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she is in good health but does have some skin issues if fed the wrong food. it has to be rice and grain free preferably fish or poultry based. i have had her since shewas 6 wks old and this has been a very difficult decision to make. i am moving in with my daughter and her family. i have had both hips replaced
and no lomger have the strength care for her. when can we male this happen?
On Oct 5, 2013, at 11:43 AM, Margaret Loew <rubysgrammy@yahoo.com> wrote:
I can no longer care for my airedale and need to find a home for her. she is 9 yrs old very friendly and spayed. she can be the only dog in the household.all shots up to date. can you help ? I live in Nashvi
From: Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>
Date: September 24, 2013, 9:46:15 PM EDT
To: amanda becker <mandybecks@me.com>
Subject: Re: Selena
Amanda
We will deactivate your application. Barbara and I will be your contacts since you know us. Please let us know if you see any dogs on our site who interest you if we do not reach out first.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563
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On Sep 23, 2013, at 2:21 PM, amanda becker <mandybecks@me.com> wrote:
I heard from ncar that they have found a foster home for Selena. It is home with another Airedale so hopefully it will be an easy transition for her.
I would like to activate our application again with arg. What do I need to do? We need a family friendly dale as we have 2 girls ages 5 &8. Preferably house trained and has some obedience. It doesn’t matter if it is make or female. Probably a dale who is 4 or older.
Thanks again for your help!
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From: “steelersnut07 .” <steelersnut07@gmail.com>
Date: September 21, 2013, 1:16:55 PM EDT
To: info@airedalerescuegroup.com
Subject: Zeus adopted 5/25/12
I am the original owner of Zeus and was searching for him. In the process I learned that he has been adopted into a wonderful home. I do have access to his medical records which may be helpful. I was a vet tech and he was well taken care of as far as his skin condition was. He was fed high quality holistic food, groomed and bathed with special shampoo, steroid shots, antibiotics and so forth. Everything was a temporary fix as his genetics caused this. I purchased him from a breeder that had nothing but skin issues in all the lineage which common sense would tell you to quit breeding. I didn’t appreciate the derogatory remarks directed towards myself but it is what it is. when the economy tanked leaving our family jobless and homeless and I did the best thing for him at the time.
If you would like the information please email and I will be happy to pass it on. He is going on 8years soon and not a day goes by that I don’t think about him. Thank you for your time.
Jennifer Allen
From: Gina Austin <ginaaustin66@gmail.com>
Date: September 13, 2013, 10:26:46 AM EDT
To: Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com>
Cc: Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>, Jackie Cash ADT <airedalemail@comcast.net>, Sue Taylor <terriermom@ymail.com>, Bay <bayager@comporium.net>
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue/Austin
Thank you sooo much. Don and I were just saying this morning that we have overwhelmed him with affection too soon maybe. We decided to let him come to us now. And yes, we were mostly worried about Annabelle inviting Bo into the family and she did splendidly. Will heed your advice for sure. Fingers crossed.
Gina
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On Sep 13, 2013, at 10:15 AM, Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com> wrote:
I have to think, given your description, that he is indeed still unsettled.
I was very happy that he and Annabelle seemed to have become buddies so soon. Often that is what takes a little longer as they sort out new roles.
As to being growly with the humans, and I know I am offering opinion/advice from afar:
He may be feeling crowded.
As tempting as it is to love up on the new dog, it can be perceived as a threat when he is still sorting out and coming to understand what has happened.
Let him come to you on his own terms. Go about your regular routine.
Sit on the floor or low chair. Ignore him. No approaching looking tall, make yourself seem small. No sudden movements.
With skittish new “foster kids” I would sit and read aloud, making comments in a low calm voice. He may decide to approach and nudge, asking for a pat.
Continue to encourage Annabelle’s welcome- to- the -pack behavior.
I know others will have more good ideas.
