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he plays hard and does not know how to play with another dog except for bouncing on them. She loves her toys, loves to snuggle and cuddle. She does know minimal obedience skills. She still needs work on potty training. She is learning to settle when in a crate. Ruby is doing good leash walking.
Ruby does not do well with other dogs. She is very possessive of her people and will fight with another dog to be by her human. She does have good resource guarding, dog or human food.
She has been in 3 homes since she was surrendered to us! Each home had at least one or more dogs and it did not work.
he plays hard and does not know how to play with another dog except for bouncing on them. She loves her toys, loves to snuggle and cuddle. She does know minimal obedience skills. She still needs work on potty training. She is learning to settle when in a crate. Ruby is doing good leash walking.
Ruby does not do well with other dogs. She is very possessive of her people and will fight with another dog to be by her human. She does have good resource guarding, dog or human food.
She has been in 3 homes since she was surrendered to us! Each home had at least one or more dogs and it did not work.
From: Pat Hairston
Date: 10/20/24 7:52 PM (GMT-06:00)
To: Airedale6@mchsi.com, Airedale317@gmail.com
Cc: Christina Prange
Subject: RubyHello Anita and Greg,
We are working I finding someone within a reasonable distance to do your home visit. While I understand you are interested in Dorothy, we have a young female Airedale recently adopted that needs to come back to us for a new home. The older female Giant Schnauzer is not tolerating the young pup and it has caused issues between the 2 dog.
Ruby was recently spayed, is microchipped, heart worm negative, on preventative and a very smart dog. She has a natural tail and is just over a year old. She had been surrendered from an older man who could no longer care for her.
From the current family
“Ruby is a sweet girl that will immediately steal your heart and is extremely smart! Within a couple of days Ruby learned to sleep in her crate, sit on command, and ring a bell when wanting to go outside. Ruby is still very much a puppy and can be a bit mouthy when playing. She will require chew toys for distraction and stimulation. Ruby also loves to fetch a ball and is still working on returning it. She loves walks and does well on a leash after she burns off a bit of energy.”One downside is she has been allowed on furniture and I know that is not something you do, but hopefully that will not deter you.
I can give you a call in the afternoon on Monday if that will work.
Photos attached of Ruby.
will pick up Arnold Palmer in Cornelius on 11/23/24.
ARG will need to neuter/UTD on shots
Contract $400From: Christina Prange
To: Cindy Green
Sent: Friday, November 1, 2024 at 01:30:50 PM EDT
Subject: Dorothy Airedale Rescue Group Transport 11/2/24 – Saturday morningHello! Tomorrow morning will be Dorothy’s day! She will be going from Florence to Atlanta! Thanks to each of you who have played a part of Dorothy’s life – we could not do it without you.
Safety:
Regular safety – please ensure that you are aware of Dorothy when opening car doors, transferring her 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 Dorothy outside if you arrive early. Sitting in the car will be fine for her. (If you have a water bowl, please bring it so he can take a water sip between cars to keep him hydrated). Staying in the car is safest and less risk for escape.
PLEASE USE YOUR CHILD LOCKS so that Brandy cannot accidentally open a window or door! (It has happened! Airedales are very smart!)
Florence – Columbia – Cindy & Bruce to meet Emily & Richard
Columbia Arrive 9:30
Hardee’s, 5801 Fairfield Rd, Columbia, SC 29203
Depart for Greenville 9:45Columbia to Greenville, SC – Emily & Richard to meet Barbara & Robin
Greenville Arrive 11:15
Olive Garden
2695 Laurens Rd Greenville, SC 29607
Depart 11:30Greenville, SC to Sandy Springs, GA Robin and Barbara & Dorothy –
Dorothy is headed home!Phone Contacts
Emily/Richard 678-485-5151
Cindy/Bruce 843 861-4000
Robin 610-931-5555.
Barbara 678-939-6364
Christina Prange 919-605-4563 (Transport Contact)
Pat Hairston 910-200-5890Name __Dick Kuehl & Paula Lutz________________________________________
Address __5 N South Ct _______________________________________________
City State ZIP ____ Southern Pines, NC 28387_____________________________
Phone ____________________________________________________________
Email _____________________________________________________________
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
3,000 + square feet. Maybe larger.
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
X Property bordering on park/field – Gated community with home property bordering golf course
Condition of Home [check all that apply]:
X Immaculate
Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirty
Describe the home interior:
[Include type of furnishings, flooring, and general appearance. For example, “antiques with museum
atmosphere,” “shabby furniture,” “brand new furniture and/or carpet,” “badly stained carpet,”
“hardwood/ vinyl flooring with some carpet/rugs,” etc.]
Newer home with wood floors and area rugs (with runners throughout the house for the dogs).
Accommodations:
[Describe what accommodations the home has for a dog and where the dog will be left 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.]
Owners told us that their dogs have access to most of the house when they are not home. Some
bedrooms are closed off. The yard has a short stone wall around it and the dogs have been trained
for an underground electric fence. Paula said they would have the fence company train the new dog
also. Dogs are not left unattended or chained outside.
