[Pat Hairston]

8/31/25
Scruffy
Inbox

Patrick -Sean- Treadaway
3:37 PM (7 minutes ago)
to me

Hi Pat,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with a heavy heart regarding Scruffy, the rescue pup I adopted six months ago. I want to begin by expressing my deep appreciation for the work your organization does and for giving me the opportunity to care for Scruffy. I’ve done my best to provide him with a safe and loving home, but I’ve come to realize that his needs may exceed what I’m able to offer.

Over the past months, Scruffy has shown significant behavioral challenges, including extreme aggression toward other dogs, severe separation anxiety, and difficulty with basic trust and eye contact. Multiple trainers have declined to work with him due to liability concerns, and the few who are willing have quoted costs far beyond my financial capacity. Even veterinary boarding has proven difficult due to his behavior. In this time period Scruffy has attacked two dogs in the neighborhood. In April, Scruffy’s aggressive behavior caused me to have a concussion when he hit my head.

I’ve tried to be patient, consistent, and compassionate, but I’m now experiencing extreme anxiety and emotional strain. I believe Scruffy may thrive better in an environment without other dogs and with access to specialized training—something I’m sadly unable to provide.

This is not a decision I’ve made lightly. I’m not giving up on Scruffy; I’m trying to do what’s best for both of us. I’m asking if your team would consider taking him back and working toward placing him in a setting that better suits his behavioral and emotional needs.

Please let me know what steps I need to take, and if there are any forms or evaluations required. I’m committed to making this transition as smooth and respectful as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and for all that you do.

Warm regards,

Patrick S. Treadaway
404-630-2799

[Pat Hairston]

Message sent to Cindy Green

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Scruffy
Inbox

Patrick -Sean- Treadaway
3:37 PM (7 minutes ago)
to me

Hi Pat,

I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out with a heavy heart regarding Scruffy, the rescue pup I adopted six months ago. I want to begin by expressing my deep appreciation for the work your organization does and for giving me the opportunity to care for Scruffy. I’ve done my best to provide him with a safe and loving home, but I’ve come to realize that his needs may exceed what I’m able to offer.

Over the past months, Scruffy has shown significant behavioral challenges, including extreme aggression toward other dogs, severe separation anxiety, and difficulty with basic trust and eye contact. Multiple trainers have declined to work with him due to liability concerns, and the few who are willing have quoted costs far beyond my financial capacity. Even veterinary boarding has proven difficult due to his behavior. In this time period Scruffy has attacked two dogs in the neighborhood. In April, Scruffy’s aggressive behavior caused me to have a concussion when he hit my head.

I’ve tried to be patient, consistent, and compassionate, but I’m now experiencing extreme anxiety and emotional strain. I believe Scruffy may thrive better in an environment without other dogs and with access to specialized training—something I’m sadly unable to provide.

This is not a decision I’ve made lightly. I’m not giving up on Scruffy; I’m trying to do what’s best for both of us. I’m asking if your team would consider taking him back and working toward placing him in a setting that better suits his behavioral and emotional needs.

Please let me know what steps I need to take, and if there are any forms or evaluations required. I’m committed to making this transition as smooth and respectful as possible.

Thank you for your understanding and for all that you do.

Warm regards,

Patrick S. Treadaway
404-630-2799

[Pat Hairston]

Stevie/Ozzie
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Mary Ann Ragan
Attachments
Aug 29, 2025, 12:32 PM (22 hours ago)
to me

Hi Pat,

I’d like to apologize for just now responding. I had an email with Round #1 HW receipts attached and ready to go, but I got sidetracked and never sent. We’ve actually been calling him Ozzie (my dad’s nickname was Oz) because I couldn’t quite get the name “Stevie” out and by accident I kept calling him by my former Airedale’s name, Duke.

Airedales never cease to amaze me and Ozzie is no different. He loves his kennel and will put himself to bed, but a couple of times he’s escaped while I’ve been out running errands. I was at my mom’s and Ozzie was staying in a large soft-sided travel kennel with zipper doors. I put him up to run errands and when we got back he was loose in the house. I expected him to have eaten through the fabric, but the kennel remained intact. He had worked the zipper down enough to squeeze out his body. He did another time that day too! He’s so much calmer these days, but is still very attached to me – we’ve been working on not following me everywhere I go.

Ozzie did have a minor setback the morning of the first HW treatment – he woke up with runny poop and the vet wasn’t comfortable beginning the treatment that week. They ran some tests and all was well except he had worms (either they didn’t get them all at his first visit or he got them again). We finished up Rounds #2 and #3 last week and he’s doing well. He’s still somewhat anxious and just exists at some level of excitement, so we’ve been very diligent in keeping him calm post-treatment. In hindsight, I’m glad we had to wait 30 days post-antibiotics to begin HW treatment as it gave me time to get him on a heal while walking.

