[Pat Hairston]

Re: ARG Dog Adoption Application Form taraRGerber@gmail.com
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ARG Team
10:41 AM (1 hour ago)
to taraRGerber, me

Hello Tara,

Thanks for submitting application to adopt. We will have a volunteer reach out to you.

I do want to tell you that Lucy would not be a fit for your family. She has a very high prey drive and would not do well with a cat.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

from Natasha:

Shia Roxie.
Write-up as of March 21, 2026:

DOB: December 9 (8? 10?), 2020
Breeder: Travis Scott SR.
Sire Patrick Star – RN31314802 (05-19)
Dame Ashley VI – RN31240202 (05-19)
Puppy AKC registration #RN35795308
01-26-21 (7Weeks):
– DA2PP Puppy vaccine #1 (Distemper, Adenovirus2, Parvovirus,
Parainfluenza)
– mild bacterial and yeast infection, treated with Zymox
– tested negative on fecal exam, but treated with Drontal Plus
nevertheless
02-13-21 (9Weeks):
– DA2PP Puppy vaccine #2 (Distemper, Adenovirus2, Parvovirus,
Parainfluenza)
– Bordetella oral
– treated with Pyrantel
– ear infection less, Zymox ongoing
03-06-21 (12Weeks):
Healthy animal
– DA2PP Puppy vaccine #3 (Distemper, Adenovirus2, Parvovirus,
Parainfluenza) + L
– Rabies (Merial IMRAB 1 serial 11110A).
Certificate: Yes. Tag: Yes. # 05581
04-03-21 (16Weeks):
– DA2PP #3 + Leptospirosis annual (again??)
– treated with Pyrantel
07-22-21 (age 7Months): Ovariohysterectomy
03-17-23 (age 2Years 3Months):
– Weight 56.6 lb
– Body Condition Score 3/5
– Eyes: Normal (!!)

– Rabies (Bi Imrab 1Tf serial 22122a).
Certificate: Yes. Tag: Yes. Dept. of Health TN 070476
– DHPP with Lepto annual
Sometimes in 2024:
– Rabies vaccination.
Certificate: No. Tag: Yes. Tag # V2342295 PetVet
01-10-26 (age 5Years 1Month):
– Rabies (Elanco, killed).
Certificate: Yes. Tag: Yes. #26-1620
– DAPL booster
– Bordetella
Microchip:
PetLink.net
#981020041056419 Sterility Exp. 2026-01

[Pat Hairston]

3/22/26 Foster Notes:
Lucy is currently staying with Ozzie (4) who is the ARG Alum formerly known as “Stevie” (was dumped on the side of a highway in South Alabama last spring).

Background Information from Owner to Foster: Lucy is an Airedale whose former owner received her as a puppy. She was surrendered because the owner took a new job requiring frequent travel, which resulted in Lucy spending a lot of time isolated in a basement. She lived with a female Scottie (same age as Lucy), and although the Scottie was often the instigator of their conflicts, the family’s wife decided to keep the Scottie and surrender Lucy. Lucy attended a training camp as a youngster but a refresher would be helpful.
Personality and Arrival Unlike some Airedales, Lucy is not aloof. She is very sweet and friendly and traveled exceptionally well on a four-hour car ride to her foster home. Upon arrival, she hopped right out of the car on her leash and happily greeted her foster family. She comes well when called, though she can sometimes be mischievous and act like an “instigator”.

Home Behavior and Routine To help manage her anxiety and set boundaries, Lucy was kept on a leash 24/7 for her first three weeks in foster care. She was initially restricted to the den, kitchen, laundry room, and bedroom, and was gradually introduced to the rest of the house. When introduced to new yards or environments, she needs to be leashed to prevent her from becoming overstimulated and anxious.

Lucy is no longer on anxiety medication, but she requires a consistent routine and structured schedule to help her work through her abandonment issues. For example, she can become anxious if her foster paces around the house doing chores. She goes into her crate easily when told to “kennel” and sleeps well at night in the same room as her foster family and foster brother. While she cries if crated when her humans are home, she is well-behaved when left loose in the house alone. She is now mostly off-leash indoors.

