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From Michelle when asked about children:
She does fine around the grand kids under my supervision. She has been more mouthy since she has returned. But continue working on it. One thing for sure is when she gets overstimulated and loses focus I return her to her crate so she can calm down.
Here is a list of what she needs.
Someone who has experience with Airedale. Someone who understands she is a rescue and is not coming to them perfect. Good fences in yard only in yard while supervised. 10×10 kennel outside on concrete slab for when not supervised. She will dig given the opportunity but will stop when told. Someone strong in obedience and a leader for her. Crate in the house. She goes to bed around 9 and you will not hear a peep until 6 to 7. She is a 50 lb puppy for real! She is true to her breed. Loves lots of toys. She is very loyal too the people she loves. Listening skills have greatly improved and looks for guidance. She is thriving in strutucture and routine. I would not recommend small children because she is a lot and could cause fear in small kids. My grand son is 10 and she knows when he is nervous and it stimulates her because she does not get it is her he is timid of.
Have noted she is all over me if my blood pressure is up. She will jump on me even if given command. Until I sit down and take my blood pressure. She has been a good reminder to take my meds.Declined Sam, <1 y/o in 1/2024
From: Holley Cook
Date: Thu, Jan 4, 2024 at 10:19 AM
Subject: Re: Sam 7 month old in Al
To: Pat HairstonPat
As much as I want to say yes to adopting this sweet baby, right now is not a good time for a puppy for us. I just got back in the office full time for a few months and not sure if I want to leave a baby in a crate 🙁 .
If there is any help getting him to a future home for driving, please let me know me know.Sent from my iPhone
HV idea – Scarbroughchipman@gmail.com Susan Chipman in Fuquay Varina which is very close to Willow Spring. I can make the intro for you or just reach out to her. She adopted in 2016 but very nice
HV – ask sharper3026@gmail.com Susan Harper, she lives near Swannanoa. She has adopted 2X from ARG and has a current young ‘dale (not ARG but she got her through an ARG lead). Susan is great!
Michelle has a soft spot for Airedales so she has cared for Dorothy. SHe was placed in a home with misfit and Michelle went over transition and the adopter completly ignored anything Michelle said and within 12 hours, Dorothy was back with Michelle. The adopter did not give her the meds, nor use a crate, which Dorothy uses as her safe spot and crate will calm her.
At Michelle’s home, there are 3 cats and Dorothy will play with them – but she is too rough. When in her temp adoption home, she grabbed the cat and the cat ‘needed to be vetted’. MIchelle said she has no aggression to cats – just too rough. Overall – Dorothy is a heavy player – not aggressive.
She needs a very structured and disciplined home. Michelle advises that the home not be in the Asheville area as the owner is still in that area.
(When with owner, Michelle does not know what she was fed, given, meds – she suspects that DOrothy was given her owner’s meds at times).
Misfit Mountain Rescue:
Little Miss. Dorothy is aged around 1.5 years old and ready for her forever family!
She is spayed, heartworm negative, microchipped, and up to date on age appropriate vaccines!
Dorothy is very playful with other dogs and is working on respecting boundaries and personal space. She would do best with an active family who can truly give her the time and attention she needs, as she is curious, active, & playful! Dorothy’s energy level is too much for young children but she would do well with mature/older kids! She is a big ol’ love bug filled with lots of kisses, cuddles, and hugs!
Dorothy loves to run around with her friends, play tug, and fetch. She would be a lovely companion for a family who is active & committed to helping her strengthen her manners!
Dorothy has been living the good life with her foster family, Michelle; we are so thankful for Michelle & her family for helping Dorothy along on this journey to find her forever familyDorothy is with Misfit Mountain Rescue however her foster mom has reached to ARG for help to get her into an Airedale home. Foster Mom – Michelle is a groomer in Candler NC. Dorothy (formerly Jackie but she did not respond to that name) lived in a home with an owner who had mental health issues. Police officer found her tied up to a stair banister in her home, unknown how neglected/abandoned she had been. She had eaten the dry wall and baseboard. Police officer named her Dorothy and said for a dog who had been so badly treated by humans, she was never so happy to see him when he came in. Animal Control contacted Michelle the night Dorothy was ‘in care’ and asked Michelle to bathe her because she was in such neglect. Within a day or so, A/C called Michelle and asked her to keep her because she was not doing well in the A/C. At this time, she had not been formerly surrendered. The father and brother of her owner have since formerly surrendered Dorothy. Dorothy is with misfit mountain rescue.
Due to the trauma that Dorothy experienced with previous owner, she has anxiety and has been prescriped trazadone and gabepentin 3x/day.
From: Christina Prange
To: Pat2019 Hairston
Cc: Mary McEneaney
Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2023 at 11:23:51 AM EST
Subject: Airedale Transport on Saturday 12/23/23 – Kenai from Marietta to Columbia!Hello Matt and Aisha
First I am so happy for Matt and his family to add an Airedale family member to their home!
Aisha – I know this is a bittersweet day for you and we appreciate you so much for caring and raising Kenai and making this decision for him. As I told you when we’ve spoken – you did all the hardwork to get Kenai to age 2 – those puppy years are tough!Safe Travels and I will be available for any questions.(919-605-4563) Let me know when you’re safely back home! Pictures are welcome but safety first! (Safety notes at end of email)
Trip Details:
1)Please confirm to me (email or text) – when you rec’d this note
2) If you know the area and its not safe, does not make sense, let me know and I’ll adjust this – I guess on the meeting spot selections!
