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Janene Tompkins
Tue, Dec 7, 2021, 2:20 PM
to me, ChristinaI see Luke’s breeder was Judy Beitzel. My sweet June’s breeder got her dogs from Judy. I imagine Luke might be one of June’s cousins.
Janene Tompkins, CFP®️
On Dec 7, 2021, at 1:22 PM, Pat Hairston
Janene-Here is the information we have. At least he had early vaccines and is microchipped.
The image of the rabies vaccine is on my phone and I will send that separate.
Airedale Rescue Group
3:45 PM (0 minutes ago)
to Markel, Airedale, bcc: MaryMarkel,
Airedale Rescue Group would like to thank you both for your interest in and love of Airedales.
We now understand that you would like to adopt a puppy to begin a breeding program. Airedale Rescue Group is committed to rescuing and rehoming unwanted Airedale and all dogs rehomed via our rescue are spayed or neutered and required to be by our adoption policy. ARG does not adopt individuals considering breeding dogs.We recommend if you are considering breeding Airedale, you research the Airedale Terrier Club of America (ATCA), http://www.airedale.org/ to learn more and research for reputable breeders of this magnificent breed.
We wish you well in your search for an addition to your family.
Most Grateful,
Pat Hairston, 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 20001/2/2022: The application being closed. ARG will not adopt to someone who intends to start breeding.
Annecy Airedale
Sat, Jan 1, 7:59 PM (19 hours ago)
to me, ChristinaYes, great idea!!
On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 6:26 PM Pat Hairston
Great idea Christina!On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 5:30 PM Christina Prange
A day in the life with Poppy!Maybe refer to the ATCA website which has the breeders approved by Airedale club.
Christina Prange
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Get the new AOL app: mail.mobile.aol.comOn Saturday, January 1, 2022, 4:57 PM, Annecy Airedale
lol, Pat!
On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 4:55 PM Pat Hairston
🤣🤣 I can loan them a 3 yr old brat.I will bust their bubble
tomorrow. I not in the mood today.On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 3:51 PM Annecy Airedale
Pat, yes, I probably didn’t make that as clear as I could have. He said: she wants a dog that can have puppies so I won’t be able to take Luda.
Lol, maybe before they try to breed an Aire-puppy, they should get an Airedale. That would probably change their minds 😂On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 3:13 PM Pat Hairston
Hi Mary-Thanks. Oh, I thought they just wanted a puppy. If they want to breed than that is a no for us. They cannot adopt from ARG to start a breeding program. They can go purchase a puppy from someone and get breeding rights.
I am happy to let them know that.
Thanks. Pat
On Sat, Jan 1, 2022 at 2:55 PM Annecy Airedale
Got ‘em, Pat!What do we want to do with Markel given his wife wants to breed for puppies? Let him know as a rescue we cannot adopt out unspayed females/in neutered males?
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2020 Communications
Barbara Yager
4:18 PM (31 minutes ago)
to Jackie, Christina, meFrom: Jackie Cash
Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2020 4:50 PM
To: Christina Prange
Subject: Re: 13 years ago we adopted Jack to Mark Jeanes Pinehurst NCI talked to him, Christina. Nope, he adopted from ATRA previously. I asked him to apply online. He lives in NC.
Jackie Cash | 901-438-5782
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/On 07/30/2020 3:34 PM Christina Prange
I cannot find anything with this persons name in my emails – Jeanes.
AOL email – so embarrassing with an aol address to ‘young people’ but it works well for me!
Christina Prange
(919) 605-4563—–Original Message—–
From: Barbara Yager
Sent: Wed, Jul 29, 2020 4:26 pm
Subject: 13 years ago we adopted Jack to Mark Jeanes Pinehurst NCThere is no info on Mark in the forum or my emails. Jackie or Christina? He needs to fill out a new app anyway.
Mark left a message that he lost Jack in November and would like to adopt Duke. Could we give him a call. I believe Duke is listed on ATRA page here: https://www.aire-rescue.org/available-for-adoption/duke-0
Mark 910 986 2712
Thank you.
Bay
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Mark is at
Barbara Reese Yager
Airedale Rescue Group
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.comtheairedale@gmail.com
803.547.2829 home before 9PM Eastern
815.301.2959 FaxFollow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/
12/30/21: I took Mark’s application over the phone. He is a prior ARG adopter from 12+ years ago. He adopted Lucky and renamed him Jack. Jack crossed the RB about a year ago at 14 yrs old. Jack went everywhere with him that he could. He left him once in the vet boarding kennel and another time his sister took care of him.
Mark will send veterinary information. groomer and personal reference.
Jack taught obedience training for 20 years. He is sure there is nothing he cannot handle with Eli. Just reviewing with the team but my feeling is this is a yes!
