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5/18/25: from Connie and Erick:
When we pulled up to the shelter, Ariel was the only dog that didn’t bark at us. She was kenneled with another dog that had also been surrendered by Ariel’s previous owner.
Ariel met Arlo and tails were wagging from both Airedales!
She wanted to ride shot gun, attempting to jump from the backseat. We secured her in the back of my car in a dog seat belt. She loved riding in the car. We stopped on the way home to give her a bath. She reeked and was matted. She did okay with the bath. She marked in the Petfood Center and private bathing room. She has been marking all over our yard.
She and Arlo reunited again in our yard. She and I stayed outside for a grooming session. She let me brush her, cut out her matted hair, and just love on her a little bit. She has a grooming appointment next Saturday.
When I asked the shelter if she had a shot record or kennel cough, the worker told me she would text me her shots. She said she only worked weekends.
Ariel doesn’t seem to know basic commands, so we will start working on those.
Ariel is a sweet girl. She seems to like people and other dogs. It appears that she was a little overfed and under exercised. It doesn’t seem like she has had much leash control experiences. We will walk her in the morning and begin working on the basic commands. It doesn’t appear that she knows her name because she doesn’t respond.
Connie & Erick
hi – Carol called and the breeder called her and he wants to place Turbo in a family that he knows. They recently lost a ‘dale, died. I assume when she says ‘he’ the breeder is Bruce from Singing HIlls. I saw that David Risk who has a lot of Singing Hills dogs and who runs the Triangle Airedale meet up group was trying to place some of the Singing Hills ‘dales to the Triangle playgroup this weekend.
I am ok with this – we should be ok with this. The criteria that carol was implementing was becoming too much.
She said she has other ‘dales to place and I told her to let me know.5/7/25: The owner met Craig Lincon who texted Pat and sent the owner the surrender form. Adam Rutledge works FT + goes to school, and the dogs are alone 12+ hours. He has done day care and his parents help but he feels they need more than he can give them. The dogs are bonded littermates. Both intact not microchipped. Apollo is a resource guarder and needs to be fed separate.
Pat has emailed the vet practice for records. Need ASAP
5/2 on FB messenger: Hey Pat, how aggressive is he with other Males? Also, I didn’t see how old he is? Thanks Gregg Wilson
Hi Gregg- we think he is leash reactive not aggressive. I will know more once he is with the foster.
I will tell you they may fall for him as they lost their male this past February and are dog less right now. They would have first right of refusal to adopt.
I have 2 other males. One is 5 years old with Cindy Green in Florence. He needs a companion. A little shy and needs a calmer home.
We also have 4 yr old Turbo in NC. The surrender wants him placed where there is another dog. He has been offered to someone but we have not heard back yet. Turbo needs to be neutered and right now not a fan of male dogs.
Sent photos. Have not heard back
Pat spoke with Nadine from the shelter. Seven was running at large with 2 standard poodles, 1 doodle, and 2 doodle puppies. Puppies not in good condition. When the shelter was capturing them, Seven jumped on another one of the dogs aggressively. Then at the shelter, he jumped another unaltered male. He is sweet with people. He will play fetch but only gives the ball back on his terms. Very stressed in shelter. They have him in the quieter yard as much as they can.
He is microchipped, and the owner said he had returned him to the breeder (Tabitha). The shelter contacted the breeder. She would take him back but Nadine did not like what she heard. Shelter is opting to transfer Seven to rescue.
The vet is one hour away, and it is not easy for the shelter to vaccinate the dogs.
Nadine will meet someone to pick up Seven at even on Sunday. Shleter is open 9-5 Friday and Saturday.
4/24/25
Hi Pat,
Clean bill of health!
Both lumps essentially benign. The small one was pre-cancerous so I need to be on the lookout for other lumps in the future. Large one completely benign. Stitches out now as well.