Greensboro, GA Matt & Aisha
(Aisha is bringing Kenai’s crate)
Quality Inn & Suites, 2252 S Main St, Greensboro, GA 30642Meet Time 12 Noon
Aisha 470-454-0541
Matt 864-621-4062Safety:
Regular safety – please ensure that you are aware of Kenai when opening car doors, transferring him from person to person, always making sure a hand is on the leash. Unless necessary, remain in car until transport transfer occurs; when opening car doors, ensure that the leash is secured by hand on the leash; when allowing potty breaks – ensure that collar/leash(s) are tight for no escape; be aware of surroundings – even a plastic bag in the wind may spook a dog in unfamiliar settings. Do not let her off leash at any time. Double Leashing is preferred if you have a slip lead to bring along for your leg of the trip.
Do not feel the need to walk Kenai outside if you arrive early. Sitting in the car will be fine for him. (If you have a water bowl, please bring it so he can take a water sip between cars to keep him hydrated).
PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD LOCKS so that Kenai cannot accidentally open a window or door! (It has happened! Airedales are very smart!)
Christina Prange
919-605-4563On Sun, Apr 16, 2023 at 9:21 PM Nina Bruhns
Hi!I have 2 Airedales whom I dearly love, both rescues. I have been a member of ARG forever it seems! I’ve done home interviews for the group here in my town of Summerville, SC, and I also transported a rescue Dale down from central New York to his new home in Summerville. Happened to be visiting my brother up north, so it worked out well!
Anyway, all this to say I’d be happy to transport Sunshine from Columbia SC up to Wilmington. I would actually prefer to make the drive this Wednesday instead of the 22nd, if at all possible. I wish I could do the entire trip, but time prevents.
Let me know if you need me!
Thanks!
NinaNina Bruhns
843-696-0222Spoke about Saturday 12/16/23 transport for Kenai. Aisha would prefer to drive the 85 route towards the GA/SC border over going along I20. Prefers text instead of email for communication.
kee -nai
boy
“tight situation’
bee looking for a home for a whilegets along with all animals
reactive – excited to see a dog on walk but just wants to meet dogs – not aggressive
always leash walked – never in a fenced yard
no longer bitey like a puppy – he quit doing that when he was about 1 year oldFrom: Annecy Airedale
To: NANCY MCCOMB
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2023 at 07:28:31 PM EST
Subject: Airedale Rescue AdoptionDear Nancy and Scot,
I regret to inform you that at this time the team at Airedale Rescue Group has made the decision to decline approval for your adoption of an Airedale due to the lack of previous methods for prevention of both heartworm and fleas/ticks, for both BooBear and Shaq. The safety of our dogs at time of adoption and throughout their lives is always our top priority and the lifelong prevention of heartworm and other infestations from fleas and ticks is crucial for the health and safety of all dogs. Heartworm prevention in particular is a key consideration when approving a potential adopter as heartworm disease can not only kill a dog but causes lasting damage to the heart, lungs and arteries, affecting the dog’s health and quality of life long after the parasites are gone. While the worms and diseases that fleas and ticks carry may not have the same devastating effects as heartworms in general, they still can be harmful to a dog’s health and in some cases may be fatal.
I appreciate your willingness to follow up with your vet and have both Boo Bear and Shaq provided with preventative treatments, and I hope you will follow through with those appointments, as well as continue to provide these preventatives in the future. I realize this is disappointing for you but because these preventative measures have been neglected in the recent past, and we cannot know for certain that these treatments will be continued and updated annually, we must err on the side of caution for our dogs. If in future years you have an interest in adoption, and can provide records for your dogs showing that all vaccinations and preventative measures have continually been provided, we would gladly re-open discussions.
I’ve included a couple of links below to help you learn more about the dangers of both heartworms and flea/tick infestations. Please also consider speaking with your vet, who should be stressing the importance of these preventative measures.
https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-dogs
https://www.petmd.com/dog/parasites/how-dangerous-are-fleasBest wishes,
11/23 asked to help transport from Grimsely to Roanoke VA – could not help but responded to ask again
Hello ARG Volunteers – THANK YOU. This has been an unusual ‘dale situation so we appreciate everything you’re doing for the 5 TN Airedale Pups that came into ARG care last Friday. On this Friday, the last of the Five ‘dales will go toward his home in Kinston AL. Thanks to all of you for helping. Getting the 5 Airedales into fosters would not be possible without each of you and we appreciate it.
Friday, 11/17 TN Five Airedale Pups! – The Last One!
Lewisburg – Animal Hospital – Bobbie will pick up ‘dale
Address is Companion Animal Hospital 1340 S. Ellington Pkwy., Lewisburg, TN 37091
Depart 8:30 from Lewisburg
Lewisburg, TN to Athens, AL – Bobbie (1 hr)
Hampton Inn & Suites Athens-I-65 (Huntsville Area), 1222 Kelli Dr, Athens, AL 35613
Meeting Time 9:30 AM CST
Bobbie meets Erin
Depart: 9:45
Athens, AL to Hoover, AL – Erin (1 hr 30 min)
Hyatt Place Birmingham/Hoover, 2980 John Hawkins Pkwy, Hoover, AL 35244
Meeting Time: 11:15 CST
‘dale is on his way home with Daphne!
ARG Drivers
Bobbie: 931-494-7825
Erin 205-215-8207
Daphne 334-565-9110
ARG Coordination
Christina 919-605-4563
Pat 910-200-5890
