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11:05 AM (0 minutes ago)
to garymhayes, me, bcc: MaryHello Gary,
We have received 3 applications from you over the course of 3 different years. Each time we have reached out to you, including in 2025 when we attempted to arrange a home visit. Each time we have not received a reply from you.
We appreciate your interest in adopting a rescued Airedale, and you may provide a great home, but we cannot determine that without completing our adoption process. At this time, Airedale Rescue group is closing your application due to a lack of response from you.
Sincerely,
Pat Hairston
Board Member, Airedale Rescue Group
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/Blue is an 8 yr male Airedale weighing about 75 lbs. he is neutered and up to date on vaccines. Blue was rehomed in 2023 to a lovely couple in GA. Daily walks, home made diet (we have the recipe) and Blue got into prime condition and is living his best life. Blue now faces the need for a new home. His owner lost his wife a few years ago and now is facing final stages of an aggressive cancer.
We have been in touch for several months and now we need to find Blue the best forever home. Blue can be with a female dog of similar size. He loves his daily walks and a fenced yard would be a bonus. Blue is a talker so be ready for him to sing you some blues! Even though he was an only dog where is lives, he came from a home with a female Airedale. I think he missed her. He would probably do well with a female Airedale. He is loving, forgiving, extremely inquisitive, playful. A great watchdog and all around companion. Walks better on lead after 3 years but will still lunge @ wildlife and drag you with him. Socializes well with new people with supervision, especially if they have a dog treat in hand. Sleeps uncaged on the first floor, kitchen, etc. OK to leave for errands, etc. 2-4 hours at a time
without confining to a cage. Well mannered, he will sniff counters but not counter surf as long as you don’t put temptation in his path. I he has a kennel cage but never use it for Blue. Not afraid of storms, thunder, or lightning. When outside, he maintains a habit he came with …eating dirt, mulch, weeds, deer poop which is why he is walked on lead despite a fenced yard (A harness is used because he has a long neck and can generate sudden bursts of tractor pulling power). We walk a 3/8 mile wooded trail 3 times a day, after breakfast, mid day and dinner; pee break before breakfast and before going to bed. He usually poops morning and evening but sometimes only morning. Have fed him fresh home made food for 3 years, keeping him healthy, happy, strong and @ Ideal body weight (see Airedale Chow recipe that ARG has). Loves his groomer and grooming every 6-8 weeks with a bath in between or as needed. Does not care much for vet visits. Not particularly fond of being brushed. Loves resting on your lap and being petted and loves butt scratches!
His owner has graciously made sure all of Blue’s future veterinary needs will be taken care of through ARG. Blue will be ready to move when his person gives ARG the notice he is ready for Blue to move.
To adopt, please apply at
https://www.airedalerescuegroup.com/adoption-application.Fwd: [EXTERNAL] Re: Airedale Rescue application
ARG Team
Sun, May 3, 6:30 PM (16 hours ago)
to StephanieHi Stephanie,
We might need your professional services. Looks like we angered an applicant!
Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
Follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup/———- Forwarded message ———
From: Tiffany Gresham
Date: Sun, May 3, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Airedale Rescue application
To: Pat Hairston
CC: Annecy AiredaleThank you for your response! I have turned it over to my attorney. Thanks for what you guys do. Discriminating and unfair treatment can’t go over looked at this day in time.
Best
Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, 6:14 PM, Pat Hairston
Tiffany,
We are a group of volunteers hanging close to 200 applicants a year. When someone does not respond, misses a scheduled time to talk on the phone, texts with our reviewer accepting co forming an appointment and then is a no-show, it presents us with a concern the person is not serious about the application.
We have well documented the attempts to speak with you via telephone and the lack of response on your part. We will apply our limited resources to the people who have serious interest.
Your application is closed.
