[Pat Hairston]

3/11-26

My name is Beth Brumer.
I’m interested in Rowdy and Lil’bit.
We are experienced Airedale owners, having our first Airedale 54 years ago.
( we were 20). We have had an Airedale our household ever since.
We live in Florida for the winter months and drive to Northern California for the summer where we own a resort on the mountains near Mt. Shasta.
Florida home has fenced yard and California home has underground fence.

They dogs will not be left along very often, as we have taken Our previous pups went everywhere with us. We have had two Airedales at a time as well.

I saw you have several applications in.
We have been approved with the Airedale rescue Group chapter here in Florida.

If you are still considering additional applications, I’d be interested in receiving more information. The dogs meet two of our very most important criteria… child friendly and dog friendly. They will be around both frequently.

Sincerely,
Beth Brumer

530-524-8877

[Pat Hairston]

Re: Dusty/Duchess
Inbox

Marion Dixon
12:52 PM (3 minutes ago)
to me

There are two numbers, my cell # 828-443-8150, Sally’s is 828-443-8153.

I’m still working (Sally is retired), so evenings would be better for us… We’d love to hear from her and to get to know her and learn about Dusty…

We both text and she’s certainly welcome to contact us either phone or text…

Thank you, we appreciate your trust and confidence in us by allowing us to adopt Dusty into our family. We will of course follow all guidelines in the adoption process…

One thing I would like to ask. When the time comes for the transferring to happen, we would be willing to travel an extended amount to cut down on the number of “strangers” she would be exposed to as strangers moved her from vehicle to vehicle. I saw in Shia the fear/anxiety she was experiencing. Having separation anxiety from her family, having strangers taking charge, we would like to keep that anxiety to as little as possible. We of course realize that this is all a part of the adoption process, but the less the better. Then too the more time for us with direct contact in the car, calming her and letting her sense she is safe may help as we introduce her to her new home.

We assure you, she will be pampered and loved…

Marion & Sally

Sent from my iPhone

On Mar 9, 2026, at 9:19 AM, Pat Hairston wrote:


Marion and Sally,

We would like to connect you with Dusty’s foster mom. Can you give me the best phone number to share?

Pat Hairston
Via iPhone

On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:51 PM Marion Dixon wrote:

Sent from my iPhone

Hey Pat and Christina,

After yesterday exposure to Shia, when I got home I talked with Sally and, to make a long story short, we would like to be considered as a candidate to adopt Duchess, if that has not already been decided.

We no longer have our two boys, Jed and Ben. Hard as it was we had to put Ben down in November of ‘24 and Jed in June of ‘25.

We’ve had animals, dogs cats, rabbits, even an Iguana (Sally taught middle science and a parent “gifted” her with “Igy” the Iguana) our entire marriage and over the past thirty five years, Airedales. We wanted to have time to adjust and see what it would be like without the responsibilities that come with having pets. We talked and we’re both in agreement that we miss the love and companionship (and antics) of the breed and would like to be considered as adopters for Duchess.

We know she won’t be available until mid May. We just wanted to let y’all know she’s got a home waiting if you think she’d be a good fit here. There are no other pets/critters so she’d be the “ Queen of the roost”…

Respectfully,
Marion and Sally Dixon

[Pat Hairston]

3/8/26 from Mary Ann
Re: Lucy

Pat Hairston
10:43 AM (2 hours ago)
to Mary, Christina, Jo-Anne

Mary Ann-

Thanks so much for this comprehensive note on Lucy. This will help a lot to get her in the right home.

We have an approved adopter in Daphne AL, but they want a younger dog. But I am going to ask them about Lucy.

Thanks much.

Pat Hairston
Via iPhone

On Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 4:26 PM Mary Ann Ragan wrote:
Hi there!
Ok, here are my thoughts. Let me know if there’s something specific I can answer!

