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4/16/2021: Spoke with Cindy.
Pat Hairston
11:37 AM (2 hours ago)
to Jackie, ChristinaI have talked with Cindy. This dog will be a wild one. Needs vetting, grooming, training, etc. this is a circumstance of 80+ yr olds getting a puppy and not able to do anything with it. Rarely let out to potty.
Monday or Wednesday will work best as Cindy will be at her father’s house. Father cannot handle the dog himself.
BRING LEASH/COLLAR and/or Harness.
Someone will have their hands full.
Will check out list and see who might be up to the challenge. Need ADT experience.
4/15/2021 Jamie reached out on FB about Tootles. I will call and do a phone interview and see if Chris can do HV. Possible foster for Tootles.
4/13/2021
Airedale Rescue Group via p3nlhg632.shr.prod.phx3.secureserver.net
10:56 AM (6 hours ago)
to mcprange, me, airedalemailPlease indicate your interest by checking one(1) box: Prior ARG Adopter
Name: ROBERT M ATHERTON
Preferred email address: rathert061@gmail.com
Alternate email address: SATHERTON@AUGUSTA.EDU
Preferred phone number: 7068338290
Best time to contact: Anytime
Street: 387 FRIPP POINT RD
City: SAINT HELENA ISLAND
State: SC
ZIP: 29920
HOME LIFE: A. HOME LIFE
A 1. Residence: a. House
A 2. Duration: a. 5-10 years or more
A 3. If you rent, do you have permission from your landlord to have a dog?: a. N/A
A 5. Please list the names and ages of household residents including yourself: Robert (Bob) Atherton – 79
Sally Atherton – 73
A 6. Please list the names and ages of frequent visitors, including children: None
A 7. Do you provide childcare in your home. If yes, what are the ages of the children:: No
A 8. If a family member does NOT want an Airedale Terrier, why?: Not applicable
SAFETY: B. SAFETY
B 1. What type of material is your fence made of?: f. Other (please describe below)
B 1. f. If “Other” please describe your fencing: Poultry fencing surrounding pool and “dog” yard described below (approximately 85 feet by 65 feet)
B 2. What is the height of your fencing?: b. 4-5ft
B 3. Please indicate length and width in feet or acres. e.g. 200 ft x 100 ft.: 85 x 65
B 4. What is the foot surface for the dog? : a. Grass
B 5. Do you have a dog door? : b. No
B 6. Do you have a door which opens directly to the dog’s area?: a. Yes
B 7. Do you have a swimming pool?: a. Yes
B 8. Is the swimming pool accessible to the dog? : b. Yes
B 9. Is there a leash law in your community?: a. Yes
B 10. Is there a dog license law in your community?: a. Yes
Awareness: C. AWARENESS
C 1. Why do you want to adopt an Airedale?: excellent experiences with Airedale adoptions (6 or 7), Trevor just passed away and we are in need of a new companion
C 2. What do you know about Airedales? What qualities appeal to you?: Big nose, playful, smart, excellent companion, fun dogs to have (always a new challenge)
C 3. Is this your first Airedale Terrier?: b. No
C 4. Are you aware that Airedales need to be clipped at least 3 times a year?: a. Yes
C 5. Is anyone in your household, including frequent visitors, allergic to dogs?: b. No
C 6. Are you aware that Airedales often pose a clean house challenge with muddy footprints and sloppy wet beards?: b. No
C 7. What kind of temperament would best suit your household? Check all that apply.: a. Energetic, always on the go , b. Sweet and cuddly , d. Loves to walk, run or hike, f. Protector of the house – barks loud
Care: D. CARE
D 1. What is the name of the person who will be the primary caregiver?: Bob and Sally Atherton (we take turns and split the care and handling of our dog)
D 2. Do you or do other caregivers have any physical limitations that would make it difficult or impossible to run after a loose dog or pick up a 50-70 pound dog? Explain.: no
D 3. How many hours will the dog be alone daily?: 0 – we are both retired (Sally still does consulting work from home) and our dog is with us all of the time, including while we run errands and shop
D 4. Describe how the dog would spend a typical workday or weekend at your home. Where will the dog stay when you are at work or out of the house? : Get up, get taken to yard, have pre-breakfast treat (Dentastik), nap, have breakfast, morning walk with other dogs in the neighborhood (generally about 1.5 miles with as many as 3 other dogs, all on leash), nap, maybe go in the truck with us to run errands or go to the dump, late afternoon walk (same as morning), dinner, nap, and final trip to the yard before bed. If we are out of the house and do not have the dog with us, the dog will be in the house (usually with run of the house but this could depend on the dog)
D 5. What areas of your home or yard are off limits for your dog? : None
D 6. What activities would you like to share with your dog?: Walking, watching TV and getting ear and body rubs, riding with us to do errands,
D 7. What will you do if your dog gets lost? : Our pets have always been be microchipped.
