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DECLINED: Tested for heartworm but no HW prevention given.
Good afternoon, Seth and Karen,
Because the continued health and safety of all our dogs is of utmost
importance to Airedale Rescue Group, we do require our adopters and
fosters to have a continuous history of heartworm prevention.The reason we require a track record of heartworm prevention is
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 be indicative of 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 a 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 a
rare occurence.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 heartworm, most
preventive heartworm medications also protect against intestinal
parasites like hookworms and roundworms, which are definitely
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 preventative measures against infection.We do wish you and your Wolfhounds the best – hopefully George’s left
leg issue will be resolved soon!Mary McEneaney
On Mon, Jan 8, 2024 at 6:52 PM kmkfc
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> Hi, Mary!
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> We have consistently given flea and tick treatments for all of dogs, but we really haven’t been faithful with heartworm treatment. We do test regularly. We’re scheduled to take George to his vet on Thursday for a follow-up and further investigation of a new issue he developed very recently with his hind quarters (left leg? Crazy situation), so chatting with the doctor and getting a prescription for heartworm treatments wouldn’t be an issue at all!
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> Graciously,
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> Seth and Karen Cohen
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>Applicant: James and Liz Smith
Interview Date: December 10, 2023
Status: Very much liked these two: Move to Home Visit
Notes: One of the first things I caught on their application that I loved was under the question asking the names/ages of all permanent residents, they included Reggie. Definitely a good sign he’s considered a member of the family.
Their address is Chapel Hill but the area they in is pretty rural. The family has about 6 acres of land and although they do not have a tangible fence, they do have an invisible fence. There is a lot of wildlife in the area: deer, coyote, rabbit, fox and the usual other critters so I talked with them about the fact that invisible fences do not keep critters out of their property, as well as the fact Airedales have high prey drive. The dogs are trained on the fence so they’re not just thrown out and forced to figure it out and they are never out unsupervised. The dogs are walked on a 6’ lead but they also use longer leads for training, playing fetch, etc., even on their property. Dogs stay inside when no one is home.
Jim is retired and he often takes the dog(s) for long walks, The children are very involved with the dogs, not only feeding and filling the water bowl, but also outside playing and walking.
Bella was their first Airedale. They rescued her at 6 months and she lived 12 years with; the rescue was the RescueMe.org site. She had some health issues so they spent time investing in rehab.
Pool: the couple has a pool but the dogs are not outside unsupervised. They told me that Bella wouldn’t go in but Reggie likes to stomp in mud puddles and then clean his feet in the pool. Reggie knows how to swim.
Vet Report: Both Bella (now deceased) and Reggie, have been kept up to date with all vaccines, HW, and flea/tick prevention. “They look to be excellent clients.”
References:
1. Anthony Kesselmark: “They are a great family. Top notch people and their dogs have been no less than family to them and not a pet. Reggie was a great addition and Bella was one of their kids. Any dog would be beyond lucky to be in their home.” “You won’t regret it with them.”
2. Michael Nevitt: “I would enthusiastically recommend Liz and Jim as owners for one of your pups. I’ve known them for almost 12 years and they are an amazing family. Your pup couldn’t find better, more caring forever homes.”Dog Requested: Walter
Reggie grew up with Bella and the only issues with other dogs he has had have been with small yappy, “fluffy” dogs. He’s a bit shy at first; not alpha, although not docile.
We discussed Walter’s need for training to walk on a lead and the fact that he’s a digger and runner. They will keep him on a leash when outside, like their other dogs. They know to be extra diligent with leash walking the first few months until he gets really settled in.
Liz and Jim like Walter’s age and the fact he’s lived with children, another dog and even cats. And that “he needs a home and is in North Carolina.”
Applicant: David Dennett-Smith
Interview Date: November 5, 2023
Status: Decline.
There are a lot of questionable issues with David but before I could organize my thoughts and write up my notes, he called me to tell me that he couldn’t at this time adopt due to a back issue he’s developed. He could not carry a dog if necessary, especially important since he currently lives in an apartment upstairs. He’s also on the blood thinner Warfarin. He asked we put this on hold. Given his age and back issues, which are not generally easy fixes, I agreed since I think it’s unlikely we’ll hear from him again. If I do hear back, I will let him know that without confirmation of the HW treatment and flea/tick, we cannot adopt out a dog to him.
