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10:34 AM (4 minutes ago)
to dsnatterer, Rnatterer, ChristinaHi Don and Robin,
I am a new “voice” to you with Airedale Rescue Group. We have an almost 2 yr old female Airedale in the Topsail NC region. She is a typical stubborn Airedale. The family feels they do not have time for her and did not expect as much stubbornness as she has. They also have a young Boston terrier and find themselves more suited to the temperament of this breed.
Penny is a spayed female, due for most of her boosters at the end of April which ARG will pay for.
Please let me know if you would like to chat about Penny.
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Pat Hairston,Pat Hairston
10:09 AM (2 minutes ago)
to Holly, Airedale, bcc: Christina, bcc: MaryDear Holly,
Airedale Rescue Group would like to thank you both for your interest in and love of Airedales.
After reviewing your application and your preferences, we have come to the unfortunate conclusion that we don’t have any Airedales that would be a good fit for you. As you are most likely aware, Airedales and most dogs for that matter, come to the rescue because of troublesome issues. These issues are exacerbated through the surrender and re-homing/adoption process. We see a regression in training/learning, an escalation in aggression issues if present, and acting out just to name a few. We rarely have a perfect Airedale…something we’d all like!!Stability and consistency are just a couple of ingredients in a successful rescue recipe. Our goal at ARG is to find the best, most nurturing, and permanent home for our Airedales.
We wish you well in your search for an addition to your family. We are just unable to help at this time.
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Pat Hairston
Airedale Rescue Group of South Carolina
http://www.airedalerescuegroup.com
http://www.facebook.com/groups/airedalerescuegroup
Saving Airedales in the Southeast since 2000From Mary Mc: On Thu, Mar 4, 2021 at 8:13 PM Annecy Airedale
Hi, Pat and Christina,This was another half-baked app with missing info and clear inconsistencies:
A4: She notes she rents and provides us with the landlord’s name but provides no phone number or email to contact her to ascertain that it is okay for her to have a dog in the house. While I initially thought this was an oversight (perhaps she meant to go back and fill it in because she needed to look it up) she also neglects to include a phone number or email for her personal reference.
B3: She notes she has an acre of land. I had a friend in that neighborhood and I don’t think any of those houses have that much property. So, I went to Google Maps and it’s pretty obvious that the property isn’t that large.
C1: She says she wants an Airedale because she had one before but…under E2, when we ask about current and previous pets, type, what happened to them, etc., she just writes: ‘NA’ Which begs the question: did she, or didn’t she?
E5: Name and address of current vet: her reply is NA. Granted she doesn’t now have a dog but I think most people would provide their former vet info since the question references asking the vet to verify what the applicant is telling us.
BUT then she replies in part 2 to the question that, yes, we may contact her vet to verify care.This could be a big one: E14: Have you ever had to give up a dog? She replies yes, “divorce”. She doesn’t note whether the dog went with the ex or the dog went elsewhere but if I divorced and my dog went with my ex, I would darn well state that!
J1: Personal reference – again, she neglects to provide us with a phone number or email.
I recommend we decline to move forward with Holly Ward.
Mary
Julie
11:42 AM (2 minutes ago)
to meSo very interesting woman has had Airedales practically her whole life, even bred them a long time ago.
Wants a puppy, less than a year.
Stated Coco was brought up with 9 dogs but now has a tough time being cordial with animals outside the home. She thinks she would use a muzzle on Coco when she gets another dog. Electric fence
She’s retired from education last year due to the pandemic .Has a house keeper.
States she is getting an Airedale puppy from breeder Frank Freeman – New Point Kennel either way, she also wants a beagle puppy.
VET: Coco UTD, seen consistently, Lucy 2019 seen consistently but the receptionist said there are many animals but not all seen consistently.
I explained we rarely have puppies (<1yr).
So I'm thinking we put her as a last resort. I don't think she needs a denial letter. I think wants she gets a puppy from the breeder and/or beagle she'll be satisfied with having a full house again.As a funny, she's so southern I had trouble understanding her for the 1st 5 minutes. ha! DAWG......ha!
3/2/21: Chris & Kevin have named him Findley, like the MacBeth Scottish King; goes with our Scottish Queen Elsa. At 1st veterinary appointment.
Talked with Paul. Great ADT experienced home. Wants puppy; not an older dog because of cats. Has 6 cats and 1 13-yr old Welsh. Will not get another dog until the Welsh passes.
Vet and Groomer reference great. Groomer wants to come back as an Airedale in his home.
Paul knows ARg getting a young pup in is a long shot.
