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janet did home visit and tom said that they will be readay for a ‘dale. Winnie, their smaller terrier mix is recovering from her ACL surgery and he said ready for sibling in a month or so. 8/24/2026
Cathy (VA) and Melinda (VA) confirmed that this family adopted a ‘dale from them. They have since relocated to Moore, SC. I spoke with Cathy and she and her husband are empty nesters, their adult children live in Northern VA (Fairfax and Manassas?). Cathy walks their current ‘dale who can be leash reactive. She walks early mornings to avoid a lot of dog interaction. Bear misses Sydney and he has become very dependent on Kim; they’ve always had two dogs at the same time. Her application indicated a female less than 1 year old and around 40 lbs. I presented Aspen to her who does not fit that criteria exactly as Asepn is turning age 2 in September and she is 63 – however Kevin said she could lose 5-8 lbs. After conversation, she was going to talk to her husband about Aspen and talk to her vet. I will send them an example contract that shows that ARG pays up to $250 for a spay (spay/neuter clinc)
August 2026 we had a foster Aspen, age 2 F, in mt juliet and I offered her to Tom. He was interested in her but it turns out his terrier was having ACL surg on the Thursday that we would have just placed Aspen and we determined that was too much for Aspen to be in as she acclamated to a new family since ACL recovery is a good 6 weeks.
Learned that I met Tom a few years ago on HHI beach when I was at sunset with Indy and he and his wife spoke to me about Airedales and I told him all about ARG, the adoption process,etc.
Learned in convo that he would be willing to crate a new dog; also that he fostered a Welsh recently.
48 hr observations re Aspen
8-10 # over weight –
Really good disposition – happy- friendly after introductions- needs to feel safe.
First 24 hr nervous.
A bit Bo-legged
Good eater- finishes asap.
Knows sit and come – and no-
Wants to please-
Gives great kisses.
Took a shower yesterday – seemed a bit itchy on her bum so medicated shampoo- but takes a bath well-
She and Cloak – dont seem pleased with each other.
Not taking her off leash or letting run with dogs until HW test.
Contacting prior Vet on Monday. Regarding rx for HWAspen is a really good dog- great bark.
Chewed up a couple of items – ugh.Whoever gets this girl will be pleased – smart
I think spent a great deal of time inside some outside things spook her, but she is a confident Dale.Offered to
Mary Ragan of Birmingham, declined not right time
Ragan Fuller of Nashville, declined not right time
Lee Gregory of Columbia, declined due to not sure of Aspen with male dogsper surrendering owner, she purchased Aspen from an ad in Chattanooga area. Aspen is 2 and was living with older couple with health issues. The elder couple had her on an e collar and send her away to 6 wks of training (?). She spend a lot of time in the crate. Surrender said that when she got her home, she was a lot with her own young male ‘dale. They were more than she could handle. She said she is sweet, full of life and laid her head on her shoulder when she was driving back from Chattanooga. If she had not just gotten a puppy, it would be different.
Surrender wanted to get rid of her immediately and had no room for flex. Aspen had been sent to her dad’s house in Smyrna and she had already cleaned her house and would not let her back. Diane Nix in Murfreesboro to the rescue! Diane drove at drop of a hat to pick up Aspen from the father and deliver her to boarding at Barfield Animal Hostpial on South Church Stret, Murfreesboro.
Barfield Animal Hospital
3155 South Church St.,
Murfreesboro, TN 37127Aspen was UTD when she checked into Barfield. She required a bordatella and a ‘flu shot’. She will need the booster to flu in 3 weeks. I will let adopter know. Would be around Aug 28. I wish I had declined the flu shot for her but did not. I think its up to the adopter if they wish to finish the flu shot series
She received a microchip from Barfield and they are registering it – using Airedale Rescue Group and my zip code.Graduated in May from UNC CH
had 4 Airedales as a child
Finley does not like other dogs; she likes their mom only. Has roommate but Sarah would be financially and taking care of the Airedale. Sarah hopes to move closer to DC area in a few years. Finley – when other dogs come into her home. Planning to muzzle Finley when the new Airedale comes into her home. Heather and Sean are moving to a lake house in Virginia and a townhouse in Old Georgetown area of Charlotte. she lives in a condo area and there are a lot of other dogs and with her lifestyle she wants to bring the Airedale to places with other dogs.wants a boy only; under 4.
7/2026
Hi Christina!Michelle and Rob Grossman here.
We hope this finds you well.
We wanted to let you know, as per the ARG contract, that our Airedale girl Belle passed away this morning. She was 14.5 years old. We got her when she was 4. We will always love our two ARG Airedale girls. Thank you for all that you have done to find good homes for Airedales. We certainly got two winners.
Thank you for recording the updated info on our Belle.
Sincerely,
Michelle
On Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 12:03:47 PM EDT, Michelle Bruchon GrossmanI have a fairly specific request. I’d be interested in a female Airedale that has been surrendered due to either her owner passing away or moving and they can no longer keep them or care for them. I would really prefer a female, under the age of 5.
That is, if I’m still an approved adopter. While my address has changed, nothing else about my home has. I have a 6′ fence and now work from home, so I’m home more than not.
You can contact me any time at 919 810 2611 or bailey101us@yahoo.com
My primary concern is that I cannot financially afford to take on anyone else’s medical or behavior problems