Notes: David is 74. He previously had 4 Airedales, most recently a female named Cleopatra. His father had Airedales when he was growing up. David clearly has a love of Airedales but he did tell me that he is not as ‘walkable’ as he used to be and would pay someone to walk the dog.
The first odd things I noticed were an incorrect street for his apartment (he put Roswell Rd. not Delk) and he put down ‘Marietta Vet” for the Johnson Ferry Animal Hospital. By themselves, no big deal but there were other issues. He was very flip about Johnson Ferry Animal Hospital, telling me they ‘were worthless’ and ‘the vet ‘ was a bit of a disaster….he’s old and not doing anything’ and sent him elsewhere to have Cleo put down, which makes me wonder if she really didn’t need to be euthanized and the vet was just doing the right thing by not doing so. I checked the online reviews and JFAH can’t be that bad given they have received: 4.+ stars (63 reviewers) on Google, 3 stars on Yelp, and 4.6/5 on FB.
At no time could he remember the name of the other vet that supposedly provided the HW/flea/tick meds, or who had euthanized Cleo.
Vet Report: The vet’s office told me that Cleo had had her teeth cleaned and been fully vaccinated but they had no records of any heartworm treatment or of any flea/tick meds. When I told him I’d spoken with the vet and they had no records of the missing meds, as noted above, he told me he couldn’t remember, then said he’d gone to another vet but couldn’t remember that vet. He called me a few days after this and said Cleo had gotten a shot but he for HW but couldn’t remember what flea/tick med he used, or the other clinic where he says she got the treatment.
Applicant: Nancy & Scot McCombs
Interview Date: 11/23/2023
Status: Move to HV, pending receiving vet records showing vaccination, HW, flea/tick status
Special Note: Nancy found a young female available in Florida. I checked with Jo-Ann Bates and she is not through Sunshine Airedales. Nancy was hesitant to call due to possible scamming so I suggested she create a list of questions that would get into specifics, e.g., type of HW, when last vet visit, who vet is, etc. If they’re scammers, a lot of questions will put them off and they likely won’t have prepared for them. Also advised if they ask for money up front to back off, letting her know we do not ask for the adoption fee until the handoff has been done. She will keep me posted so I will update the record as needed.
Notes: Both Nancy and Scot were on the call with me. Nancy grew up with an Airedale who would follow her everywhere. After they married, they had schnauzers but she always wanted another ‘dale; they rescued their ‘dale Ellie when she was 3 YO and had her for 10 years before they let her go due to cancer. She also had hip dysplasia.
My first question was to ask them about their past dogs and you could tell there was a strong love and bond between the McCombs and Ellie, as well as a strong love for the breed. They talked about how she was the sweetest, best companion and how much they miss her. Ellie passed in 2016 but since they knew they would be moving from Forsyth County (NE of Atlanta) to Vidalia (3 hours SE of Atlanta), they held off so that when they did adopt again, they would be bringing the dog into a stable household.
Both are now retired so the dog will only be left alone (along with the other dog in the house, a Yorkie) for about a few hours at a time. They often take the dogs with them if they can. They mentioned having a truck so I asked where the dog would be in the truck – they have an extended cab so the dogs sit in the back seat and never in the truck bed.
They have about a ½ acre lot and she notes they have a 5’ ornamental iron fence and a swimming pool. The dogs stay inside and do not have access to the pool when they are not home.
The McCombs have a son who is not too far away and who has a mastiff. The mastiff will stay with them when the son travels, their Yorkie, Boodie, stays with him if they travel. They also can board at the vet if necessary; they don’t feel comfortable leaving the dog at a day care.
Family: The McCombs have two children and 2 grandchildren, one of whom has Downs Syndrome. They like to gather at the McComb house with their son bringing his Mastiff, Shaq. Shag and Boodie get along very well. They are both male but neither is alpha.
They would like a younger dog -puppy or adolescent – because their feeling is that a younger dog will be more adaptable to their current dogs. When I asked about M or F, they didn’t really have a preference although I did suggest perhaps a female might be best since having three males could be too much and cause an issue. Average size is fine – Ellie was about 100 Lbs. but they don’t feel they need such a large dog. They just want the right dog.
