[Pat Hairston]

8/8/2020 pat; spoke with Volker prior to application as he was interested in understanding our process. He is a dog knowledgeable person and has trained a number of dogs including Airedale’s when he was in Germany. We reviewed ARG’s view (and mine) on balances training with no electronic collars or prong collars. Behavior modification through shaping behavior and treat/praise reward. Property is not fenced but he is not opposed to fencing and is committed to leash walking until that time.

He has 2 teenage children that are with him part time. Both have grown up with dogs, the family dog (boxer) passed away last year of old age. He would like to meet the potential adoptee to make sure they would have a bond. Move forward on HV.

[Pat Hairston]

Julie
Thu, Aug 13, 1:13 PM (22 hours ago)
to me

Hey Pat,
Enders Safalow can be removed from the list as she adopted a rescue dog.
I called her on 8/9 and today. Today she got back to me.

thanks
Julie

[Pat Hairston]

8/11/2020 Pat: Spoke with Nancy Scott. Sound like lovely people; their dogs are their kids and they will care for them and medical expenses as needed. She sets boundaries in the home and expects good behavior while understanding the Airedale temperament. They have had Cooker Spaniels in the past but for the last 2 year shave been caring for their neighbor’s Airedale, Kona, when the two have to be away due to jobs. She is very familiar with the antics of the breed and has done training with Kona to have a better behaved dog when she is caring for her. Kona is a bit leash reactive but not aggressive to other dogs. Whatever dog they adopt they will drive to meet with Kona to make sure the dogs will get along. That says a lot to me about the people they are.

Their preference is for an older dog 6-7 rather than a young pup. I will check references and then ready for a HV.

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Notes from email exchanges: There is past history that banned Johnita from the FB group and private FB pages in which some kind of trouble brewing. When she applied years ago, her Airedale Charlie bit the volunteer doing the HV and therefore she was declined for an adoption. ARG stands by this decline and will not adopt to her again.

[Pat Hairston]

Airedale Rescue Application
ARG/Apps Closed
x

info@airedalerescuegroup.com via bounce.secureserver.net
3:10 PM (6 minutes ago)
to johnitajones@epbfi.com

Dear Johnita:

Loosing a beloved Airedale is always difficult. It is never easy to see our dogs leave us.

Airedale Rescue Group would like to thank you for your interest in and love of Airedales. There are times when Airedale Rescue Group makes very difficult decisions, and this is one of those times. While we are sure you gave Charlie the very best possible home, our past experience causes us to decline your application for an Airedale from our group.

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

Respectfully,

Airedale Rescue Group

[Pat Hairston]

Julie
Wed, Jul 29, 12:37 PM (13 days ago)
to me, Jackie

Definitely set up a home visit.
Lovely young smart couple.
She had Goldens as a young person, dog died her sophomore year of college. He’s never had a dog.
Open to professional training.
Brother’s friend has an Airedale named Piper, Lauren has chatted with her them = local ADT resource.
Looking to walk, run, and hike with the dog. Home during quarantine, wants to rescue instead of puppy. They understood setting up boundaries and slowly opening up the house and their world to the rescue. Talked about crate training.
They are not afraid of dirt/mess. Their cat, who was a ‘porch cat’ from New Orleans until they adopted him, had a drooling problem.
My impression is they are low key, smart, open people and a dog would have a good life with them.
Vet – “Really, really really good owners” – had a cat, got bloodwork, dental and UTD.
Has someone in mind for grooming.
I really liked them. I don’t know if a serious ‘project’ Airedale is right for them bc they don’t have experience.

Good stuff.
– Julie

READY for HV

[Pat Hairston]

8/8/2020 Christina Prange to do HV

[Pat Hairston]

8/8/2020: With Lori Nelson

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
Wed, Aug 5, 4:31 PM (18 hours ago)
to jessiesheran

Hello Jessie,

I know it has been a little while and I apologize for our delay.
Airedale Rescue Group would like to schedule a home visit to complete your application for an Airedale if you are still interested in adopting and if you are comfortable with someone coming to your home.

Please let me know. Thank you.

__________________________________________________________
Jessie Sheran
8:27 AM (3 hours ago)
to me

We ended up getting a dog already. Maybe down the road we could adopt another but we have a puppy right now.

Thank you.

Jessie Sheran
615.944.5575

[Pat Hairston]

Julie 8/5/2020: Julie
4:15 PM (8 minutes ago)
to Jackie, me

Conversation with Susan.
Biggest item is that the new dog for the family is ‘hypoallergenic’ for the college age daughter. Told her we cannot guarantee that would be the case. See if she can find an Airedale locally and have daughter physically touch dog and see reaction.