In addition, we are at the end of the road in a low traffic area surrounded by neighbors with dogs and we keep an eye out for each others’ animals. We have a leash law so it is unusual to see a “loose” dog where we live.
D 8. What dollar amount will it cost annually to take care of your dog? : $3500 or more if needed
D 9. Will you obedience train your dog? : c. Informally yourself
D 10. Will you use a dog crate?: a. Yes (please describe below)
D 10. a. If yes, describe the times or reasons you would use a crate. : However, we would use a crate if the animal we adopt is crate-trained and expects to be in a crate, for example, at night or if restraint is needed (for example, Trevor could not run or jump after his femoral head removal so we kept him in a crate to enforce inactivity – an unusual circumstance).
D 11. Will household members support and care for the dog?: a. Yes (please describe how below)
D 11. a. Describe their support for the dog: As indicated above, we share dog duties; for example, Bob does the grooming and Sally does the walks for the most part. We take turns making meals.
D 12. How will your dog be taken care of when you are away for business or vacation?: c. Kennel, groomer or vet
D 13. Is there a spot already reserved in your home for an Airedale?: a. Couch/furniture
D 13. g. If “Other” please describe: We anticipate that the dog will have access to all parts of the house including bedroom, sun porch, kitchen etc. One of us accompanies the dog on trips to the dog yard.
Pets: E. PETS
E 1. Do you currently own or live with any other animals?: b. No
E 2. Please describe your pets, including the type of animal(s), are they spayed/neutered, and their ages, and your previous pets, including the type of animal and breed, how long you had them, and what happened to them.: Our previous rescue, Trevor, just passed away so there are no pets in our household right now, hence our desire to adopt another dog as soon as possible.
E 3. Do your pets get along with other dogs?: a. Yes
E 4. Are your animals up to date on their shots and vaccines?: a. Yes
E 4. i. Please provide details of your animals’ shots and vaccines and any medical conditions they may have.: We always have our pets fully vaccinated, including for influenza
E 5. Name, address and phone number of your current vet. : Mark R. Guilloud, DVM
27 Shorts Landing Road
Beaufort, SC 29907
843-524-0198
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my Veterinarian to verify the care of my household animals, past and present.: Yes
E 6. Name and phone number of your current groomer. : Bob does the grooming including bathing, nails and clipping, longer in winter, short clip in summer months.