I’m not sure what the next step would be, but we would love to keep him. I try not to humanize dogs, but he’s been through a lot (multiple owners who perhaps treated him poorly/being on the streets) and we love him. He’s a sweet boy who loves other dogs and kisses people. I’m not sure what is going on these days, but it seems like it’s the summer of Airedale Returns and when we can, we want to make a nice donation to ARG. I’ve picked up dogs on the side of the highway at my Farm, but this experience has given me firsthand exposure to the importance of rescue groups.

Thanks so much and let me know,
Mary Ann

P.S. Sorry for the way the files attached….should be 4 files

Ozzie this AM at breakfast diner

[Pat Hairston]

Stevie/Ozzie
Inbox

Mary Ann Ragan
Attachments
Fri, Aug 29, 12:32 PM (22 hours ago)
to me

Hi Pat,

I’d like to apologize for just now responding. I had an email with Round #1 HW receipts attached and ready to go, but I got sidetracked and never sent. We’ve actually been calling him Ozzie (my dad’s nickname was Oz) because I couldn’t quite get the name “Stevie” out and by accident I kept calling him by my former Airedale’s name, Duke.

Airedales never cease to amaze me and Ozzie is no different. He loves his kennel and will put himself to bed, but a couple of times he’s escaped while I’ve been out running errands. I was at my mom’s and Ozzie was staying in a large soft-sided travel kennel with zipper doors. I put him up to run errands and when we got back he was loose in the house. I expected him to have eaten through the fabric, but the kennel remained intact. He had worked the zipper down enough to squeeze out his body. He did another time that day too! He’s so much calmer these days, but is still very attached to me – we’ve been working on not following me everywhere I go.

Ozzie did have a minor setback the morning of the first HW treatment – he woke up with runny poop and the vet wasn’t comfortable beginning the treatment that week. They ran some tests and all was well except he had worms (either they didn’t get them all at his first visit or he got them again). We finished up Rounds #2 and #3 last week and he’s doing well. He’s still somewhat anxious and just exists at some level of excitement, so we’ve been very diligent in keeping him calm post-treatment. In hindsight, I’m glad we had to wait 30 days post-antibiotics to begin HW treatment as it gave me time to get him on a heal while walking.

I’m not sure what the next step would be, but we would love to keep him. I try not to humanize dogs, but he’s been through a lot (multiple owners who perhaps treated him poorly/being on the streets) and we love him. He’s a sweet boy who loves other dogs and kisses people. I’m not sure what is going on these days, but it seems like it’s the summer of Airedale Returns and when we can, we want to make a nice donation to ARG. I’ve picked up dogs on the side of the highway at my Farm, but this experience has given me firsthand exposure to the importance of rescue groups.

Thanks so much and let me know,
Mary Ann

P.S. Sorry for the way the files attached….should be 4 files

Ozzie this AM at breakfast diner

[Pat Hairston]

9/25 HW test positive. Being treated by the Browns

[Pat Hairston]

8/28/25 They kept reggie. No adoption agreement with ARG as they got him direct from owner.

[Pat Hairston]

8/27/25 enail:

I’m interested in potentially adopting Samson.

I’m in NC, is he good with small dogs? I’ve got a 5lbs Chihuahua female. She is dominant.

I’ve owned several Airedales, one from cradle to grave and the other from resuce to grave some 10 years later.

I’ve done Airedale rescue and am well versed in positive training modalities.

Thanks,
Brett

[Pat Hairston]

8/27/25 talked to Nina and she wants Traveler. Can’t take until 9/6.

[Pat Hairston]

8/27/25
Pat Hairston
12:05 PM (1 hour ago)
to Rusty

Hi Rusty-

Cloak is one of the 5 Airedales that we are actively treating for HW. He was one of the several Airedales found wondering and not in good shape. Cloak is estimated to be a little over 1 year old.

Last Thursday was his first HW treatment. Unrelated, over the weekend, he had a serious incident in which he was not able to urinate or defecate. The vet referred him to the veterinary ER. Cloak was diagnosed with benign prostatic hyperplasia. Once stabilized, surgery to neuter him was done this morning, and he will be released later today. His prostate should return to normal over the next 7-10 days. The ER also did an electrocardiogram and determined his heart is good and once the HW load is treated, he should do well.

We don’t know the total cost for the dog yet. Foster Kevin Maclean had to put $4000 down at intake. He and I will discuss the total once known and do some kind of cost share as they plan on adopting him.

Just wanted to give you a heads up on possible support.

[Pat Hairston]

8/27/25: Bailey is through her HW treatment and spayed. Microchip 981020059151726.

Adoption agreement sent to Melisa.

[Pat Hairston]

8/25/25 declined Hazel due to being 13 months old.

[Pat Hairston]

8/25/25 Cassie named him Samson

[Pat Hairston]

8/20/25 supposed to get a pup from a breeder in October.

[Pat Hairston]

8/24/25: Tim Roper did HV. All good. Bowen’s approved and email sent. HV form to be entered.-Pat

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