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Susan Mathews
1:23 PM (13 minutes ago)
to meHi Pat, Yes that sounds like a good idea to me. At my age I am done with the larger dog idea so please do pass my form along.
Thank you very much, Susan MathewsPat Hairston
10:53 AM (2 hours ago)
to ss4matGood Morning Susan,
Thank you for your application to adopt a rescued Airedale Terrier. I have reviewed your application and based on the fact that you are looking for a small dog, 25 pounds or so, an Airedale is likely not the breed for you. Our dogs tend to weight 60 to 80 lbs as adults; rarely maybe 45 pounds, but never as small as 25. I personally have had Airedales ranging from 45 pounds to 105 pounds.
I think a better fit for you might be a Wire Fox Terrier; http://wirefoxrescuemidwest.com/. These terrier pack all of the terrier attitude and fun into a compact size most weighing in below 25 pounds.
With your permission, I would be happy to forward your application to the Wire Fox Terrier Rescue of the Midwest.
If you would like to talk I am happy to give you a call.
Thank you.
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Pat Hairston
ARG VolunteerTo Jackie From Chris Patterson 07-25-2020:
I’ll suspend the daily reports, now that he’s settled in. The cayenne powder did the trick, that area on his back is dried up completely. I applied the antiseptic mousse this a.m., then sprinkled the red stuff on it. He went back there, licked once, and hasn’t tried, since. He’s still got a week’s worth of Rilexene, which is definitely keeping any infections at bay, I’m thinking by next Saturday, it will just be a bald spot on his back.I blended the puppy food with what he’s been eating, last night, then went all-in this morning. He downed it without comment. His gait is still uneven and sometimes awkward, and if he’s still growing, it’s best he gets a heavy dose of protein for at least a while.
I’ll let you folks know if anything of significance surfaces, and will continue to add pictures, and any documentary records, to the cloud files you have links for, but I don’t need to intrude on your days with humdrum daily dog news. I’ll alert you when I get the high quality images for the site; he looks quite a bit different than he did at the Humane Society.
Jackie, I think you’re safe changing the estimate of his age to represent him as a late-stage puppy/adolescent. It’s possible he’ll pack on another 15-25 lbs, and may get taller, too, so adopters who might think him a tad oversized at his present dimensions, ought to know that there is some possibility that he may get bigger. Both Jennifer and Kim peg him at twelve months, or less.
Bay, we’ll accumulate our expenses, and send them to you; just add them to our tax receipt for 2020. Looking after him is a rewarding distraction from the tedium of avoiding the coronavirus, and I assure you, tears WILL be shed when he heads for his forever home.
Which, I’m thinking, may be just a couple of weeks off – he’ll be recovered from his Aug. 3 neutering, I’m confident we’ll have his DNA results long before then, and I think we’ve got the mess caused by the sunburn and fleas on the run. Even if the imaging shows something in his hindquarters, it’s not likely to be something that ARG can quickly correct, so it’s more a matter of equipping his new stewards with the information they need to care for him properly as he ages.
Wishing you all a wonderful weekend! I’ll alert you should anything significant come up, but for the moment, I think we’ve got a pretty successful foster, going here!
We don’t know how Zeke would do, left alone. We’re pretty sure he spent a LOT of time chained or otherwise tethered, outside and alone, during his formative weeks and months. He is mouthy, and has gnawed, variously, on furnishings, their beds, footwear, and other convenient objects, with us nearby. Heaven knows what would happen were he to feel abandoned; and we’re not inclined to find out!
But, as he grows more confident that he’ll be fed, pottied, and paid attention to, reliably, that behavior, to the extent it’s present, may well recede.
Certainly, a household with the caregivers being absent during working hours, is more likely to be appealing to Zeke if there’s a compatible canine companion in the same circumstances, but our late, lamented, and beloved Colin did thousands of dollars in damage when left with Quincey in our home(s), hotel rooms, etc, over his time with us, until we figured out that it wasn’t working.
To Jackie From Chris Patterson 07-26-2020:
The stuff on his back, neck and head is in full retreat. I’m going back to aloe, tomorrow, to soften up the scabbie/scar tissue stuff that is where the worst of the insult was, but he’s healing up very quickly.He sheds. No way around it. We’re sweeping up lots of hair, the outer coat, not the fluffy Aireballs we’re all familiar with. I’m up to two Claritins a day. Prospective adopters need to be aware.
He was lame towards the end of our walk this a.m., which scared me, but he’s fine, now. At one point, he cut quickly across in front of me, and I accidentally stepped on one of his hind feet. I now think that was the source of his discomfort, and it’s all healed up, now. Probably just a bruise or a minor strain.
I’m pretty sure we can start planning for a transfer to his forever home the weekend after next. He’ll be recovered from the neutering, we ought to have the DNA results back, and the imaging on his hindquarters will show whatever it’s going to show – if there is an issue, it’s not going to be something ARG will be able to correct quickly.