Vet Report: I’ve not yet been able to reach the vet because they are closed over the holiday weekend. Nancy and Scot are out of town but she will check her email to see if she has a receipt in their that provides the reminders/last date given for Boodie. If the doesn’t have that, I’ll reach out to the vet Monday.
References:
Donna Granberry: Responded to my request for information noting that they adore their dogs and she wouldn’t think twice about allowing her dogs to stay with them, or allowing them to purchase or adopt a dog. They would be a great home for a pup, she said.Nancy Clark: No word back yet. Will update when I hear from her. Suspect it’s due to the holiday.
Dog Requested: We discussed a female possibly being a better fit than a 3rd male. The dog will need to be okay with little children, including one with Down’s Syndrome, and with other dogs, both small and large. Size-wise they are not picky, she mentioned ‘average size’ so perhaps anywhere from 50 to 75 lbs.
Additional note: Have the boyfriend, Scott, present for the home visit as the dog spends a great deal of time with him, with and without Gina.
Applicant: Gina Fox
Interview Date: November 4, 2023
Status: Move to HV; but I think a face-to-face discussion of the fecal testing issue (see below) is warranted.
Notes: I enjoyed speaking with Gina. She spoke lovingly of her recently deceased Airedale, Cash, whom she had to put down due to cancer. Gina rescued her first Airedale, Blue, 20 years ago (possibly from us??) and had him for 4 years before he passed from cancer; he was 6 when she adopted him. She got Cash as a puppy.
Gina and her boyfriend have been together for 15 years and they generally go back and forth between their homes, while also having a summer beach place together. Gina goes into the office 2, maybe 3, days/week and would generally drop Cash off for the day so he wouldn’t be alone and could hang out with his bloodhound friend. Both she and her boyfriend, Scott, have fenced yards (Scott has a dog door) and their lake house is dog friendly with a large, fenced, 12’ x 24’ deck and they also will take them with them to the beach, go swimming, and take them on the water. We discussed making sure the dogs can swim. They also enjoy leash walking them.
Gina often took the dog with her when she was out and about in the truck – I confirmed Cash would be in the back seat of the truck cab, in a harness, and not unsecured in the truck bed.
When discussing Boone, Gina told me she would do whatever training was recommended and would follow the advice from Cindy.
Vet Report: This took a few days because the woman with whom I spoke at the vet couldn’t find the records but fortunately, Gina had her copies. The only concern I had with Gina was the vet records. Cash had his annual exam with updated vaccines, and annual Proheart 12 shot, on March 16, 2023. What was not done was Fecal and HW tests. I asked Gina why a fecal wasn’t done and she said that he’d had no problems so they didn’t feel it was necessary. The ProHeart 12 shot apparently eliminates the need for testing unless more than a year passes between injections. Only after a year is a heartworm test considered necessary and Cash received his shot within the appropriate time period. I’m not familiar with ProHeart but not testing seems to be the standard but I’ve not heard of not doing a fecal because there are no issues??
Reference: I spoke to Ruth Kopp, Gina’s neighbor and reference. Ruth keeps Gina’s dog when she is out of town with Scott and Gina keeps Ruth’s dog. Ruth told me Gina is a wonderful dog owner. They have been neighbors for 15 years. Gina takes her dogs on long walks on a daily basis and also would take Cash with her in the truck when she could. Ruth told me Cash was always well groomed and a happy, healthy dog who was much loved. She told me her boyfriend Scott is also a big dog lover and has always interacted well with the dogs.
Gina’s second reference was her boyfriend, Scott, who is more a household member than independent reference, so I did not call him.Dog Requested: Gina expressed an interest in Boone, however she has since also expressed a possible interest in one of the two male puppies who have just been received into ARG, or even possibly fostering both. She is only interested in a male because her boyfriend has a female hound who prefers to be the only female. She had mentioned not wanting a puppy and wanting a dog closer in age to her boyfriend’s 7 YO bloodhound, but those two cute 5 month old puppies seem to have got her considering a larger age difference.
