[Pat Hairston]

Annecy Airedale
7:00 PM (31 minutes ago)
to me, Christina

Great call with Pam!

I usually don’t call references until I’ve spoken with the applicant but her app was so good, I called beforehand. Rave reviews from the sitter, Hillary, and up to date on all vaccines, etc.

She lives on the dead end of a street off another deadend at the far end of the subdivision/neighborhood so looks like a good safe area.

She clearly loves her dogs, giving them affectionate nicknames and in addition to keeping them up to date with vaxx, flea, etc, she gives Ripley (8) glucosamine. She feeds highly rated Diamond Naturals.

She is Airedale experienced as she has 2 currently. She wants a younger dog to help keep the other feeling young but said if there was a senior who needed a home, she would take it.

Barrett (7) guards toys but not food. She will set limits with the better lived toys. Ripley doesn’t pay much attention to other dogs. Barrett loves to play with other dogs. He also goes to stores with them and has play dates with neighbor dogs. Vacations the dog’s usually go with them but if they can’t go, Hillary takes card of them.

Next step home visit for sure!

Mary

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Annecy Airedale

2:54 PM (21 minutes ago)

to me
Hi, Pat,

July 26 I emailed him to set up a time to talk on the phone, then August 1 I followed up but I never heard back from him.

Mary

On Thu, Oct 28, 2021 at 1:41 PM Pat Hairston wrote:

Hi Mary –

I am working on some of the open applications and wondering if you ever got up with Thomas Smith.

Thanks.
Pat

[Pat Hairston]

10/28/2021: Mary Pickles applied again on 10/26/2021. I initially sent application to Kelly and then today, found the info here on MB. MB notes sent to Kelly to determine if we should HV or maybe send a polite decline. – Pat

[Pat Hairston]

Annecy Airedale

Mon, Oct 18, 8:23 PM (10 days ago)

to Christina, me
Well, never heard back from this guy but you may be getting an app from Joshua and Ashley McCoy. We were leaving the dog yard and they stopped to ask if Poppie and Maddie were Airedales, then asked me about their temperament. Said they had been considering a dale. Told them to check out the website/FB and to go ahead and fill out the application so we could do the phone interview and home visit and that way when the right dog came in, they’d be ready to go.

Looking forward a younger dale to go on 2-3 mile walks with them. They have a toddler. Their last dogs were rescues so understand puppies don’t become available very often.

m

———- Forwarded message ———
From: Annecy Airedale
Date: Sun, Oct 10, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: Airedale Rescue Application
To: James Mckinney

Hi, James,

Currently we have no ‘Dale’s in need of a home but that could change at the drop of a hat. It’s definitely helpful for both ARG and adopters to have gone through the vetting process already so that when a ‘dale does become available, if s/he is a good match for your household, then we can immediately place him/her.

Mary

[Pat Hairston]

10/28/2021

Sister for Bentley

Joanna Arnhart

1:14 PM (8 minutes ago)

to Christina, me, Joanna, Tommy
Hi,

Hope you are both doing well. I didn’t want to bother Jackie, as I know she’s grieving and has a lot on her. But I wanted to let ARG know we’d like to add our name back on the “active” list. Even though we can barely talk about Fergie without tears, Bentley is really lonely without a sibling. Our ideal addition would be a slightly older female, and it’s fine if she’s an alpha dog. Bentley actually needs that. Fergie used to keep his butt in line! Lol

Let me know if you have any questions or want to chat.

Thanks so much,

Joanna

Sent from my iPhone

[Pat Hairston]

RE: Took – follow up to your phone call
5-ARG/Applications
Tom Latimer

Tue, Oct 26, 8:50 PM (15 hours ago)

to Christina, me

Christina: Thanks for responding. Here is some history and info about our experience with Took.

After the thorough vetting process of ARG, we adopted Took in January 2020. Jackie Cash was our main contact.

While we were informed that Took had shown some aggression to other large dogs (and had a precipitating episode with some dogs at a nearby home in GA), only after a thorough exam by our vet did we understand that he had a pretty free-ranging life prior to coming to us. He had a sustained a broken leg and had scars and bite marks indicative of fighting with other dogs/critters. He had a serious tooth issue requiring surgery for which ARG paid. He was also neutered just before he travelled to us.

In our first month, we experienced first-hand Took’s aggressive behavior, very high prey instinct and quick trigger … the sight of another dog could send him from “zero to 100” in a split second. Cats and squirrels did the same. He would even leap at birds as they flew away

Realizing we needed help, we engaged a trainer in Greensboro, Megan Cunningham. Her training worked on several fronts. She came to our home for several weeks to work on basics, had him for board and train for a week in March 2020, then came back for several more weeks in April for follow-up. Took seemed to make progress with basic commands and obedience. Yet his triggering signs remained a little below the surface. During those early sessions, we would pass large dogs on the street or sidewalk and Took would consistently pop off. It took quite an effort to re-direct him. On one occasion, He charged another dog and pulled Jennie off-balance, down and along the street for several feet. It happened so fast, even the trainer was caught unawares. She commented that she had rarely seen a dog pop off so quickly. Of course, this training required an investment of over $1500.

We began using a prong collar and calming pills recommended by the trainer. Because Took was and is so good around humans, our vet never witnessed the more severe behavior. We found that we had to be constantly on guard and vigilant to everything around us when we walked him 3-4 times a day.. We would consistently avoid getting too close to other dogs, for their sake.

Of course, inside the house and around just us, Took was affectionate and loving … though even this behavior was pushy and insistent. The calming pills seemed to help him in general be less excitable.

