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12/10/2022
Robin-
We, ARG, completely understand your frustration. Rescues all over are having difficulty with adoptions for dogs that have special considerations. We recently received an adoption application from a couple in Virginia. In paper they look like it will be a good match for Patton. They specifically asked to adopt her. Our volunteer will do a phone interview then our colleagues in Virginia will do a home visit for us. If all is good we will approve their adoption and work on transport.
We greatly appreciate your patience and taking care of Patton for these many months.
Sincerely,
Pat
ARG12/10/2022 from Robin
Dear Pat,
I hope your holiday preparations are going well. Chris forwarded your email to me; thank you for responding. My question is: is there a timeline for Patton? We have fostered her for seven months and cannot keep her indefinitely. It is increasingly difficult to keep Shiloh and Patton apart at all at times, not to mention having to navigate baby gates everywhere.
Chris and I would greatly appreciate an update when a plan is in place, if not before.
Thank you,
Robin
P.S. If it helps, Patton weighs 68 pounds, not 80.Sent from my iPad
11/15/2022 ARG made decision to humanely euthanize Buddy due to his high risk for biting.
12/2/2022 Arrangements made for Bruce to drive Buddy to Wilmington and Dr Wilson, A Country Veterinary, euthanized on 12/9/2022 at approx. 12:50 pm.
11/14/2022
from Cindy Green
Pat,
Despite the fact that Buddy has come a long way since arriving five weeks ago he does have a serious guarding issue.
He now walks beautifully on leash, waits for exits, readily crates , knows sit , down and place command and moves away from the food bowl until released . He is also rather calm natured and is wonderful at just relaxing and being with you . I have had no guarding issues with him when I am control of resources .
I have worked with the food guarding by requiring him to move away from the food (I him send to a place board) and waits for me to him release to his food. Originally he would bark, growl and lunge at you for his food. This has stopped .
However I have had two incidents in the past few days where he happened on some tossed food item . In the first incident he went to grab a tossed paper bag and I directed him away with a strong leash correction . He froze , snarled but ultimately moved away from the item and continued to walk with me. In the second incident he was not on leash . I went to pick up a plastic item from the ground that contained some food and he lunged and grabbed my arm . Fortunately I had on a heavy jacket so there was no breaking of skin.
These incidents were both unpredictable and his response was very immediate intense guarding behavior. They were also very unpredictable incidents in terms of what he chose to guard .Many times there have been things on the ground that he is interested in including dead things but he would readily move away from them when I said “let’s go” .
Although this behavior could be addressed with some intensive training of a highly reliable “out”, I don’t feel confident that I could in good conscious recommend him for adoption. I could see this resulting in a serious dog fight and most importantly inquiry to a child with something he chooses to claim.
Addressing this issue would require intensive training in conjunction with a very committed owner . This type of re-hab is generally not independent of the handler .
Your thoughts?
CindyHi Pat,
Buddy has been with me for just over three weeks. He has improved considerably as he has experienced a quieter more structured lifestyle.
He readily crates at night and enjoys an outdoor run or yard during the day. He offers a sit/wait and eye contact before any exits . He generally does well on a leash but will excite at squirrels etc. However he responds well to leash pressure and collar pressure without a melt down and fight as originally was the case for him.
He is able to play the “stationing game” with my three dogs present and nose-to-nose at a fence. From this I feel comfortable that he does not have aggressive intent toward other dogs. However he responds in kind to their energy. I have allowed him to interact directly with Grace as she is always calm and polite to other dogs. He is able to sniff her and walk off. He gets excited about Finn and Giddy (doxie) and gets vocal and anxious but can calm and take food quickly. I suspect he would be fine with another young , large dog that is comfortable and suited to mouthy hard-style play . I am sure he could easily injure a small or older dog.
His mouthiness with people as his go-to interaction has subsided as long as the person is calm in handling him. If you are animated he gets animated but not aggressive. He just does not have good “people skills” . However he enjoys just being with you and will curl up next to you and relax . He especially likes his head and neck massaged .
He seems to have no real interest in toy play suggesting this was not something he previously experienced. He would much rather root around in some dirt searching for critters and digging. He is a bit independent and aloof in that regard.
He does have a tendency to resource guard so have been addressing that issue. Originally he was very thin and the presence of food created stress so let that go for first couple of weeks. Now that he has gained some weight, I have worked on having he move away from me and wait before I offer food. Impulse control is his number one issue but have seen great improvement this week .
