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5/19 – Sent initial email to schedule time to talk on phone
5/28 – Had not received a reply so emailed again to schedule something.
5/29 – She replied telling me she was going out of town.
5/30 – I let her know I was as well and I would reach out when I returned.6/11 – I emailed her, apologizing for the delay in getting back to her, and letting her know I’d been sick. I gave her a couple of potential time blocks to talk, letting her know if those didn’t work for her, to let me know some times she was free.
No Reply
6/24 – Reached out to her again to see if she was still interested, she quickly replied that she was, so I responded by again providing some possible times to speak and, again, if those didn’t work for her, to let me know some times that did work for her.
6/26 – Still no reply.
Based on her lack of interest moving forward with the actual phone interview, I don’t think she is really serious about adopting. I say, we put her ON HOLD and if she chooses to finally reply and set something up, then we can move her forward, but the ball is in her court; we don’t need to spend more time on this.
I reached out to Shannon again to see if the timing was better for moving forward with an adoption/fostering. Although she told me they ‘would love to,” she said that she has “a tentative job offer in Fayetteville. It’s a great opportunity to get back in the federal government.”
I wished her good luck and told her to just let us know when the timing is right and we can move forward.
ON HOLD:
I reached out to Susan via email to schedule a time to speak on the phone. She replied that they had decided to “hold off for the time being. We just think that three ‘dales may be too much and i’ve set the balance of our other two. The female in Vermont was of interest because she was trained on the invisible fence as all my dogs have been, but as interested as I am, I think for our other dogs at this point, we will have to give her a miss. down the road.. keep us on your list…”
Since we don’t know their timing, I suggest we keep them on the list and let her reach out to us when they are ready. Once they do, we can re-initiate phone interview and HV.
ON HOLD:
First thing Thursday morning, 4/18, I texted Shannon to see about scheduling a time to chat on the phone with both her and her husband, Bobby. I did not hear back so on Monday afternoon I sent a follow-up text asking if they are still interested in adopting.
Shannon did reply and let me know she’s been crazy busy. She is apparently a nursing assistant (thanks, LinkedIn!) and is also getting certified to work at UNC urgentcare.
I asked if it would be best to hold off speaking for a few weeks and she said, yes, early June would be better. I replied to her to give me a call when she is ready as being retired, my schedule is more flexible than hers and if something else lands on her plate, I won’t be catching her at another inconvenient time.
Mark has adopted a dog and can be removed from the applicant list:
I have adopted a dog. Lab/Newfie x Benese. Please deactivate my application.
Thx,
mApplicant: Mark Mazer
Interview Date: March 22, 2024
Status: Approved for HVMark is in Hertford, NC so I reached out to Frank & Connie Jaklic via text asking if they could/would do the HV. I have not heard back yet.
Notes: Mark is a long time Giant Schnauzer owner; he’s had 6, one of whom was a rescue. He’s also had a lab, Australian Terrier, and Doberman. All seemed to live relatively long lives, the shortest being one of his Giant Schnauzers who passed at 7 (immunocompromised, unknown origin) and his lab from a brain tumor. Mark met his first Airedale in 1972 when he lived in Kent, CT; a trainer he worked with recommended the breed and he likes that they have the similar temperament and personality as the Giant Schnauzers: smart, protective, good judge of character, and strong.
Mark has 31 acres, most of which is farmland. He has a fully fenced area of approximately 40’ x 60’; the one drawback is that it is not grass but gravel. Mark walks a lot with his dogs and he doesn’t let his dogs roam free. Even walking on his property, they are on a long lead as there is a lot of hunting in the area, as well as ‘yard’ dogs. On a typical day, the dogs are at his feet, sleeping in his bed or in their crate, in addition to walking, Mark plays ball with them. He is ‘pretty much a homebody’ so is not gone from home for very long. When he does travel he will say with his daughter or at a kennel.
Mark does his own grooming and his daughter also grooms; she has a Giant Schnauzer and a hound. He does chip his dogs.Mark is 72 and still visits his mother in Florida so it seems he has longevity genes. That said, he has made provisions in his will for his dog(s), including a good chunk of money to support their needs. The plan is for his daughter to take his dog and care for him/her.