Applicants: Jason and Lisa Maxfield
Date of Initial Call: Thursday, August 24, 2023
Status: The Maxfields are interested in a male dog in the age range of 1-3 years and had expressed an interest in Buck. Initially, Buck had been adopted but after shortly after I speake with them, Pat reached out to let me know she’d heard from Buck’s adopters and that Buck had not worked out for them. Both Pat and I spoke with Jason about Buck but ultimately they decided it would be best if they did not take Buck, even as a foster. They have not had a home visit but have generally been approved given the conversation regarding Buck. They took great care when considering taking Buck, having conversations with both Pat and me, and a trainer friend of theirs’s. They do want to be kept on the list for another dog, which I confirmed we would do.Jason and Lisa are both experienced Airedalers. Lisa, especially, as she grew up with them. Jason and Lisa dated for a good number of years before marrying so Jason got to know Airedales as a result of their relationship. They also have experience with a Welsh Terrier. After they were married they were in an apartment so decided to get a Welsh, Aspen, who they had since she was 12 weeks old until this past spring when they lost her at 16-1/2 YO. At the same time they had Jack Russel/Springer Spaniel mix they took in as a puppy and had until he passed this June of “a lonely heart.”
Current home: Their current home on approximately 1 acre, with about ½ that fenced. They live in home on a lake so I asked them about safety. The yard is separated from the lake by a (just over) 4’ fence with a gate. It’s a private 25 acre lake with about 15 houses on it. Because of the water issue, I discussed with them the importance of teaching their new dog not only how to swim but how to get in and out of the lake. They did feel it would be best to not have a known jumper, although when discussing training, that was in issue they would address.
Although Lisa and Jason would be the primary caretakers, the children are excited about getting an Airedale and would also be tasked with care, such as bathing and feeding. Lisa is a teacher and would be out of the house from about 7:30 to 3:30/4:00 and Jason would be gone an hour or two longer but their younger son (11) arrives home about 3:00 and would let the dog out to do business and play. They are an active family and the dog would get lots of walk/run/hike time, as well as playing with the family and going to dog parks in the area. They’ve not used a crate with their other dogs but noted to me they will definitely consider it if they feel it would be best for an adopted dog.They will chip the dog if not already chipped; their previous dogs were chipped.
They consider their dogs part of the family.
Vet: Macon Road Veterinary Clinic did not have any records at all for Champ and the only records they had for Aspen were for health issues; there were no records for flea/tick/HW or vaccines. I asked Jason and Lisa about this and they told me that they did get treatments when they lived in Colorado but not since coming to Georgia. Both Champ and Aspen were senior dogs at this point (~13 YO) and Aspen did have serious health issues. I did discuss the need for flea/tick, and especially HW, as well as vaccines, including rabies, which I noted was legally required. Jason noted they would do what they needed to do keep their dogs legal and healthy.
References: Both their references gave them glowing reviews noting the family dogs are well loved and cared for and treated as part of the family. Their families dogs’ love going to visit at the Maxfields and they both trust them without hesitation and if something were to happen to them, they would entrust their dogs to the Maxfields.
Buck: Jason had expressed an interest in Buck, however in my initial call with them, I let them know Buck had been adopted. Not long after speaking with Lisa and Jason, Pat called me to let me know that Buck’s new home had not worked out and I explained what Pat had told me about a bad introduction. They were still not sure so in addition to speaking to a trainer friend of theirs, I had Pat call them directly, after which they decided Buck was ‘probably not a good fit’ since they plan to bring a puppy into the house next summer. We had discussed fostering Buck, since they would be happy to foster a dog, but they were concerned that they would then not want to give him up and how that would affect their future plans for a second dog.
The Fleshmans’ reference, the Fogels, finally got back to me. They were at the beach and not checking email or vmail, hence not initially replying to me.
Lillian highly recommended the Fleshmans. They noted David did a lot of good training with Duncan, their puppy and were very loving and devoted to the dog, and were very affectionate. “Any dog would be thrilled to be in their household.”
They did suggest a smaller, older, calmer dog, which we know they have requested. Apparently Nancy F was a bit apprehensive of walking Duncan bc of his size and young age, although David was and likely will continue to be the primary caregiver.
They don’t have a dog, which they told me when I asked if they would be comfortable taking their dog should anything happen to them, but told me if they did, they would happily let them take on the care of any dog they did have should something happen to them.