We moved to Union County below Charlotte in July 2020. We rent a home in Indian Trail with a nice fenced back yard. Took enjoys being in the yard, though he identifies closely with us/me and wants to be around us as much as possible.

Because there are many large and small dogs/cats in our development, we are likely as not to encounter/pass large dogs every time we walk. Again we are constantly on edge to try and ensure that Took is contained and poses no danger to another animal. Jennie and I both admit this is not what we had in mind for life with a pet. We have had other terriers, even an Airedale that did not bring such stress and mayhem into our lives. Never have we encountered a dog like Took.

This past Friday October 22, as I came out the front door with Took on leash, a neighbor was passing the front of our house with their large dog. Somehow, in a split second, Took had shaken free of his collar and charged after the other dog. He was on that dog in an instant, snarling and biting. I got to them asap (2-3 seconds) to try to catch Took and get him back under control. In the ensuing chaos, the neighbor lost control of her leash and both dogs ran off. During the scuffle, I felt my right hamstring pop and sprain causing me to fall to the sidewalk. As I tried to get up and run after the dogs, my left knee gave out and I went down again. I am waiting for the docs to schedule an MRI to assess any ligament damage Fortunately, the neighbors were able to corral both dogs and help Jennie return Took to our home.

I share these details to highlight the sobering reality that we now face. Namely, that we cannot reliably control/contain this 80 pound dog should be pop off and somehow get away from us again. Neither of us is any longer willing to live with this fear, anxiety and uncertainty. It is not fair to us, Took or other dogs in his environment.

So, we have determined to find a new home for Took. He will no longer be part of our household. We contacted you because Took originally came to us through ARG. Our hope is that you will give the same energy to re-homing Took that you gave to getting him to us. If not, we will seek other avenues to accomplish our goal.

Thanks for your help and understanding. We look forward to hearing next steps and processes by which Took can come to a new setting.

Sincerely, Tom and Jennie Latimer

From: Christina Prange [mailto:mcprange@aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 2:47 PM
To: zumbajen@twc.com; revctl@twc.com
Cc: hairstonpat@gmail.com
Subject: Took – follow up to your phone call

hi Jennie and Tom,

Thank you for letting me know about the issue you’ve had with Took. I wanted to ask if you all would consider putting Took on a medication that may help with his behavioral issues. so he would be able to stay in your home. Your vet could prescribe a medication – like a generic form of prozak. Doing this with behavior modification with a trainer may help Took’s outlook on how he reacts to dogs.

Pat Hairston, who is in ARG has her ‘dale Desi on 20 mg/2 X day of Fluxeoteine. This has helped Desi.

I know you’ve recently moved so If you need help with a trainer, we can ask our trainer who helps us with Airedale behavior for recommendation.

Christina Prange

919-605-4563

[Pat Hairston]

10/25/2021: Judy called for adoption agreement.

contract sent.

[Pat Hairston]

10/5/21: Multiple texts from Wendy on Sunday 10/3 about Georgia.

12:42 pm I spoke to a behaviorist about Georgia. I am going to have her accessed to see if she would be better off a only dog. She was very ruff with River yesterday and Rob was concerned.

2:38 PM I rather pay money and make sure she goes to the right place instead of home to home. That was Dr. Fitzsimmons idea.

6:15 PM K(CONCEPTS, we are sending Georgia there for training and then River. IF we place Georgia in a new home his behavior will go with him. It is very expensive but has a very good reputation. I am sorry I put you out.

Georgia bit Rob yesterday when he put his food down.

K9conceptsdogtraining.com

Georgia has been moved to Waffling Parents.

[Pat Hairston]

9/27/2021: Talked to vet tech. Thinks Jaspers issues may be caused by owner. Requested vet record but have yet to receive.

[Pat Hairston]

Duke was too much for the Stamey’s and he was rehomed to Mr. & Mrs. Hottat, ARG adopters.

[Pat Hairston]

Annecy Airedale

Tue, Sep 28, 8:59 PM (14 hours ago)

to Christina, me
FYI. I’ll keep you posted when/if we get approval.

m

———- Forwarded message ———
From: Rebecca Roof
Date: Tue, Sep 28, 2021 at 4:16 PM
Subject: Adaptation
To: alwaysairedales@gmail.com

I will go into office on Monday afternoon an talk to the the lady that has the authority to yea or nay the ok to have another Airedale. She over sees Stevens. Mary Elizabeth is also the one that waved the pet fee for my Airedale because I was training her to be a therapy dog. Unfortunately the ones at call center goes off a paper an doesn’t always understand English very well. I will get back with U. TY

[Pat Hairston]

Annecy Airedale

Tue, Sep 28, 1:54 PM (21 hours ago)

to Rebecca, bcc: me
Hi, Rebecca,

I spoke with a woman at Steven’s Realty who, unfortunately, told me that your lease only allows for a total “dog weight” of 90 pounds.

ARG is concerned that the total combined weight of 2 Airedales, plus your chihuahua, would push you well beyond that limit and so cannot continue to move forward with your application.

The woman with whom I spoke was not quoting from your specific lease but said that is their general rule for dogs so if you can get the rental company/owner to provide an exemption letter on their letterhead, we will be able to move forward with your application.

Best,

Mary

[Pat Hairston]

Christina Prange

Mon, Sep 27, 4:45 PM (2 days ago)

to me, alwaysairedales@gmail.com
I think that approach is reasonable.
Chihuahua dog is not going to impact the 90lbs of dog but another Airedale would!

Christina Prange
919-605-4563

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