He is looking for a companion ‘velcro’ dog – he doesn’t do agility or hunt with them but he does do clicker training. He does not use any kind of e-collar or prong collar.**He did mention he had to meet the dog first before committing. He wants to be sure he can do things such as brush the dog’s teeth, and is generally amenable.
Vet Report: Waiting to hear back. Email sent. Will update as soon as I get needed information.
References:
Jeannie Garrett: “He keeps his pets in shape and loves them like a child. He keeps them brushed and bathed as they should be and is just a great guy altogether. He would be a great companion for any pet.”
Barrie Hancock: “Yes, Mark is/was an amazing dog owner!! Definitely well cared for; happy, fit, etc. A rescue would be very happy with him!”Dog Requested: N/A
Note: He does have applications in to Lab Rescue and Giant Schnauzer Rescue. He is hoping for a dog within a month.Jessi Spring emailed me to let me know they need to postpone moving forward with a HV/adoption because they have been very busy. I let her know to reach out to me when they are ready and we’ll move forward at that time.
John and Bonnie have been alerted. John let me know they will help if they are available when the Springs are ready:
Thanks for letting us know.
Keep us in mind, we will try to help when we can.
John
Sent: Monday, March 04, 2024 at 12:15 PM
From: “Annecy Airedale”
To: bonitadawnw@gmail.com, “JE Riggs”
Cc: “Pat Hairston”
Subject: Re: Home visit for Spring family
Hi, Bonnie and John,Just got an email from Jessi asking we postpone the home visit.
They’ve got a lot going on right now and have decided it’s not the
ideal time to move ahead. I’ve let them know to reach out to me
when/if they would like to move ahead; when/if they do, I’ll be in
touch so we can get the ball rolling again.Pat, I’ll note this on the MB.
Best,
Mary
******
No problem, Jessi! It’s always better to postpone than go into a new
‘dale before you’re ready, no matter the reason! I’ll let John know.
When the time is right, just let me know and we’ll get the ball rolling again.Best,
Mary
On Sun, Mar 3, 2024 at 5:31 PM Jessi Spring
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> Hey Mary.
>
> Thank you for your email and your work coordinating all this. Would it be okay if we cancel this home visit for now? We don’t have the time to dedicate to this right now. Thank you!
>
> JessiApplicant: Jessi and Aaron Spring
Interview Date: 2/16/24, with follow-up on 2/21/24 to get HW information
Status: Move to HV status
Notes: Both Jessi and Aaron joined me on the call. They dearly miss their Aire-girl, Lily, who they lost last Fall. They noted they ‘have an Airedale sized hole in their hearts.’ Lily was chipped when spayed and chip was registered.
The family has almost 10 acres, all of which is fenced, with about 6 acres being wooded. Fencing is regular field fencing – wire grid with 6” squares and is dug into the ground; no gaps or holes, and drive is gated.
Jessie homeshools their 14 YO daughter and Aaron is a firefighter whose schedule is 24 hrs on, then 48 hrs off so it is rare that someone isn’t home.
The Springs told me they would be interested in volunteering, including fostering, although they are thinking an older dog for fostering.
Vet Report: The office sent me a copy of Lily’s visit last year – 4/21/23. Rabies and DHPP are noted. I wasn’t sure what the heartworm status was (o/d HWT was checkmarked -think it means owner dispensed treatment but no specific treatment was noted) so reached out to the Springs – Lily was on Trifexis. Apparently, the office is not very well organized or technical, although Aaron told me they were wonderful vets as far as care.
References: Both the groomer (Ashley) and the Springs’ personal reference (Tiffany) highly recommended them as dog owners. Both noted the Lily was always in good health, well behaved, well taken care of, and considered a member of the family. Lily was super sweet and well behaved. She was a good weight, regularly groomed, and very social (the Springs told me she loved to hop into the UPS truck to visit the driver). When Lily got sick (Von Willebrands/Von Willhelms disease?? – I noted Wilhelms but couldn’t find a link to an actual Von Wilhelms, although found Von Willebrands in dogs – possibly from a snake bite??), they were always on top of it.
Dog Requested: No particular dog requested however, the dog must be okay with other dogs and cats. Their cats are mostly outside cats but I did speak with them about how I taught Megan to accept my cat; doing this by showing her that the cat was also a valued member of the pack.