Pat Hairston
Board Member, Airedale Rescue Group
Via iPhoneOn Sun, May 3, 2026 at 5:59 PM Tiffany Gresham
I am writing to convey my significant disappointment and concern regarding a recent procedural issue pertaining to my application. My clear understanding, based on prior communications, was that any necessary follow-up or contact regarding my application would be conducted via a scheduled phone call. I was therefore surprised to learn that an unannounced, in-person visit was attempted at my residence instead, which was not the stipulated method of contact. This unforeseen divergence from the established communication protocol has, regrettably, led to a delay in the processing of my application, effectively hindering its progression in a manner consistent with other submissions. I must express my profound concern that such an inconsistency in communication and procedure could compromise the fairness and equitable treatment of my application.Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone
On Sunday, May 3, 2026, 5:53 PM, Pat Hairston
Tiffany,
Our reviewer reached out multiple times and did not hear back from you. This included an appointment where she was going to do your interview and home visit. You were not at your apartment.
At this time we have closed your application and consider you not to be a candidate to adopt or foster and Airedale.
Pat Hairston
Via iPhoneOn Sun, May 3, 2026 at 5:32 PM Tiffany Smith
Good evening!I have sent a few text messages and received no response. Wanted to follow up here via email. To make sure all correspondence was received. What are next steps in the process and when can we schedule.
Thanks,
TiffanyTiffany Smith
Director of Partner Growth
E: Tsmith@vetpartners.com
C: 470-695-1592vetpartners.com
From: Annecy Airedale
Sent: Sunday, April 19, 2026 3:17:12 PM
To: Tiffany Smith
Cc: tgresham2001@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Airedale Rescue applicationShortly after I sent the email below, I sent a text since you seemed to be eager to move forward and since we’re so close to one another. Since I’d not gotten a reply to the email I sent Sunday, I thought a text would work better. I just assumed you’d seen the text when you replied to the email. Miscommunication all around. : )
On Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM Tiffany Smith
Hi,
I wanted to make sure I was not missing any communication. All the above communication stated a phone conversation. I didn’t see where a home visit was scheduled for today. Please advise if there’s miss communication.Thanks,
TiffanyTiffany Smith
Director of Partner Growth
E: Tsmith@vetpartners.com
C: 470-695-1592vetpartners.com
From: Annecy Airedale
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 3:42 PM
To: Tiffany Smith
Cc: tgresham2001@yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Airedale Rescue applicationYou don’t often get email from alwaysairedales@gmail.com. Learn why this is important
This Message Is From an External Sender
This message came from outside your organization.
Report SuspiciousTiffany, must have just missed seeing this. How about tomorrow at 1:30?
On Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 10:23 AM Tiffany Smith
Hi,
This afternoon around 12:30 1:30 should work perfectly.470-695-1592
Tiffany Smith
Director of Partner Growth
E: Tsmith@vetpartners.com
C: 470-695-1592vetpartners.com
From: Annecy Airedale
Sent: Saturday, April 18, 2026 7:40:02 AM
To: tgresham2001@yahoo.com
Cc: Pat Hairston
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Re: Airedale Rescue applicationYou don’t often get email from alwaysairedales@gmail.com. Learn why this is important
Tiffany,Please let me know your availability to chat for 20-30 minutes this afternoon or tomorrow after 1:00. If this weekend doesn’t work, let me know some available times during the week.
Mary
On Sun, Apr 12, 2026 at 3:46 PM Annecy Airedale
Hi, Tiffany,
I am a volunteer with Airedale Rescue Group. We’ve received your application to adopt and I would like to schedule a 20-30 minute phone call to follow-up. Do you have time tomorrow afternoon or perhaps Tuesday after 2:30?
Looking forward to speaking with you!Mary McEneaney. 404.895.1132
4 puppies from an accidental breeding in Harriman TN
Puppies were dropped off to Tiffany Dewberry who owns Dewberry Pet Spa. Surrendering owner did not use ARG – she specifically left them with Tiffany and did not let ARG know that she planned to surrender to Tiffany.
