[Pat Hairston]

8/19/15 emailed about Traveler

[Pat Hairston]

8/19/25

G Higdon
1:25 PM (1 hour ago)
to info

Hello,

I have 2 Airedale’s that I need rescued for placement. They are both female, one going on 7 this November and one about the same age. Traveler we’ve had since she was a puppy, Duchess about a year. Traveler is about 70+ pounds with Duchess about 55(I’m guessing)

They are both purebred, with one spayed and one not spayed.

They do not hunt. We have had one since she was a puppy, and one almost a year now. They do not get along with each other at all, & we’ve tried to allow them to co exist but they just aren’t feeling it. Traveler is smart, she needs training most of all. She pulls on her leash, and she’s very strong. Duchess is just scattered all over the place. She was used as a breeder and we tried to help him out, but it’s just too much for us.

My husband and I are both disabled, (81, & 67) and not steady on our feet as we used to be. It’s becoming more and more hazardous for us to keep them, especially as they don’t get along.

We’d prefer them to be the only dog(because we just don’t know how they’d be with other dogs- maybe ok, but we can’t say. They do have a very high prey drive. They’re not aggressive with people- just each other it seems.

If you are aware of anyone legitimate that would give them a loving home, I’d sure appreciate a referral.Inline image

[Pat Hairston]

8/19/25: talked to Sarah. Winston is very chill. Doing well with Arlo. Called Vet school for an appointment. Milky reflection in his eye. Navigating well.

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Dickson TN – Tim Roper,

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8/19/25 Tim Roper replied he would do the HV.

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8/19/25 Leslie Rogers lives in MT. Moved to inactive

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8/17/25 from Logan: You probably don’t remember me but I adopted Thor 5 years ago. He unfortunately passed in No ember but he was the best boy! I can’t thank you guys enough for him.

[Pat Hairston]

8/16/25 Pat adopted an 8 yr old boy from ATRA.

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Chasity Garrett
Fri, Aug 15, 6:04 PM (17 hours ago)
to me, Sarah, Team, Christina, Jo-Anne

I will send the medical records with the drivers, so you will have a copy.

Chasity Garrett, CAWA

Animal Enrichment Manager
Humane Educational Society
4155 Randolph Circle
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 624-5302 ext. 236

From: Pat Hairston
Sent: Friday, August 15, 2025 5:56 PM
To: Sarah Hemmings
Cc: Chasity Garrett ; Team ARG ; Christina Prange ; Jo-Anne Bates
Subject: Re: Airedale at our shelter

Winston was named by the shelter. He was found and held onto by a women in the area who got him basic vaccines (rabies, DHPP). She held him to try to
find an owner and get weight on him. She may have also had him groomed.

I actually saw a post about him and asked the person to contact us but didn’t hear. Then Chasity reached out.

Thanks for taking Winston in for ARG.

Pat Hairston
Via iPhone

On Fri, Aug 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM Sarah Hemmings wrote:
Hi, everyone,

I am meeting Yvonne and Winston Monday at 3pm in Kennesaw. We are in touch about meeting at Chilis off 1-75 on Barrett Parkway exit. Thank you so much to everyone for supporting Winston! Who is able to tell me the story of how he was found? Was Winston on his tag, or did the shelter name him that?

Would it be possible to share his vet record after the last visit Monday so I can share with my vet? The new vet will be Dr Cown at Athens Animal Hospital.

Have a great weekend,
Sarah

On Aug 15, 2025, at 12:15 PM, Chasity Garrett wrote:

 Can you let me know the name, address, and phone number I need to put on the health certificate for Winston for Monday?

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From: ARG Team
Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2025 11:34:46 AM
To: Chasity Garrett ; sarah_hemmings@yahoo.com
Cc: Christina Prange ; Jo-Anne Bates ; Pat Hairston
Subject: Re: Airedale at our shelter

Chasity,

Good Morning! We have a foster for Winston!! Sarah Hemmings in Athens, GA, is an approved adopter and is fostering Winston for us.

Athens is about 3 hours from Chattanooga. If a volunteer from the shelter can assist with transport to Kennesaw, GA, then Sarah will meet them to get Winston. Sarah would also like to call and talk with you.

Can Winston move this weekend? That would be best since Sarah works.

Thank you for trusting us to give Winston the very best care.

Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

8/14/25 Sarah Hemmings in Athens GA will foster.

We aren’t able to release him until Monday due to the stray hold rules we need to follow. I can have a volunteer meet Sarah on Monday evening, if that works for her. My cell phone number is (423) 504-8332, if she wants to call me. Once we figure out a pick-up day and time, I will get the driver’s information for her as well.

Thank you so much for your help 🙂

Chasity Garrett, CAWA

Animal Enrichment Manager
Humane Educational Society
4155 Randolph Circle
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 624-5302 ext. 236

[Pat Hairston]

8/14/25 my reply
Hello Maika, thank you for taking care of his neuter and donating that.

I don’t have much history on Clyde. Nothing on aggression. He was owned by a 67 yr old man who died. He was mainly kept outside. The sister surrendered him as she could not care for him.

I would suggest speaking to your vet about a thyroid test to see if there is an issue. It could be hormones are still adjusting. Also could ask vet for something to help him when he is groomed.

The other thing to try is a CBD chew or oil for him.

Please keep us posted

[Pat Hairston]

8/14/25 text from Miaka:

Hello lovely lady. Just wanted you to know, I finally got “Clyde” neutered, etc. I know you said ARG would reimburse me for it…not necessary, please consider it a donation to ARG.
I’m sitting at the groomers now. They called me to come back because he’s exhibiting aggressive behavior, which I could’ve predicted. He’s very unpredictable at times, even with me. Any idea what his background was???

[Pat Hairston]

8/14/25: Called Del. Was going to ask about fostering winston, blind Airedale. She did not recognize Airdale Rescue Group. Very Sad.

Suggest we move her to inactive.

[Pat Hairston]

8/14/25: Called has 3 of her own and a doodle foster. She can’t right now. Please call her again!!

[Pat Hairston]

8/13/15

He was taken to a vet by the finder. I have not tested him with other dogs, but I will get our behavior person to do that ASAP. He was given strongid, MilbeGuard, and Bravecto today at intake. He was given bordetella, rabies, and DHPP vaccines before intake. He tested negative for intestinal parasites and heartworms. He weighs approximately 50 pounds.

This is the second dog with a freeze-branding we have seen at the shelter. It’s so stupid.

We are going to see about getting him into a foster while you arrange pick-up for him so that he doesn’t have to stay in the shelter. Right now, he is in an employee’s office so he can be semi-cozy. Let me know what we can do to help get him ready for you. Thanks!

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