Barbara Lawson 518 208 4047
www. airedalerescuegroup.com
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Date: Fri, 13 Sep 2013 07:38:06 -0400
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue/Austin
From: ginaaustin66@gmail.com
To: mcprange@aol.com
CC: barbaral51@hotmail.com; airedalemail@comcast.net; terriermom@ymail.com; bayager@comporium.net
Bo was a little unsettled last night, but he will figure that all out soon I’m sure. He’s great 99% of the time so far, BUT he has growled at all of us during a pat or a hug now and it’s quite scary. At first it was just when he had his green snake in his mouth which is fine,but he’s also now done it with nothing around to guard. Marti, did you have this with him in the beginning? I know you said he changed a lot in the few weeks you had him and I’m sure he just needs some time. We are just being a little more cautious getting our faces close to his for now. My 16 year old son who is sooo excited about Bo has not been able to get close to him at all as he elicits a growl almost every time now..
Going for his second walk in our neighborhood. He did great yesterday
On Sep 12, 2013, at 7:45 AM, Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com> wrote:
Hi Emily and Kelsia
We are on for Saturday for Rex’s transport! Kelsia I have a volunteer who will meet you at the Al/Ga border. He is a 3x ARG adopter over the past 12 years that ARG has been around – nice man. I will put together a sheet that will have details – times, exits, exact meeting spots(I usually use a Cracker Barrel or hotel – places right off the interstate). Emily, he lives in Peachtree City and I will work on finding another volunteer to get Rex up to Commerce area. Just wanted you to know it is in the plans.
Christina Prange
919-605-4563
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Health notes: our vet advised against the vitamin D –said he was getting plenty in fortified kibble (Fromms) and vitamins and too much was a bad thing, so we stopped giving him that. I never gave him the coconut stuff and if I were keeping him and making his health decisions, I never would. Since the “treats” she sent along with him were greasy fried somethings, and greasy sausage, and he was overweight,my inclination would be to never again let him eat anything that is 100% fat and 130 calories a tbs. I think there’s good cause to worry about what she’s done to his heart and arteries. But I’ll send it along in case you want it for your guys. I never did figure out what the tumeric was for.
She sent him with 5 mg of melatonin which is a control/cure for alopecia. Peach is on it too as is the Berry’s Abby. But they, and every other dog I know taking it, are on 3mg and I frankly think his ditsy owner just got careless and bought 5. I bought a new bottle for each of them (Peach and Bo) the other day and i think I am going to send you with the 3 mg and I am going to keep the 5 mg and either return it or split the tablets in half for Peach.
She also sent him with glass mixing bowls for food and water which didn’t even fit in his food stands so I am sending him with new bowls.
And along with a Harley jacket, he came with a wide leather collar which was I couldn’t adjust. Thus he is wearing Pubby’s favorite collar and leash. I hope it brings him Pubby’s long life and ebullient happiness.
Again, if you think the chances greater than 50% that he’ll wind up on this end of our territory, we are happy to keep him longer. If we had a full crew of stay-at-home dogs I’d flunk fostering in a nanosecond. But I have to assume Peach will leave us one day and then we can eliminate the dog sitter expense of our showing schedule. And with the house damage, it’s just not a good time to take on the expense of another dog in any respect. But if there’s a possibility Atlanta will come through, he can stay here and will be well loved every minute of it!
He is a stubborn cuss! Has decided he will not even piddle in the dog run. He either has a bladder as big as a beach ball or he sneaks out during the night when I’m not looking. But you can tell he’s been left alone a lot and can reallllly hold it.
Hey Christina!
Are plans still for Bo to go back with you on Sunday?
The longer he is here the better I love him–some family will be really lucky. Had a weigh-in on Thursday and he’s down to 89.7. Initial goal is 85. Have not been giving him coconut oil due to the very high calorie count and immediate health threat of overweight. He’s been getting a level cup of kibble and about a cup of combined thawed frozen green beans (freezing helps break down the cellulose) and canned pumpkin. Beans are 25 calories a cup and pumpkin 50 calories a cup so a real bargain compared to kibble;->
xoxooxxom