I swear he’s grown, since we got him. The new puppy food may accelerate that a bit, which would be good for him. We’ll get a revised weight on Aug. 3, but don’t be surprised if he’s up a pound or two.
There will be tears, on Gotcha Day, but I thought I’d let you know that things appear to be firming up, so that the process of selecting an adopter might begin!
Chris Patterson
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11:13 AM (30 minutes ago)
to Cobb, bayager@comporium.net, info@airedalerescuegroup.com, ChristinaHere’s what came with him. As mentioned, I’d like Dr. Clark’s assessment of his hindquarters, his gait sometimes appears awkward, to me, and he has struggled to get up from a prone position a couple of times. That MAY be because we have hardwood floors, but neither Cooper nor Quincey have any trouble. Also, there appear to be some lesions on his back, and the top of his head. He was severely flea-infested, on receipt, so we bathed him thoroughly and used almost a full bottle of flea shampoo, but he’s still going back there to chew occasionally, so I wonder if there’s some inflammation under his fur that I haven’t found. His coat is extremely dense.
He is also supposed to get Pyrantel Parmoate (50 ml) every fourteen days, the second of two doses is due on the 28th
From Julie: 4/22 Vet reference good. Alvin (Wheaton) UTD. Not sure this would work due to no fence, however they seem ready for the work involved. Wouldn’t choose Zoey (due to bite history) as Christopher does travel at times and wouldn’t always be home?
From Julie 7/21: Has had goldens/yellow labs
watches friends Airedales
1/2 acre, no fence, behind house wood lot with stream – we talked about prey drive, wet beard, dirt, mud. Said he’s ok with it.
Asked him how he would deal with a ‘difficult dog’ (bc that’s what we have), He answered ‘with a leash’.
For example, another friend had unruly Irish setter, he watched and taught it to sit/stay within a day, by leash. No mention of positive reinforcement, nor treats, nor doing things slowly.
Wants to meet dog to see if there is a connection, doesn’t just want to get a dog. Willing to drive to different parts of NC to meet dog before making a decision.
Hasn’t had a dog since around 2011. Will text me vet information.Julie is left with an uneasy feeling about an adoption of an Airedale by Bruce.
From Julie 6/30: I ended up called Susan Kinnamon, after I called her vet/groomer and the reference was great. She wanted a calm, small airedale for her 9 year old Welshie.
I spw her about we are a rescue and they are there for a reason.Keeps dogs in the laundry which has washer,dryer, cabinet, sink and 2 dogs beds. Sounds tight. Only allows them in laundry room, kitchen, tv room and porch. She did have the capability to go home at lunch. Her Welshie is a social butterfly and the airedale would have to be able to meet and greet people and children. Again explained rescue dogs have issues.
She’s also looking for a Welshie rescue. Long story short, I helped her see that Airedale rescue is not for her.
6/18/2020: Hold App – move to Neutral. He is currently unemployed and cannot take on the expense of another dog. I asked him to contact us when he is ready. /PAT
6/17/2020 from Julie: Loved her! She’s 67 yrs old, no health issues.
Definitely waiting until Miss Emma passes. Has electronic fence for all 3 dogs in the past and 1 cat (now). She understands that she will have to train the new dog. she will contact e-fence company if she needs help with training. Also will take dog to training for them to bond. Would like a youngish dog for Fletcher’s friend, one that needs socialization. Best option is a swimmer. Reminder her we can’t guarantee a swimmer ‘dale. The only unacceptable rescue dog she will not accept is aggression as she has 7yo and 7mo grand daughters.Move forward with HV for when ready.
6/12/2020 – Asked about HV they are not “comfortable” with numbers rising in NC; hold until July 2020.
Update by Julie 5/1/2020: Levi Butler,
Retired, hasn’t had a pet for 10 years, no fence. He has the chainlink ready to go but not up yet. I spoke about the importance of a fence due to squirrels and other small animals. The fence would only be a pie shape not the whole yard.6 years old would be too old for him.
He likes to walk however knees give him alittle trouble.
Has never had a terrier, we spoke in length about terrier personality, and lover of earth, dirt and water. He mentioned that may be a little too OCD for him.
He is also looking at a Labmix he saw on Petfinder. I tried to guide him to this dog as a better fit.
He wanted me to keep him on the list for a young Dale but I don’t think that’s a good idea due to issues above. Nice guy but I don’t think a good match.
thanksJulie: home verified 4/22 Rec’d BY photos, although she told me that they yard would be cleaned up and a new gate installed, I think the yard is not big enough or safe enough. Pat will send photos to Jackie for review.
4/21 Applicant is friends with Krissie Axon who has an Airedale – I think rescued. Has a chihuahua 20 lb ok with other dogs. I liked her seems to understand the breed and wants to ‘rescue’ someone. I think it would be a match with Zoey – due to eye issue. Concerns – Chihuahua vaccine exp 2017. Is calling to get him in soon. Is going to send BY photos – says it’s contained but needs new gate. would like photo of Zoey’s eye. I explained the breed.
