CONTEST ANNOUNCEMENT!

"My Jack"

portrait by Linda S. Young

My Jack (aka Gentleman Jack aka Jack Daniels, aka The Jackman) came to live at Hooligan House in 2002. He was approximately 2 years old and was in rescue. We fostered him and the rest is history. A canine DNA test done a couple of years ago confirmed that Jack is an Airedale Terrier – German Shepherd mix. He has the amazing learning quickness and temperament of ADTs and the loyalty and steadfastness of German Shepherds. Jack is a most wonderful doG in all ways. He's a retired therapy dog and service dog. And he’s the one who turned us on to Airedale Terriers and got us into Airedale Terrier Rescue.

So, it’s only fitting that Jack is the poster doG for AlAiredale Rescue. As we go forward with our rescue efforts, we increasingly see the need for fundraising efforts. We have expenses like fuel for transportation, shelter fees when we pull a dog from a “pound” situation, health exams, heartworm treatment, vaccinations, and all that other behind-the-scenes stuff that is necessary to get a rescue doG ready for adoption. Most of it, we provide from our own funds. Occasionally, we receive donations from lovely people who deeply want to be part of a happy story like GG’s.

A friend of ours has graciously offered to donate her talent and time and energy to help us with a fundraiser. She is an Artist with a huge heart. And for a donation of $5.00, your name will entered into a drawing to receive a portrait of your own pet, done from a photograph you will provide (and of course, you may enter more than once!). This painting is valued at $500.00. All you have to do is send a check or money order for $5.00 to Muriel Donald,

P.O. Box 1121, Grand Bay, AL 36541

Or, you can make a Paypal donation on this site in the amount of $5.00. Be sure to send us an email with your name and email address when you use Paypal.

To see examples of Linda Young’s art, visit: www.lindasyoung.com  Linda S. Young is an award winning artist originally from Brookline, Massachusetts who now lives in Cape Cod and South Carolina. She works in Pastel, Oil Pastel and Oil. Her ability to capture the nuance of a scene has helped her win many awards including two Best in Shows. Linda is a signature member of the Pastel Painters Society of Cape Cod. She is a member of 21 in Truro, several Art Associations, and has been in numerous group, juried and solo shows and is in many national and international private collections. In 2012 she will be included in the book "100 Southern Artists".
   As an active member of the artistic community, she believes in helping others attain their artistic goals. Since 2002 she has been Artist Mentor through the School to Careers Partnership Art Internship program.

The winner of the ALAiredale Rescue fundraiser will be announced June 1^st, 2012 on this website.

What is ARC?

ARC: ALairedale Rescue Coalition

We're in Alabama and we help rescued Airedale Terriers
find and get to their forever homes.

"Abby", one of our success stories

We are a coalition of people who want to do as much as we can to help abandoned and thrown away Airedale Terriers. Working without a physical shelter, we look for temporary foster homes that will nurture our rescued ADTs until they have been vetted and evaluated. We need foster homes that will give an Airedale the personal kind of relationship these magnificent dogs desire and require in order to be completely healthy and happy. We already have many approved families on waiting lists to adopt Airedale Terriers, so most foster placements don't last a long time. If you have always wanted to be involved with helping rescued dogs but didn't know where or how to begin, ARC is the perfect place for you!

These girls were transported
from central MS to way
down south in FL. It took 9 chauffeurs
to get them to their foever homes.

DOGS needing foster homes

1-23-2012: GG arrived safely at Hooligan House and is settling down. She is going to need a lot of TLC and gentleness and consistency during her rehab. We don't think she had ever been inside a house before she came to us. She is very shy and startles at the slightest movement or noise. But she already knows her name and she comes to me when I call her quietly and hold out my hand. Next we start working on house training. Her spay is scheduled for this Thursday. If anyone can donate towards that surgery, we would appreciate any amount at all.  Here's a photo of GG! She's a real sweetie!

Find out how to help GG by emailing Muriel at: alairedales@gmail.com

1-20-2012  UPDATE!
Our grrl in Guntersville is beginning her trip to Mobile this morning. With the help of two wonderful Volunteer chauffeurs, Danielle from Florence and Michelle from Fairhope, "GG" will arrive on the coast at approximately 5 pm this afternoon. Check back here for updates on GG's evaluation and foster placement.

Currently, we are working to bring GG to her foster home in south Alabama. She is in a shelter in the northern part of the state, and needs donations for gas money, a leash and a harness, and her adoption fee. If you can donate any amount at all to help GG travel south, please email us as soon as possible: alairedales@gmail.com

"GG" was picked up on the street in Guntersville, AL. She appears to be about 4 and 1/2 years old. She needs to be spayed and vetted. We don't know any of her history, and we are anxious to get her safely to her foster home so that her rehabilitation can begin. Can you help?

Thinking About Adopting an ADT?

Before you decide that you want to adopt an Airedale Terrier, there are some important facts you must know. Read this article, think about it for a couple of days, then come back here and read it again.

The Airedale Terrier (ADT), also known the "King of Terriers," has personality plus. Terriers, also known as Terrier-ists, are energetic, nosey, hard-headed and reactive. Airedale Terriers also have a stubborn streak and a tendency toward comedy. Aloof with strangers, Airedales love their families and are protective of children. These dogs crave companionship and they will act out to get attention. Airedales are easy to train and usually learn a new behavior within a couple of training sessions, but once a command has been trained, they won’t repeat it ad nauseum for the entertainment of your friends.

These dogs think for themselves and they expect obedience commands to be given in context to the current situation. ADTs have been successful in military action, police work, search and rescue, hunting, and being family pets. President Teddy Roosevelt once said of his Airedale: "My dog can do anything your dog can do and then whip your dog if he has to!" Want a dog with a reliable recall? An Airedale is probably not the best choice for you. They like to work with you, not for you. They must be active or else they will find something to occupy their minds. This can result in destructive behavior that causes many new owners to question their wisdom in selecting an Airedale for a pet. These dogs behave with puppy-like exuberance until they are around eight years of age. And remember, Airedales are not small dogs.

Tigger and Maizie!

success stories!

Like all terrier-ists, the Airedale will chase small animals. They are NOT reliable with cats. Some Airedales are aggressive with other dogs. Airedales love children, but these dogs like to bounce, give head butts and do full body slams. They can injure a young child without ever meaning to, so ALairedales Rescue Coalition WILL NOT place an Airedale in a home that has young children. Also, ADTs need a secure yard with a board fence that is at least 6 feet high. They are escape artists and can climb chain link fences in about 3 steps. Are you keeping up so far?

Airedales rarely show pain. They can be seriously injured or really ill and still wag their tails. This is a high maintenance, high energy dog. They need your affection and attention and they will want to supervise everything you do. Not a dog to be left at home while you go out and lead a separate existence, an Airedale Terrier will participate as fully in your life as you will allow him to do. And you'll both be the better for it! If you provide patient and consistent training, a sense of humor, and a commitment to exercise and discipline and affection, you can be sure your Airedale will be the best companion possible for your family.

Maizie came to Rescue with wounds

on both ears. She was stoic throughout

her healing process and she is fine now.

same dog, same ear! Maizie
is living happily ever after and we hope
she has forgotten all about the neglect and
abuse she went thru during the first three years
of her life.

Ready to adopt an Airedale Terrier? Email us, and we'll arrange for you to meet some wonderful representatives of this breed!