Applicants: David and Nancy Fleshman
Interview Date: 5-8-23
Status: Move to home visit.Dog: The Fleshmans are looking for an adult (2+ YO) male dog weighing no more than 40-50 Lbs. I would recommend a calmer dog, perhaps even a ‘middle-aged’ male of 4 or 5+ years. The dog would also need to be okay socializing with other dogs.
Special Note: The Fleshmans have already identified someone to take their dog (and previously, Duncan the puppy) should something happen to them. That person is Shannon Davis, one of their references. I explained that in the adoption agreement we stipulate the dog be returned to ARG should the adopter no longer be able to keep the dog. When I spoke to Shannon, I explained this and suggested that she participate in the HV so the ARG representative could meet her and give “pre-approval.” She responded enthusiastically; I mentioned her willingness to do this when I spoke with David shortly after speaking with Shannon. Shannon herself has two dogs – a dalmation mix and a pittie mix. She kept Duncan during his lifetime when the Fleshman’s traveled.
Excellent conversation with both David and Nancy. Growing up as a boy, David’s family had friends with a pair of Airedales. He and Nancy adopted their first Airedale. They found her to be more “cat-like” – indifferent and not very snuggly – so the next time they got a dale, they got a male, who was much more affectionate and “dog-like.” Got him from a breeder in Mississippi. Their most recent Airedale was a puppy, Duncan, from Lynda Jarvis at LynAire Kennels. He told me he still speaks with Lynda periodically.
Duncan passed away at about one year because he got hold of a wine cork from the trash after managing to open the doors to the cabinets in which the trash was stored. Duncan was fine for a couple of days but then they realized something was wrong so took him to the vet. Vet couldn’t find anything in the x-ray so he had to do surgery – that’s how they found the problem was a cork. Unfortunately, after removing the cork, the incision ruptured and Duncan got peritonitis. I talked with David and Nancy about ensuring this would not happen again, suggesting they get some child-proof cabinet locks so their next dog couldn’t get into the trash. I also felt they would be much more careful this time around as they were clearly very devastated by what happened.
Both Fleshmans are in their early 80s but are very active walking and cycling. They sound much younger on the phone. David brought up the topic of their age before I got to him, noting he understood that could be a concern. That was when he told me they already had someone identified to take the dog should something happen to them. Duncan, the puppy, they got in their 80s about 1-1/2 years ago and they handled that well given their age so an older dog shouldn’t be a problem so long as we provide them with a smaller, older (calmer) dog.
They spent a lot of time training Duncan, particularly to get rid of bad puppy habits. They do have an e-fence and spent a lot of time working with Duncan to not go past the flags identifying the e-fence perimeter. He quickly learned and never tried to get past the e-fence.
Vet: The woman at the veterinary clinic with whom I spoke was very enthusiastic about the Fleshmans and excited to hear they were looking to adopt another ‘dale. Duncan was kept up to date with all vaccinations and was on Simparica Trio. He was clearly treated very well and was a happy dog. When Duncan ate the cork and stopped eating/drinking, as soon as they knew there was a problem, they took him in and then when referred to a specialist, they immediately took him to that vet. “They’re very sweet and took very good care of him. I would recommend them, for sure.”
References:
Shannon Davis: Shannon was very enthusiastic about the Fleshmans: “most wonderful. They were devastated [after losing Duncan].” They socialize and walk with their dogs together. As noted previously, should something happen to the Fleshmans, she would take their dog into her family. I spoke with her about the adoption agreement noting the dog would be required to be returned to ARG but asked if she could participate in the home visit so the ARG representative could meet her and she responded enthusiastically. Shannon is a recently retired teacher and her husband is retired from The Citadel so they are both home quite a bit for the dogs.
Bob & Lillian Fogel: I have not heard back from the Fogels and when David followed up with them to ask them to get back to me, he was unable to reach them via their home phone or cell; cell wouldn’t even go through. He told me he’s not sure what is happening with them. Should I hear from them, I will update the record.