Currently trying to arrange to get him neutered. We recently lost our local spay, neuter clinic that was very affordable and did a great job. My current vet service requires wellness check and blood work before they will schedule a surgery for a new dog. Buddy does have current and complete vet records with exam info and I have discussed this with them but they will not budge – (Not especially pleased with them).I think Buddy would make a good companion to someone capable of handling an active dog and can provide outdoor stimulation. He will get bored and probably destructive if he were primarily a house dog. They would have to be very committed to holding him to task on manners and impulse control or he can easily be a difficult dog . He is however basically a very sweet natured dog with no true aggressive intent.
Cindy
Ciano, Nicole – FPAC-FBC, Montgomery, AL via airedalerescuegroup.com
Tue, Dec 6, 9:42 AM (1 day ago)
to NANCY, Douglas, Christina, rita.w.heckrotte@comcast.net, ajillspear@gmail.com, info
Hi Nancy,
Took him to the vet yesterday and they advised me that he would need to go to Auburn since that is the closest place that they do extensive veterinary orthopedic operations which is what he will need to fix his leg.
They are doing the X-ray on his leg today at my local vet while he is there getting neutered. The local vet will have more info/insight to give me once they take the X-Ray. I will keep you all updated as we find out more.
Respectfully,
Nicole Ciano
ARG
11:53 AM (13 minutes ago)
to tanyapictor3, tpictor, Christina, Jackie
Hello Tanya Bert –This is Pat Hairston with Airedale Rescue Group. I work with Christina and Jackie. I know you are interested in a young pup but we have a 1 year old female incoming to rescue.
The owner is older and does not have the time or energy for Airedale pup antics and activity level. I am trying to get a photo of her for you.
She is 52 pounds, date of birth 11/21/2021, spayed and up to date on vaccines through January 2023. She has been on Nexgard HW preventative. I was advised by the vet that she dislikes nail trims and rolls like a “gator” so she requires trazadone prior to nail trims.
Please let me know if you are interested in adopting her within the next couple of days. If not we will move onto our waiting list and ask the next family.
Thanks.
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Most Grateful,
Pat Hairston, 910-200-589011/29/2022 Called Vet practice to get records and correct telephone for Leslie. Called and left message for Leslie apologizing but telephone number was incorrect.
Pat
11/20/2022: sadly during transport it was determined Babe’s health was compromised. She was taken to Blue Pearl Augusta GA to be evaluated. Carole and Lenore were worth her and in touch with Christina.
The decision was made to euthanize Babe.
11/19/2022: Adopting Zog as foster to adopt so we can get him neutered and his leg xrayed.
Will arrange for pick up on way home from OH on November 27,2022
lovefree0216@googlemail.com via airedalerescuegroup.com
Fri, Nov 18, 7:17 PM (2 days ago)
to infoHi Pat,
Apologies, I didn’t see your email until now. I have a bad habit of not checking my personal email in a timely manner.
Thank you for the condolences, losing Addie 3 months after losing her partner in crime, my stinker guy RJ, hit me pretty hard. I had them both of them for a very long time (RJ 15 years and Addie I had for 10 years but she was 14 years old).
We are very excited to see a pic of the cute pie Zog and hear more about him.
Please let me know what forms or information you need from me to get the adoption process going. Also, what will the cost be?
If possible would you be able to text me at (513) 560-2129? I will immediately start closely monitoring my emails as well.
Thank you again for the opportunity to give this fine young gentlemen a loving forever home! ❤️
Respectfully,
Nicole Cianolovefree0216@googlemail.com via airedalerescuegroup.com
Fri, Nov 18, 7:17 PM (2 days ago)
to infoHi Pat,
Apologies, I didn’t see your email until now. I have a bad habit of not checking my personal email in a timely manner.
Thank you for the condolences, losing Addie 3 months after losing her partner in crime, my stinker guy RJ, hit me pretty hard. I had them both of them for a very long time (RJ 15 years and Addie I had for 10 years but she was 14 years old).
We are very excited to see a pic of the cute pie Zog and hear more about him.
Please let me know what forms or information you need from me to get the adoption process going. Also, what will the cost be?
If possible would you be able to text me at (513) 560-2129? I will immediately start closely monitoring my emails as well.
Thank you again for the opportunity to give this fine young gentlemen a loving forever home! ❤️
Respectfully,
Nicole CianoJackie M. Cash
12:31 PM (3 minutes ago)
to Christina, embroiderthis@earthlink.net, ahs21958@gmail.com, lgould23@gmail.com, peggy@mailbox.sc.edu, jamie.roetman@gmail.com, goredsox14@gmail.com, carol.tschida@gmail.com, meThe most beautiful thing about being involved in ARG is experiencing the happy beginnings created when a loving family adopts an Airedale in need. Thank you to all for cooperating to get Babe to her new home, and thank you, Jamie.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