Puppies are 8-9 weeks old
DOB – estimated March 1, 2026
Tails are docked
4 puppies, 3 female and 1 male
Unknown – parents size, lineage, age, # of litters, temperament – parents were never seen/met
Vaccinated on 4/28/26 at Planned Pethood in Harriman (total cost was $115 for 4 puppies, paid by Tiffany and we will pay at end, when we pay for boarding, etc)
Strongid (de-wormer);
Vacc Puppy #1 DA2PPV (distemper, adenovirus, parvovirus, and two strains of parainfluenza)
Due for #2 DA2PPV on May 19, 2026a. ARG Adoption Fee $400
b. Adoptee must spayed/neutered per veterinary recommendation, but no later than 13 months of age.
c. A microchip should be inserted by your veterinary as soon as possible. Please provide the microchip number so that ARG can register it.
e. ARG will send an ARG ID tag
f. ARG will pay/reimburse to bring UTD on shots at your vet to include DHLP, Bordetella and Rabies. Any additional vaccines will be at the adopters expense.
g. ARG will pay/reimburse for spay/neuter from a Low Cost Clinic – up to $200 after submission of a paid spay/neuter receipt.
h. The laws of the State of North Carolina shall apply to this contract, even if the Adoptee is removed from the state. Airedale Rescue Group is a registered corporation in the State of North Carolina.Emily and Richard Massengill – Male – pick up Friday by 5:00 PM
Julie Slenker – Female-Saturday TBD on time, can Julie pick up Nichole’s ‘dale (F)
Nichole – Female-tbd, can Julie pick up Nicholes female too
Brooke Female -pick up Saturday by 10:00 AMDewberry Pet Spa,
609 North Roane St.
Harriman, TN 37748
Office: 865.234.8957Submitted another application. HV never done. Asked Mary to follow-up and confirm information so we can move forward with an HV.
Submitted another application. HV never done. Asked Mary to follow-up and confirm information so we can move forward with an HV.
Quick Facts:
Breed: Doodle (Golden Retriever / Poodle)
Gender: Female, spayed
Age: 1 year old
Health: Excellent
Size: 47 pounds
Present Location: Mountain City, TN (18 miles north of Boone, NC)
Good with…
Dogs? Yes
Cats? Unknown
Kids? Yes 6+ years
History / Why Ellie needs a new home
Ellie came to the Airedale Rescue Group in February 2026 with a 2 year old Airedale as a ‘bonded pair’. After placement, the Airedale was found to be seriously ill along with significant trauma. Ellie has much affection, intelligence, and high energy along with usual puppy traits of: a lack of boundary training, need for attention, and dominant puppy behavior. After 6 weeks of placement time, the ARG brought in a professional dog trainer. As suspected by the Airedale’s dad, the trainer confirmed the two dogs were not a ‘bonded pair’. The trainer provided a professional opinion about Ellie’s behavior, future training advice, and the household dynamics considering the Airedale’s illness and recovery.Unfortunately, Ellie’s personality and behaviors are not compatible for 1) the Airedale’s continuing treatment and recovery, and 2) the amount of time needed and available for training after providing for the Airedale’s care. If the Airedale was not ill, then Ellie could have stayed but considering what is best for both dogs, the decision was made for Ellie to have a new foster household and find a new home.
Personality
She is a very sweet girl with lots of affection and very smart. She loves new people. She is food and attention motivated. She has an incredible amount of energy. If you think Airedale’s do lots of zoomies, wait until you see her! She is very smart, curious and easily distracted — like a usual one year old puppy.
She wants lots of attention and affection. She can be like “velcro” around you.
She is crate and house trained. She is working on not pulling on the leash. She does an anxiety/submissive pee. She goes into her crate willingly and on her own to take naps. She will whine and scratch if you are later than she thinks, or if she wants out. Sometimes the whining rises to frustrated barks. It does not appear to be separation anxiety; just that she wants out.
She knows some basic commands, like “sit”, “come” “in your crate”. She picks up on what you are asking very quickly, however, she does have her own opinions about whether she feels like doing what you are asking. She has a particular look and you can see she is assessing the situation. She usually can not resist a treat though. She likes to carry her toys in her mouth though she has difficulty dropping the toy to take a treat.
She is very observant and interprets eye-contact as attention confirmation.
