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On Nov 6, 2013, at 5:35 AM, “fuzzymuzzle@frontier.com” <fuzzymuzzle@frontier.com> wrote:
Christina,
My wife, Contessa, and I are interested in adopting an Airedale. We recently lost Zeb, our Airedale of the past 8 years, to cancer in early September 2013. We noticed Hudson and Zelda on the rescue website and would like to discuss further information about them. We filled out the online application yesterday, and would like to know what to do next. Contessa is a Veterinarian in Marion, NC, and serves as adjunct instructor for the Veterinary Technology program at AB Tech in Asheville. We have children ages 3, 5, and 6, and we all truly miss having an Airedale as part of our family. We can be contacted through our email, home phone at 828-738-4813, Contessa’s cell at 828-442-8644, or my cell at 828-442-0405. Thank you for your time, and we look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Will and Contessa Thomas
11/12/13
Joyce gave me a bowl that will slow down Lucy’s eating. She is afraid she will go into torsion since she eats so fast. I. Have observed that she does inhale her food and sometimes will choke when eating bc she goes so fast.
Lucy a very affectionate and needy. She will sit next to you on couch and she is nearly hugging you. She is very touchy.
Does well on walks.
Fostering with CPrange
Notes from Joyce Chandler
more information than you ever needed to know about Lucy…………Her rabies is good until September 2014, she is due for her DHLP2 and bordetella. She is also due for her heartworm med. I use either Interceptor or Sentinel. She was supposed to have it this past weekend, but I was in the hospital and didn’t remember it till last night on the way home from Wilson. As you can see, she needs groomed badly. She is a freak about getting her nails clipped. I gave them permission to sedate her the last time she had a bath (only two weeks ago) so they could get her nails. When I picked her up they said “oh, she was no trouble at all!”. They either lie or Lucy is a Jekyll/Hyde dog. I have never been able to clip her nails. I will tell McMillan to release her records when asked.
From: Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com>
Date: November 11, 2013, 6:39:31 PM EST
To: Julie Slenker <auburngirl1998@yahoo.com>, Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>
Cc: Shawn Slenker <hrdballfan@gmail.com>
Subject: RE: Hudson
Oh poor sweetie. Imagine how much even more charming he will be when his health is better. He and Dudley will really give you a run for your money then!
If you paid up front at the vet today, I will reimburse you as soon as I get the invoices.
If you haven’t yet paid, have them call me and I will provide our credit card information.
Either way, we will cover his expenses.
I did have to chuckle at the gas report. Our Jack has that pungent aire about him also, unlike any other dog we’ve ever had.
This lovely habit is fairly recent and may be due to a medication he is on, as that is the only recent change. Fortunately it is only for another two weeks.
Send any paperwork to me:
30 Ashline Drive
Champlain NY 12919
I don’t know if I will tell the Lincolns. They were so charmed by him, and would feel badly if something was missed by their vet.
I did forward to them the photos you posted on FB.
Barbara Lawson 518 208 4047
www. airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup
From: auburngirl1998@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: Hudson
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:47:00 -0500
To: mcprange@aol.com; barbaral51@hotmail.com
Christina/Barbara,
Ok, so our boy Hudson is definitely under the weather…. He is without a doubt infested w Heartworms as the Vet, Dr. Best, did another test for free. He looked at it under the microscope and confirmed them. Hudson also tested positive for Ehrlickia, or Rocky MountainSpotted Fever caused by tick bites. This would explain his hip pain/joint tenderness. Thiscan be effectively treated w antibiotics and is notcontagious. Hudson also has swollen lymph nodes and Tonsilitis (who knew dogscould get that??)That is where thecough is stemming from. Otherwise, his heart and lungs “sound good” to Dr. Best.
Hudson was given a large dose of penicillin today and also prescribed Doxycillin (14 day dose) for a few reasons: tonsilitis, RMSF and in combination w Heartguard for post-mortem worm bacterial release. Apparently this drug will help w all 3 issues. He told me to wait and give him the Heartguard he gave me on Nov 15. Then call him in a month to start HW treatment. He seemed tothinkHudson would respond well to treatment and once treated, any abnormalities would go back to normal. He does not have any kind of heart murmur at this time. Apparently when the HWs die, the bacteria released by the dying worms is what makes dogs so sick so you have to treat in combination w Dixycycline and ideally with a healthier status than where he is now. Hudson also has very terrible gas so Dr. Best said to watch him for loose stools. It may be causedby all the changes in food he has been receiving or by another type of dormant, non-egg laying worms. I inspected a fresh poopie and it appeared “normal”, just stinky. To be continued…
His stitches came out today. Said the incision looked fine but it was a very large incision w archaic looking stitches that he wouldnot use on a dog. (Ok…?? ) Dr. Best is a great vet but a little onthe “Snooty” side when it comes to animals… ; )
Otherwise, Dr. Best said he was anice looking Airedale w a great demeanor w all he has been through. Hudson is up to 61 lbs today from the 55 lbs he was on 10/28. Dr. Best thought 5-10 more lbs would be his regular weight.