Socialization with Other Dogs Ozzie (who lived on “the streets” for a bit” is highly protective of his food, Lucy has successfully learned to respect his boundaries. They initially ate separately but now eat together under supervision. The two play very well together, share toys, and he loves for her to chase him – she gets in him trouble!

Lucy does need some continued training with dog reactivity. While at the farm, she was fine with a visiting off-leash male dog on her first day, but went after him while leashed on the second day (her being leashed while he wasn’t was part of the issue). This behavior is fixable and is expected to improve as her overall anxiety continues to mellow.

Age: 8 (recent birthday)
Weight: 50-55lbs
Food: Adult Science Diet (Ozzie’s food) – 3 cups (total)/day -(feeds AM/PM)
Spayed: yes
Vaccines: up-to-date
Training: “camp” as a puppy
Sleeps at Night: in Wire Crate – in same room as humans
Bathing/Grooming: Good
Meds: trazodone (weaned off)
Car: will hop in the car to wait on you!
Home alone: she is fine loose in the house – that’s better than leaving her in the kennel – she will cry
Sofas/chairs: they’re hers – she prefers a pillow too!
People food: she knows all about it – needs training to stay out of the kitchen
Escape Artist: most definitely – she needs an “Airedale Appropate Fence” setup
Prey Driven – more than most dogs – she will dart after a lizard and check-up at the sound of leaves rustling
Temperment – she lounges more than other Airedales her age – if she paces it’s from anxiety – independent spirit
Leash – ok but needs work – wants to lead and will dart after things
Children – was wonderful with a precocious 1.5 year old – she was very gentle with the child (as is Ozzie)
Male dog – should be ok, depending on his temperament
Female dogs – ????
Group of dogs (doggie daycare) – ?????
Would she be ok left outside alone – no – she 100% (for now) wants to be with her humans – she’s also never been an “only dog” – if she becomes an only dog, it’s best she’s not placed with someone who is gone all day at work
Snuggler/cuddler – 100%

[Pat Hairston]

3/20/256 Called LM

[Pat Hairston]

Lucy
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Mary Ann Ragan
6:16 PM (10 minutes ago)
to Cathy, me

Hi Cathy,

Hope your travel week went as expected. It was lovely to meet y’all last weekend!

I really appreciate your’s and John’s transparency and desire to be responsible Airedale owners – asking questions while taking into account what’s ideal for all involved is meaningful. I did some thinking this week – perhaps you all did the same. While Lucy is pretty chill for the breed, I think for her to match with y’all would be too much of a lifestyle change for all 3 of you.

She’s always going to want to get on the furniture – she’s 8 and while trainable, Pat and I think she’s going to do that for the rest of her life. Dogs love to be in the spot where their owners sat – our scent comforts them and lying in our “spot” makes them feel secure. Given her previous life, feeling secure will be an ongoing issue. Hopefully, she’s got a good 4-5 years left and I think attempting to train her out of something like this will be tough on all of you as she enjoys lounging next to her owner or with her head on a throw pillow. I envision her living on your couch by the window (the one she hopped up on like she owned it) – barking and trying to chase every lizard or squirrel that scurries. I totally respect “no furniture” as I’m very tidy – everyday I sweep up hair and debris/grit brought in from outside and I detest having covers over the couches, but I like having my dog next to me.

Additionally given her prey-drive she could very well breach your fence (iron gate even more so). We touched on it last weekend but I think her prey drive will get her in trouble at your house – even if you’re in the yard with her. The other day a squirrel darted in front of us and of course she wanted to chase. I corrected her and we didn’t move until she was very calm turning her attention to me. 10-15 minutes later we pass by this spot again – she immediately wanted to go into woods right at the spot we saw it. Airedales can be hyperfocused – it’s why they’re wonderful working dogs, but once they get locked in on something they don’t quit. I’m afraid she’ll try to get over or dig under your fence and once she does, she won’t forget it. In fact a little while ago I was outside working in the yard outside the picket fence around the pool – Ozzie and Lucy were inside the fence. I bent over to pull some weeds, stood up a couple of minute later and she was outside the fence on top of some shrubs! I was 25’ away from her in her line of sight and she still did it! She’s a breacher for sure and needs an unbreachable (from the top and below) fence.

