[Pat Hairston]

From: cah@companionahil.com
Date: April 21, 2021 at 10:25:54 AM EDT
To: heathsnc@gmail.com
Subject: Bloodwork
Reply-To: cah@companionahil.com

Overall, the bloodwork was fairly good except for a slightly low Na:K ratio and slightly low albumins. Since there is no history of intermittent GI signs and the Na is well within the normal range, this is probably an insignificant finding. Monitor for recurrent GI signs. A urinalysis and blood pressure should be checked to look for any protein loss through the kidneys.

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
6:33 AM (4 hours ago)
to Airedale, heathsnc

Heather,

I am sorry to hear this but we do understand and will always work to rehome one of the Airedale’s we placed.

Please give me an update photo and send his current veterinary record reflecting what was done for his seizure. This is sad news to hear and I hope either does not occur again or is manageable.

Thank you for reaching out.

Pat

[Pat Hairston]

heathsnc@gmail.com
6:13 AM (4 hours ago)
to me

> Pat,
> This is an email about Chauncey I had hoped to avoid. After nearly three months of having him in our home, we have decided that we need to explore finding him a home that fits his needs better than ours. I’m hoping you can help.
>
> He’s such a sweet dog. He’s a great companion to our small dog. He’s gentle with people and children.
>
> Two things have happened that cause us to come to this decision. First, our lives have changed. I took a promotion at work that involves more time away from home. Our son has also decided to go away for college next fall. Because of this, Chauncey is ending up spending too much time in his kennel.
>
> Second, Chauncey experienced a seizure three weeks ago. We’ve taken him to our vet a few times and they ran several panels of tests but haven’t found any issues. They are hoping it was an anomaly. Either way, seeing him have a seizure brought back our last year with Watson. Emotionally and financially, we aren’t ready to relive those days we had with Watson, our last Airedale.
>
> Please let me know if you think the group may be able to find him a new home.

Heather Heath
704-516-3331

[Pat Hairston]

Airedale Rescue Group
12:20 PM (1 minute ago)
to Hayley, bcc: Jackie, bcc: Christina, bcc: Mary

Hayley,

Airedale Rescue Group would like to thank you both for your interest in and love of Airedales.
After reviewing your application and your preferences, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion an Airedale from our organization would not be a good fit. As you are most likely aware, Airedales and most dogs for that matter, come to the rescue because of troublesome issues. Many times health issues, including heartworm infections, which are preventable, require hundreds of dollars to treat and months of kennel rest and leash walking.

Airedale Rescue Group requires the dog we take in and place in adoptive homes be maintained on heartworm preventative. Because heartworm preventative products are not used for your current dog, we will not consider an adoption of an Airedale.

We wish you well in your search for an addition to your family. We are just unable to help at this time.

Sincerely,, 910-200-5890
Airedale Rescue Group of South Carolina
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup
Saving Airedales in the Southeast since 2000

[Pat Hairston]

4/29/2021: Pat

The applicant is being declined because they do not use HW preventative and claim it is “not needed in their area”. I am very familiar with the Goose Creek, SC area and HW preventative is necessary. If they were to reconsider and show proof of use via veterinary receipts for a product, their application would be reconsidered.

[Pat Hairston]

Annecy Airedale
Apr 27, 2021, 4:31 PM (2 days ago)
to me, Christina

Hi, Pat,

Here are my notes on Hayley Walker:

Vets: I called Horry County Animal Hospital and Old Trolley Road Animal Clinic, the two most recent vets she visited and both confirmed that she had brought her dane/lab mix in for vaccinations. Old Trolley saw her most recently for her dog’s rabies vaccination on 1/8. No other visits on record.

Reference: I have tried a number of times to reach her reference, Lauren Mac, but her voicemail is full and no longer accepting messages.

Hayley and her husband live outside Charleston. They do indeed have a fully fenced, solid wood (plank to plank) fence (the benefits of having Google Earth, lol!) that looks to be 5′ tall.