I give my consent to Airedale Rescue Group to contact my groomer to verify the care of my household animals, past and present: Yes
E 7. What brand of dog food do you feed? : Blue Buffalo
E 8. What brand of heartworm preventative do you use; how often do you use it?: Heartgard, once a month
E 9. What brand of flea and tick preventative do you use; how often do you use it?: NexGard, once a month
E 10. Do you give your dog(s) any vitamins or supplements? If yes, please explain. : not usually
E 11. Have you ever had a dog that ran away or escaped from your home or car? Please explain.: N/A
E 12. Have you ever had a dog hit by a car? Explain. : N/A
E 13. Under what circumstances would you give up a dog?: If both of us became incapacitated and were no longer able to care for the dog
E 14. Have you ever had to give up a dog? Please explain your experience. : N/A
Preferences: F. PREFERENCES
F 1. Interested in specific Airedales available for adoption on our site? Please list their names.: Landry
F 2. Which sex are you interested in?: b. Male
F 3. Are you interested in a puppy, young adult, or older animal? Select as many as apply. : a. Puppy, b. Young adult
Questions or comments: G. QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS
Terms and Conditions: H. TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Home Visits: I. Home Visits
I 1. Do you consent to home visits before and after the adoption at a time convenient to your schedule?: a. Yes
References: J. REFERENCES
J 1. Enter the name and number of a personal reference who does not live with you and is not a relative.: Travis Stewart, 704-5345080
J 2. Have you ever adopted an Airedale from any rescue group before?: a. Yes (please provide details below)
J 2. a. Please tell us from where or whom you adopted the Airedale.: ATRA, ARG (several)
Return Guarantee: K. RETURN GUARANTEE
K 1. Do you agree, if in the event you CANNOT keep the Airedale you adopt that it will be returned to the Airedale Rescue Group? : a. Yes, I agree to return to the Airedale Rescue Group
Adoption Fee : L. ADOPTION FEE
L 1. Do you agree to the $400 adoption fee? The adoption fee is due on the day of transfer of the dog to you. Failure to pay the fee will result in ARG submitting claim through the legal system to obtain the adoption, veterinary, grooming and transport fees. : a. Yes, I agree to pay the $400 adoption fee
Consent: M. CONSENT
By submitting this form, I certify that the information I have provided is true and accurate. I am physically, emotionally, and financially able to care for an Airedale. I understand that Airedales require both physical and mental stimulation to thrive and I will provide both. I understand that Airedales that come into rescue may not have been trained or socialized properly and may need extra time, patience, and care to adjust to a new environment. This may include the need to attend pet obedience classes to help build a better bond with the new dog in the home. I understand that proper food and veterinarian care can be costly, and I am able to meet these needs. I agree that Airedale Rescue Group may check my veterinarian, groomer and personal references, as well as, my landlord, if applicable. Home visits will be conducted prior to and following an adoption to ensure the safe-keeping of the Airedale. ARG reserves the right to decline adoptions. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog who, in our judgment, appears neglected, abused, unkempt, or unsafe. ARG reserves the right to reclaim any dog for non-payment of the adoption fee at any time.: I hereby agree, and consent
Signed:: ROBERT M ATHERTON
Email: rathert061@gmail.com4/13/2021
Annecy Airedale
3:01 PM (1 hour ago)
to me, Christina, JackieHi, Pat, Christina, and Jackie,
I spoke with Joanne and Carl Matricardi, as well as their vet and reference, Jim Hazen.
Per Hiawassee Animal Hospital, their dogs look to be current, shots and all.
Per their reference, Jim said he only has good things to say about them, “they are wonderful,” and they are great neighbors. He confirmed what Carl said that he walks the dogs 2 times a day, at least 1-1/2 miles per, and they always have extra dogs visiting.
In my phone call to the Matricardi’s, I spoke with both Joanne and Carl. Their son-in-law/daughter have a 5 YO male Airedale who they love and who is great with their 10 month old grandson. Their two personal dogs – the Ridgeback and Chinese Crested – are both 10 YO seniors. I asked if they’d ever had problems with their grandson and any of their dogs. One of the little dogs recently snapped at their grandson but he (grandson) is never left alone with the dogs. They have 3 daughters and each has 2 dogs. Despite all 8 dogs often being together, Joanne stated they don’t fight, although the schnauzer mix can get testy and the other dogs will just ignore him.