They generally prefer a female and would like a dog on the younger side – up to about 3 years of age. Having recently lost Lily, they still feel the trauma of loss and would like to have a dog that is younger with the expectation that they will have many years with together.In their application, they noted they would like a dog they can train as a therapy/assistance dog. I asked if there was a specific job they wanted the dog to do and Aaron noted wanting to train the dog to be an ESA, which is quite different from training for an official service/assistance dog. The dog would need to be smart and trainable and in tune to human emotions.
The Springs also have a deposit on a Welsh Terrier puppy they will be picking up in early March. I asked where they were getting their Welsh and they mentioned Kim’s Puppies in Virginia. Kim’s doesn’t appear to be an AKC registered breeder but they told me she’d been breeding for 35 years.
Good morning, Cierra,
I apologize for my delayed response. It’s been a crazy week with lots
of ‘squirrel’ moments distracting me! Will did let me know that he
visited with you. I’m so glad you were able to coordinate a time for
the three of you to meet, and that you were able to meet another
Aire-family.Congratulations to you both as you get ready to bring your 5 week old
foster baby into your home! I know you must both be very excited!I think it best to hold off on any volunteer opportunities until you
both get firmly settled into the rhythm of life with a baby in the
house. You will have enough on your plates, I suspect, as you
transition from being just dog-parents to also being the parents of an
infant! We would definitely want to hold off on transporting a dog
during one of your regular family travel events since we often don’t
know how a dog will behave with children, especially infants,
particularly within the narrow confines of a vehicle.A dog’s tolerance for children could also be an issue when it comes to
fostering since many of the dogs we bring in are complete unknowns –
either complete history being unknown or just experiences around
children – and we would want to ensure that with any placement the dog
is fully comfortable with babies/children and the baby is safe.Let us know when you’ve settled into your new parental ‘groove’ and if
there is an opportunity to assist with a shorter transport that just
you or Andy could take on individually, we could get you scheduled in
for that. Down the road, once you’ve settled in and you are fully
ready for fostering, if there is a dog with a known love for children,
fostering could be a possible consideration.We all wish you the best as you embark on your new adventure of human
parenthood!Mary
On Fri, Feb 23, 2024 at 7:12 PM Cierra Ferrell
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> Hi Mary,
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> Will and I had a great visit last Friday! I just wanted to check in and see if there was anything else you needed from me.
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> Thanks,
> Cierra Yactayo
> 409-656-9729
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>
>
> > On Feb 5, 2024, at 4:23 PM, Annecy Airedale
> >
> > Good afternoon, Cierra and Will,
> >
> > I would like to introduce you two for the next step in our application
> > process, the home visit. Cierra, Will Smith is a long-time Airedaler
> > and ARG volunteer and
> > lives not too far from you. I know you and Andy will also enjoy
> > meeting another “Airedaler!”
> >
> > Will, currently, the Yactayos are interested in just volunteering but
> > because in the future they also may be interested in fostering,
> > perhaps adopting, in the future, so we are going ahead with the home
> > visit so that, if/when they decide to foster and/or adopt, they are
> > ready to go.
> >
> > Will, you had mentioned the week of February 12 as being open for you;
> > Cierra, if that week works for you and Andy, please determine a time
> > between the two of you which is convenient for all of you. If that
> > week doesn’t work, just shoot Will some availability so he can check
> > his calendar.
> >
> > Thank you and best wishes,
> >
> > MaryFollowed up with the Cindy Fry on 1/21/24 to schedule a time for a phone interview but have still not heard back. Assuming they do not want to pursue but will move forward if I do hear back from them.
HOME EVALUATION FORM – Will Smith
To the Home Evaluator: This form can be used when doing a home visit to evaluate a potenial
family for a rescued Airedale. Adop on or foster applicants you are visi ng have already met
preliminary criteria by having their Adop on Applica on accepted and have passed the telephone
interview.When doing a home visit, please a empt to get as much informa on as asked for on this form. Ask
ques ons, where appropriate, and get as many details as you can about the home environment.
