Available Airedales
We are committed to everyone’s health and safety by following social distancing guidelines, therefore we will not be performing any home visits at this time. We hope you and your family are safe. We are still here to help you in any way we can. ATRVA is continuing to accept new applications and dogs who need to be re-homed.
Slick, 18 mos old Airedale-Tree Walker Coonhound
From our trainer at Pet Hospetality in Afton, VA: "Slick has only been here a few days but he is the embodiment of what so many rescue dogs are: resilient. This boy and his brother (who is also here) were surrendered to a rural shelter in a nearby county and then transferred to our rescue. Most dogs come in either no manners and wide open or super shut down and fearful. Two opposite but equally likely responses to a lack of socialization and training. But not Slick. I've been at this long enough to recognize a special personality when I see one and mark my words, folks...this boy is something special. Slick moves through the world with a quiet confidence that you can't teach. It's just innate. He is polite and respectful yet adventurous and curious. He isn't a jerk but he isn't afraid of conflict either. He has figured out crate training and the doggy door in 48 hours and is an absolute lovebug. His brother is over here counter surfing and having a fantastic time being a loud, stinky hound dog whereas Slick is just on another level. He needs training and some polish but this boy is a diamond in the rough. Someone snatch him up!!"
Slick has been vetted, HW negative, fully vaccinated and awaiting neuter. He is 18 mos old and fully grown at 70lbs. He is good with dogs of all sizes, small to large. Cats remain an unknown. Are you ready for a hiking buddy? Are you ready for a pal to curl up next to you on the couch? If so, Slick is your man! He is currently staying at Southern Hospetality in Afton, VA before moving to a foster home.
Slick has been vetted, HW negative, fully vaccinated and awaiting neuter. He is 18 mos old and fully grown at 70lbs. He is good with dogs of all sizes, small to large. Cats remain an unknown. Are you ready for a hiking buddy? Are you ready for a pal to curl up next to you on the couch? If so, Slick is your man! He is currently staying at Southern Hospetality in Afton, VA before moving to a foster home.
Drako, 4 yo Purebred Airedale looking for a Specific Home
My name is Drako. As you can see, I am a handsome boy of 6-7 yo (who acts far younger) and, up until I came into Rescue, I had spent my entire life outside on a chain.
I stayed at a really cool Board & Train kennel as well as in a foster home with many dog playmates. Living-in-the-house thing is a BLAST! I would be fine as an only too! I briefly was in an adoptive home but for some reason, I went after the resident intact male Great Dane. I returned to kennel where Chris (kennel owner & trainer) tested me immediately with the other dogs and found I was completely fine & happy. I do best with dogs who are active like me. I should NOT live with cats, parrots (they scream & scare me) and NO tiny dogs (I was fine with dogs bigger than a Scottie and a 35 lb Airedale). I can live with horses, donkeys & even llamas.
I need a man in my life. A woman is fine as long as there is a guy in the household too.
I am smart and can quickly figure out if a person is going to let me get away with misbehaving. The man, particularly, should be a kind & benevolent leader who is not intimidated by my 90lb size. I should not live with children (at least now). Their noise and running, gets me too excited.
I’ve learned that being an indoor dog does require adapting to new rules and routines. First and foremost, DON'T chew on stuff and DON'T pee on stuff. Easy-peasy. Knocked that out pretty fast. I was surprised to discover that I like sleeping in a crate. And car rides?! The BEST! I still have a bit of work to do, I’ll need time and patience to get up to speed. The idea of that leash contraption appeals to me, but I haven’t quite figured out how it works in practice. And I’ll admit that my sit/come/stay manners need a little polish—OK, OK, a LOT of polish! I eagerly work for FOOD!
FOOD! Wowie-zowie! Who knew that inside a house there is a whole room FULL of FOOD??!! My foster mom says I need to wait until it’s offered, but it is soooo hard. I mean, if she leaves something out where I can reach it, doesn’t that mean I should help myself?! (Apparently not---the countertop, she claims, is not a Dog Buffet. Sure looks like it to me!)
Speaking of food. Sometimes I can be a little growly. Living outside on the end of a chain I quickly learned that if I didn’t guard my food, I would go hungry.
Some of the humans I met probably were a little rough, so I am suspicious of people messing with my paws or my ears (What are they up to??). But petting?! I am LOVIN’ that belly-rubbing, butt-scratching, ear-tousling thing that people do! More of that please!
