[Pat Hairston]

9/4/25 at Montrose For vet care and boarding

Dr. Matthews just called. Archie has his borderline for hemorrhagic gastroenteritis and she says he’s borderline for pancreatitis. They’re going to start IV fluids, antibiotics and nausea meds and diarrhea meds and hold him and probably restart fluids tomorrow morning. He may have to go to ER tomorrow.

Glad we got him out of the shelter.

Shelter advised.

[Pat Hairston]

8/2026 died of hemamosarcoma

[Pat Hairston]

8/2026 died of hemamosarcoma

[Pat Hairston]

8/26/26 Elsie and pups are being transferred to Bethany Green.

[Pat Hairston]

HV 8/29/26

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8/18/26 text from Ava Smith: Hi Pat-keeping you informed here. Daphne and my parents other dog have gotten into two physical altercations and my parents are nervous. I am calling all around to find a trainer to send over there tomorrow or Thursday

P: Was there a cause? Toy, treat, person?
Food. Was Daphne resource guarding?

A: The first was food, though they feed them completely separately. The second was today when I walked in the house, they were both excited and started knocking into each other and then got into it

A: They have decided they are not willing to risk Sophie getting hurt and would like to remind Daphne immediately. I am so sorry, Pat, this is my fault.
I will take her to Montrose tomorrow and pay for boarding.

[Pat Hairston]

8/16/26 Spoke with Lynn Cole. She feels ARG was not honest about Jethro. The documented bites in the vet records, although I explained that they were circumstantial to cage fighting and a redirection, not a direct attack on the person. She also feels his hip is far worse than what she was told. They are concerned.

He is constantly “playing” with their female, and they have not been able to calm is acitivty down. She stated he needs training. I agreed ARG could assist and we would both search for a trainer in Nashville.

He was given acepromazine before going for grooming. He was “so bad” the groomer called and said he had to be picked up. Rick then brought him to their vet. Vet said Jethro’s reaction was normal for ace.

I feel this is another one who wants a perfect rescue.

[Pat Hairston]

Re: ARG Dog Adoption Application Form dp_spencer@yahoo.com
Inbox

ARG Team
Fri, Aug 14, 10:19 AM (3 days ago)
to dp_spencer, ARG, Jo-Anne

Hi Philip,

Thanks for submitting your application and your interest in Sam. Unfortunately, Sam would not be a fit with young children and adding a puppy later this year. We will process your application and get you approved ot adopt. Then if there is a dog that becomes available that is a good fit, you would be contacted.

Jo Anne Bates is copied on this email. She is your reviewer.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

8/17/26 Met and picked up Francis; introductions went well.

Foster agreement sent.

[Pat Hairston]

8/15/26 Valerie called and although she dearly misses Birdie is ready adopt adopt. Prefer an older dog, smaller size, 50 lbs.

[Pat Hairston]

Spoke with Tim Kennedy about Frances. The family was going to talk and then let me know. May want a meet-and-greet on Sunday, 8/16.

Talked to Joyce Chandler, and she is willing to meet and greet in Cary NC on Sunday.

Text Tim info on meeting in Cary. Also Joyce’s number to have them speak with her.

[Pat Hairston]

Re: Meeting Frances this Weekend?
Inbox

ARG Team
11:57 AM (42 minutes ago)
to Caroline, me, Christina, Jo-Anne

Caroline-

We received your application to adopt Frances. I would like to speak with you before we contact the foster mom to ask about a meet-and-greet.

Generally, the process for adopting is an application, interview, reference check, and home visit. Then, if the dog is within a reasonable distance, a meet-and-greet can be arranged.

Please let me know a good time for me to call.

Pat Hairston

[Pat Hairston]

Meeting Frances this Weekend?
External
Inbox

Caroline Kennedy
Fri, Aug 14, 7:37 PM (17 hours ago)
to me

Hi there,

I’ve been in touch over Instagram dm, but my family is interested in adopting Frances. We’d love to come and see him this weekend, if possible. We live near Charlotte, NC and are happy to travel.

Please let us know if this is a possibility!

Thanks so much,
Caroline

[Pat Hairston]

Re: Adoption Agreement for Francis
2-ARG/DOGS/25-44 Francis

Joyce Chandler
Wed, Jul 22, 2:03 PM
to ARG

Good Afternoon Pat!
I know you think I dropped off the face of the earth, but alas, I did not. To my embarrassment, I never did figure out how to download this contract for Francis, then I forgot about it. I currently have 67,000 emails back up in my hotmail account. I need to purge them, but I have some emails from my husband who passed away in 2011 buried somewhere in here and I don’t have the heart.

About Francis…he is a great dog. He is happy, healthy and playful. The lady that surrendered him to ARG (the owner’s cousin, I think) was doing the best she could in the situation, but she was misinformed about some things. Good things first, he knows his name, he knows sit, paw and most importantly, gentle. If you fail to say “gentle” before handing him a treat you could lose some fingers. He is housetrained. He does not give chase to cats or small dogs. He is an eager eater. The things we’ve been working on…he is a resource guarder, food toys, space he considers his…he growls menacingly at any other animal (cat or dog) that comes within his line of vision and if they don’t move away, he will snap at them. I have never seen his teeth make contact with any other animal at my house. He is so very vocal. He barks every time another animal comes near his kennel at night. All my dogs are kennel trained. Francis can be kenneled with one of my Heelers with no issue except he growls and barks from the moment a food bowl appears. I have never witnessed him fight another dog over food, just man is he vocal.

Here is the part I have failed at. He is a 90 pound dog and I am an old woman. He violently pulls me from the moment I put a leash on him. We have tried several of the no-pull harnesses. The one we had the best luck with the head harness. He was completely compliant for about the first week. Then he figured out that if he just turned into a jackass, turned around his body toward me and dug in his heels and walked backward, I was at his mercy. Three times since October he has pulled me so hard that I have hurt my back. Hurt so badly that I am out of work for days and have to call my daughter to come help me, using a wheelchair at work kind of hurt. I am afraid he’s going to pull me down my steps and I will break a hip and there I will be until someone comes to check on me. I have not tried a prong collar or a shock collar.

Francis needs a younger owner. I need an Airedale that is no more than 50 pounds, loves cats and other dogs and is less enthusiastic about…everything. I’m sorry to even ask, and I feel like I have failed Francis, but I need to request that ARG take back this big, beautiful, lively 8 year old Airedale. I cannot physically handle him.
Sadly,
Joyce
From: ARG Team
Sent: Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:21 PM
To: threecats99@hotmail.com Cc: Christina Prange ; Jo-Anne Bates
Subject: Adoption Agreement for Francis

Joyce,

Congratulations on your adoption of Francis! We are so happy for you both!

We are delighted he is landing in an experienced Airedale home where he can blossom into the best Airedale he can be.

I am attaching the adoption agreement. Please return the signed contract to me at your earliest convenience by email or mail.

Francis’s adoption fee is $300.00. It can be paid via the donation button on our website , Venmo to @ARG2000 or by mailing a check or money order to Airedale Rescue Group at 135 Westbrook Drive, Wilmington, NC 28405.

Thank you for opening your heart and home to Francis!

Hope all continues to go well.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/

[Pat Hairston]

Being adopted by a worked at the assisted living facility.
Sarah Biggers
4801 Baker Grove Rd Acworth
GA 30101
470-924-7361
sbiggers30@yahoo.com

Will send no fee adoption.

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