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Applicant(s): Kimberly & Ben Tutuska
Interview Date: January 27, 2025
Status: Move to HVNotes: Kimberly filled out the Tutuska’s application and I was was very impressed with how thorough it is. They have put a lot of thought into getting a dog and how the dog will fit into their lifestyle and how they will care for the dog. Although neither have had an Airedale before, Kimberly’s brother works at a vet’s office in Chapel Hill and he recommended an Airedale. Welsh, or Irish Terrier. After exploring the three breeds, they felt an Airedale would have the best temperament to match their lifestyle and personalities. They are both dog-experienced, each having grown up with dogs and they have already started a savings account to cover the dog’s expenses and currently are putting in $350/month, and will possibly increase that; they feel $4,500/annually to cover expenses and have a bit extra cushion for a safety net.
The Tutuskas are aware of local dog laws/requirements. Kimberly works from home mostly, only going into the office for a few hours 2-3 days/week.
They are very aware that it takes time for a dog to settle into his/her new home and consider that it could take even up to a year.
Kimberly mentioned the possibility of having the HV volunteer bring their dog so they could see the Airedale personality in person, possibly even meeting at a local dog park. I let her know that while meeting them at a neighborhood park might be possible, however, having a home visit is a priority to the volunteer can see the environment the dog would be in. The Tutuska’s yard is already fenced so it wouldn’t be a problem to bring the dog and spend time with it in their own backyard. If the HV volunteer agrees, and their dog has the right temperament, possibly they could have a friend or family member bring a dog along for a playdate.Kimberly followed up our conversation with the below email recapping our conversation:
Hi Mary! It was such a pleasure to speak with you earlier this week and learn about the wonderful Airedales in your life. It made us all the more excited to add one to our family!I wanted to follow up on a few points we discussed by phone that aren’t in our application:
1/ Timing — Yes, we have trips on the calendar through September, but some of them are cancel-able if the perfect dog were to become adoptable! Overall, please reach out to us if you have a dog checking all our boxes anytime this year, because we totally might be able to make something work.
2/ Age — While we are very set on adding a puppy to our family, if the “perfect” dog — besides being exactly under six months — came to ARG, please feel free to reach out to us too if we might be a good match. I’m thinking more into the 9-month range to still be a puppy, though we would ideally like to keep the age within 6 months.
Follow up question: I know you mentioned having a few puppies surrendered to ARG recently, I think you said around 7 months? Of course we can’t predict anything, but I wonder what you can tell me about the reasonability of adopting a puppy under/around 6 months from ARG this year.
3/ Home visit — We would be glad to have an Airedale come into our home for the home visit (knowing our home isn’t Airedale proofed just yet). In addition, we would especially love to connect with the local volunteer assigned to our home to be able to meet their Airedale outside of our house! We could go to their house or meet up at a dog park, etc. Whatever makes the volunteer and dog most comfortable.
Thank you so much, Mary! Talk soon.
Kimberly
Vet Report: The Tutuskas don’t currently have a vet, however, Kimberly’s brother works at her family’s vet in Chapel Hill. Chapel Hill is too far away for them to use as a regular vet but they have already explored possibilities for a vet office and are looking at Animal Hospital of Peak Plaza and Peak City Veterinary Hospital.
References: Will enter replies from remaining references when I hear from them. I’ve moved ahead with their application because of the thought and planning the Tutuskas have put into this decision to adopt an Airedale and because the one reference, Kaitlin McKeown, provided a a very positive review.
Eddie & Valerie Burgard: Still awaiting reply from one of the Burgards. Kimberly has followed up requesting a reply to my email.
Kaitlin McKeown: Kimberly and Ben are exceptional people — I would wholeheartedly entrust them with the care of my dog or any animal. They are extraordinarily kind, attentive, and loving, the kind of people who would go leaps and bounds to help anyone who needed assistance. I count them both as dear friends, but Kimberly is also a colleague. From the day that I began working with the team, I can attest that Kimberly fills any room to the brim with pure sunshine. I’m certain that the qualities that make her such a great teammate would allow her to be an amazing dog owner — she leads with empathy, is impeccably organized, is a thoughtful and gracious listener, and infuses any interaction with genuine warmth. Kimberly and Ben are the kind of folks anyone would be lucky to know.
My dog loves any opportunity she gets to spend time with them! I have no doubt they would pour their hearts into ensuring the absolute best possible life for a dog in their home. Please let me know if there’s any further information I can provide.
Chelsey Prewitt: Still awaiting reply from Chelsey. Kimberly has followed up requesting a reply to my email.