Some of the ques ons on this form may not apply to a par cular 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 evalua on
and for your own personal safety.Name: Andy & Cierra Yacato
Address: 2200 Tal Heim Dr Birmingham AL
Phone: 409-656-9729
Email: cierramadre1997@gmail.com Co-Adopter’s Email: a.194@icloud.com
Size of Home [esmate square footage if possible]:
2500 sfSe ng [check all that apply]:
⬜Rural
⬜ Semi rural
X Suburban
⬜ Semi urban
⬜ Urban
⬜ Wooded
⬜ Open acreage
⬜ Waterfront
⬜ Highway frontage
⬜ Neighborhood street frontage
⬜City environment
⬜Property bordering on park/fieldCondi on of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate
X Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior un dy
Interior un dy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirty
Describe the home interior:
[Include type of furnishings, flooring, and general appearance. For example, “an ques with museum
atmosphere,” “shabby furniture,” “brand new furniture and/or carpet,” “badly stained carpet,”
“hardwood/ vinyl flooring with some carpet/rugs,” etc.]Well taken care of and well decorated. Vinyl Plank Flooring
Accommodations:
[Describe what accommodtions the home has for a dog and where the dog will be le 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.]The dogs have the run of the main level 24/7. Dog beds are located in the bedroom. The dogs also
have the run of a fenced in back yard and are never put on a chain. I didnt see locks on either gate in the yardChildren:
[Give ages of children, if any, and pay special a en on 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.]
No children as of my visit but they are picking up a 5 week old foster baby next weekFamily Environment:
[Describe the behavior of the adults among themselves, and to any other pets or children. Are they
respec ul, hec c, noisy, loud, quiet, commanding, etc.?]The dogs are crazy and not well behaved but the owners tried their best to handle them without
losing their tempers. The owners interacted well together.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]
I dont think that they’ve thought through addi onal dogs or how their current dogs are going to
interact with a 5 week old baby. The dogs were so wild that I wouldn’t let a baby anywhere near
them.
They are also very busy and it was extremely difficult to set up a mee ng that involved both of them.
I gave them a blank slate to schedule a mee ng for the next 9 days and they gave me one op on. I
tried to reschedule and was told that they couldn’t accommodate that.
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.]
5/6 year old Airedale – he was in great physical shape but needed a haircut. Proper weight and
looked very healthy. VERY rambunctious and not well behaved.
5/6 year old Goldendoodle – he was in great physical shape. Proper weight and looked very healthy.
VERY rambunctious and slightly be er behaved than the Airedale.
Owner Interaction With Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets. – they both seemed
to love their dogs
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life? – pet
o Are the other pets treated like family members? – yes
o How do the other animals behave? – both dogs didnt behave well and didnt seem to listen to
the owners. Both dogs jumped on me aggressively, tried to lick my face and both almost
knocked me over on separate occasions. I’m an athletic 6’ 2” and 200 lbs so both dogs ran into
me really hard.
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? – didnt discuss this
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same me? – currently
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion? – I
dont think so. They didnt seem prepared for what the currently have
o How commitied is adopter?
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad? – begging the dogs and
apologizing to me
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily? – NO
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined? – YES
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques? – their solution to the
problem was to try and distract the dogs with toys, put the dogs outside and then beg the
dogs
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response? – they didnt
Important Ques on to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog.
o That o en 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?
They seemed to think that they will do whatever it takes to make things right but I have my doubts
a er witnessing the terrible behavior of their current dogs.
Additional Informa on:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is
pertinent.
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about
placing a dog or cat in this home?
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog
with the applicant?
o Explain. – I was asked to evaluate their fitness to be a fosterer, adopter and volunteer. I
wouldn’t be comfortable giving them a dog in the current situation but short
term fostering may be an op on. As far as volunteering, it would depend on what they are
asked to do. I explained what transporting is like since that’s what I’ve done the most of and I
wasn’t comfortable that they had thought through that process. It also depends on the
demeanor of the dog being transported as I think they could handle a low-key, chilled out
dog.
Conclusion:
Approve Applicant
X Do not approve applicant (for adoption)
X Approve a er additional counseling of applicants (for volunteering in some situati ons)
and/or
Approve a er modifications to the home environment
Please describe:
Additional comments:
Home Evaluator’s Signature:
Date: 2/17/24
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: willsmithis@gmail.com, 205-914-9455Applicant: Mary Beth and Joe Schriver
Interview Date: Sunday, 1/28/2024
Status: Approved for Home Visit; request Joe be available as well. As the Schrivers lease their home, HV volunteer should request seeing a confirmation of their lease noting dogs are allowed.
