylor@pwa-sc.com I will always see that.
I spend about 50 % of my time in each of our St Matthews Sc (30 miles below Columbia) and Seneca SC —northwest corner of the state. I’m willing to do home visits and transporting depending on dates, schedules, locations, etc. im self employed, but I’m not yet retired. Nevertheless, I probably have a bit more flexibility than lots of working people.

Feel free to reach out to me as needed.

Barb
Barbara H. Saylor, CFP
Palmetto Wealth Advisors, LLC
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On Mar 12, 2020, at 8:12 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:
Good morning Barbara,
My name is Kelly Imbody and I’m with Airedale Rescue Group. I found your name pouring through our website and I’m hoping you will be willing to help us with a Home Visit in Columbia, SC. I know it’s a bit of a drive for you, but you are my “Plan A” and I don’t have a Plan B!!!
I work closely with Jackie Cash, Pat Hairston, Barbara Yager and Christina Prange. I’m relatively new to the group, but not new to Airedale Rescue as I transported extensively in NW Indiana before we moved to NC 5 years ago.
If this is something you think you can help us with, I’ll forward you the information an these folks.
Thank you in advance for your consideration and I look forward to hearing from you.

Most sincerely,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good evening Ladies!

I’d like to introduce Barbara Saylor to you Nancy. She will be in touch with you to schedule your home visit at a time that works for the both of you. Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you’ve any questions/concerns. I look forward to hearing from you Barbara, and thank you for being so gracious as to do this for ARG and thank you both for your love of Airedales!!

Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219=628-0071
Barbara Saylor Bsaylor@pwa-sc.com to do home visit

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Good evening everyone!

Virgilynne I’d like to introduce you to Wendy and Brooks. They are anxious to adopt an Airedale. Virg will be in touch with you both to schedule a home visit. We’d like for the both of you to be present for the visit. Please don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns. Virg has your contact information and will be getting in touch with you. I can’t wait the hear how it went!

Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

Virgilynne Prewett Virg.1604@gmail.com to do home visit

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview Wendy Voyles
March 10, 2020

Wendy lives in NW GA, near Carrollton and Douglasville. They live outside the city limits on a dead end road with only about 5 homes on it. They have a pasture at the back of the property, but there are no cows/horses in the pasture. They have 1 acre, no fence. They are not ADT experiences but have “met” Airedales in the past and liked their disposition and scruffy appearance. Wendy has researched the breed and her husband is on board. They are newly married and her husband had Jack Russel Terriers in the past and Wendy’s most recent dog was a Bouvier that she rescued after hurricane Andrew…so she has been dog-less for quite some time. She did have a pair of sugar gliders as pets more recently but had to re-home them due to a change in her apartment complex pet policy at the time.
Wendy works full-time as a phlebotomist…8 hour days with a shorter day on Fridays. Her husband will be retiring at the end of this month. They have no preference regarding male or female. They would prefer a young (not a puppy) or middle aged ‘dale. They would consider the right Senior ‘dale.

I spoke with Wendy’s vet. She has only seen them for an office visit/exam for her sugar gliders…routine. The gal at the vets raised no red flags.
Wendy’s personal reference has known her for at least 10 years. She did not know Wendy when she had her Bouvier, but said that her sugar gliders were her “life”. She said she took them everywhere and couldn’t think of a better dog/animal mom. She had not as yet met her husband, except through social media.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview Nancy Harr
March 10, 2020

Nancy is an attorney currently working temporarily in Columbia, SC. Their permanent residence is in NE TN. Her husband works from home and is there (in TN) with their 2 y/o male Airedale, Mick. Nancy plans to return to TN this fall. They have 6 ½ acres in Afton, TN and a 5000 sq. ft. home. The upstairs of the home is ruled by the 17 y/o cat. They do their living on the lower level. The property has and electric fence at the rear as there is pasture land with cows. The fence is an electric fence and Nancy says that they are always out with Mick so the cows aren’t an issue. They also have a pool. Mick has no interest in the pool and Nancy states they may not open it this year as the kids are gone and it needs some work. They recently lost an Airedale at the age of 17 months due to a poorly functioning heart valve. They want an Airedale companion for Mick as she says that he’s been in a funk without her. They would prefer a female, “maybe one that a breeder has given up”. Mick is 95# with some Oorang in there somewhere!