I will keep you posted on his progress. He is such a sweet boy and loves Dudley! He did escape from the crate today though while i was at work but did not mess in the house or tear anything up. ; )
Adventures w Hudson! <3
Julie
From: Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com>
Date: November 10, 2013, 7:29:31 PM EST
To: Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>, Jackie Cash ADT <airedalemail@comcast.net>
Subject: Rowdy may be for the Probst family
I spoke to both Lil Reynolds, surrendering owner, and Nancy this evening.
They are going to speak, arrange to meet, and both know if it seems good to all, Nancy can take the boy home.
Lil said several times he is a handful. At one point I heard his big bad bark in the background. She confirmed he is up to date on immunizations and she’d put together a folder with current records. I neglected to ask if he had been chipped.
She said he lives up to his name, and they should have named him Serenity.
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 7:35 PM, cketchen03 <cketchen03@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi,
Zelda is micro chipped! She was always eaten quickly, and drinks a lot, but never shown signs of food aggression. I always felt she was younger, she never acted like an old dog! I’m so glad she’s doing so well!
Christina
— Original Message —
From: “Patricia Lanese” <pjlanese@gmail.com>
Sent: November 10, 2013 7:12 PM
To: “cketchen03” <cketchen03@hotmail.com>
Subject: Re: Airedale Zelda Monday 11/4
oh, forgot to ask—did she drink a lot of water at one time? more than your other dog?
She has been drinking LOTS of water, not sure if its nerves or something we need to check out
On Sun, Nov 10, 2013 at 6:27 PM, Patricia Lanese <pjlanese@gmail.com> wrote:
Hello again, forgot to ask a question when we went for her heart worm check ( she passed with flying colors —so now on heart worm and flew meds)
Is Zelda micro chipped?
Has she always eaten real fast like she would never have another meal?
She is now being fostered down by you in midway with another Airedale for evaluating.
So far she is doing fine with the other Airedale and we are one the second day.
My vet feels she is around 6 to 8 yrs old and that is what I had thought ( just lost my 9 yr old and Zelda is a pup compaired to Miss Emmie)
She was great at the vet for me and was on her best behavior
Hope we can find her a forever home soon
Pat
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 19:41:01 -0500
Subject: RE: Airedale Rescue/Probst
From: nprobst55@gmail.com
Thank you. I just spoke with Lil. I am going to their house at 12:30 on Wednesday. They are just a few minutes from my office downtown. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Nancy
On Nov 10, 2013 7:33 PM, “Barbara Lawson” <barbaral51@hotmail.com> wrote:
I neglected to ask if he has been micro-chipped.
If not, and you take him home, please have that done. We will reimburse you, or deduct the cost from his adoption donation fee when the adoption agreement and contract goes out.
I think I covered everything in the surrender document below, but for your records……
Christina Prange
919-605-4563
Sent from my iPad
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From: Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com>
Date: November 10, 2013, 6:25:59 PM EST
To: Christina Prange <mcprange@aol.com>, Jackie Cash ADT <airedalemail@comcast.net>
Subject: FW: Airedale Rescue/Probst
I will send Nancy more details to contact surrendering owners and report back.
Might be tomorrow.
Barbara Lawson 518 208 4047
www. airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup
Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:14:53 -0500
Subject: RE: Airedale Rescue/Probst
From: nprobst55@gmail.com
Cayce is very close. I would be VERY interested! How exciting. Thank you so much for thinking of me, Roudy sounds like a wonderful challenge.
Nancy
On Nov 10, 2013 3:49 PM, “Barbara Lawson” <barbaral51@hotmail.com> wrote:
Hi Nancy,
We haven’t been in touch for several months, so I wanted to check in with you.
I thought of you in particular because we have a 1yr9mo old aireboy named Rowdy who is just coming into our care.
He is not even up on our website yet, and I don’t yet have a photo, though there is no doubt he is a “real” airedale.
His human parents both have become in ill health recently, and realize they are not strong enough to properly take care of him.
Apparently the name Rowdy fits him quite well. He is extremely food oriented, in that he won’t perform w/o a treat ready. And yet he’ll get distracted from his food bowl easily. Their vet told him he is “wired differently.” Not sure what that means.