Temperment with Humans
Lucy is not only one of the sweetest Airedales I’ve ever encountered, she’s a very friendly dog who possibly has never met a stranger. Unlike some Airedales who can be somwhat aloof, Lucy will say “hi” to all with a tailwag and a friendly sniff or hand lick. True to Terrier, she’ll bark when she hears or sees something outside the house.
Given Lucy’s background (2 toddlers), she’s very good with children. A 1.5 year old spent the weekend with us – Lucy kissed her, wasn’t pushy, was careful with her, didn’t chase her, and ignored the toddler screams (laid on the floor asleep).
She’s still an Airedale and needs a strong calm owner. Lucy needs minding work – she was sent to “camp” as a pup – she minds “sit” but that’s about it.
She will absolutely try to escape through an open door so “stay” needs to be really enforced.
She doesn’t seem to know the word “no” – she’s so sweet, it’s hard to correct her. She apparently just turned 8 so I suppose there’s some truth that it’s “hard to teach dogs new tricks” but given her training background, she should come back to it with command->reward.

Leash
She definitely thinks she’s in charge here.
Previous owners used a retractable leash connected directly to her collar and she will pull as she meanders on the leash. I would imagine she was trained to walk on one side of the human (basic training) but she absolutely doesn’t do this as she meanders at will to the point where someone could be tripped.
I very much dislike the extendable leashes – and while I don’t think pinch collars to everyone, it keeps her from pulling. She’s little but pretty strong.
Other Dogs- I think she’d be better as an only dog, but depending on the dog and the owners, she could live with dogs. She and Ozzie (who’s kinda ’special needs’) get along well (outside of feeding time). At 8, Lucy is the “elder” in our home but Ozzie (who just turned 4) is definitely in charge and he will remind her. If there’s another dog I think it should:
only be a male
have a confident demeanor – she’s naughty and will try to instigate things with Ozzie by poking at him until she gets his attention – they play pretty well together, but she gets vocal and it could possibly escalate if the 2 dogs get overly excited. I’m usually correcting her and not him, as she’s the one who is more easily excited.
no cats, nor small critters – she’s incredibly prey-driven. If she hears something rustiing in the leaves, she wants to run after it. She will abosutely ignore her human and chase another animal running
1000% she needs a suitable fenced yard
she doesn’t seem to understand hierarchy with other dogs – Ozzie’s made it clear that he’s the alpha yet she still tests him and she also pushed a visiting male dog (who is very calm) to an altercation. She somehow gets under their skins.
I do kinda think it (again depending on dog and humans) that having the right dog with her will keep her company – she gets anxious and whines when left alone

Feeding
The way we feed the 2 dogs is to put one up in the kennel while the other eats. She likes to be fed around people – she’ll stop eating if I leave the room. Some of that is anxiety (she’ll follow me around the house) and I think some of it is FOMO on what’s happening in the kitchen.

Kennel
she sleeps in her kennel in our bedroom with Ozzie in his
Ozzie will stay in his kennel at night with his door open – she will do the same (but we usually close it)
she cries when you leave her in it and leave the room or house
I would trust her to leave her alone in the house if I didn’t think she and Ozzie would play too hard and get into trouble
i don’t think she would enjoy being outside without her humans – she was apparently left alone all day in the basement at her previous home

History – this is what the guy told me when I picked her up in Ft Payne:
Firstly, she jumped right out of his car to trot over to say hello to me
she rides well
he grew up with dogs and his wife gave him Lucy when she was a pup
the female Scottie and Lucy are/were the same age – he said the Scottie was primarily the instigatior
his job requires him to travel out of town, so Lucy was often “left alone in the basement” – I got the feeling that his wife isn’t really a dog person – he said she chose which dog to surrender (I’m surprised as for an Airedale, Lucy is super easy) – this would also explain her separation anxiety

Type of Owners – in addition to what ARG requires here are my (very) amateur thoughts:
she’d be a good “intro-to-Airedales” for someone
she’d be good for someone who’s older – she’s kinda out of shape and loves to romp with Ozzie but she doesn’t pace around looking for a “job” – she loves to play but I don’t think she would require the focused mental and physical work Airedales usually need
she’s 8 but acts older – her feet look like she’s an older dog but she should have a few good years ahead of her
don’t think she’d be happy in a home where people are gone all day – if she were younger perhaps but given her age, she’s pretty rooted in needing her people around. I’d hate for her to have to go through the stress of being left alone days on end.
Needs someone that can provide boundaries in a calm demeanor

[Pat Hairston]

Email sent 3/7/26
Jenny –

I will ask about having blood work to make sure her liver function is good. Also, x-rays of spine and legs. Consider a physical therapy, acupuncture or cold laser therapy to see if any of those could be helpful.

Degenerative Myelopathy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Keep me posted.