Also I’ve officially re-named him Oliver…a British breed deserves a British name! He still kind of freaks out when left alone in the kennel but seemingly less so than in the past. I’m so attached to him, though and he’s such an amazing and well behaved pooch! We’re both super lucky! A couple of recent pics attached.
Tim
4/22/25
cgreendr (null)
8:15 AM (1 hour ago)
to me, Christina, Jo-AnneGood Morning Pat,
I waited to provide any report on Trevor as he was so shut down . Had to wait him out to crack that shell. Poor fella was in a bit of shock.
I am going to condition the name Trevor just like I would for a puppy or teaching a dog a new name – Name , food, Name , food ……. . Then progress to head turn or eye contact.
He is only just now happy and interested to take treats from me . Things will go fast now that we have a some relationship. He came and sat next to me and gave me a few soft kisses yesterday.
He is a big sweetie but think he will be best suited to a quieter home . Also think he would be happiest with another dog that is also a bit chill like him. He does not like to be alone except will sleep alone at night.Cindy
On Apr 22, 2025, at 6:51 AM, Pat Hairston
Cindy-I looked forward to your update on Trevor and was concerned he may have been an issue. He sounds better than we thought and just an under trained and socialized dog.
If you feel a name change is better for him, please do. I like the name Trevor, but if he is not responding maybe some other name would be better. Or I can ask the sister if he had a nickname.
Thanks much for your help with him.
Pat Hairston
With Cindy Green.
cgreendr (null)
Mon, Apr 21, 9:22 PM (12 hours ago)
to me, Christina, Jo-AnneHi Pat ,
Trevor has been with me a week . It has taken a week for him to decompress. I understand from talking to the niece at drop-off that his world was very small. He started out very shut down , not eating well and not wanting to be handled . He has come a long way this week with relaxing , eating consistently and wanting to interact and play . Will start seeing the real dog now that he feels comfortable and we have some trust .
To date I find him to be a very calm , easy going guy. He is cautious and can frighten easily.
His vet record also had a note from the owner that he was dog reactive but he is very calm and friendly with my dogs . I let him play with my young dale yesterday and Burl is a bit too rough for him . Trevor is very overweight and out of shape so he wears out quickly. But he really wants to play. He is very sweet to my little one as well.
He will grab you with his mouth if he gets over-aroused or if you try to take his toy when playing . But he is actually very gentle and aware with his mouth. He does not do this aggressively. He responds to “No” to stop that form of interaction.
He is very gentle and careful with his mouth when he is offered a treat .
He otherwise seems to know next to nothing . He was handed off with a thin harness and a flexi-lead. When you clip the lead to his harness he expects you to follow where he wants to go . He knows nothing about collar pressure or leash pressure so he has no understanding of walking with you and doesn’t know how to respond to any directional information from the leash. Other than getting him in a routine this week that is the only thing I have worked on with him.
He doesn’t really respond to his name “Trevor” so wonder if he had a nick name . As such he has no recall .
It has taken a week to get him to lie down on a dog bed instead of the floor.
Seems he had a very small simple world.
I have him on a good high protein diet , a joint supplement as he is very stiff in the hips and some good regular exercise to get some weight off and build some muscle .
He is a nice looking dog . He is very teddy bearish looking with short legs and big broad neck and head . Also a potentially very nice coat .
I find him to be a big sweet , goof ball .4/12/25
ARG Team
11:03 AM (47 minutes ago)
to hollywoodcoquito, Christina, Jo-AnneVictoria,
ARG has received the surrender form for Amara. Someone from our team will reach out to you.
Do you have a contract with the breeder and does the breeder require the dog be returned to them?
Thank you.
Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/Vicki Rogers
11:19 AM (31 minutes ago)
to me, Christina, Jo-AnneI’ve tried reaching out to her with no success
Victoria4/10/25: text to Jamie Rotman about fostering. She said yes.
4/11/25; Jamie asked if she could foster to adopt. Of course.
Jamie and Shane will work out time for Hamie to drive to the home to get Layla.