On the application, their fence is noted as wood posts and farm wire. I wondered what ‘farm wire’ entailed so asked to be sure it was secure, which it is:
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Joanne had mentioned in her app that they would like a female but had also expressed interest in Bruce, whom I noted was no longer up on the website. She said Bruce had sounded like a good fit but ideally they would like to foster to adopt so they can be sure of the dog’s fit with the family and the other dogs. This is how they brought their current Ridgeback into the home.I asked how they would introduce the new dog to the other dogs and Carl told me they always introduced dogs outside in neutral space, usually on a walk, rather than just bring the new dog straight into the house.
Carl has had dogs all his life. They would like a puppy or young adult and, again, foster first before adopting.
The Matricardi’s should definitely be moved forward to the next step of home visit.
Mary
Julie
11:23 AM (33 minutes ago)
to me, ChristinaAs you can imagine she was lovely, husband likes the stubborn dogs – (thank goodness)
She can’t think of a reason to ever give a dog back. They’ve been thinking about the breed for years, husband understands the temperament. She knows about how dirty the house can be and about beards. He has had many conversations with clients explaining why a dog is not a good fit for a family but they wouldn’t never give a dog back.VET: Great people, always takes very good care of their pet. Baloo is UTD, has an appointment this Saturday for wellness check. Heartwarm, Nexguard, 6 month Bortella, and yearly Flu shot.
Sounds like an easy fit.
I told her next step would be Mary contacting her for home visit.On Mon, Apr 12, 2021 at 7:31 PM Pat Hairston
Julie-Can you take this app?
A little background, Sean is a trainer in the Cumming GA area and works with Wendy Brown-Kerr. She has Georgia (dale), Jayne (Irish terrier) and just adopted one of the pups, River. Sean has also helped us with an evaluation of Charlie who was recently adopted.
They want an Airedale puppy and although it is rare we get pups, you know they sometimes fall from the sky. While this would be their first Airedale, they are not inexperienced with the breed.
Mary McEnaery could do the HV instead of Wendy.
Thanks.
PatMartin Harrison
Wed, Apr 7, 9:27 PM (13 hours ago)
to Palmer, Christina, mePalmer,
We’ve reconsidered the commitment to taking on a canine family member and have decided against. We will need to cancel the planned home visit this coming weekend.
Sorry for the late notice but the approaching date brought attention and conversation here.
Martin Harrison
On Mar 24, 2021, at 9:52 PM, Martin Harrison
Palmer,
Thanks for the number. My wife, Peggy, and I are looking forward to meeting with you. We’re wanting to insure we can both here when you come here.
Martin Harrison
4/6/21
Julie
12:04 PM (8 minutes ago)
to me, Christina, JackieNice woman, but the Goldendoodle sounds like a lot. Bo was rehomed twice for counter surfing, eating food out of little kids hands type of thing. She ‘walks him a specific times’ because he’s excitable. She walks him very early in the morning or late at night. He knocked her over. They have been to professional training and he has swam at the facility to tire him out.
Kid has seasonal allergies, Grandmom has a king Charles and he is allergic. I reminded her that terriers are to the ground so the Airedale would bring in pollen, grass, dirt that son may be allergic to. suggested she meet an Airedale (told her about the FB groups) and see if son can play with an ADT and see reaction.VET: N/M, UTD, see 9/15/19 and 8/29/20, no ER visits for Bites,wounds or anything.
She’s lovely but I’m not sure it would be a good match due to son’s allergies and that she doesn’t really have control of Bo.
4/5/21: Contacted Jacke via telephone today to surrender Landry. She got him from a private adopter after going through ARG app process and not being patient to wait for an Airedale.
She now wants to surrender Landry and must have inquired about adopting an ARG dog. This is an absolute ‘NO”. She has been moved to “Cold Day In Hell”
4/2/21: Called VCA for vet reference. Katlin all up to date Duke is and they would certainly adopt to them.
4/2/21: Talked with Ryan (female). Adopted Duke from a co-worker last year. Duke is neutered and good with other dogs. Goes to day care and has a pet walker from days Tryan and her husband are at work.
Bruce is not for them because of their fencing being on 4ft.
Vet reference and HV is next step.
Pat