[Pat Hairston]

3/7/26 phone message from Jenny
Hi Patricia, it’s Jenny Andrews. Remember we collected Molly? Um… She’s not good on her legs at the moment. I’m wondering if you can help out. I’ve been to the vet’s, we went to the emergency vet last Saturday. And all he’s done is given me some rimadol to give a one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Or one at night, I usually give a social sleeps, but um, I sent her today to have her 1st bath of the year sort of thing in her trim. I’ve just found the lady up because it seemed to be taking a long time and she said that she’s not standing up for a long time, which we knew this. I’m just getting worried. Um, that we don’t, you know, you know her history, you know the past. But I don’t, and I’m just wondering if you can give me any suggestions at all to what I can do. Or, um, What I can give her, you know, I mean, she’s fine. She’s eating, she’s going outside, and she’ll walk around and, you know, Roger takes a little walk sometimes. But it just worried me today that she said she’s not being able to stand for a while. Um. I’m just wondering if you’ve got any suggestions for me, just something to help or any medication that you think I could give her. All right, sorry to trouble you. I know it’s a Saturday, but I’m just getting worried, that’s all. Um, my number is 706-502-4278. Um,

[Pat Hairston]

3/7/26 phone message from Jenny
Hi Patricia, it’s Jenny Andrews. Remember we collected Molly? Um… She’s not good on her legs at the moment. I’m wondering if you can help out. I’ve been to the vet’s, we went to the emergency vet last Saturday. And all he’s done is given me some rimadol to give a one in the morning, one in the afternoon. Or one at night, I usually give a social sleeps, but um, I sent her today to have her 1st bath of the year sort of thing in her trim. I’ve just found the lady up because it seemed to be taking a long time and she said that she’s not standing up for a long time, which we knew this. I’m just getting worried. Um, that we don’t, you know, you know her history, you know the past. But I don’t, and I’m just wondering if you can give me any suggestions at all to what I can do. Or, um, What I can give her, you know, I mean, she’s fine. She’s eating, she’s going outside, and she’ll walk around and, you know, Roger takes a little walk sometimes. But it just worried me today that she said she’s not being able to stand for a while. Um. I’m just wondering if you’ve got any suggestions for me, just something to help or any medication that you think I could give her. All right, sorry to trouble you. I know it’s a Saturday, but I’m just getting worried, that’s all. Um, my number is 706-502-4278. Um,

[Pat Hairston]

ARG Team
Thu, Feb 19, 11:50 AM
to rl196937, me, bcc: Christina, bcc: Jo-Anne

Reid and Kathy,

Thank you for submitting an application to adopt an Airedale.

While you have stated you have no intention of breeding your Welsh Terrier, there is strong veterinary evidence of the benefit of neutering. 9 Reasons to Spay or Neuter Your Dog

As a rescue, we are unable to consider a home with an intact dog for adoption. If you are willing to have your Welsh neutered and submit evidence via a paid veterinary invoice, Airedale Rescue Group will consider your application for adoption.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

3/6/26
Re: Contact Form got a new submission
External
Inbox
Summarize this email

Sherri
12:57 PM (13 minutes ago)
to me

The person I talked to in KY around mid-Jan., name was Mary. I didn’t get a last name.

On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:48:23 PM EST, ARG Team wrote:

I am available weekends.

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

On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 12:42 PM Sherri wrote:
I am at work and then will have the grandkids this evening. Are you available on weekends?

On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 12:40:44 PM EST, ARG Team wrote:

Hi Sheri

We got it. Is there a good time we can talk?

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

On Fri, Mar 6, 2026 at 12:39 PM Sherri wrote:
I sent the form.

On Friday, March 6, 2026 at 09:57:01 AM EST, ARG Team wrote:

Hi Sherri,

Please let me know if there is a good time to talk over the weekend.

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

On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 9:45 AM Sherri wrote:
I am at work right now. I don’t think that was the name. This person said they were with an Airedale rescue group. I will look for email this evening when I get off work. Thanks

On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 08:51:57 AM EST, ARG Team wrote:

Sherri-

Were you talking with an Airedale person? Was it Mary Huntsman?

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

On Thu, Mar 5, 2026 at 8:39 AM Sherri wrote:
Sorry I forgot to add this. I was talking to a different rescue and there was a lady in Somerset, KY before the ice and snowstorm and she didn’t seem like she really had time to deal with it. That’s why I contacted someone else. I understand people are volunteers, but I just didn’t have a good feeling.