12/30/21: Declined Luda because they adopted a male poodle last week.
Moved to FOSTER at her request.
Christina Prange
Thu, Dec 9, 5:22 PM (12 days ago)
to me, kevnkell@hotmail.comhi – Kel, please interview John however he did return a ‘dale to us a few years ago. It was my Birkie and I’m so thankful he did return him because he never left my house. John had young kids at the time and Birkie was a bit unpredictable and snappy so it was a decision that John made for the kids. He only had him a few days.
I am glad that he says that he has no fence. His fence was not complete when I visited them in the past. I’m all about a leash walker!
Christina Prange
919-605-456312/1/2021
HOME EVALUATION FORMTo the Home Evaluator: This form can be used when doing a home visit to evaluate a potential family for a rescued Airedale. Adoption or foster applicants you are visiting have already met preliminary criteria by having their Adoption Application accepted and have passed the telephone interview.
When doing a home visit, please attempt to get as much information as asked for on this form. Ask questions, where appropriate, and get as many details as you can about the home environment. Some of the questions on this form may not apply to a particular home so use your own judgment.
If possible, bring a friend or another rescue volunteer with you on the home visit. This helps both for the purpose of having another pair of eyes and ears to assist you in making a complete evaluation and for your own personal safety.
________________________________________Name _Markel_Sizemore____________________________________________
Address _____5512 Village Ridge______________________________________
City State ZIP __Fairburn, GA 30213____________________________________
Phone _323.240.2503____________________________________________
Email __markelsizemore@gmail.com_________________________________
Size of Home [estimate square footage if possible]:
2500 sf ??
Setting [check all that apply]:
Rural
Semi rural
x Suburban
Semi urban
Urban
Wooded
Open acreage
Waterfront
Highway frontage
Neighborhood street frontage
City environment
Property bordering on park/fieldCondition of Home [check all that apply]:
Immaculate
Well-kept
Lived in but clean
Exterior untidy
Interior untidy
Exterior unkempt/poorly maintained
Interior trashed/dirtyDescribe the home interior:
[Include type of furnishings, flooring, and general appearance. For example, “antiques with museum atmosphere,” “shabby furniture,” “brand new furniture and/or carpet,” “badly stained carpet,” “hardwood/ vinyl flooring with some carpet/rugs,” etc.]The home was tidy and well organized but when Maddie came in Markel had no concerns about her exploring and checking things out. There is a front room that will be the dog’s room, although it is not a room that has a door to close so the dog won’t be locked away.
The home was clean and tidy but since their son has a dog, they are used to having a non-perfect house and Markel didn’t seem fazed by it. Their kids are out of the house and the dog will be their new baby, he said.
Accommodations:
[Describe what accommodations the home has for a dog and where the dog will be left when the owners are not at home. For example, “crate in kitchen/laundry room,” “baby gate across kitchen,” “no crate planned,” “pen in basement,” “pen in garage,” “outdoor run,” etc. Include complete description of any pen or kennel [chain link run, dirt run with chicken wire, etc]. Will the dog ever be left chained out or left unattended in a fenced-in yard? Describe the fencing, if any, and consider security of fence.]As noted, the dog will have the front room as his/hers but will be allowed the full run of the house. (This room seems to be the grandaughter’s play room. We discussed appropriate use of the crate and how my dogs that used crates liked and continued to use them even when they didn’t need to because they see them as a safe space. We also discussed crate size. They have one that their son’s dog (a medium to small female) used when he was living there that is a 32” but I told him it really depended upon how big the dog they adopt is and they would likely need a larger 42” crate if the dog is close to Maddie’s size.
The back yard is fully fenced (6’ fence) and mostly grass beyond a patio. Not huge but certainly big enough for zoomies and lots of play. Maddie ran perimeter patrol and approved.
In addition to walking with the dog, Markel mentioned there was a nearby dog yard and he asked me about them (dog yards in general). I told him dog parks vary and recommended he visit the dog park before actually going in with the dog, watching for behavior of people and dogs, making sure people are acting responsible, etc.
The house is deep in a newer subdivision so is far from any major road. Very walkable.
Children:
[Give ages of children, if any, and pay special attention to the behavior of the children, the parents’ responses and method of discipline, and the children’s interactions with other pets. Note whether parents always supervise young children with other pets and if the parents seem to expect the child/children to be “responsible” for the care of the pets.]The Sizemores have 2 sons, one in East Point and one in California. The East Point son has a young daughter who visits periodically so the dog would need to be child-friendly. He also has a small to medium-size female who visits so the Airedale would need to get along with other dogs as well as kids. The California grandchildren don’t visit very often.