Notes: Good call with Mary Beth. The Schrivers are experienced Airedalers having had 5, as well as a Welsh Terrier; they got their first Airedale together in the 80’s, although Mary Beth grew up around Airedales as her grandmother bred them.
The Schrivers have been in their home for three years. Because they rent, I let Mary Beth know that we will need either a copy of their lease showing they are allowed pets, or the landlord’s phone number, to confirm. They lost their last Airedale, Logan (13 YO), in December so this shouldn’t be a problem but I do think we should confirm.
Since losing Logan in December, the Schrivers are pretty lonely. In the past they’ve generally had two at a time so were rarely without a dog. Her love of her dogs/Airedales was very evident when I asked her to tell me about her dogs. Many years ago, they did have an Airedale hit by a car (they were living in another house). The dog was chasing a deer which ran across the road; the deer made it but the dog was hit and killed. They did rehome one dog many years ago. He was a very large dog who became overprotective of their children; he once jumped up on a kid – although the child wasn’t hurt. Between the overprotectiveness and his large size, they worried about the neighbor kids who would often come into their yard so they contacted the breeder whose son took the dog. At the time, the only had an e-fence; she told me that in hindsight, they should have put up a real fence.
Mary Beth notes their current home is fully fenced where both side and back doors open into the yard; a solid fence will prevent another dog running into the road since when that happened in their previous house, there was only an e-fence.
The dog’s area is fully fenced with a 4-5’ fence. They are quite near a very busy road (Hwy 17) so I asked if there was a barrier, in case the dog escaped, to keep it from getting on the road. She told me that it is thickly treed.
Vet Report: The vet confirmed that their most recent dog, Logan, was fully vaccinated and up-to-date on HW and Flea/Tick (Simparica Trio). Previous dog were treated by a former vet up north.References:
Marlo Shields: Marlo has known the Schrivers for over 8 years and notes they are wonderful people. They are very caring and loving and will provide a great home for a dog.Doris Soltes: Doris has known Mary Beth the 10 years; they are both friends and coworkers. She notes her experience with Airedales and that the dog will be loved and cared for. Over the years they have shared many stories about their ‘fur babies,’ including having talked about Mary Beth’s desire to adopt a rescue from ARG.
Dog Requested: The Schrivers don’t have grandchildren locally but they do visit a few times a year so they will need a kid-friendly dog. They also would like a dog-friendly dog since their son has a whippet and he will visit, and they also like to walk and engage with other dog walkers, and go to dog parks. They are in their 70s and are looking for a smaller, rather than larger, dog; they don’t have a hard-line preference for gender but would likely prefer a female as the females are often smaller.
I received a reply from one reference, Gabby, who notes the Yactayos are ‘awesome pet parents’ and she highly recommends them.
Applicant: Cierra Yactayo
Interview Date: Sunday, 1/21/24
Status: Thoughts: The Yactayos are possibly interested in fostering and/or adopting at some point so I suggested we go ahead and schedule a HV to get it out of the way. Cierra was fine with that but since I have not heard back from either of the Yactayos’ references, I recommend for the time being just approving them for Volunteering. Another alternative would be to schedule the HV – we do know their dogs are kept up to date medically and with all preventatives so the vet has confirmed good care. Cierra is on FB and looking at the photos posted, the dogs definitely seem to be living the good life.
*If I do hear back from the references, I will provide an update.
Notes: Cierra and Andy Yactayo sent in an application expressing their desire to volunteer with ARG. We discussed different ways they could volunteer, including helping to transport and at some time possibly fostering. We also discussed possibly making initial interview calls, such as the one I was doing with them, or home visits.
The couple has a 5 YO Aire-male, Alfie, who is clearly well loved, as is their 5 YO GoldenDoodle male, Huckleberry.
Both are well socialized, although Alfie is the more outgoing of the two, and get along with other dogs on walks and at dog parks. Huckleberry is a bit reactive but still very friendly, Cierra told me. The dogs both wear collars and are microchipped/registered. Cierra is on FB and there are some great photos of their two dogs living the good life.