On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 08:37:35 AM EST, Sherri wrote:

Also, I am in Kentucky but would be able to get him to the Jellico/Rocky top/Norris/Harrogate area of Tennessee if I knew he would be taken care of. As long as my van continues to work. It has been giving me a few problems.

On Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 08:32:40 AM EST, Sherri wrote:

I work Monday – Friday and can’t really be on personal calls during work. I will fill out the form and if you will review it and then we can discuss. He is sweet. He was very clingy as a baby and young adult. Life changes happened, and now he’s outside. He is in a covered, secured dog lot and he is happy, I just want to hopefully get someone to help him get back inside and get back to the clinginess instead of being shy and hard to catch. The foster will have to have a fenced yard. When he is out playing, he doesn’t run away but probably would at a stranger’s home, since I bought him as a young puppy. I just leave his gate open, and he goes back in when he is ready. He has never offered to bite anyone. The reason I feel he needs something better is, he was out playing and my 2yr granddaughter walked toward him and he did what I call pin/point and barked under his breath. He did not move and for some reason he did not move. My sons cocker spaniel was there with her, and she did walk in front of her and stand against her. He doesn’t bark at other dogs that come into the yard. We are in rural area, and sometimes neighbor’s dogs visit and sometimes people dump their dogs on us. I have never seen him fight a dog; He is the lowest on the totem pole. He is due vaccines and worming. His name is Rueger.

On Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 05:08:00 PM EST, ARG Team wrote:

Sherri-

I understand and you want to make sure we have the best interest of your dog. I can say we do. We have taken in thousands of dogs in the last 25 years. Last year we worked with 49 dogs; some from shelters mostly from surrenders. If you complete the surrender form and change your mind, your dog stays with you.

I am happy to speak with you and answer any questions. Please let me know.

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

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 4:05 PM Sherri wrote:
I am reluctant on filling out the form until I speak to someone. What if I feel your rescue isn’t a good match? Would I still be obligated to surrender?

On Monday, March 2, 2026 at 11:57:31 AM EST, ARG Team wrote:

Hello Sherri,

Thank you for reaching out. To begin the process to rehome your Airedale, we ask you to complete a release form.
https://www.airedalerescuegroup.com/relinquish. Once we have this one of our team members will call and speak with you.

This information helps us to match the dog with the best home. All of our adopters have have talked with one of our volunteers, had references checked and had a home visit by an ARG volunteer.

Grateful

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

On Mon, Mar 2, 2026 at 11:52 AM Airedale Rescue Group wrote:
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[Pat Hairston]

3/6/26 – There is a lot of communication with this women. Ugh. She did talk with Mary Huntsman in January and was not happy with the response.

Dog is currently outside and needs all vaccines + neuter. No male dogs; female only. 4-5 yrs old.

[Pat Hairston]

Fwd: John Grenda Home Evaluation Completed Form
Inbox

Annecy Airedale
Attachments
Sun, Mar 1, 8:04 PM (19 hours ago)
to me, Jo-Anne, Christina

Just seeing this so not entered into the MB yetbut John Grenda is approved. He is interested in Sam O but I saw Sam has a pending adoption. If that doesn’t work out, maybe consider John.

I’ll let John know of the pending adoption.

m

———- Forwarded message ———
From: Kim
Date: Sun, Mar 1, 2026 at 6:39 PM
Subject: John Grenda Home Evaluation Completed Form
To: Annecy Airedale

He was a nice man. He is eager to adopt. However, he does not use Facebook often and is not very comfortable with it he was going to try to check it often to see if dogs were available. We did tell him that we thought maybe you or the organization contacted applicants when dogs might be available in his area if his request for adoption was approved.
I really enjoyed the visit. I am attaching the form as pictures, I hope you can read them.
Have a great evening!
Kim

[Pat Hairston]

Re: vet reference – Saba
Inbox
Summarize this email

ARG Team
11:58 AM (1 minute ago)
to Gregg, me

Gregg-

Let me know after Saba’s update is done and there is proof of heartworm preventative. then we will move forward with a home visit.