I spoke with her vet office. They described the Harr’s as “wonderful” people. Mick is excitable and the gal I spoke with when told of the Harr’s desire to rescue said, “perfect! Mick could use someone.” There were no red flags at the vet’s office. Shot/vaccinations are up to date. No reason that the Harr’s should not be considered for rescue.

I spoke with personal reference. She has been house cleaning and pet sitting for the Harr’s for over 15 years. She described them as having “heart.” She says that they care about their animals as much as they care about their family. They are animal lovers and should be approved she said. She said she would have no trouble leaving her dogs with them…she’d even leave her family with them!!!

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Emily,
I’m just touching base with you to see if you were able to schedule a home visit for Jessica Johnson yet. If you’re having difficulty, please let me know. Will wait to hear from you.
Kindly,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

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[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Rec’d. text from Janice stating that her father-in-law is having health issues. I told her no worries and to contact me when things settle down and they are BOTH available for home visit. I’m putting them in the neutral file.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Hi Kelly,
No worries! I didn’t understand until I actually saw what Greg does.
Greg works mostly office hours as a motor specialist and as needed as a mechanic for an auction house based in New York. This entails mostly phone calls and emails and some evenings he appraises or fixes minor mechanical issues with cars that are transported to him. I am home in the evening when Greg is working on cars.
In the event that Greg has to travel to a car or client, we have a sitter and a doggy daycare lined up that we used with the foster Staffy.
I hope this answers your question. If not, I’m happy to elaborate more. Or provide the contact of the Doggy daycare.
Jessica Johnson
Quality Autism Care LLC
Registered Behavior Technician
Email: Jessicajohnson3487@gmail.com

On Feb 16, 2020, at 6:04 AM, Kelly Imbody wrote:

Thanks Jessica. I was able to speak with Stephanie. I need a clarification for/on your application. In our conversation, you offered that Greg works on site and that the ‘dale would be alone 0 hours/day. Can you just elaborate on this a bit. I guess I’m having difficulty understanding how that’s possible…it’s great, but I need to understand. Thanks Jessica.

Kindest regards,
Kelly Imbody, ARG
219-628-0071

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

2/16/20
Apartment management gal I spoke with stated that she wasn’t aware that Jessica wanted to bring a dog into the home, though she states that there is another gal whom works in the office, and she may be aware. There is nothing in their file to indicate such. There is no weight restriction, though there is an extensive “aggressive breed” restriction list…Airedales aren’t on it! There is a $500.00 pet fee.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

2/15/20
Personal reference ph. # 506-899-0218
Spoke with Stephanie Steeves. She and Jessica met in college so have known each other since 2011. She has not met Jessica’s fiancé in person, though does correspond on social media. Stephanie lives in British Columbia. She states that Jessica is very caring and responsible for anyone or anything that is under her care. She can see no reason for her not to be approved. She relates that Jessica works with autistic children is some capacity and is currently pursuing her Masters degree. She related that her job is flexible which is what her foster dogs needed at times.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone interview: Jessica Johnson
2/15/20

Jessica related that they prefer a male as her fiancé feels there a “personality issues” with females and he hasn’t had good luck with female dogs. She states that she has experience in dog training though she has not formal education in this arena, it is “something I’m good at and enjoy.” She related that she has experience with training hunting dogs and also in dealing with behavioral issues. She has fostered Pits, AmStaffs and Goldens. She and her fiancé are not Airedale Terrier experienced but do have a friend in LA with an Airedale. She had a friend whom she dog sat for while in high school who had an Airedale. They currently live in an apartment. The complex has a ¼ acre dog park as well as some walking paths. Jessica and her fiancé are looking for a home with some acreage. They currently have a turtle. Cat died of natural causes a couple of years ago & her lab in 2010. They don’t have children that regularly visit but do plan to start a family within 5 years. Her fiancé works on site as a mechanic, so if not physically in the apartment is close by. They prefer a puppy. I explained that puppies are often hard to come by. She said they would consider a dog under 4 years old.
I’ve placed a call in to the apartment management and am awaiting clarification of the personal reference phone number.

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

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: Scott and Andra Kunkle
Address 3119 Auld Farm Drive
City, State ZIP Lenoir, NC 28645
Phone 828-499-2442
Email scottorandra@charter.com
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
~2,000 square feet
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.]

The interior of the home is clean and neat. Some of the furniture shows minor damage from a previous Airedale. These marks are reminders of a happier time when the house was the domain of the dog. The structures are intact and safe.