I asked about the two dogs that were stolen when she was younger. She said they lived out in the country and someone had cut the lock and stolen them while they were away so it does not seem it was because of a lack of care that the dogs disappeared. In addition to the dog being chipped and tagged, they will implement social media should the dog get lost somehow.

They both work the weekend shift but have arranged for someone to be there to care for both the new baby and the two dogs.

Their current dog is not currently on heartworm medicine. When I asked her about this she said that there wasn’t a need in their area.

They already have plans to introduce the two dogs.

They prefer a puppy so they can train it. I noted we don’t get puppies very often and asked how long they are willing to wait for a puppy. She said they’ve already waited a few years so they don’t mind waiting longer.

On the application, Hayley mentions the dog would go to her mother, who also loves Airedales, but I noted that should there be a problem, she would be required to return the Airedale to ARG.

I don’t find this applicant to be a resounding “yes” but she and her husband are probably worth a home visit for when we have another puppy available. They’re young, which does make it harder to have long term records/relationship with a vet (plus having recently married and moved, they’ve changed vets. She is familiar with the breed and she loves the temperament of the Airedale. I thought it odd when she said “I wouldn’t say they’re the smartest” but since the Airedales she had as a kid were back-yard-bred by her uncle, perhaps the breeding wasn’t very good.

Mary

[Pat Hairston]

On Tuesday, April 27, 2021, Pat Hairston wrote:
Hi Cara and Aaron,

We have a female Airedale about 18 months old that is surrendered. She is still in her home. She will be a work in progress. Millie has a high prey drive, has killed chickens and we are recommending a home with no cats and no small dogs.

Millie is said to be a sweet dog, high energy, still does some mouthing which will need to be corrected, has not had obedience training, she is house trained, has not been on a leash is a long time, and loves car rides. She sleeps in bed with her people.

Millie will need a full veterinary workup, a spay, microchip and heartworm test. She has not been on heartworm preventative. ARG will pay for this veterinary care. ARG is open to a foster to adopt scenario to see how she does and get her medical care up to date.

I have attached a photo of her when she was a little younger.

Please let me know if you would like to talk about her.

Aaron and Cara McCoy
10:32 AM (23 minutes ago)
to me

Hey Pat,

We actually just adopted a great pyranees so we won’t be able to take on Millie, although she’s adorable. Hopefully someone gets her.

Thanks for thinking of us,
Cara

**Application moved to DID NOT ADOPT”

[Pat Hairston]

4/27/2021 – Susan and Bob want a puppy less than 4 months old. Mo longer have cats.

[Pat Hairston]

On Apr 23, 2021, at 1:18 PM, Sharon Potusky wrote:


Goodbye to our Molly she would have been 15 next week . She was still of great mind and of course spirit but her legs would jot work anymore and she felt no bowel moves for quite sometime and then no bladder. Cameron is mourning as are we , but we know what happened and he doesn’t. Well I am sorry to let you know this terrible news , I have started a search across most of the nation for another even a mix of a terrier but right now there are only pitts. Sharon

[Pat Hairston]

April 2021 Molly deceased.

[Pat Hairston]

Applied through ATRA:

Submitted on Friday, April 23, 2021 – 5:11pm

Submitted by anonymous user: 45.36.141.65

Submitted values are:

About You

Country United States

First Name Sharon

Last Name Potusky

Partner First Name Sharon

Partner Last Name Potusky

Existing Contact Sharon Potusky

Street Address 5750 Sweetbriar Rd.,

City Pfafftown

State/Province NC

Postal Code 27040-9567

Postal Code Suffix 27040-9567

Home Phone Number 3368158072

Cell Phone Number

Email potusky@sysglobal.net

Partner Email potusky@sysglobal.net

Occupation retired

Job Title

Does your occupation require travel?

About Your Home

What type of dwelling do you live in? House

Do you own or rent Own

Do you have a fenced yard? Yes

Does the door from the house open directly to the fenced yard? Yes

Describe the fence and area where the dog will be. the fence is wood and wire 40×50(approx) and 4.5 high no pool

About Your Family

List all household members and ages Stephen 73. Sharon 70

List animals in your household.