Children:
[Give ages of children, if any, and pay special attention 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.]
Dick and Paula live alone – no small children
Family Environment:
[Describe the behavior of the adults among themselves, and to any other pets or children. Are they
respectful, hectic, noisy, loud, quiet, commanding, etc.?]
It seems like a fairly quiet household. The current two Airedales are well behaved – ran to greet us
and then laid down on the screened porch.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]
Dick and Paula are both retired and already have two Airedales, so it doesn’t seem like it will be a big
lifestyle change for them.
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.]
Two Airedales – ages 8 and 9. Male and female, half siblings. I don’t remember their names. Both
dogs seemed happy, healthy and well groomed.
Owner Interaction With Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life?
o Their current dogs go to the dog park every morning, have access to the yard throughout the
day and go for a golf cart ride each afternoon.
o Are the other pets treated like family members?
o Definitely
o How do the other animals behave?
o Typical rambunctious Airedales when we arrived, but listened to the owners and calmed
down a couple of minutes after we arrived.
o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another?
Paula said the reason they want to adopt a new dog is current Airedales are getting older. One in
particular is slowing down a lot.
o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa?
The only mention of training was that Paula and Dick plan to have the electric fence company
train the new dog for the fence. I did not ask about obedience training, but both of their dogs
definitely have training.
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same time?
They currently have two Airedales.
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion?
o Yes
o How committed is adopter?
o They both seem very committed.
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad?
o There was no bad behavior from their current dogs.
Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
o They did not seem to be unreasonable at all.
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily?
o Yes, they are both well behaved and seemed like happy dogs.
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined?
o Not at all.
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques?
o The dogs did as the owners asked, so it appeared that they have training
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response?
o The dogs listened to the owners when they asked them to sit or lie down.
Important Question to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog.
o That often 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?
We told them that the new rescue may not be housebroken. They got their current Airedales as
puppies, so they have previously dealt with dogs who are not housetrained.
Additional Information:
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 Yes
o Explain.
Conclusion:
X Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environment
Please describe:
Additional comments:
Home Evaluator’s Signature: ________________________________________
Date: ___10/22/24__________
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ___sdonovan3366@gmail.com_____312-618-4302From: Alisa Huffman
To: Christina Prange
Cc: Pat2019 Hairston
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 02:30:29 PM EDT
Subject: RE: Airedale Rescue GroupI just adopted a rescue St Bernard/poodle mix who is even bigger than my Chewbacca. So at this point, our house is too full for another dog.
Both of my dogs are now considered elderly, so I might want to adopt in 4-5 years. Is there anything I can do to be kept on the list and followed up with in the future?
Thanks for all you do for Airedales!
Alisa Huffman, MSW, JD
Family & Elder Law
311 S. Academy Street
Cary, NC 27511
919-655-0414
My name is christina and I am a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group (ARG) and you applied a few months ago. Unfortunately the original volunteer who was assigned to speak with you had to step away from ARG volunteering and we lost time with your application process. I wanted to re-start the process and i will be your ARG volunteer. I hope you all are still interested in adopting a ‘dale and we can re-start. Please let me know and if there have been any changes to your application – then we can get (re)started! Thank you!
From: Christina Prange
To: alisa@alisahuffman.com
Cc: Pat2019 Hairston
Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 12:58:33 PM EDT
Subject: Airedale Rescue Grouphi Alisa and Lee
My name is christina and I am a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group (ARG) and you applied a few months ago. Unfortunately the original volunteer who was assigned to speak with you had to step away from ARG volunteering and we lost time with your application process. I wanted to re-start the process and i will be your ARG volunteer. I hope you all are still interested in adopting a ‘dale and we can re-start. Please let me know and if there have been any changes to your application – then we can get (re)started! Thank you!Christina Prange
919-605-4563From: Christina Prange
To: Markel Sizemore
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 at 09:33:16 AM EDT
Subject: Otter!!!! Saturday October 12 in Anderson SCPlease confirm you have received this note – and ask any questions!
Hello Barbara and Markel – I can’t believe its Friday, the week goes by so fast and I had emailed with you each about Otter but not to both of you. Tomorrow, Saturday October 12, Barbara and Markel will meet in person to exchange Otter. Barbara Y picked up Otter and his sister Finch about 2 weeks ago and she has been caring for Otter and getting him ready to be adopted.
The meeting place for you all is:
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, 126 Interstate Blvd, Anderson, SC 29621
Meeting Time: 12 Noon
Barbara and Don Yager 803-487-1502
Markel 323-240-2503
Christina (ARG) 919-605-4563
Pat (ARG) 910-200-5890Safety:
Regular safety – please ensure that you are aware of Otter when opening car doors, transferring him from person to person, always making sure a hand is on the leash. Unless necessary, remain in car with A/C 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 him off leash at any time 😊
Do not feel the need to walk Captain outside if you arrive early. Sitting in the car in the A/C 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 Otter cannot accidentally open a window or door! (It has happened!)
Christina Prange
919-605-4563