Dog Requested:
The Tutuska’s are looking to adopt a puppy, ideally less than 6 months but they would go a bit older if the dog ticked off all the other boxes. I did let her know that puppies do not come into rescue all that often. They are looking for a female, 50-60 pounds, “and adorably curly” (so no redline traits). The dog needs to be social and able to get along with other dogs. They would really like a cuddle bug.
Ideally, they would like to adopt the dog in October after a trip they are making in September but if the right dog comes along, they would be okay bringing the dog into their home prior to that. They have some other trips they would be happy to cancel for the right dog and for their September trip, they are able to make accommodations for her care, whether with family or at her brother’s vet/boarding facility.
The Tutuska’s have applied to some other Airedale rescue group; I suspect any other Airedale groups would forward their app to us.Applicant: Laura Welch
Interview Date: 1/18/2025
Status: Move to Home VisitNotes: Laura was very excited to speak with me. She and her partner are big Airedale lovers and from her application, it’s clear she understands their general personalities. She also understands the need to work with a dog and his/her needs – crate or no, feeding/walking, etc. They are looking for a companion for 7 YO Willow. As an early-Senior, I asked about Willows energy level; Laura told me she is still very active and a younger active dog would not be an issue. They do not have cats and currently, their 4 children, all boys) are college age and a bit more so no grandchildren/babies/toddlers at this time.
Willow went through her first heat before spaying as recommended by her breeder, Gerardo Reyes in NC. Willows father is Pulaski, a Westminster Best in Breed Winner in 2018.Laura grew up with an Airedale (“Earl”) from when she was a baby to 10 YO. There were many rescues after that and understands that it can take even 6 months for a rescue to acclimate to a new home. All of her dogs lived good long lives.
Vet Report: Willow is mostly kept up to date with all vaccines (bordatella is just a few days late) and Nextguard is used for HW and Interceptor. She was just in for her year end exam.
In addition to their regular vet, the UGA Vet School is just two miles down the road and one of her best friends is a surgeon there.References:
Iliana Burns: I’m so glad to hear that Laura and Tommy [Crow – Laura’s partner] are looking to add another Airedale to their family! I groom their girl Willow and she is amazing, very well trained and behaved. One of my favorite dogs to groom! I groom from my home and it’s very apparent she is part of their family home as she makes herself right at home when she comes to my house too lol. She is well socialized and gets along with my dogs as well. She’s confident and happy, always wagging her tail and seems well mannered when I run into them in public. She never has any health issues or bad skin, gets groomed regularly, and seems to get regular dentals too (nice teeth are always something I notice since unfortunately that’s one aspect of care many otherwise great owners slack on). Laura and Tommy themselves are incredibly nice, great people to work with, and are definitely people I would trust with my own dogs. As a professional groomer with over a decade of experience, I’d genuinely say they’re in my top 5% of favorites. Overall a great family!
Ethelyn Simpson: I am delighted to highly recommend Laura and Tommy as adoptive parents for an Airedale. I have known Laura for over 20 years years and Tommy for maybe 6 or 7 years. They are kind, intelligent, and caring people, and they adore Willow, who is a very happy dog! She gets lots of love and attention from Laura, Tommy, and Laura’s grown sons. Willow is friends with my golden retriever Maddie, and they romp in my yard on Willow’s frequent walks through our neighborhood. Willow is truly a member of their family, and I’m sure a new Airedale will fit right in. Thank you for reaching out, and thank you for being involved in rescue work. If you need additional information, please let me know. Ethelyn Simpson
Lisa Allen: Laura and Tommy take great care of Willow. They trained her very well, starting as a puppy, when she was very rambunctious. Willow is very happy and gets lots of attention, and the neighbors love her. She is a sweetie.
Dog Requested: We discussed Nash, Ace, and Spark. After following up with Pat, I let her know that Nash had been adopted and Ace and Spark would not be good options as the e-fence would not work well for them.
Willow is not an alpha dog and is quite fine with other dogs being the boss but it is important that whatever dog they adopt needs to be okay with other dogs.CLOSE:
I reached out to Andrew Fine to schedule a time to chat about his application. He let me know that they had adopted a Wire-Fox Terrier so would not be moving foward with ARG.
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I reached out to Lindsey to let her know that I was having a hard time finding someone for a HV who was near her and that I had reached out to ARG for the VA rescue contact since she is so close to the border.
She let me know that she had been meaning to contact me and let me know that her father had gotten them an Airedale puppy for Christmas so would not be adopting an Airedale.