Cameron neutered male Airedale,10 .We lost our Molly 15, 5 days ago . No we do not live in your area but we have been Airedale parents for 35 years and we are in need … All but one were rescue (NEAR and GA ) PLEASE DO NOT TOSS THIS APPLICATION

Are any members in the household allergic to dogs? No

Do all family members want an Airedale Terrier? Yes

Who will be the primary person responsible for the Airedale? Sharon

How many activities are your children involved in outside the home? N/A

To which of these will you take the dog along?

Is this your first Airedale? No

Why do you feel an Airedale would work well in your home? We feel no other breed would work

Are you aware of grooming needs and expenses? Yes

Are you aware that Airedales often pose a clean house challenge with muddy footprints and sloppy wet beards? Yes

Have you ever attended dog obedience classes? Yes

Have you trained other animals besides dogs, like horses? No

Will you obedience train? Yes

Dog Preferences

Generally speaking, what kind of temperament would best suit your household? Check all that apply.

Energetic
Always on the go
Loves to walk, run or hike
Sweet and cuddly
Protector of the house, barks loud
Devil dog, needs constant watching or will find things to get into
Which gender do you prefer? Either

Would you consider the opposite sex, if one is more readily available? Yes

Age preference

0 to 2 years
3 to 6 years
What will your Airedale need to get along with? Check all that apply.

Women
Men
If “Other” is checked above, please describe

Would you take a dog with minor behavior problems? Yes

Would you take a dog with minor health problems? Yes

The Airedale

Where will the dog stay at night? couches ,dog beds, people beds

Where will the dog stay during the day? INSIDE if we are away

Describe a normal day in your household.

rise, feed dogs go for coffee (dogs always go) unless they are ‘sleeping in’ then they “help” with my lunch nap(dogs) walk dinner hang
out

How long will the dog be alone on an average day? usually not or as long as a dr. appt or grocery run or 2hrs hrs

Where will the dog stay when no one is home? in the house

Will the dog have the run of the house when you are home? Yes

Describe your plan to provide your dog with exercise?

currently we (Cameron and mom) are walking 1 , 1 plus mile a day Cameron is beginning to have a little hip issue but is not on medication

What will you do if your dog marks in the house? Extreme Simple Solution,

What arrangements will be made for the dog during extended absences? Kennel

Previous Pets

Tell us about your previous pets, how long they lived and what happened to them.

Oscar 7 a rare and surprising pancreatic tumor . Flash, 12 Dixie,12 Roddy,? age unknown heart failure- Sully 12 Buster 12 Molly 15 (hips)

Have you ever had a dog that ran away, was stolen, or hit by a car? Yes

Other Information

Have you ever given up a dog? No

You would consider giving up a dog if: fatal illness

If yours is currently a one-dog household, has your dog ever lived with another large dog? Yes

How long has your current dog been the only dog of the house? 5 days

Have you contacted a rescue volunteer in your area? Yes

Have you had any affiliation to other animal organizations (like volunteer for the Humane Society or ASPCA) Yes

Have you adopted a dog through Airedale Rescue before? Yes

References

Please let your groomer and vet know that we will be calling and give them permission to provide information to us or we will not be able to process your application.

Your Veterinarian Reynolda Veterinary 2600 Reynolda Rd.,Winston Salem NC 336 725 9111.

Groomer

I am the groomer and have been for all of my dogs. I do not hand strip but clipper

Would you be interested in volunteering? Yes

The results of this submission may be viewed at:

https://www.aire-rescue.org/node/51/submission/5397

[Pat Hairston]

4/26/2021: Millie has not been spayed or had heartworm preventative. She has had vaccines by the owner and has not yet had a rabies vaccine. The owner states she will bring her to bet for that. She received Bravecto monthly for fleas.

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
11:01 AM (4 minutes ago)
to Robert, Christina

Hello Robert and Sally,

Padme has been in foster care for a week now and foster mom Cindy who says she is just a sweet, easy dog. Very good with her routine. She has gotten a good bit of exercise this week and very much enjoys being outside. As there were concerns over her interactions with other dogs, Cindy started dog interactions with walking together and then progressed to all dogs off-leash (this is a controlled environment). Padme is fine with my Airedales as well as Giddy my wire-haired dachshund. She gets excited to be out with them but settles pretty quickly. Padme is not physically able to be a rough player. My dogs are all polite and easy in their dog interactions so it is a very good dynamic.