I'm healthy, vaccinated, neutered and Heartworm & Lyme negative. I take monthly HW pill and flea/tick preventative. I'm ~90 lbs and could lose a few pounds. As I get this leash walking down, then long walks, hikes and maybe runs will help me slim down.
As you check out my photos, you will see that I entered rescue very matted. I had not been bathed or clipped for a couple years. Oh yes, I was "aromatic". They had to shave me down under anesthesia because the process was so frightening. Another thing I was to learn. AND I have a natural tail. It curls like a pinwheel. I'm told that makes me even more special
Our rescue President, Melinda Costa is ready to answer any & all questions. Right now, Drako is boarding at Southern Hospetality in Afton, VA. Due to Drako’s trust issue with people and his discomfort with change, Chris thinks that it would be best if I am placed in a home that is within 2 hours of Afton/Charlottesville area, VA. That way, prospective adopters can meet me several times and Chris can take me for meet and greets before actually the actual adoption. PLUS Chris will work with Drako’s new owner(s) on training.
I stayed at a really cool Board & Train kennel as well as in a foster home with many dog playmates. Living-in-the-house thing is a BLAST! I would be fine as an only too! I briefly was in an adoptive home but for some reason, I went after the resident intact male Great Dane. I returned to kennel where Chris (kennel owner & trainer) tested me immediately with the other dogs and found I was completely fine & happy. I do best with dogs who are active like me. I should NOT live with cats, parrots (they scream & scare me) and NO tiny dogs (I was fine with dogs bigger than a Scottie and a 35 lb Airedale). I can live with horses, donkeys & even llamas.
I need a man in my life. A woman is fine as long as there is a guy in the household too.
I am smart and can quickly figure out if a person is going to let me get away with misbehaving. The man, particularly, should be a kind & benevolent leader who is not intimidated by my 90lb size. I should not live with children (at least now). Their noise and running, gets me too excited.
I’ve learned that being an indoor dog does require adapting to new rules and routines. First and foremost, DON'T chew on stuff and DON'T pee on stuff. Easy-peasy. Knocked that out pretty fast. I was surprised to discover that I like sleeping in a crate. And car rides?! The BEST! I still have a bit of work to do, I’ll need time and patience to get up to speed. The idea of that leash contraption appeals to me, but I haven’t quite figured out how it works in practice. And I’ll admit that my sit/come/stay manners need a little polish—OK, OK, a LOT of polish! I eagerly work for FOOD!
FOOD! Wowie-zowie! Who knew that inside a house there is a whole room FULL of FOOD??!! My foster mom says I need to wait until it’s offered, but it is soooo hard. I mean, if she leaves something out where I can reach it, doesn’t that mean I should help myself?! (Apparently not---the countertop, she claims, is not a Dog Buffet. Sure looks like it to me!)
Speaking of food. Sometimes I can be a little growly. Living outside on the end of a chain I quickly learned that if I didn’t guard my food, I would go hungry.
Some of the humans I met probably were a little rough, so I am suspicious of people messing with my paws or my ears (What are they up to??). But petting?! I am LOVIN’ that belly-rubbing, butt-scratching, ear-tousling thing that people do! More of that please!
I'm healthy, vaccinated, neutered and Heartworm & Lyme negative. I take monthly HW pill and flea/tick preventative. I'm ~90 lbs and could lose a few pounds. As I get this leash walking down, then long walks, hikes and maybe runs will help me slim down.
As you check out my photos, you will see that I entered rescue very matted. I had not been bathed or clipped for a couple years. Oh yes, I was "aromatic". They had to shave me down under anesthesia because the process was so frightening. Another thing I was to learn. AND I have a natural tail. It curls like a pinwheel. I'm told that makes me even more special
Our rescue President, Melinda Costa is ready to answer any & all questions. Right now, Drako is boarding at Southern Hospetality in Afton, VA. Due to Drako’s trust issue with people and his discomfort with change, Chris thinks that it would be best if I am placed in a home that is within 2 hours of Afton/Charlottesville area, VA. That way, prospective adopters can meet me several times and Chris can take me for meet and greets before actually the actual adoption. PLUS Chris will work with Drako’s new owner(s) on training.