I love how you’re responsible dog owners – asking the right questions and remaining practical. Stay on the list as there frequently seems to be Airedales for adoption. You mentioned your beach house in NC – maybe it’s just me, but i feel like there’s more Dale’s up there than in Alabama, so maybe chat or visit with other adoptee’s in the ARG system. I love comparing stories with others – I learn something every time.

Forgive me for pulling the plug on Lucy and I appreciate your interest in Airedales!

Kindly,
Mary Ann

[Pat Hairston]

3/19/26 Mary Ann and I discussed how she feels that Cathy and John are not the right fit for Lucy considering her anxiousness, love for furniture and potential for breaching a fence/gate due to high prey drive.

[Pat Hairston]

Re: ARG Release Form
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elisa white
10:22 AM (2 hours ago)
to me

Sounds good

On Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 10:21 AM ARG Team wrote:
Lisa-

I can call you on Tuesday since the weather is bad today.

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

On Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 2:45 PM ARG Team wrote:
Elisa,

Can you bring her to the vet and get vaccines and a heartworm test if Airedale Rescue pays for it? This would be good to have done before we move her to a new home.

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

On Sun, Mar 15, 2026 at 2:33 PM ARG Team wrote:
Elisa,

Thank you for reaching out to ARG for assistance. I am so very sorry for your loss.

One of our team will reach out to you.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

3/16/26 picked up Rowdy and Lila it from Linda Jarvis

[Pat Hairston]

3/16/26 picked up Rowdy and Lila it from Linda Jarvis

[Pat Hairston]

Owner text Christina and gave Maximus to a friend. It is going well.

[Pat Hairston]

3/14/25 ARG reimbursed $950; NAR sent balance of $960. total of $190 sent to Sheila via PayPal for reimbursement. Moving forward ARG will pay for testing if Sheila can cover the medication.

[Pat Hairston]

Re: Fwd: Invoices for Luke
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Jo-Anne Bates
Fri, Mar 13, 12:51 PM (1 day ago)
to Christina, me

Yes, I am good with that

From: Christina Prange
Sent: Friday, March 13, 2026 11:19:28 AM
To: Pat Hairston ; Jo-Anne Bates
Subject: Re: Fwd: Invoices for Luke

Hello
I am in agreement to reimburse these expenses for Luke

Christina Prange
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On Friday, March 13, 2026, 10:44 AM, Pat Hairston wrote:

Sheila Joyce reached out about Luke. We placed him in early 2022.

Luke has been diagnosed with Cushings. Sheila has spent $1900 on his diagnosis and medications are still being adjusted. I sent a message to NAR asking for assistance. Invoices attached.

I would like ARG to consider a $950 reimbursement to Sheila to help offset costs. Please let me know if you are in agreement.

Grateful,

Pat Hairston

Time is short, do what’s important!

[Pat Hairston]

Re: Invoices for Luke
2-ARG/DOGS/PRIOR YEAR DOGS/Luke 1221

Shelia Joyce
Fri, Mar 13, 1:42 PM (23 hours ago)
to me

The vet called yesterday and they were able to find a place to compound the meds into what he needs. The price will be $57, which is quite a lot lower than what I’m paying now 😊

On Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 13:39 Shelia Joyce wrote:
Thank you so much.🥰

On Fri, Mar 13, 2026 at 10:51 Pat Hairston wrote:
Sheila –

I am working on getting you some reimbursement. I have to get approval from board members and then I have sent a request to National Airedale Rescue for assistance.

[Pat Hairston]

Fwd: Invoices for Luke
2-ARG/DOGS/PRIOR YEAR DOGS/Luke 1221

Shelia Joyce
Attachments
Wed, Mar 11, 6:02 PM (3 days ago)
to me

Good afternoon, Pat,

Here are the invoices I have for Luke. They want him to take 40 mg and there is not a tablet that size so I have to get two boxes right now. They are researching to see if they can have a compounded and I have also asked them if there is a generic med that we can use that would be cheaper. He goes back in three weeks to make sure he is staying stable and then after that, it will be every three months.

I truly appreciate any help that you might be able to get me.

I am really struggling to cover everything that he needs right now, but I want to make sure that I do everything that I can do for him.

Thank you
Shelia Joyce

[Pat Hairston]

3/14/25 John is going to meet Rowdy and Lil Bit on Monday 3/16.

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