HV if a puppy becomes available.2/28/21; Contacted by Terry via FB. “ This is Terry Stamey, you have our application on file. I’m using my husband Dennis’ Facebook should you need to get in touch with us about an Airedale. My email is still terrystamey@rocketmail.com.”
My reply: Terry- thank you for touching base. I reread notes in your application and none of the dogs we have had in rescue or are coming into rescue fit criteria needed with you family. A smaller, cat friendly Airedale, good with small children is just not the normal rescue we get. Many of the dogs rescued have unknown histories, or known behavioral issues that would exclude them from placement with your needs. -Pat Hairston
susan taylor
Fri, Feb 26, 9:17 AM (2 days ago)
to meI’m sorry Pat but after reading Riley Erickson application again I don’t want to call him. His application is disturbing to me and I don’t think he would be a good fit for an Airedale.
Sue
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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 7:57 PM, susan taylor
Let me know if you want to not go any further with it. I don’t mind but it was just really strange.
By the way the guy I talked to, Thomas McKay, had Covid in July and was in the hospital for 4 weeks. He feels lucky to have made it. Scary isn’t it?
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On Thursday, February 25, 2021, 6:49 PM, Pat Hairston
Yeah I read this one when I posted it to the board. Maybe I should respond and state the application is not making sense and leave not at that.
On Thu, Feb 25, 2021 at 6:35 PM susan taylor
Honest to God Pat, do you read any of these applications that come in? I’m not complaining but when you read some of these applications you just shake your head 🤣🤣🤣2/28/21: Decline letter sent.
2/26/21: Mary Mc: Joan Madison – Not approved
After a thorough review of this application, I did not feel that she warranted a follow-up phone call. There were inconsistencies I noticed and a general lack of information provided. Additionally, there were some really key points of concern:
1. She waffles between being the only caregiver and not being the only caregiver. She mentions her husband but does not give us any information about him. She then mentions other householders taking care of the dog if she travels on business or vacation: is it the husband, other family members she’s not bothered to give us? What is the real situation here?
2. She notes they have an e-fence. E-fences may (and that’s a big ‘may’ when we’re talking Airedales and squirrels/cats/etc.) keep a dog in but they do not keep other critter outs. There is a lot of wildlife in that area, including coyotes. Coyotes are known to jump fences, but an e-fence is an open invitation to any wild animal. The address they have provided is on a spit of land on Lake Oconee where there is a lot of wildlife in the area.
a. Per Greene County code Sec. 4-26(a), e-fences are not legally allowed (it took me 2 minutes to find this information).
3. She does not provide us with the brand of flea and tick prevention, saying she can’t remember what she gives or how often she gives it. She currently has a 14 YO Beagle so should not have a problem providing us with that information. Certainly she should remember if she gives preventative meds on a monthly or quarterly basis! If she doesn’t, I have concerns the dog would receive its appropriate preventatives.
4. Crabapple Knoll Vet Clinic is a 2-hour drive from the home in Lake Oconee. The applicant notes she has been living at this address a. 5-10 years. Lake Oconee is a popular second home destination but if the applicant is living there full time, that is a very long drive to a vet, yet she does not provide us with any alternative or emergency vet information.
5. She provides the name of a reference, yet no information for contacting the reference.
All of this leads me to believe that a dog is/will not be a priority in this household.
Pat H .Sent a polite decline.
From Mary MC: 2/26/2021 Helena Shannon – Approved to schedule home visit
Helena and her fiancé, Conor, moved to TN in December from Chicago. Lucca has papers from a very reputable Welsh breeder so it is clear they took the time to find the right breeder. Signal Mountain Animal Hospital confirmed Lucca is up to date with flea/tick and he is neutered. He is also chipped. Helena and Conor moved there in December so have only seen them once but no negatives they saw or in their notes.
Helena was very thorough filling out the application, which speaks to her intentions and true interest. We didn’t have a lot of time to talk as I’d called her and had to leave a voicemail but she called me back shortly thereafter. She was so excited, she wanted to get back to me ASAP. We didn’t have a lot of time to talk because we both had upcoming appointments but she confirmed much that was in her application. She was especially when I told her that I also had both a Welsh and Airedale. I asked about the Airedales she mentioned as having had in the past and told me that when she was little, her mother had 2. She clearly enjoys the Welsh personality so an Airedale would be more (and bigger!) of the same.
Next steps: Schedule a home visit for them.
Note: Helena and Conor are getting married April 17 and then will be on honeymoon, so it is best to wait for May before they get an Airedale. She’s aware that currently we don’t have any spare ‘dales.
2/28/21: Padme is not the dog for her as she is not dog friendly in addition to her jumping and pulling.
Needs small 50 lb that is dog freindly.