I had a good call with Lindsey and felt she would be a good Aire-parent so am including my notes from our call below, just in case she applies again in the future.
Applicant: Lindsey Jagucki
Interview Date: Sunday, 12/7/24
Status: Move to Home Visit
Notes:
Lindsey’s home backs up to a very large wooded area. Although they only have ½ acre fenced, she has 10 acres with most of that being wooded. There is a lot of new construction in her area and her road is off another road that is off of a divided highway with 55 mph so the fencing needs to be secure. There is also a lot of water/reservoirs in the area, including a creek that runs through the back of their wooded area.Lindsey’s family had good family friends when she was growing up that had an Airedale, which is how she became familiar with Airedales. She always admired the breed and feels an Airedale would be a good fit for them family. The family is ready to bring another dog into the household after not having one for a while, and rescuing is a top priority for them. They prefer a bigger sized dog – their previous dogs were a golden doodle and lab mix. They have a big fenced yard (confirmed by their reference Bill Fugh) with direct access to/from a screened in porch that has a doggie door.
With the dogs having direct access to the yard at pretty much anytime, whether the family is home or not
I asked about training. She prefers a dog that is house-trained. As for crate training, she both has and hasn’t used a crate so is comfortable with whatever the dog needs. Both the boys (14 and 17) love to work with and train their dogs, as does Lindsey.In her application, Lindsey mentions the dog would be alone for about 8 hours on a daily basis but it sounds like that would be just for one day a week. Her elder son is in high school and only has 1 class per week, for which he needs to be there M, W, F mornings. The rest of the time he is online working from home. She also works just 5 minutes from home so could go home for lunch when needed. Lindsey has her own business OBX Popcorn that sells a variety of flavors/sizes of snack popcorn so she is not limited by someone else. She mentioned leaving the dog on the porch that has access to the back yard for when they are gone for longer days so I asked about wildlife in the area. They do have quite a bit of wildlife, she said, so I suggested that when no one is home, the dog be kept inside since wildlife can get into a fenced yard. I also suggested they purchase an air horn they could use when home should the dog be in the yard and another animal gets in, such as a coyote. She thought that was a good idea.
There are currently no other animals in the house but they would not be averse to getting another dog down the road.
Vet Report: Dogs were kept up to date on vaccines; Simparica Trio for HW/flea/tick
References:Bill Fugh: Lindsey and her two boys are definitely dog lovers and one of her boys even sat for my dog over at their house. They have a big backyard and I know from the past that when Brutus passed and then Abby passed, they were heartbroken. Easy way to say this, I trust them with any pet.
Cami Garrett: Lindsey ad the boys are absolutely a wonderful caring and loving family. They don’t have dogs, they have furry family members, and are never treated as anything less. I haven’t ever had or seen a bad interaction, so I would say the family treats and cares for them with absolute respect and adoration. Well trained, fed, played with. I have cats, but I would absolutely trust any of them to care for my animals, and I would quickly ask the boys or Lindsey to help a relative or friend that lives close by to help care for their animals in a time of need. They’re a wonderful family and any dog would be as lucky to have them love it as they would be to be given the opportunity.
Dog Requested: Lindsey has no preference for a male or female. She needs a dog that is okay with children; a about once a year her brother visits and he has multiple children under 5. She also prefers a dog that is housebroken and also does not have separation anxiety. She prefers not having a puppy and ideally not an older dog, although she notes they are open. I would suggest a 1+ to 7-8, maybe even 9 year old. They want the right fit and area willing to wait for the right dog. She is willing to work with the dog.
ON HOLD:
On Wednesday, 12/4, I emailed the Wilson’s together at both their e-addresses but received no reply so followed up again on 12/7. Gregg replied to let me know that they have decided to wait to adopt until they retire in early 2026. I let them know that when they are ready to just reach out again and we can re-start the adoption process.
I emailed Max Nalepa 11/26 and 12/4 to schedule a time to follow-up on his application but never received a response.
Although I had a good call with the Atwoods and got good responses from their references, I’ve called the vet twice (11/21 and 11/26) with no response. I then emailed David on Wednesday, 12/4, to let him know and he replied he would call and tell them to call me. As of 12/9, I still haven’t heard from them.
The Atwoods will be traveling to Europe in March so will not be looking to adopt a dog until their return in April so there is no rush. We will put them on the back burner until I hear from the vet or David reaches out again, and I can let him know the vets have been completely non-responsive.