The noted budget for each dog is $500, which seems very low to me but I don’t know the price differences between care in the city of Atlanta, which is pricey, and Birmingham, AL.
Transport: I asked Cierra how far they would be willing to drive for a transport. She told me they travel regularly (about 1x/month) to Atlanta and also regularly to Mobile, AL where Andy’s family is. They also go to Pensacola a lot, so driving a few hours to relay a dog in transport is not a big deal for them.
The Yactayos are open to fostering in the future and possibly even a future adoption, so I went ahead and got a send personal reference and called the vet. I mentioned that we would need to do a homevisit at some point in time if they want to foster/adopt and Cierra told me they were fine with doing a home visit sooner rather than later. Doing a HV earlier would also give them an idea of what a home visit entails, as well as allow them to meet another Airedaler in the area.
Vet Report: Per the Vest Ridge Animal Clinic, both Alfie and Huckleberry are neutered and kept up to date on all vaccines, flea/tick, and HW (HeartGard) prevention.
References: ** Unfortunately, neither reference has gotten back to me. I reached out to both via text but when I didn’t hear back, I texted Cierra on Sunday, 1/28, and asked her to follow up with them; while I thought it odd both might go into spam, I thought it best to have her directly contact them. On February 1 at noon, I’d still not received any response from either reference so I again texted Cierra to let her know of the lack of response.
Kelsey Cain: ??
Gabby (Hunter?): ??
Dog Requested: NA
Applicant: David Coven
Interview Date: December 14, 2023
Status: Move to HV – suggest discussing a GPS tracker since a previous Airedale was a jumper and got out of a park fence more than once and ended up being hit by a car.
Notes: David previously had two sisters, Lulu and Zebo, he adopted in 88/89. Zebo passed from cancer at age 5, Lulu was hit by a car – she was a jumper and had previously jumped the fence at a dog yard and been gone for a few weeks. Lulu’s jumping out twice and being hit by a car is a concern, but he currently has a 6’ wood fence that should keep a dog in. The dog will be chipped. His ADT Milo passed at age 12. He’s had no ADTs since Milo. In the last 34 years, in addition to his 3 ADTS, he’s taken in a number of mixed breeds; all fixed and most passing from natural causes, such as aging, cancer, and other illnesses. At one point, he had 7 dogs at the same time.
David works from home and is looking for a companion. He is interested in training his next dog to be a service dog. Battle Buddies is an organization he’s interested in that trains service dogs.
Currently, his ½ acre property is only fenced on one side, with plans to fence in the other three sides; I stressed that the yard must be fully fenced. (Note: per his neighbor’s reference the yard is now fully fenced) David’s application noted there was no pool, although Google Earth does show one. I asked about that and he told me the pool had been removed.
A typical day would consist of visiting a park in the AM or a nearby lake with trails, and playing in the yard; he works from home so has flexibility. He enjoys hiking and running . He is rarely, if ever, gone for longer than 3 hours. When traveling or gone long, David has a trauma therapist neighbor and they take care of each other’s dogs.
David understands that it takes time for dogs to adjust to a new home/owner and considers his dogs family.Vet Report: Per the vet, all his dogs were in excellent care, fully vaxxed and up to date with HW/Flea/Tick. They took care of at least five of his dogs – Lulu, Zebo, and Drago (ADTs), Manny and Tilda – all of whom passed in the last year due to different issues/age. They took care of these dogs since he first got them.
References:
Jenn Walker: Jenn had nothing but praise for David, telling me he took impeccable care of his dogs, is kind and loving, and her dog would stay with David when she needed to be gone for longer than she was comfortable leaving the dog. She is his next door neighbor. She noted his yard is fully fenced so I’m guessing this happened between my initial call with David on 12/14 and my reaching out to her on 1/8. She noted David really needs a companion now that his last dog, Tilda, has passed. They have long had an agreement that if something happens to one of them, the other will take their dog(s).Ben Pruitt: Ben noted David was amazing with his dogs and they were crazy about him; they were a huge part of his life. He told me he would definitely leave his dog with David should there be a need.
Dog Requested: David is interested in a a dog on the youngish side, but open to a 7 or 8 MO if that is what’s available; no preference for male or female. The dog would need to get along with other dogs, not playing too rough, having food/toy aggression with other dogs/people. He would work with a trainer on any issues.