Applicants: Janet and Fred Broling
Call date: April 24, 2023I enjoyed speaking with the Brolings but I still have concerns about their lack of a physical fence. They have 10 acres, with ½ acre e-fenced. The house is on a main 5 lane divided highway with a speed limit of 55. It is somewhat separated from the road as it is on a slight hill with a lot of trees blocking the view. I discussed the Airedale’s prey drive. They told me that their previous Airedale, Izzie, never escaped the fence but I did note that just because Izzie didn’t want to escape, didn’t mean another dog would stay contained.
In addition to their total 10 acres, it is in a fairly tree-covered area and they told me there is lots of wildlife around them, including deer, and likely raccoons, possums, squirrels, etc. They are not willing to put in a physical fence as they feel they don’t need it.
They have an indoor pool and I discussed that with them. It is generally closed off unless they are in there so they would not expect to have any issues with the dog getting in the pool and drowning so do not feel that they would need to do any training, such as teaching him to swim and get out of the pool at the shallow end.
They enjoy walking with their dog on their property, and trails beyond and Izzie pretty much went wherever they went.
Because their answer to the question as to what they are not willing to deal with seemed to cover a lot of things, many that come with age, I wanted to clarify this with them. It was still a bit confusing – first they included not being willing to take a dog that needed training but then they said they would take a dog as they could train it. They did note that if they got a dog who then had medical or behavioral issues, they would seek medical help or work with a trainer. They just don’t want to walk into an issue.
They want to meet the dog prior to accepting him. I explained how the dog may be coming from a distance so that might be difficult but they said they would travel to wherever the dog was to meet it.
References
They did not include contact information for their vet or references so I had them send those to me.
Vet: They actually have two vets: one in Tennessee and one near their second home in Florida. Mostly they go to the TN vet so they provided me with that number. Their previous dog, Izzie, was up to date with vaccinations and always looked well cared for. She told me that she didn’t see a record of HW meds but that they had had tests done previously, which were due in 2022. [I suspect, the vet in FL either provided the HW meds, or they got them from Chewy, but the Brolings did tell me Izzie was given HW meds.]Rob McCleland: Rob said the Brolings spend an “incredible amount of time, finances, love, and goodwill towards their dogs…everyone of their dogs has been loved, well cared for, and made to be a member of the family…this couple will become your poster child for those who want to adopt pets.”
Ann Fredericks: “The Brolings had a wonderful relationship with their dog Izzie and took excellent care of her!! There were never any issues of Izzie going beyond the invisible fence line. Izzie was the best trained dog and they are the ones who trained her…..They are in excellent financial status to provide the best of care needed for their pets, which they always did for Izzie!! Izzie had a super blessed life with Fred and Janet!!”
Preference: The Brolings are looking for a 4-5 year old dog; they do not want to deal with another puppy. They are looking for a Male, that would ideally be about 80 lbs, the same size as Izzie. They dog must be housebroken, more or less leash-trained (basics), have no current medical or behavioral issues and they do not want one straight from a breeder. (I told her we rarely get dogs straight from a breeder as they prefer to place their dogs themselves. Their worry is getting a mill dog that’s been used to breed and has not social skills.) They want a trainable dog with a good temperament (don’t we all!).
The dog will need to be okay with children as the Brolings have a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren – from 25 all the way down to 6 YO.My thoughts: The Brolings seem like an ideal home for a dog, with the exception of the lack of physical fence and their being located on a major highway with a 55 mph speed limit. If it were just the lack of physical fence and they were on a side road, I wouldn’t have a problem with moving them to HV status. Although Izzie never left the e-fenced area, there’s no saying whether their next dog will not see a critter and run past it.
Remove from applicant list.
I contacted Cammie to schedule a call to discuss her application and received this reply:
From: Cammie Rowe
Date: Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 10:23 AM
Subject: Re: Airedale rescue adoption application
To: AiredaleThank you so much for contacting us. We really appreciate it, but we’ve chosen to go with another direction.
Sincerely,
Cammie Adams
Additional note from Lauren Groves: Suzanne goes above and beyond for all of her animals. The best way to describe how amazing of an animal parent Suzanne is…is to tell you that if I needed to rehome my horses, dogs, or goats, I would choose her.
I’m sure she’s mentioned it, but she runs her own business from home which allows her a very unique opportunity to really help a new dog adjust in the best way possible. She won’t hesitate to book a vet appointment just to make sure everything is ok with her animals or to push work/meetings to do what needs to be done for her dogs. She’s admirable.