ON HOLD/FROZEN:
I had scheduled a follow-up phone call for Friday, 11/1, to discuss her application. However, on Thursday morning, 10/31, I received the email below:
Good morning. Yesterday I adopted an Helene rescue & so I won’t be able to add another at this point. Though I do love Airedales. Thank you for considering me. Eva
I congratulated her and her new addition and let her know that when the time is right for her to adopt another Airedale, to please reach out and we can re-start the process.
Status: DECLINED
Applicant(s): Lunsford, Tim and Linda
Interview Date: 10-22-24
Status: Decline – Heartworm preventative not given on a regular and continuous basis; only given in the 3 months of summer.
Dear Linda,
Because our dogs’ continued health and safety are of utmost importance to Airedale Rescue Group, we require our adopters to have a year-round history of heartworm prevention. Therefore, we are declining your application to adopt an Airedale from our organization.
ARG requires a track record of ongoing and continuous heartworm prevention because heartworm is a very painful death and treatment is also extremely hard on the dog. In seven to nine months, heartworms can move into the heart and if you’re only testing for heartworm annually, there is a chance of the dog dying from the parasite before it has even been identified in the dog. Signs of heartworm disease may include a mild persistent cough, reluctance to exercise, fatigue after moderate activity, decreased appetite, and weight loss; symptoms that can also indicate other issues causing the potential for heartworm to be dismissed. As heartworm disease progresses, pets may
develop heart failure and the appearance of a swollen belly due to excess fluid in the abdomen. Dogs with large numbers of heartworms can develop sudden blockages of blood flow within the heart leading to a life-threatening form of cardiovascular collapse. This is called caval syndrome and is marked by a sudden onset of labored breathing, pale gums, and dark bloody or coffee-colored urine. Without prompt surgical removal of the heartworm blockage, few dogs survive.In the U.S., heartworm affects 1 in 100 dogs annually, so it is not rare. The treatment costs is well over $1,000 per dog and not all dogs survive heartworm treatment.
Assuming heartworms are identified in time, your dog will need several months of an injectable treatment called melarsomine. This drug has to be given slowly and carefully because if you kill off the worms too quickly it can be dangerous for your dog. Unlike intestinal parasites that are eliminated via bowel movements, heartworms that die slowly decay in the lungs and a dog’s activity must be severely restricted because overtaxing their lungs can be dangerous during treatment. Additionally, while humans don’t usually get heartworms, most preventive heartworm medications also protect against intestinal parasites like hookworms and roundworms, which are contagious to humans, so protecting your dog from heartworms also protects you from other parasites.
Please consider visiting the American Heartworm Society website (www.heartwormsociety.org) for more information about heartworms and the importance of taking regular preventative measures against infection.
Mary McEneaney
Airedale Rescue Group*****
Notes:
While there were a lot of good things I liked about the Lunsfords, and the one reference with whom I spoke had great things to say. However, per the vet report and subsequent email conversation with Linda, we are choosing to decline based on the lack of year-round HW preventative.
Vet Report: The Lunsfords have not purchased any heartworm treatment from their vet since 2021. I reached out to Linda and asked about that and she said that they had last purchased HW treatment from Chewy in 2022 and since they only give HW in the three summer months, they were still giving their remaining dog pills from that purchase. They do use the
References: NA
Dog Requested: NAApplicant(s): Anita and Greg Griffin
Interview Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Status: Move to Home VisitNotes:
Greg and Anita have had Airedales since 1995; Anita’s family had an Airedale when she was a girl, beginning at age 10. They like the breed’s strong will and sense of humor. All of their dogs lived into their senior years and they would love to provide ‘a displaced Airedale with a Forever Home.” Having lost their last dog, Louise, on October 13, the house feels terribly empty.Their first ADT, Sammy, was a rescue so they understand the time needed for transitioning. The dog will be kept on a leash close by until s/he understands this will be his/her forever home. Their Airedale, Star, had eye issues as he aged; first the one, then the other and she was blind her last two years. They Griffins took him to an eye specialist in Pensacola for treatment. Star also had allergies so was fed Pedigree canned chicken mixed with table food, which helped with the allergies.
Anita was very open about both her disability and their income, and both seem to have a sense of humor, a good trait when owned by Airedales.Vet Report: Star was kept up to date with all vaccines, dentals, Trifexis for flea/tick/heartworm prevention. Star also received regular shots for his allergies.
Louise was only with them for about a year and came to them up-to-date on vaccines but she also received Trifexis and was in regularly for Cytopoint shots, allergy shots, and antibiotics.