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 untended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]

We discussed crate training as an option for the next dog. Previously baby gates were installed as minor containment, while allowing the dog to roam free in the house. When outside, the dog will be exercised using a cable run. The property has an installed invisible fence. The owners installed the fence for their previous 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.?]

Scott is an artist, and Andra is a pediatric physician. Both are reserved professionals, who dedicate time and effort into providing a stable, nurturing environment.

Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]

Yes. The house has been modified to accommodate an Airedale. Their previous dog was a regular visitor to the walking park in town. They spoke of many trips to other states, each time taking their Airedale with them. At no time was boarding or doggie day are used.

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.]

N/A

Owner Interaction With Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life? A family member, companion
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? Based on their experience with their prior Airedale they are definitely prepared
o How committed is adopter? They are very committed
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? Based on our conversation yes
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?

“Accidents happen to people and animals … first we cleanup the mess … make sure the cause is not a medical issue … and go on with our lives “

Additiol Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent.
The home is full of paintings of their previous Airedales and other dogs. One that made the most impact was a painting of Annie and Scott. Her health was failing, and he was carrying her to ease the pain. Annie was looking over his right shoulder, smiling, knowing she was loved.
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. We would trust them with our Airedales completely.
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant?
See above.
o Explain.

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

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Spoke with Janice via text message re: scheduling a home visit. Reiterated that I would prefer that her husband be there for the visit. She said they are generally only both off on Sundays. I told her that I can do Sundays. I told her that I would stop bothering her & to let me know when it would be good to complete the home visit. I’m just thinking if she really wants a ‘dale, she’d get this scheduled. Why doesn’t her personal reference know her spouse if they’ve known each other over 20 years? Something seems fishy to me. Maybe not…

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Thanks for the update & clarification Janice. I would like to do the home visit when you will both be there if at all possible. My schedule is pretty flexible, so let me know when it’s good for both of you to be there. Thanks Janice!

Kelly Imbody, ARG

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From: mebirdlady
Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 8:56 PM
To: Kelly Imbody
Subject: RE: FW: Airedale Rescue Group

Sorry, I transposed his number, 561-789-9553….Fuquay Animal Hospital, 919-552-7200…I will be off the Friday after this one…my husband will be at work…

Janice

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From: Kelly Imbody
Date: 1/28/20 10:45 AM (GMT-05:00)
To: mebirdlady@aol.com
Subject: FW: Airedale Rescue Group

[Kelly Geren-Imbody]

Airedale Rescue Group
Phone Interview: Janice Bird
January 26,2020

Janice currently has a 10 year old “mini” Labradoodle. She weighs 21 lbs. She states she is very active for a 10 year old…”like a puppy.”
Janice had 3 Airedales growing up. One had a litter of pups and they kept one from the litter.
Janice lives in an apartment. I called and spoke with the rental agent. Tennants are limited to 2 pets per apartment. They do have breed restrictions for the “aggressive” breeds. There is a dog park on site. Approximately 100 ft. x 100ft. It is fenced and within the fenced area is an area where you can bathe or wash your dog off. The property is pretty extensive per the rental agent and many folks walk their dogs around the property/apartment complex.
Janice works as a manager at the Family Dollar 5-6 hours per day. She recently moved from Raleigh to Leland. She has only vetted her Labradoodle once with her new vet for “allergy shots.” I requested her to phone me back with the name of her vet in Raleigh for follow up. She will also contact me with her schedule to arrange a home visit barring any red flags from the vet or personal reference.

January 28, 2020
Spoke with the Fuquay Animal Hospital. It has been over 3 years since she’s been in (she has moved from the area) so her records have been purged. I called the Leland Animal Hospital. She was last in on November 1, 2019 for heart worm exam (negative) and to have ears checked and address itching/scratching. Then returned in December for treatment of tape worms. Prior to vetting with Leland Animal Hospital and after Fuquay Animal Hospital, she vetted in Wrightsville Beach. The reports sent over to Leland from Wrightsville were unremarkable.
Also spoke with the personal reference today. He has known Janice for 45 years…they grew up together. He described her as a great dog mom…”fantastic.” He related that he “doesn’t know her husband that well but would assume that he’s good with them.” He could think of no reason that ARG should not adopt to her.

I now am waiting on a good time to do the home visit…want both she and her husband present.

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