VET information- Alejo was 14 years old and stopped eating. no dx from the vet.
Jack had a heart attack in the back yard – he was running around and just died.
Vet stated the last Heartworm purchase was in 2017. Last Heartworm test was 2018. Susan stated her niece worked at a vet and got her the heartworm meds cheaper. I believed her because of her reaction to me asking why she didn’t give the HW meds.
Per vet mostly wellness visits at 3 year markers (probably due to 3 year rabies) but sick visits as needed. (maybe needs counseling on yearly visits)

She WFH and goes into the office a few hours a week
Seems like an active family, hiking and kayaking.
sounds like a great home set up – sun room, deck, doggie dog and solid wood fencing all around. The 4 foot gate has an additional attachment bc Jack/Alejo could jump the fence!
She would do training. Suggested additional professional training bc it’s a new to her breed and they are extra smart. She said she would consider.
Ok with messy house, water on floor and grooming.
I would recommend a home visit.
– Julie

[Pat Hairston]

Julie 8/5/2020: Julie
4:15 PM (8 minutes ago)
to Jackie, me

Conversation with Susan.
Biggest item is that the new dog for the family is ‘hypoallergenic’ for the college age daughter. Told her we cannot guarantee that would be the case. See if she can find an Airedale locally and have daughter physically touch dog and see reaction.

VET information- Alejo was 14 years old and stopped eating. no dx from the vet.
Jack had a heart attack in the back yard – he was running around and just died.
Vet stated the last Heartworm purchase was in 2017. Last Heartworm test was 2018. Susan stated her niece worked at a vet and got her the heartworm meds cheaper. I believed her because of her reaction to me asking why she didn’t give the HW meds.
Per vet mostly wellness visits at 3 year markers (probably due to 3 year rabies) but sick visits as needed. (maybe needs counseling on yearly visits)

She WFH and goes into the office a few hours a week
Seems like an active family, hiking and kayaking.
sounds like a great home set up – sun room, deck, doggie dog and solid wood fencing all around. The 4 foot gate has an additional attachment bc Jack/Alejo could jump the fence!
She would do training. Suggested additional professional training bc it’s a new to her breed and they are extra smart. She said she would consider.
Ok with messy house, water on floor and grooming.
I would recommend a home visit.
– Julie

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
12:53 PM (1 minute ago)
to Julie, Jackie

Julie –

Thanks for a good summary.

If I am not mistaken, refusal to use heartworm preventative is a no go for ARG. Jackie – can you weight in on this?

Not surprised on the vet; Dr. Nasbaum prefers cats and is a little “different” shall I say. Used to use her sometimes when with CFS but you don’t get a warm and fuzzy there. I am personally surprised Wilmington Animal Health allowed her not to use heartworm prevention.

Pat

[Pat Hairston]

Julie
12:29 PM (24 minutes ago)
to me

Applicant has owned a Bedlington(Winston), understands terriers.
Is looking for an adult dog that she doesn’t have to do too much training with. She’s busy and “can’t spend all her time on training a dog”.

Winston was ‘blocked or barricaded’ in the Air conditioned sun room, that has a dog door, when people came over bc he peed when company arrived.

I confirmed she “does not use Heartworm medication I’ve own dogs for 40 years and never had a positive, I don’t believe in it and it’s too expensive”. She does use Soresto for Flea/tick. Looks like she’s owns a camper and travels.

Vet Information
North College RD Animal Hospital – 910-425-2273
Consistent wellness visits, last seen 3/29/17 neg for HW, Their notes state an Injection of Proheart. (Applicant denies)
Wilmington Animal Health 910-791-7101
1st seen in August 2017 – was kept UTD,
passed in 10/29/19 – had seizures/stroke

Seems like there was an argument with Dr. Iva Nusbaum @ North College RD vet and that’s why the vet changed to Wilmington Animal Health.

Angela from Sea Peace – Winston was well-loved and cared for, consistent grooming, he had lots of traveling adventures.

Currently no pets

Suggest a Home Visit

[Pat Hairston]

Julie
11:27 AM (7 minutes ago)
to me

Healthy Pets Vet Clinic 828-437-4524
They only saw Jazzy twice in 2009 – january and december because he moved to China to work for 3 years. He hasn’t had a pet since 2009.

He gave his two dogs, Jazzy and Buster (no info on Buster at Healthy Pets) to friends and they kept them when he returned from China.

Dr. Brian Barnett in Ashboro 330-625-6822. His front desk staff said Dr. Barnett would ‘vouch’ for him. I asked front desk staff, What does that mean To Dr. Barnett.

He’s a good dog owner, will keep his pet UTD and Heartworm Prevention.

I know this is a wishy washing vet history, and I’m not wowed by him but, I think he would have consistent vet history with a new dog. He’s retired now.

This is the guy who wants a female and to meet her before adoption to see if they click.

Per Pat- proceed to HV

[Pat Hairston]

Pat Hairston
1:28 PM (8 minutes ago)
to knierim, ss4mat

Hello Maribeth,

Airedale Rescue Group received an application but the individual is looking for a smaller terrier, about 25 pounds.

I emailed Susan Matthews, copied on this email, and suggested a Wire Fox Terrier. I received her permission to forward the application ARG received to you which is attached.

Thank you for considering Susan for a Wire Fox Terrier.

Sincerely,

Pat Hairston
ARG Volunteer

ARG Application CLOSED 7/28/2020/PAT

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