Family Environment:
[Describe the behavior of the adults among themselves, and to any other pets or children. Are they respectful, hectic, noisy, loud, quiet, commanding, etc.?]It was only Markel at the house as his wife had to work. Markel was over the moon meeting Maddie, he was so excited. He was very responsive to her and gave her lots of attention. He was excitedly telling me about being retired so he could take the dog walking a lot. His wife, he said, would also be walking and caring for the dog, which she does when their son’s dog visits.
Life-Style Compromises:
[Has the applicant thought through life-style compromises pet ownership will require? Give details.]The Sizemores are used to having a dog in the house because their son used to live with them with his dog. I don’t think he will look upon the dog as being a life-style compromise given how excited he is about adopting an Airedale. He was so excited to meet Maddie and had no problems with her exploring wherever she did, including when she went into the garage, which they seem to use mostly for storage.
Other Pets:
[Describe number, type, age, and gender of the other pets and give complete description of their apparent health and well-being. Things to note would be skin or flea problems, condition of nails, overweight or underweight, type of collar, id tags other pets have, etc.]Small to medium female visits with their son but no other animals in the house.
Owner Interaction With Other Pets:
o Describe the relationship all family members seem to have to other pets.
o What role will the dog play in applicant’s life?
o Markel is excited to have a dog to walk with. They are empty nestersHe was super excited
o Are the other pets treated like family members?
o How do the other animals behave?
o If applicant is looking for an additional dog, or cat why does applicant what another?
o Does applicant believe that the new dog will “train” old dog or vice versa?
o Has applicant ever owned more than one dog or cat at the same time?
o Is applicant prepared for the increased work, expense [including vet cost], and commotion?
o Yes, they have already identified a vet and a groomer, both of which are personal friends.
o How committed is adopter?
o The Sizemores have wanted an Airedale for years. They tried breeders and often received no calls back. He was so excited when I first called him and when I got to the house he reiterated how much he appreciated how responsive we were and how much he and his wife had been wanting an Airedale.
o What are the owner’s responses to behaviors good and bad?
o Do owners demand perfection or have unreasonable expectation regarding behaviors?
o Do other dogs in the home obey happily?
o Are the other dogs out of control and undisciplined?
o Do the owners appear to know some basic training techniques?
o How do the animals react to the owner’s response?Important Question to Answer:
o Explain that re-homing a dog is stressful for the dog.
o We discussed this and he understands the need to give it time for everyone to settle in.
o That often the rescued dog they want to adopt or foster may have training accidents, even if they are housebroken, while they are in their new home or foster care, for the first few weeks.
o Ask the applicant what they would do or how they would react to the new dog having an accident.What was their reply?
Additional Information:
o Please describe any additional information about the home environment that you feel is pertinent.
o Is there anything in general or specifically that would cause you to feel uncomfortable about placing a dog or cat in this home?
o Not at all. I think they will be a wonderful family and the dog who ends up with them will be very lucky.
o If so, what?
o “Gut feelings” are considered important. Would you feel comfortable leaving your own dog with the applicant?
o Explain. Absolutely!
Conclusion:Approve Applicant
Do not approve applicant
Approve after additional counseling of applicants
and/or
Approve after modifications to the home environmentPlease describe:
Additional comments:
We discussed food and I recommended he go to DogFoodAdvisor.com. We also discussed gentle leader vs. harness.
Markel was very interested in learning more about everything related to dog ownership, from training (we discussed only positive focused training), to food, to leash/collars, etc.Home Evaluator’s Signature: ____Mary Z McEneaney____________________________________
Date: __12-1-21___________
Contact information: Email & Phone No.: ________________________________________
________________________________________
Additional Suggestions To The Home Evaluator:
• If you need to take notes during the visit, please do so discreetly on a small note pad, rather than on this form. It is preferred to have the applicants feel at ease with you and to be themselves. Complete this form after the visit is over, when you are not in the presence of the applicants.
• Qualities to note are sincerity, commitment, tolerance of normal animal behavior, honest representation of the home environment, children’s behavior with other pets, and expected role of the children in pet care. Obtain explanations about the absence of any family members during the visit. Feel free to ask leading questions to begin productive conversation. Often good conversation will reveal far more than questions.
• Do not make any promises to the applicants or indicate whether or not they will be approved to adopt or foster. Please refrain from discussing any particular animal presently in rescue that may become available for adoption.
________________________________________12/3/21 from Mary Mc.
Barbara Brim –
I reviewed the application from Barbara Brim and have a lot of concerns. She lives in a condo/townhome subdivision with no fencing and no grass, the foot space just being concrete, she says. The only quality she noted as appealing to her was size – nothing about the dog’s personality at all. She wants a young adult but with no fenced grassy area, I have concerns the dog won’t get enough exercise, which means it could have behavioral issues due to boredom. She does say she wants to enjoy walking with the dog but will that be enough? It seems like she would be better off with a smaller, less energetic dog.