Both dogs were well fed and groomed.References:
Dani Hall: I’ve been grooming for Anita and Greg for many years. I’ve loved on Sammy [previous Airedale to Star and Louise], Star and Louise. They are amazing dog owners. They keep [up-to-date with] vaccines and health check ups as well as grooming. I would trust them with any dog. They also have a nice yard with grass.Marc Williams: I would without hesitation recommend the Griffin home as the new home for an adoptee. I have known the family for quite a few yeas having attended the same church. They have an ample fenced back yard and what I consider a safe home. As a matter of fact, we were comfortable enough to rehome one of our own with them. [This is their current dog, Waffle, who technically belongs to their daughter, Carla, although all are in the same home.] They are a two-dog family and have lost two Airedales relatively close together. So one was replaced with one of our mixed breed rescue pups. I trust you will give them favorable consideration. If I can assist further, feel free to contact me.
Dog Requested:
Anita told me that they were very interested in Dorothy. However given her behavioral issues with children and other dogs, I felt this was not advisable. Anita felt that they were experienced enough to deal with any issues that might arise with Dorothy, so rather than push this issue at the moment, I said I would speak with Pat, who would have a better idea of Dorothy’s issues, to get her thoughts.
Mary: “I did speak with Pat Hairston, who is most familiar with our incoming/available dogs. Dorothy is very under-socialized and does not do well with other dogs. She is also very uncomfortable with younger children so Pat feels it best to place Dorothy in a home where she will be the sole dog, and with no younger children present, whether visiting or in residence. It takes just a split second for something to happen and by not placing Dorothy in a situation where there is any potential for physical or emotional trauma to herself or to her new family, we can ensure that she is indeed placed in her forever home.Additionally, this ensures the youngest family members of our adopting families are also kept safe. It is always best to err on the side of caution when there is any question of a dog having behavioral issues.”
Anita’s reply: “our goal is to give a displaced Airedale a Forever Home. We look forward to a volunteer calling and scheduling a walk through.”10-15-2024:
Called the vet again and spoke with someone. She was super helpful and clearly knew the Lutz/Kuehl Airedales saying she hoped it would all work out for them.Both Lacy and Freddie are fully vaxxed, including flu and Bordatella. Heart guard gif HW and regular flea/tick. Lacy has allergies so also gets Cytopoint so the see her regularly.
Applicant(s): Paula Lutz and Dick Kuehl
Interview Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Status: Move to Home VisitNotes:
The Lutz/Kuehl home is in a gated community on a cul-de-sac on a golf course with a very wooded area nearby. Their lot is about ½ acre and is surrounded by an invisible fence. On one side of their lot there is a concrete wall separating them from one neighbor; on the other is a rock wall. Their two dogs did escape a few times in their previous house but the dogs stayed close. I asked if it was possible for the dogs to climb the rock wall but it’s a real wall, she told me, not just a rock pile that can be easily climbed.There is a 55 acre dog park located nearby where they go about 5 times/week. There are a lot of different areas and there is even agility equipment in one area. There are not many aggressive dogs – the owners are mostly responsible and people know the dogs/people who have potential to be aggressive and avoid them. (I went to this dog park in ~2018 when I went to the “Stinkeye” Welsh Terrier rescue fundraiser. It is huge and very nice. Many of the dogs were Welshies but of those who were not, there were no problems with either dogs or people.)
The dogs are chipped; neither of their dogs have gotten out and lost since they’ve moved to this house. However, if one or both dogs do get out and lost, they will get on the neighborhood NextDoor site and post, and drive the area in their golf cart. There is also a local group they can turn to to help lure the dog(s) in. Since they do have an invisible fence vs. actual fence, I asked about storms. Lacy actually likes storms and fireworks; Freddy hides on the bed with Paula.
The dogs were given a topical flea/tick and Heartguard for HW.
**Paula mentioned that they would be happy to help as volunteers driving/transporting dogs. I asked if they would be interested in also assisting with phone interviews/home visits and she told me they would.**
Vet Report:
No reply yet from the vet’s office after 24 hours. If I don’t hear from them today, will follow up tomorrow and update the MB.References:
Joanna McDearmin: “Excellent dog owners – responsible, loving and caring. Freddy and Lacy are very much part of the family; they can be seen in a neighborhood dog park daily and appear to be healthy and happy. I would entrust my pet with their care.”