Cindy does an exercise called “stationing” with the dogs where I have treats and they all have to wait their turns as I say their names and offer the treat. They cannot move forward to try and take another dog’s treat. Padme quickly learned the game and waits her turn.

I have had one indication that she would resource guard with other dogs. I gave her a chew antler on the back porch which she was very much enjoying. Giddy approached and at about 3 feet away, Padme gave a little growl warning to Giddy. Giddy did not advance as she understands “no” from another dog. I then removed the antler with no issue from Padme at all so confident she would not guard with people.

Padme to be a wonderful, sweet dog. Cindy thinks she should be an easy candidate for adoption to someone wanting an older, easy-going dog.

Please let me or Christina know if we can connect you to Cindy and arrange a time to meet Padme.

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
11:01 AM (4 minutes ago)
to Robert, Christina

Hello Robert and Sally,

Padme has been in foster care for a week now and foster mom Cindy who says she is just a sweet, easy dog. Very good with her routine. She has gotten a good bit of exercise this week and very much enjoys being outside. As there were concerns over her interactions with other dogs, Cindy started dog interactions with walking together and then progressed to all dogs off-leash (this is a controlled environment). Padme is fine with my Airedales as well as Giddy my wire-haired dachshund. She gets excited to be out with them but settles pretty quickly. Padme is not physically able to be a rough player. My dogs are all polite and easy in their dog interactions so it is a very good dynamic.

Cindy does an exercise called “stationing” with the dogs where I have treats and they all have to wait their turns as I say their names and offer the treat. They cannot move forward to try and take another dog’s treat. Padme quickly learned the game and waits her turn.

I have had one indication that she would resource guard with other dogs. I gave her a chew antler on the back porch which she was very much enjoying. Giddy approached and at about 3 feet away, Padme gave a little growl warning to Giddy. Giddy did not advance as she understands “no” from another dog. I then removed the antler with no issue from Padme at all so confident she would not guard with people.

Padme to be a wonderful, sweet dog. Cindy thinks she should be an easy candidate for adoption to someone wanting an older, easy-going dog.

Please let me or Christina know if we can connect you to Cindy and arrange a time to meet Padme.

[Pat Hairston]

cgreendr
9:38 AM (1 hour ago)
to me, Christina

Hi Pat,
Padme has been with us for a week now. Just a sweet, easy dog. Very good with her routine. She has gotten a good bit of exercise this week and very much enjoys being outside.
We started dog interactions with walking together and then progressed to all dogs off leash. Padme is fine with my Airedales as well as Giddy my wire-haired dachshund. She gets excited to be out with them but settles pretty quickly . Padme is not physically able to be a rough player. My dogs are all polite and easy in their dog interactions so it is a very good dynamic.

With regards to resource guarding;
I separate the dogs when feeding their meals so food is not an issue . Padme waits for her food bowl and has no issues with me removing the bowl when she is finished.

I do an exercise called “stationing” with the dogs where I have treats and they all have to wait their turns as I say their names and offer the treat. They cannot move forward to try and take another dogs treat. Padme quickly learned the game and waits her turn .
I have had one indication that she would resource guard with other dogs. I gave her a chew antler on the back porch which she was very much enjoying. Giddy approached and at about 3 feet away, Padme gave a little growl warning to Giddy. Giddy did advance as she understands “no” from another dog. I then removed the antler with no issue from Padme at all so confident she would not guard with people.
I personally don’t mind a dog giving another dog a growl warning to say no but I also ensure the other dog moves away. So they all know the rules. However I also work the “stationing” game with toys as well as food with my dogs so they all learn that everyone gets a toy in turn. I will work this with Padme as well.

Bottom line – I find Padme to be a wonderful, sweet dog. I would think she should be an easy candidate for adoption to someone wanting an older, easy going dog.

Cindy

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