Thanks
Pat

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

On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM Gregg Wilson wrote:
Hey Pat,

I for some reason just saw this.
She is scheduled for her next shots and everything 3/11. Not sure about the rest.
Let me know if you need anything else?

Thanks Gregg
Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2026, at 11:46 AM, ARG Team wrote:


Hi Gregg-

I contacted your vet office and the record showed heartworm preventative script in the online store ran out in October of 2025. It may be a glitch on their end, but I need confirmation from you that Saba is on preventative. Could you provide a receipt for the preventative?

Once I have this, we can move forward with a home visit.
Thanks much.

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

[Pat Hairston]

Re: vet reference – Saba
Inbox
Summarize this email

ARG Team
11:58 AM (1 minute ago)
to Gregg, me

Gregg-

Let me know after Saba’s update is done and there is proof of heartworm preventative. then we will move forward with a home visit.

Thanks
Pat

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

On Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 11:39 AM Gregg Wilson wrote:
Hey Pat,

I for some reason just saw this.
She is scheduled for her next shots and everything 3/11. Not sure about the rest.
Let me know if you need anything else?

Thanks Gregg
Sent from my iPhone

On Feb 17, 2026, at 11:46 AM, ARG Team wrote:


Hi Gregg-

I contacted your vet office and the record showed heartworm preventative script in the online store ran out in October of 2025. It may be a glitch on their end, but I need confirmation from you that Saba is on preventative. Could you provide a receipt for the preventative?

Once I have this, we can move forward with a home visit.
Thanks much.

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

[Pat Hairston]

HOME EVALUATION FORM
Inbox

Bob Ochs
2:14 AM (9 hours ago)
to me

Download Attachment
Available until Mar 26, 2026

Hey Pat,
I met with Jack and Anne Hudson yesterday. I took my 3 year old Xena with me for the visit. I figured that if there were any issues with the Hudson’s, Xena would expose it. But they loved her. She ran all over their house, climbed on them and licked their faces. Jack and Anne weren’t just being patient with her, they really loved her. They actually invited us to stop by whenever we’re in the area. They have had 6 airedales in the past and really miss having one in their lives. I think they would be perfect for a dog age 5-6 and up.
I’m sorry that my handwriting on the forms is so bad. I have a broken thumb on my writing hand.

[Pat Hairston]

2/22/26 text from Tim
Kaspar is a bit more concerning. He is underweight and skin/bones. I fed them both last night at about 8 and he ate about a cup. I used the food the previous owner sent. He vomited it up about 10:30 and then about every 40 minutes he threw up again. This went on until 06:45 this morning. Eventually there was no food but just water and mucous. It was a long night for us. My suspicion is a food allergy. I dealt with this with my Sasha and most dry kibble. He wouldn’t eat toast this morning morning and didn’t like banana. I gave him a half a cup of rice and half a scrambled egg. He ate it all and that was about 0745. So I’m hoping he doesn’t throw up and I’ll give him more around 1030ish. He was miserable last night and would just stand next to the bed with his head down and a couple times, Just laid his head in my hands. The food allergy could explain him being underweight and a bit weak. Lola is more filled out and very pushy and takes his food if she can.

I recommended full vet work up with bloodwork and xrays

[Pat Hairston]

2/22/26 text messages from Stephanie

Jake (who my son has renamed Jethro) is a lot! Sweet but he’s all puppy energy. Lots of marking and so very much energy. Jo is not particularly happy.
We did have a vet visit. Vet wanted me to wait on neutering until he had cleared heartworm treatment, but that would be months away. Ultimately she conceded after she saw his energy level & agred that the neutering could come first. She said that we needed to try to keep him calm even before the heartworm treatment and the neutering should help.
Pre-op blood work scheduled for 3/3 & surgery on 3/11
They did an x-ray and determined that he’s likely been hit by a car. But vet was shocked at how cleanly the break healed given that it was clear to her that it was not professionally set.
She thinks he’s not 2 given the condition of his teeth.
Arthritis is the main concern. But she really couldn’t get over how lucky he is.
Yes. He is sweet and does like his crate, which is good. He’s started the doxyclycline regime to prepare for the heartworm.
Yes. I think so. I’m sure he’ll calm down and Jo is doing much better. I was super worried about his activity level given the current heartworm dx and the upcoming treatment, but the vet said that they’ll prescribe an anti-anxiety/mild sedative that will help dampen his energy.

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