If you need anything else from me, please don’t hesitate to reach back out.
Initial Phone Interview: Donovan, Suzanne and Dave – February 5, 2023
Status: Previously approved by ARG to adopt while in former home. Need home visit for their new Pinehurst home.
Dog: Both their current dogs are female so they are looking to adopt a male. They don’t want a puppy but any male aged 1 YO and up would be ok, although they don’t want a “senior-senior.” Sadie is 8 and quite active so probably up to 9 or 10 would be okay. I’m thinking a 1-5 or 6 YO because the want a dog that will play with Rosie and help keep her young.
Excellent conversation with the Donovans. I began by looking at the Welsh Terrier FB group pages because I knew there had been a Loki (their WT who passed not too long ago) that had been posted about there. Sure enough it was Suzanne doing the postings. Great photos of Loki looking happy and relaxed and seemed to have lots of affection.
I then looked up their home address on Google Earth. It shows a post and rail fence and knowing they moved there recently, I thought perhaps it had been replaced. It has not been replaced but is actually a secure wire-weld fence. Dave says it is at least 4’ – it comes up to his chest – and it definitely looks from Google Earth that it’s at least 4’. The yard is a decent size for running around.
Suzanne works from home and Dave works part-time. They walk them regularly and also hike on weekends. We discussed dog parks – they haven’t gone to one yet. They looked at one large one but won’t go their because it is not fully fenced and know that with either a Welsh or Airedale, that is not a viable option.
Their Welsh, Sadie, they adopted through WT Cares, and they told me they had actually been previously approved by ARG but then found Rosie, their ADT, through another rescue. I looked up their previous application, which was approved for their former home outside Charlotte.
Sadie is chipped but they are not sure about Rosie. I recommended they make sure Rosie has a chip, and if not get her chipped, and make sure they are registered ASAP as it is the best way to ensure a lost dog is returned home.
Money is not an issue for them – Sadie had pancreatitis that became pneumonia and they spent $10,000 to get her past that.
I haven’t called the vet since Kelly got their references for the initial adoption application. I do have their new vet’s information but they (Vanguard Veterinary) have not seen Rosie yet and I would not expect there would be a change in how they care for the dogs. They did note they generally groom every 6 weeks, a bit less often in winter:
VET:
12 y/o WT is up to date with labs, rabies and exam. Tech related that they prefer a more wholistic approach.
GROOMER:
Have been clients for 10-12 years. WT’s were groomed monthly. WT’s were spoiled and well kept. Active owners.
They note in the question as to what they were not willing to deal with that incontinence/leaking urine would be an issue so I asked what they do about that with their older dogs. Suzanne told me they adopt for life and that isn’t an issue. They just don’t want to adopt a dog that is already having that issue.12/18/22
From Susan Casson – HV for Imbrogno family:
Hello Mary,
We believe Marci & her husband will be great candidates for an Airedale rescue. Their suburban clean and tidy home is already a dog friendly home. Their furniture and rugs are nice, but not priceless antiques. They have a large room that they can place dogs in should they need to. The room has a couch with coverings on it, a large container of dog toys & 2 large wire dog crates. It will be a good transition room for a new dog. Their medium sized dog, Max, is gentle, calm and obedient. He got along well with Poppie. (Marci stated that they would want to make sure Max & a new dog would get along before fully committing to a dog. )Their backyard is large and fenced, free of debris, basic landscape and grass…perfect for pets. Marci & her husband are very kind and caring people. They go to great lengths and expense to keep their animals healthy. Highly recommend!
Susan & John Casson1/21/23
I received a text from Kristen Shaw. Previously approved but they decided to hold off until her husband was back to working in town. They are now ready to adopt. Their Louie will be 7 in May and they are looking to adopt a 2-4 YO, preferably female but would consider male if we know for sure it would get along with Louie
She is aware we currently have no available Airedales posted and would like to be added to the list of those ready for a ‘dale.
CORRECTION: Her husband is still working out of town by they have figured out the logistics of it all so are ready to adopt. She does travel with Louie to visit so a dog who can handle car rides would be beneficial.