She is a busy-bee and checking out everything with the usual puppy attention span, including all bags in the house and all things in the yard. She does remember and though distracted, she often returns to what she was doing. She does multiple zoomies and makes zoomie loops past the neighbor yorkies as a game to get them to bark and chase her along the fence in the back yard.
She is working on not pulling on leashed walks, and on not rushing the door. She is doing well with these, she just needs some patience and consistency in training guidance.
She wants lots of attention and can be dominant in her ‘ín-between’ positioning for attention, pushing her way next to the person to create separation from the other dog. Her other tactic is to start nipping the other dog to get them to leave then she tries to get the attention from the person.
She is curious about everything, impulsive with mouthing the objects and often likes to make them into her toys. So things around the house need to be put up and out of her reach until she outgrows this stage. If she is bored, she will find things to entertain herself (and likely not things you would approve of). That behavior can rise to a destructive level so she shouldnt be unsupervised more than 5 minutes. (Yes, that time was tested so exceed it at your own discretion)
She will usually come when called but not always, so can not yet be loose in an unenclosed space.
It is believed that with obediance training and consistent reinforcement, she will grow out of all these puppy behaviors.
COHABITATION
With people: She is everyone’s friend as long as they actively give her attention, then she is on to the next person. Sometimes she does a submission pee when meeting new people. She does jump up on new people and if allowed, she will crawl into your lap with lots of licking and even up to your face with paws on your shouldes!Because of her size and present behavior, she should not live with elderly, fragile, or mobility-challenged folks, or with small kids who might dislike her occasional jumping. There was a 9 month baby (who was used to dogs) at the house that Ellie licked but then started to lightly nip at the baby’s fingers, so living with a baby also needs further careful evaluation.
Ideally, she requires a household where someone understands the doodle personality and intelligence. She needs to be able to exercise between one and two hours a day for her energy level. She needs boundary training and more obedience training.
With dogs: Ellie seems to do well with dogs. She likes to play running chase type games. She also does the typical puppy dominance so needs more socialization and an older dog to teach her ‘dog rules’. A friend’s dog came and stayed for several days, and there were no major conflicts.
With cats: Uncertain. She has a very strong prey drive as seen with rabitts. She has seen the neighbor cat through the fence and wasvery excited.
Medical: Up to date on all vaccines. No medical issues to date. Current on flea/tick and heartworm preventive medications. She now has a chip. No food allergies seen and presently eating Blue Buffalo Chicken and brown rice adult formula.
Summary
Overall, Ellie is a super sweet, and loving intelligent, athletic dog. She thrives on knowing there is someone special dedicated to her and playing with her. With her intelligence, she could be an excellent emotional support dog and even possibly a service dog.Has 8 yr old Barley so Blue will not be a fit.
Keep her in mind for a senior that would work with Barley
4/21/26 update from Stephanie:
Jethro was neutered in March and received his first heartworm injection yesterday.
So far, he is doing well. But this tiny boy has some amazing tolerance to the Gabapentin and Trazodone. He was a little calmer last night, but didn’t sleep through the night. That’s probably because the vet diagnosed him with a UTI yesterday. I suspect he may have had this infection for some time. I’ve never seen a dog pee as much as this guy. He’s on an antibiotic for that in addition to the post-injection protocol.Something to note for the future. Jethro has bitten a kennel worker twice now at my vet. In both instances, it was reported to me that he wasn’t necessarily intending to bite the worker, but instead was simply excited and reacting to other dogs in their runs. The vet does not believe that Jethro is a “biter”; he is just so excitable. He is described as “greeting the world with his mouth open.” He has never bitten me, my son, any of my house visitors, or, for that matter, Jolene.
The kennel is taking precautions when he visits, specifically limiting his engagement with other dogs– taking a side entrance into the facility, skipping the lobby, and reserving a run for him that is somewhat separate from the other dogs. These precautions have been effective in managing his reactivity, and the staff report that he is super sweet and a fun dog.
I’m glad we have started the heartworm treatment, and I’ll keep everyone posted on his progress. He is a sweet boy, and I’m so angry that he has heartworm disease.