Brenda Sharpe: “You couldn’t ask for better pet parents than Dick and Paula. Not only have I known them for many years, I have been in their homes and interacted with Fred and Lacy on numerous occasions. We see them often at our local dog park and love watching them play. Fred and Lacy are great dogs. They have played with our dog, my daughter’s dog and our grandkids and are so sweet. I would totally trust Dick and Paula with any of our dogs!”
Dog Requested:
Paula had expressed an interest in Dorothy. Per Pat Hairston: She [Dorothy] would not do well in an environment with 2 other dogs and 2 visiting dogs. She has gotten overwhelmed in a prior situation with multiple dogs and her lack of appropriate behaviors.They are definitely okay with adopting an older dog, or younger, and have no preference for male or female. The dog must be okay with other dogs and because there are young grandchildren from between 2 – 12 YO, the dog must also be comfortable around all aged children.
Applicant: Kathy and Walt Dinger
Interview Date: September 9, 2024
Status: Move to Home Visit
Notes: The Dingers have ten acres. Currently they only have a partial fence but they are looking to get an invisible fence for the entire perimeter. Part of the property is open with grass – where the house is – and across a creek on their property, they have a wooded area. They are pretty far out in the country and the road, she told me, is not that busy. In their previous home, Riley was generally kept on leash out in the yard, was not left out by himself, and they also worked with him to know the limits of their property.
Kathy is a retired teacher; she likes to hike and wants a dog to hike with her. They like to camp, fish, and go boating. They would often take Riley for car rides and to the dog park where he had lots of friends, including many small dogs. The Dingers had two previous dogs prior to Riley; one was an Airedale (scrambling writing notes – I think this is correct, although it’s possible it wasn’t an Airedale) and the other they think was an Aire-mix.
**Walt has a truck and Kathy mentioned he likes to take the dog for drives. I meant to ask where in the truck Riley would sit – I wanted to make sure it’s inside the cabin, not in the truck bed – but got sidetracked and forgot to clarify this.**
They are working on turning a cabin on their property into an AirBnB:
**I think it will be important for the HV volunteer to speak with them about guests and how the Dingers will ensure their dog is kept safe. Although the Dingers say it will be mostly family and friends staying there, there will possibly also be strangers.**
Riley started limping at 8 YO; it was a lump on his hind leg and his health went downhill after that. Prior to that Riley had gotten into dental floss in the trash of two 22 YO missionary girls staying with the Dingers. He survived that after the Dingers took him to emergency care, even transferring him to get the best care and surgery. The missionary girls were instructed to always keep their doors closed.
Vet Report: The Dingers don’t yet have a vet in Ellijay so I asked for their prior vet in Florida. Riley was neutered, kept up to date on all vaccines and given Simparico Trio for Flea/Tick/HW. Riley had health issues prior to passing and the vet’s office told me the Dingers spent quite a bit providing him with the recommended care.
References:
Alina Polak: “Riley was very well cared for and very much loved. I do have a chiweenie and would feel comfortable going to Kathy’s home with my Princess when visiting if she had an Airedale.”Jill Demeter: “They adored Riley and were devoted to his well being. Riley was very happy and very attached to both Walt and Kathy. It was difficult near the end of Riley’s life but they made him comfortable and he knew he was loved. They got him the medical attention that was needed. I would absolutely trust the Dingers to care for my pets with zero hesitation.”
Dog Requested: The Dingers have two daughters (one in Ellijay area and one in NC) and multiple grandchildren – one is 11 and one is 8, the others are younger and there is one on the way so Charlie is not an option for them. (She told me the older boy have been taught to be very respectful of dogs and to always ask if they can pet a strange dog.) This also pretty much knocks out Amos since he is best with children older than 10. Maisie is best with another dog in the home so the Dingers may not be a good option for her. Dorothy is a possibility, but we would want to make sure they are willing to put the time into working with her on training and her anxiety.
Size doesn’t matter to them – Riley was 100 lbs – or sex. Riley was stubborn so they have experience working with stubborn dogs. They are willing to train.
Are not in a hurry – they want to get the right dog for their family, not just get a dog fast.
I reached out twice to Kim about scheduling a call to follow up on her request to adopt but have not heard back.
She was interested in Arlo in VA, who had since been adopted.
Will update if I do hear back.
Status: Changed minds re: adopting an Airedale.
I reached out to Kristy to schedule a phone call to follow up on her application and brief discussion with Pat, re: a younger dog and received back the following email noting they are looking for a smaller dog at this point:
Hi Mary,
Thank you for reaching out. Eric and I have decided an airedale is too big for us at this stage. We will be in touch if we change our minds.
Thanks again,
Kristy