Would you be interested in him? Sounds like a bit of a challenge, but probably will blossom with the right kind of consistent training and attention.
Let me know what you think. I could put you in direct contact with the surrendering owner.
He is in Cayce SC, which I think is not far from you, correct?
Barbara Lawson 518 208 4047
www. airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup
I spoke to Lil on Saturday 11/9/13. She and her husband were approved to adopt a few yrs ago And eventually got a puppy when no ARG dogs became available. This is their 3rd Airedale and she said Rowdy is so different. They have had class clicker training and Rowdy never transitioned to perform withouth a treat. He won’t do anything unless there is a treat. They then had a trainer come to their house. I guess the trainer could get Rowdy to be good but they cannot. They asked the trainer if they were too old for Rowdy, should he go to younger people and the trainer said that younger people would not have the patience that Lil and Don have for Rowdy. They said Rowdy has attention deficit issues, very easily distracted. They said he can be eating his dinner out of the bowl and get distracted. (I would say that is pretty bad, I don’t know any dog that is not fully intent on his food!)
Lil is ready. Like today, now, not a second longer. She thought I lived in Fort Mill and she wants to bring him up to me. Hr brother in law lives in Fort mill and she is ready to bring him up. In other words, there is no fostering him until the right family is found. Besides the patience running thin, both have or will have surgeries coming up and they just are not as able to handle a “Rowdy” boy.
gave Zelda heart worm/flea combo of Quincy’s broken and put into a child’s plane hamburger Mickie De’s
she has been through hamburgers places before—-went over to the window and waitedshe really is a good girl
the only thing she needs is work on— not pulling when on a lead
she has been a house dog and like being inside ,very quiet and polite in the vet and in the kennel office.
there is a slight (very) slight film in her eyes–vet had to change lights to see it—and with teeth–guessing she is 6 to 8 yes
little tarter and one front tooth is brown and probably dead, but vet said to just leave it . she “messed” around with it and seemed like it was not pain full.
body in good shape a few deliberations inside back left leg, but not in need of care
flaps of ears should be cleaned a few times a week and ears should be deep cleaned at the same time
will need ears checked for the rest of her life—but that is the only health issue
ears had just a slight infection, so have drops to put in once a day—kennel has then, I put in today—-this is given because of the problem before and stop and bad infection before it starts with her history
no growling or “evil eying” and dogs ( there were large and small)
perfect sitting in the front seat of my truck
happy , waging and leaning on me and the ladies thought she had been with me all week the way she was acting toward me—and this was just the third time we were together
very gentle taking treats from me and the vet techs
no flinching when touched
she is a good dog
From: Patricia Lanese <pjlanese@gmail.com>
Date: Sat, Nov 9, 2013 at 8:31 AM
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue/Zelda
To: Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com>
James is going to pick up sweet Zelda and try her
If you could call and pay here is the number
Shady Pines
912-920 8605
I’m so excited for Zelda, I have have pulled both inside and outside dog; this dog is definitely a inside dog
just wonder how she was found on the street; guess she was a military dog and got left behind somehow
In three months this dog was not trained the way she behaves and best of all she do not cower
of all the dogs I have pulled—-this one has just wrapped me—-I cry when I think of her ears and being left to fine her own way
Not sure if it’s because I just lost my Loving Em or Zelda just being Zelda—-but she sure has hit me
I’m so glad she is safe now!!!!!!
On Fri, Nov 8, 2013 at 2:41 PM, Barbara Lawson <barbaral51@hotmail.com> wrote:
Yippee skippee!
I spoke to Pat Lanese, her aire-angel today, after the vet visit.
She is HW negative, what a relief.
Estimated 6-8 yrs old. Overall good teeth, one of slight concern.
59 1/2 pounds.
Pat got three months HW preventative.
She does have “cauliflower ears” evidently indicative of prior untreated infections. Small trace of infection in one ear.
Pulls a little on leash. Was very calm at the clinic around other dogs. Noticed the clinic cat, but did not react aggressively at all, just interested.
I think I have that correct from our conversation, Pat. But add or clarify if needed.
It would be great if the two of you could speak and make arrangements to move her to Kleen-land for fostering.
James, of course you know if the Berk-man does not approve, we will make a different plan.
Pat Lanese 912 677 6884
James Kleen 912 966 -0653
Crossroads Animal Hospital
1201 E Montgomery Crossroads
Savannah GA 31406
912 927 4343
Please let me know what you arrange. Her bill is paid at Crossroads, if she needs to stay a few days, they have our CC on file.
Barbara Lawson 518 208 4047
www. airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/airedalerescuegroup
